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Why Saudi Arabia Fell Back Into The Yemen Trap (S01E172)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit borzou.substack.comFriday, October 16, 2026, ParisThe war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Ansar Allah has escalated dramatically, undermining the Arabian Peninsula’s financial aspirations and unsettling the global economy. In the latest…
It Will Take A Lot More Than Elections To Bring Down Trumpism (S01E171)
Thursday, October 15, 2026, ParisIt appears that Donald Trump is about to face some measure of accountability—or at least comeuppance—for his actions. His party seems set to be punished in upcoming midterm elections.In the latest episode of badlands, host Borzou Daragahi discusses the impending…
War, And Rumors of War Across The Middle East (S01E170)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, ParisWe’re on the precipice of a major escalation in the Middle East, drawing in numerous regional countries and global powers. In the latest totally free episode of badlands, I sort through the various dimensions of the conflict—from the Iranian strikes on ships…
Bombshell: Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Ambitions Began Under The Shah (S01E169)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit borzou.substack.comTuesday, October 13, 2026, ParisWhy is the US buying diesel fuel from Russia while supporting Ukraine? Why is the Saudi Arabia hiding images of the damage being inflicted by Yemen’s Houthis? And why is the UK warning…
The Kids Are Right: Why France’s Protests Are Spreading (S01E168)
Monday, October 12, 2026, ParisStudent protests continue to expand across Europe, shaking France, Spain, and Belgium and revealing the underlying crises that threaten public trust and social stability.In the latest totally free episode of badlands, I unpack the escalating protests—including at my…
Iran’s Economy Crushed Under Sanctions, Blockade, Mismanagement (S01E162)
Thursday, October 1, 2026, IstanbulTehran tech entrepreneur Hamidreza Ahmadi joins badlands from Tehran to discuss the state of the economy inside Iran. He describes enormous pressure on ordinary Iranians, compounded by the government’s refusal to shift away from its version of neoliberal…
Inside Iran’s Machinery Of Death And Torture (S01E167)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit borzou.substack.comFriday, October 9, 2026, ParisIran continues to execute political dissidents at an unprecedented rate, flouting its laws and international standards in applying the death penalty to cases that clearly do not merit…
How The Gulf Plays Both Sides In The Ukraine-Russia War (S01E166)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit borzou.substack.comThursday, October 8, 2026, ParisEarlier this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to convince Gulf countries to join the effort to counter Russia’s invasion of his country, to frame the conflict against…
Germany’s Israel-Friendly Ex-Spy Chief Busted In Espionage Scandal (S01E165)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, ParisΑ messy divorce case in Germany led to the discovery of evidence that the country’s former intelligence chief is was allegedly providing state secrets to another country.In the latest episode of badlands, I break down the case of August Hanning, Germany’s…
Why Saudi Will Likely Lose Its New War Against Houthis (S01E164)
Monday, October 5, 2026, ParisAs if the Middle East didn’t have enough troubles, as if energy markets weren’t already constrained, Saudi Arabia declared a fresh military offensive against Yemen’s Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, which controls the capital and an expanding swath of territory.…
The Stalemate In The Middle East Won’t Last (S01E160)
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, IstanbulMore and more oil is getting out of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the Trump administration bolster its argument is “winning” its conflict against the US.But is the US framing of the contest even the right way to look at the conflict, especially when sneaking oil…
The Inside Story Of How Saudi Arabia Was Transformed (S01E163)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit borzou.substack.comFriday, October 2, 2026, IstanbulFor more than a decade, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has undertaken effort to transform Saudi Arabia from a staid welfare state largely dependent on oil revenues and imported labor…