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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 55 MIN

First came the bombs, then the blockade; Tehran's resolve is only hardening

from The Radio National Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Donald Trump says Iran is choking like a stuffed pig as the US seeks to deprive the nation of its last economic lifelines. Unemployment, inflation and food shortages are growing but the regime shows no sign of giving in. Iranian-American journalist Borzou Daragahi says the US has greatly underestimated the resilience of the Islamic Republic,Africa is the world's second largest continent with the fastest growing population. It has boundless potential, but many of its countries remain mired in conflict and corruption, led by authoritarian governments. Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for Africa Carine Kaneza says the international community has tuned out from their suffering.Before his death, beloved ABC broadcaster James Valentine gave audiences one final, extraordinary gift — welcoming the Australian story team into his home as he faced cancer, mortality and the choice of how and when to die.

Donald Trump says Iran is choking like a stuffed pig as the US seeks to deprive the nation of its last economic lifelines. Unemployment, inflation and food shortages are growing but the regime shows no sign of giving in. Iranian-American journalist Borzou Daragahi says the US has greatly underestimated the resilience of the Islamic Republic, Africa is the world's second largest continent with the fastest growing population. It has boundless potential, but many of its countries remain mired in conflict and corruption, led by authoritarian governments. Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for Africa Carine Kaneza says the international community has tuned out from their suffering. Before his death, beloved ABC broadcaster James Valentine gave audiences one final, extraordinary gift — welcoming the Australian story team into his home as he faced cancer, mortality and the choice of how and when to die.

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Donald Trump says Iran is choking like a stuffed pig as the US seeks to deprive the nation of its last economic lifelines. Unemployment, inflation and food shortages are growing but the regime shows no sign of giving in. Iranian-American journalist...

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