Sharlene Bakash / Ayatollah Khomeini commentary (grouped prominent guests)
Academic and journalist voices in the episode who discuss the Shah's rule and Khomeini's rise; representing the range of expert guests contributing historical and political insight.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 21min
The story of Iran, a CIA Coup, a Revolution and the turbulent history that followed
Featuring Sharlene Bakash, commentator on Khomeini and Iran’s modern politics. The conversation traces the 1953 coup, the Shah's rule and how foreign oil interests shaped Iran. It follows the 1979 revolution, Khomeini's rise and the consolidation of clerical power. It highlights Iranian women’s long history of activism and their central role in recent mass protests.
