About Iran and the BAFTAs

About Iran and the BAFTAs

From We're Not Wrong by Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young

March 5, 2026 · 1h 55m

About this episode

The episode discusses the escalating conflict with Iran and the BAFTA Awards controversy involving a live incident.

The gang breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a sweeping air and missile campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation across the region. With Iranian missile and drone attacks already underway and fears of broader escalation rising, they ask what the long term legacy of the operation could be for U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East. Then they turn to the BAFTA Awards controversy after a guest with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during a live presentation featuring actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. The moment slipped through the BBC broadcast delay and sparked a heated debate surrounding disability, intent, and who bears responsibility when live television goes wrong.  Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:35 - Texas Primaries 00:17:17 - Iran 01:12:37 - BAFTAs 01:34:28 - Emails 01:51:34 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young

Topics covered

  • Iran conflict
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • BAFTA Awards
  • disability
  • live television controversy

Keywords

  • Iran
  • BAFTA
  • Khamenei
  • live television
  • disability
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • missile attacks
  • drone attacks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, Acast

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