Wendy Sherman
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement (JCPOA), offering diplomatic expertise on negotiations and policy.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 37min
At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman
Wendy Sherman, former U.S. deputy secretary of state and Iran negotiator, offers diplomatic perspective. Christiane Amanpour, veteran international journalist, brings on-the-ground Middle East reporting. They discuss U.S. military choices over diplomacy. They analyze Iran’s retaliation, regional consequences, the limits of strike-driven policy, and why lasting peace hinges on broader political solutions.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 8min
Wendy Sherman: Incursions, Excursions, & Dire Straits (of Hormuz, That Is)
Wendy Sherman, experienced U.S. diplomat and lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, weighs in on the widening war with Iran. She assesses strategic failures, mixed messaging from the Trump administration, and economic shocks from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss risks of ground troops, civilian harm, nuclear constraints, and whether a viable off-ramp exists.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 40min
Lawrence: Trump speaks lovingly about drapes as U.S. death toll in his Iran war rises
James Tallarico, Texas state rep running for Senate, on how the Iran conflict reshapes Texas primaries. Wendy Sherman, former deputy secretary of state and Iran deal negotiator, on diplomacy versus sudden force. Adam Smith, top Democrat on House Armed Services, on shifting objectives and unclear military goals. They discuss legal, strategic, and political fallout from recent U.S. strikes.
Oct 4, 2025 • 17min
Special Coverage: Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages
Wendy Sherman, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, offers her diplomatic insights on the recent agreement for Hamas to release Israeli hostages. She emphasizes the challenges of rebuilding Gaza and the urgent need for international aid while discussing skepticism about Hamas's ability to deliver on commitments. Sherman also highlights the importance of detailed negotiations and warns of the role Iran's proxies may play in regional stability, urging a cautious but hopeful approach to peace.
Mar 24, 2026 • 21min
Could Iran be the next 'forever' war?
Michelle Hackman, a Wall Street Journal immigration reporter, explains the legal fight over asylum and border metering. Wendy Sherman, former U.S. deputy secretary of state and Iran negotiator, breaks down back-channel contacts, Pakistan-hosted talks, and what a 15-point U.S. proposal might demand. Robin Farzad, business journalist, explores suspicious big bets on oil and gaps in prediction market oversight.
