{"podcast":{"title":"NucleCast","slug":"nuclecast-5683481","podcast_index_feed_id":5683481,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://anwadeter.org/nuclecast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclecast-podcast/20220906_080913_df164a03fda3e8e1747f616b6f87e3a6.jpg","author":"ANWA Deterrence Center","episode_count":272,"summary":"Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:31.449325+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481"},"episode":{"title":"Alireza Nader: Inside Iran’s Military Conflict: Risks, Strategy, and What Comes Next","slug":"alireza-nader-inside-iran-s-military-conflict-risks-strategy-and-what-comes-next","published_at":"2026-03-10T04:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/alireza-nader-inside-iran-s-military-conflict-risks-strategy-and-what-comes-next","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/2610676","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/151610/2610676/nuclecast-podcast/2026_03_08_20_12_57_72f55ce1-1fce-4e74-b595-95f54b20245f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Nuclecast , Iran analyst Alireza Nader breaks down the current military conflict involving Iran and what it means for the Middle East and beyond. Drawing on decades of expertise, Nader examines Iran’s strategic military doctrine, including its reliance on drones and missiles, and explains how regional power dynamics are shaping the conflict’s trajectory. The conversation explores high‑stakes scenarios for Iran’s future—from regime survival to the risks of collapse or civil war—while unpacking the internal pressures facing the Islamic Republic, including public trauma, protests, and economic strain. Nader also addresses the roles of the United States, Israel, and regional actors, and offers a candid assessment of why overthrowing the regime would be extraordinarily difficult. Throughout the episode, listeners gain insight into Iranian public sentiment, misconceptions about U.S.–Iran relations, and the strategic calculations that will influence how long this conflict may last. This is a clear-eyed discussion of one of the most consequential security challenges facing global stability today. Socials: Follow on Twitter at @NucleCast Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcast Subscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/ Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278 Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org","meta_description":"In this episode of Nuclecast , Iran analyst Alireza Nader breaks down the current military conflict involving Iran and what it means for the Middle East a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2033,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nuclecast-5683481/episodes/alireza-nader-inside-iran-s-military-conflict-risks-strategy-and-what-comes-next/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nuclecast-5683481/alireza-nader-inside-iran-s-military-conflict-risks-strategy-and-what-comes-next.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}