Iran
PlaceOn 43 shows this week · 0.8× usual · most on Morning Wire
A major regional power in Western Asia with a large population and significant influence in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Rank this week
Share of the conversation
2.6‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
- Very negative 1
- Negative 2
- Neutral 71
Share of the conversation
Mentions of Iran per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, all podcasts.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | 4.36‰ | 17 |
| Sep 9 | 4.21‰ | 20 |
| Sep 10 | 4.10‰ | 24 |
| Sep 11 | 4.37‰ | 38 |
| Sep 12 | 4.37‰ | 10 |
| Sep 13 | 4.29‰ | 6 |
| Sep 14 | 4.41‰ | 31 |
| Sep 15 | 4.50‰ | 20 |
| Sep 16 | 4.70‰ | 31 |
| Sep 17 | 4.92‰ | 39 |
| Sep 18 | 4.55‰ | 22 |
| Sep 19 | 4.32‰ | 6 |
| Sep 20 | 4.32‰ | 8 |
| Sep 21 | 4.23‰ | 28 |
| Sep 22 | 4.30‰ | 28 |
| Sep 23 | 4.29‰ | 30 |
| Sep 24 | 4.40‰ | 39 |
| Sep 25 | 4.44‰ | 28 |
| Sep 26 | 4.53‰ | 7 |
| Sep 27 | 4.56‰ | 11 |
| Sep 28 | 4.51‰ | 27 |
| Sep 29 | 4.59‰ | 27 |
| Sep 30 | 4.19‰ | 19 |
| Oct 1 | 3.95‰ | 28 |
| Oct 2 | 3.92‰ | 25 |
| Oct 3 | 3.89‰ | 7 |
| Oct 4 | 3.77‰ | 5 |
| Oct 5 | 3.59‰ | 20 |
| Oct 6 | 3.46‰ | 24 |
| Oct 7 | 3.65‰ | 23 |
Why is it trending?· Last 7 days
Iran war drives debate over Trump’s strategy, diplomacy, and economic costs
The most common discussion frames the Iran war as an unresolved conflict undermining Trump, with energy prices still a problem and his promised timeline unmet, according to The Daily and The Bulwark Daily.[1][2]
On Up First from NPR, the war hangs over Trump’s UN appearance as he meets Gulf leaders and faces questions about diplomatic progress.[3]
The Daily reports Trump presented a choice between striking a deal with Tehran and annihilating the Islamic Republic while defending the war launched alongside Israel.[4]
Economic arguments focus on damage: Jason Furman said on Receipts with Catherine Rampell that the Iran conflict and tariffs subtracted from growth, while AI investment added to it.[5]
The Bulwark Daily also links the war to higher home-heating costs, while Raging Moderates emphasizes frustration that the conflict has no resolution or end in sight.[6][7]
The shows differ mainly in emphasis: some stress failed leadership and prices, while others focus on diplomacy, economic growth, or the conflict’s continuing uncertainty.[4][5][1]
Sources · 7 moments
- 1.The Daily · Trump Banned the Media. This Time, the Media Struck Back.Zolan Kanno-Youngs · Sep 22 · Listen at 5:06 ↗
“No, absolutely not. He's railed against decisions just like that up until last week. Right. So that was another loss. You have the ongoing war in Iran as well that he said would end in a matter of 4 to 5 weeks. Well, that hasn't happened ei”
- 2.Pod Save America · Trump Bans Crooked MediaTommy Vietor · Sep 22 · Listen at 8:59 ↗
“to message this. The fact is the press will cover this a lot because it's about them and they tend to cover things about themselves. And I think we just have to frame this as like this is a, a weak, feeble president lashing out because he d”
- 3.Up First from NPR · News Outlets Protest Trump's Media Bans, Trump At UNGA, Paramount Merger SettlementSteve Inskeep · Sep 22 · Listen at 0:14 ↗
“I'm Steve Inskeep. That's Leila Fadel. And this is Up First from NPR News. President Trump addresses the U.N. today. The war he started with Iran hangs over that gathering. He will also meet privately with leaders from the Gulf, Ukraine and”
- 4.The Daily · Health Trackers Are Everywhere. Do Babies Need Them, Too?Rachel Abrams · Sep 23 · Listen at 35:33 ↗
“Here's what else you need to know today. President Trump told the UN General Assembly in New York that he had a decision to make on Iran: to strike a deal with Tehran or, quote, annihilate the Islamic Republic.”
Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.
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