{"podcast":{"title":"Unclassified With Preston Stewart and Ben Wheeler","slug":"unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784","podcast_index_feed_id":7563784,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fdedafdc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t3ji70fu7u8","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42502127/42502127-1732304006938-e7495817a4a26.jpg","author":"Unclassified","episode_count":77,"summary":"Unfiltered, unpolished, & undeniably engaging, Unclassified with Preston Stewart & Ben Wheeler brings global politics, geopolitics, and international relations to life. Join as they break down the world's most pressing issues with a mix of sharp analysis & candid humor. Whether it's decoding international power plays or dissecting the latest global headlines, they cut through the noise to deliver smart, relatable conversations you actually want to listen to. Forget the monotony this is global affairs for the rest of us. Because the world’s complicated, but talking about it doesn't have to be","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T14:18:48.862554+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784"},"episode":{"title":"America Betrays Iran","slug":"america-betrays-iran","published_at":"2026-01-17T17:08:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784/america-betrays-iran","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t3ji70fu7u8/episodes/America-Betrays-Iran-e3dps1j","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fdedafdc/podcast/play/114142707/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-17%2F416304964-44100-2-ccb00a43e600f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Unclassified Podcast, hosts Ben Wheeler and Preston Stewart delve into pressing global issues, starting with a personal reflection from Ben on the recent loss of his mother. This poignant moment transitions into a discussion about the current situation in Iran, where Ben expresses his belief that the U.S. has a level of culpability in the violence occurring there. The conversation explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, and the missed opportunities for intervention that could have supported the Iranian people during their protests against the regime. The hosts debate the implications of President Trump's statements and actions, suggesting that they may have inadvertently emboldened the Iranian government to act violently against its citizens. As the discussion progresses, the hosts shift to the topic of Greenland, critiquing Trump's desire to acquire the territory and the absurdity of the rationale behind it. They analyze the geopolitical ramifications of such a move, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong relationships with allies like Denmark. The episode concludes with a brief update on the situation in Ukraine, highlighting the challenges faced by Russian forces and the potential implications for the ongoing conflict. Overall, the episode combines personal anecdotes with serious geopolitical analysis, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of current events. In this episode, Preston Stewart and Ben Wheeler engage in a lively discussion about recent geopolitical events, focusing on wins and losses in international relations. They analyze significant actions taken by the Trump administration, such as the Iran nuclear facility strike and the implications of border control policies. The c…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Unclassified Podcast, hosts Ben Wheeler and Preston Stewart delve into pressing global issues, starting with a personal reflection…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5826,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784/episodes/america-betrays-iran/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler-7563784/america-betrays-iran.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}