In this episode, Luke and Abby sit down with Hussein Banai to unpack the extensive and turbulent history of U.S.–Iran relations. From American missteps and the role of Israeli influence to the challenges of nuclear diplomacy and the power of clashing national narratives, Banai offers a deeply nuanced perspective on how history, ideology, and politics continue to shape one of the world’s most volatile relationships—and what its uncertain future may hold.
