The Iranian Revolution – Revisisted

Acclaimed journalist and author Scott Anderson’s new book, King of Kings, offers a gripping, deeply reported narrative of the Iranian Revolution—an event that reshaped global politics, yet remains widely misunderstood in the United States.

In this conversation, Anderson guides listeners through the complex forces that brought millions into the streets, toppled the Shah, and altered the strategic landscape of the Middle East. His reporting uncovers the human stories behind the upheaval: the activists, clerics, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens who navigated hope, repression, and rapid historical change.

For audiences committed to understanding how past movements inform today’s struggles—whether for democracy, civil liberties, or equitable governance—this episode provides a critical lens. Neglected Stories” exists to foreground histories that shape the present, and this interview delivers on that mission with clarity and depth.