Episode

The Iran War's Devastating Butterfly Effect

Podcast: The Daily
Published: Jun 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1616
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Summary

The war in Iran has had some visible consequences, like skyrocketing energy costs and higher gas prices, but the effects of this war are often far less obvious and much more serious for the world’s most vulnerable people. Today, Peter S. Goodman tells us what he learned on a recent trip to Somalia, and why the system of global aid is no longer in a position to help.