516. Trump’s Iran Delusion and the Limits of American Power

The Rest Is Politics

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 54 minutes

Why has opposition to the Iran war been so muted within Trump’s America, and how is the US uniquely insulated from the worst impacts of the war? Do American tech billionaires now pose a serious threat to British democracy – alongside Iran, Russia, and China? Should the UK follow in the footsteps of South Australia and ban political donations entirely?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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