Terror in Tehran: The End of an Era

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of Iran amidst conflict and explores various political and cultural topics.

On this week’s episode, Sarah, and Peter clash over what the future of Iran should be after the extraordinary aerial assault by the US and Israel has plunged the territory in to war.  And, on a much lighter note, the pair discuss tribal loyalties in contemporary politics, what do we think of our Australian countries and in motorcycle news (we have some!), why the cost of a motorbike might be boosting the popularity of the e-bike and why Peter should invest in a Honda Valkyrie when he reaches eighty and gets back on a bike. On our reading and watch list this week:    ·      A Hymn to Life: The Secret War with Iran: The 30-year Covert Struggle for Control of a Rogue State Paperback – Ronen Bergman ·      Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House - Michael Wolff ·      Easy Rider – Dir: Dennis Hopper   Please do get in touch, email: Alas@dailymail.co.uk you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas’.     Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Vine, Peter Hitchens

Topics covered

• Iran conflict
• political loyalties
• motorcycle news
• e-bike popularity
• book recommendations

Keywords

• Iran
• US
• Israel
• politics
• motorbike
• e-bike
• book recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mail

Books & works: A Hymn to Life: The Secret War with Iran, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Easy Rider

Places: Iran, Australia

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