Dive into one of the most pivotal and misunderstood geopolitical events of the 20th century: the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Based on Scott Anderson's book, King of Kings, this podcast explores the dramatic collapse of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's monarchy and the shocking rise to power of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Through the lens of hubris, delusion, and catastrophic miscalculation, we unravel how an incredibly wealthy, U.S.-backed regime disintegrated seemingly overnight. We take you inside the isolated, sycophantic world of the Shah's Niavaran Palace, exploring his absolute grip on power, his heavy reliance on court minister Asadollah Alam, and his complicated partnership with a succession of American presidents, culminating in the fateful administration of Jimmy Carter.

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