Could Iranians Really Rise Up Like Trump Wants?
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region.
Episode 453 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Could Iranians Really Rise Up Like Trump Wants?" was published on March 2, 2026 and runs 13 minutes.
March 2, 2026 ·13m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Summary
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region.
Episode Description
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region.
On Today's Show:
Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker, talks about what might come next for Iran after its Supreme Leader was killed in an Israeli air strike, as the war continues to widen and the country remains divided politically.