Iran Talks, Hungary's Election Surprise & the Shifting Global Order

In this episode, Kelly and Tristan break down two major stories shaping the world right now - Iran and Hungary.

Topics covered:

• U.S.-Iran nuclear talks collapse — why a deal may leave America worse off than before the war
• The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the China wildcard
• Viktor Orbán voted out after 16 years — what it means for the EU and Ukraine
• Is the global backlash against right-wing populism growing?

Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Mislav Majcan. Recorded on 14 April, 2026.

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