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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 33 MIN

BONUS EXPLAINER: U.S.–Iran Bombings & What Comes Next

from The People's Cabinet · host Dan Koh

In this BONUS EPISODE from The People’s Cabinet, Dr. Phil Gordon — former National Security Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Coordinator for the Middle East, and Sydney Stein Jr. Scholar at Brookings — breaks down the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.We cover:• What Iran’s government and nuclear program actually look like• President Obama’s Iran deal (the JCPOA) and why it unraveled• What “uranium enrichment” means and why it matters• Israel’s role • Whether TACO got to Trump • What the U.S. was targeting with this weekend’s B-2 bomber strikes• Whether the mission accomplished its goals — and what further retaliation may follow• What to expect next: more strikes, diplomacy, or even broader war?🎧 If you’re looking for a clear, credible explanation of a fast-moving conflict — start here.

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