Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran?
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Iran and the complexities surrounding ceasefire negotiations. It also highlights Spencer Pratt's unexpected competitiveness in the Los Angeles mayoral race and critiques the political establishment's response. Additionally, the panel examines Trump's controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and its implications for executive power.
- ▪The panel discusses the ongoing Iran conflict and the unclear objectives of the U.S. government.
- ▪Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign reflects public frustration with Los Angeles governance.
- ▪Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' has sparked backlash even among some Republicans.
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| Canonical URL | https://reason.com/podcast/2026/05/26/does-anyone-know-whats-happening-in-iran/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 22:08:50 +0000 |
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Iran Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran? Plus: Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign rattles Los Angeles, Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund" sparks backlash, and the editors revisit Project 2025 Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Mike Pesca | 5.26.2026 6:08 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/d2h6a3ly6ooodw.cloudfront.net/reasontv_audio_8384085.mp3 1x 1.1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 3x :15 :15 Download Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran? This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by The Gist's Mike Pesca to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict, the unstable ceasefire negotiations, and…
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