Where To?: Iran-US Tensions, Great Escapes, ‘Megxit’

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🗓️ 8 January 2020

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

At times this week, it looked like the US and Iran were heading toward an all-out war. And those concerns only intensified last night after Iran attacked a pair of Iraqi military bases where US troops are stationed. We’ll explain the likelihood of war at this moment, or whether it’s possible the two foes will stand down. Meanwhile, we’ll explain why a a CEO-turned-fugitive in Lebanon is making headlines for his unlikely escape from Japan. Also on today’s show: a big royal announcement, and a former ambassador’s advice about negotiating with your boss...even if your boss is the President of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Wednesday, January 8th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.1	they matter.
0:09.5	The morning after Iran launched missile strikes targeting US troops in Iraq, President Trump
0:13.9	addressed the country.
0:15.2	No Americans were harmed in last night's attack by the Iranian regime.
0:22.6	We'll explain whether the drama with Iran could lead to an all-out war.
0:26.8	And we'll tell you how a world-famous CEO turned international-fugitive plotted his
0:31.1	great escape.
0:32.4	And finally, a surprising royal announcement.
0:35.2	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:37.2	Let's skim this.
0:38.7	Today's episode is brought to you by ESPN.
0:41.6	Tune in to the College Football Play-Off National Championship Game between number one LSU and
0:46.6	number three Clemson on January 13th at 8 p.m. Eastern, exclusively on ESPN.
0:56.3	The most complicated story today involves trying to figure out if the US and Iran are on
1:01.0	the path to war.
1:02.8	Rocket attacks that killed a US contractor, a US-ordered drone strike that killed an Iranian
1:07.8	general, Iranian missile strikes at bases in Iraq, threats and more threats.
1:19.2	At times this week, it looked like the US and Iran were heading toward an all-out war.
1:23.7	But are they?
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