# Identity Crisis

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Podcast: [SpyTalk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spytalk-3670630)
Published: 2026-03-21T14:45:48+00:00
Episode link: https://mswmedia.com/show/spytalk/
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## Resource

Acclaimed Iranian American writer Hooman Majd talks about the likely future of the Islamic Republic. Hooman Majd is an Iranian-born American journalist, author, and political commentator focused on Iranian affairs. https://x.com/hmajd Minister without Portfolio: Memoir of a Reluctant Exile Follow Michael Isikoff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/isikoff Follow Karen Greenberg on Twitter: https://x.com/KarenGreenberg3 Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to SpyTalk on Substack https://www.spytalk.co/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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