About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for new US-Iran negotiations amidst ongoing tensions, the implications of Viktor Orbán's political stance in Hungary, and Japan's emerging consumption trends.

We break down the prospect of new US-Iran negotiations as Washington’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Plus: is Hungary’s Viktor Orbán the first far-right domino to fall? And: Japan’s new “guilty consumption” boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• US-Iran negotiations
• Strait of Hormuz
• Viktor Orbán
• far-right politics
• Japan consumption trends

Keywords

• US-Iran talks
• Viktor Orbán
• Hungary
• Strait of Hormuz
• Japan
• guilty consumption
• far-right politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US-Iran

Places: Washington, Strait of Hormuz, Hungary, Japan

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