Leighton Smith Podcast #320 - March 18th 2026 - Patrick Basham
From The Leighton Smith Podcast by Newstalk ZB
March 18, 2026 · 1h 43m
About this episode
Leighton Smith interviews Patrick Basham about his provocative views on the war with Iran and political commentary.
In the 13 years since I first interviewed Patrick Basham, Director of the Democracy Institute in Washington DC, he has shown himself to be an outstanding analyst and commentator. He is erudite on many fronts. His opinions on the war with Iran may not please you. But whether you’re a Trump supporter or a critic, his rationale is provocative. Don’t miss it. And we finish up in The Mailroom with your correspondence and Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes: To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Leighton Smith
Guest: Patrick Basham
Topics covered
- Iran war
- political commentary
- Trump
- Democracy Institute
- current events
Keywords
- Patrick Basham
- Iran war
- Trump
- Democracy Institute
- political analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democracy Institute
Places: Washington DC
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