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To the Point

What Would a Deal with the US Look like to Iranians?

To the Point

KCRW

News

4.4583 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2015

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Another missed deadline means more uncertainty for Iranians. Some hope for a nuclear deal that could liberate their economy and lead to domestic reforms. We hear what's at stake inside a politically divided country. 

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0:00.0

Hey, I'm Josh Barrow, your new host of Left, Right, and Center.

0:02.9

Every week, join Rich Lowry, Bob Shear and Me for a contentious yet civilized debate of the week's big political stories, from ISIS to the U.S. economy to this 47 candidate presidential election we're having.

0:13.7

You can find Left, Right, and Center on KCRW's iTunes page.

0:17.9

From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

0:26.4

Iranians play the waiting game.

0:31.7

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

0:35.6

A daily look at the issues Americans cut about most.

0:38.2

In the U.S., there's a lot riding on a nuclear deal with Iran.

0:41.4

The president's legacy, relations with Israel, a major issue in next year's election.

0:45.8

In Iran, the possible lifting of sanctions has created towering expectations,

0:50.9

especially among young people.

0:52.4

But hopes for an unfettered economy, political reform,

0:56.3

and doors opening to the rest of the world are tempered by uncertainty. We'll talk with insiders.

1:02.3

Meantime, what about Iran's Arab neighbors? For them, a deal could make a powerful competitor

1:07.4

more dangerous than ever. Today's talking point, shining light on a dark stain on American history.

1:14.7

Lynchings.

1:15.7

First, here's the news.

1:18.6

Listen to KCRW's 24-hour all-news channel, stream BBC World Service, NPRW programs,

1:27.0

continuous coverage on our mobile app or online at kCRW.

1:34.9

Support for To the Point comes from the members of KCRW and from the Public Radio International

1:40.7

Program Fund. Hello again, Warren, Iney, back with To the Point. Another missed

1:44.8

deadline means more uncertainty for Iranians. Many hope for a nuclear deal that could

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