badlands podcast by borzou daragahi

Borzou Daragahi

Iran

United States

Lebanon

Israel

Donald Trump

Strait Of Hormuz

China

Hezbollah

World Cup

Turkey

Gulf States

Tehran

Islamic Republic Of Iran

United Arab Emirates

Baha'i Faith

Istanbul

Diplomacy

West Bank

Oil

Sanctions

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Deconstructing The Scheme To Sabotage Iran Diplomacy (S01E93)

(Photo: AI-generated image posted online to intimidate Trita Parsi).)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Istanbul

Trita Parsi has been among the most measured and well-informed experts on Iran and the Middle East in the public eye. Yet for years, he’s been ... more

3 Jul 2026 • 57 min

JD Vance Discloses Trump’s Real Plan On Iran (S01E100)

Thursday, July 2, 2026, Istanbul

In an interview with Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire network, Vice President JD Vance strongly suggested that the US was playing Iran, replenishing world energy stockpiles ahead of a possible future kinetic action.

Needles... more

2 Jul 2026 • 18 min

Armenia Rejects Israel's ‘Weaponization’ of Genocide (S01E99)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Istanbul

Israel recently began taking steps to recognize the Armenian Genocide, the horrific massacre of Armenian people at the hands of Ottoman Turks some 110 years ago.

The move is meant in large part to provoke Israel r... more

1 Jul 2026 • 26 min

Offside in Seattle, And In The Strait Of Hormuz (S01E97)

Monday, June 29, 2026, Istanbul

Iran was booted from the World Cup, failing to advance to the knockout round after a controversial referee call and a heartbreaking game for Iranian football fans.

Meanwhile in Strait of Hormuz, Iran and the US trade... more

30 Jun 2026 • 44 min

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Recent Guests

Trita Parsi

Swedish-Iranian political analyst and co-founder/executive VP of the Quincy Institute

Quincy Institute, NIAC

Episode: Deconstructing The Scheme To Sabotage Iran Diplomacy (S01E93)

Karim Bitar

Professor of political science at Sciences Po in Paris, expert on Lebanon and the Middle East

Sciences Po, Paris

Episode: Lebanon Peace Deal Fuels War (S01E98)

Ali Vaez

Iran expert at Crisis Group

Crisis Group

Episode: Spoiler Alert: Many Ways Iran Deal Could Be Derailed (S01E96)

Nima Tavallaey

Soccer and football pundit based in Sweden

Independent football pundit

Episode: The Most Toxic, Politicized World Cup Ever? (S01E86)

Joost Hiltermann

Senior Middle East Analyst, Crisis Group

International Crisis Group

Episode: Submit Or Die: Why Israel Is Crushing The Palestinian Economy (S01E90)

Daniel DePetris

Columnist, Defense Priorities fellow

Defense Priorities

Episode: So, The US Ain't Gonna Bomb The Sh*t Out of Iran? (S01E87)

Sina Toossi

Iran analyst and Middle East expert at the Center for International Policy in Washington

Center for International Policy

Episode: How Iran Is Defeating The Washington Blob (S01E83)

Brett Erickson

Geopolitical analyst, principal of Obsidian Risk Advisory

Obsidian Risk Advisory

Episode: They Need Iran To Be The Next Forever War (S01E80)

Orhan Şener Deliormanlı

Political commentator and analyst specializing in youth movements, electronic activism, and Turkish politics

Independent commentator, Turkey

Episode: Turkey's Democracy Under Dire Threat (S01E79)

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Borzou Daragahi

Host of Badlands Podcast, long-time foreign correspondent with a focus on Middle East and global affairs; also associated with Badlands Newsletter/Substack.

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Apple Podcasts	#23	Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#138	Hong Kong/News

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Offside in Seattle, And In The Strait Of Hormuz (S01E97)

Q: And I got to ask this because, you know, this is one of the reasons I'll tell you this. This is one of the reasons why Americans can't really get into the football, soccer, football. What did you think about the offside call and VAR decisions that overturned Iran's goals?

The guest explains that the offside law is explicit: a player in an offside position when the ball is played is offside, and VAR simply enforces that rule rather than creating new interpretations. He notes that three Iranian goals were offside and that VAR decisions, while contentious in the public sphere, were technically in line with the laws. The host and guest discuss how these moments were scrutinized in media and fan communities, and how the process should be understood by audiences who may view officiating as arbitrary.

All The Ways The US Lost The War To Iran (S01E89)

Q: This Handala hacking group, we've seen them come into the picture in the broader scale of this conflict. What more can you tell us about their operations, how effective they are?

The group appears to be state-aligned or influenced by state-like actors, with claims of hacking infrastructure such as the FBI drone surveillance network, but with cautious interpretation of their exact capabilities and real-world impact. The discussion emphasizes both the provocations and the need for verification when assessing cyber claims in a geopolitical crisis.

Yemen’s Houthis Complicate Middle East War (S01E38)

Q: If the Houthis move from symbolic launches to a full maritime blockade, how could global supply chains be affected?

A maritime blockade would likely push oil prices higher and disrupt global trade, with oil shipments re-routed via longer paths that increase costs and add pressure to already tight supply chains across multiple sectors.

Yemen’s Houthis Complicate Middle East War (S01E38)

Q: What does Houthi involvement signify—are we seeing Iran lose ground or attempting to draw the U.S. into a Vietnam-style quagmire in the Red Sea?

Iran isn't necessarily losing but their material capacity is being degraded; their political and economic leverage, however, remains significant as their actions can force major powers to adjust strategies and incur higher costs, highlighting a persistent but evolving influence.

Yemen’s Houthis Complicate Middle East War (S01E38)

Q: My first question to you, by activating the Houthi front now, is Tehran attempting to enforce a multiplex warfare model?

The Houthis act as their own actor with some coordination from Iran, and while it isn't purely dictated by Tehran, there is a strategic alignment where Iran asks its allies to intervene to complicate responses and redeployments by adversaries.

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A sharp, globally oriented analysis show that covers geopolitical flashpoints, regional power dynamics, and the economics of conflict. Episodes frequently dissect Iran-US tensions, Middle East diplomacy, hybrid warfare, and the shifting balance of regional actors, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary. A standout trait is the host's willingness to connect domestic political narratives with international consequences, offering provocative takes and a candid, policy-focused lens that appeals to listeners who want strategic context for current events. The show frequently features researchers, former diplomats, and regional analysts, giving audiences a mix of first-hand insights and scholarly analysis that's useful for ... more

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