What happens when religious fundamentalists come to power? (Part One) episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 36 MIN

What happens when religious fundamentalists come to power? (Part One)

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Shia fundamentalism has come to define Iran’s place in the Middle East and the world. And that wasn’t an accident. How Iranian leaders use Shia Islam to exert their power. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 6, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

What happens when religious fundamentalists come to power? (Part One)

0:00 36:33

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti episode published?

This episode was published on April 6, 2026.

Can I download this On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!