

Dylan Gottlieb
Assistant professor of history at Bentley University and author of the forthcoming book Yuppies, who discusses the rise and influence of yuppie culture in New York City.
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May 4, 2026 • 53min
Behind the News: Yuppies w/ Dylan Gottlieb
Ervand Abrahamian, historian of modern Iran, offers analysis of Iran’s politics and the war. Dylan Gottlieb, historian of urban culture and author of Yuppies, traces how yuppie culture transformed New York’s finance, law, dining and politics. They discuss financialization, gentrification, U.S. policy toward Iran, regional consequences, and how elite recruitment reshaped urban power.

Apr 30, 2026 • 53min
Behind the News, 4/30/26
Ervand Abrahamian, historian of modern Iran and CUNY professor emeritus, offers expert analysis on Iran, its politics, and U.S.–Iran relations. Dylan Gottlieb, historian and author, traces 1980s yuppie culture, its rise from financialization, effects on law and dining, and links to urban change and politics. They unpack geopolitics, domestic elites, and cultural shifts in sharp, short conversations.


