Episode

Why Peace With Iran Is Elusive

Podcast: What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead
Published: May 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 1419
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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the Pope's AI encyclical, the UAE's role in the Iran war, new concerns about the divide between labor and capital, and why America and Iran's minimum requirements for a peace agreement are unlikely to be met. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices