Hooman Majd
Iranian-American author and journalist, commentator on Iranian politics and culture, and NBC News contributor known for writing about modern Iran and his personal family history.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 31min
Iran and the Fog of Regime Change (w/Hooman Majd) - #547
Hooman Majd, Iranian-American author and commentator on Iran and its history. He discusses the human cost of war and public reactions in Iran. He explores regime change versus regime adjustment, the legacy of the 1979 revolution, censorship and propaganda, the role of the IRGC, sanctions’ effects, and prospects for regional normalization.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 15min
Trump Walks Back Threat to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants
Hooman Majd, Iranian-American journalist and author and former translator for visiting Iranian presidents, joins to unpack recent US-Iran tensions. He questions claims of backchannel deals and explains why Iran would resist letting a US leader save face. Discussion covers potential deal terms, sanctions relief, and the wider regional escalation around missile strikes and strikes on nuclear sites.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 36min
Bonus Interview: Iran Trump Has Made Iran Stronger
Hooman Majd, an American–Iranian journalist and author who has translated for Iranian presidents, discusses Trump’s Iran bluster and why claims of last‑minute calls seem unlikely. He explores why attacks were probably called off, what Iran would seek in any deal, possible endgame scenarios, regional intelligence links, and the regime’s likely crackdown.
