About this episode

The episode discusses the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, UK government actions against the IRGC, the situation in Sudan, and features an interview with historian Dr Andrew Smith on French identity and the far-right.

The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Walker, Barry Malone

Guest: Dr Andrew Smith

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• Strait of Hormuz
• UK government actions
• Sudan conflict
• French identity
• far-right politics
• football

Keywords

• Strait of Hormuz
• US-Iran war
• IRGC
• Sudan massacre
• French identity
• far-right
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK government, IRGC

Books & works: French identity, football

Places: Sudan, Strait of Hormuz

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