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The mourning show: the politics of Khamenei’s funeral
The Iranian regime hopes the massive crowds gathered for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral will demonstrate its strength. Our correspondent says they could also reveal its weakness. Why Japan wants to change its divorce laws and custody arrangements. And the first part of our week-long road trip down America’s iconic Route 66.
Guests and host:
Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondent
Moeka Iida, East Asia correspondent
Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
Ayatollah, Khamenei, Iran, Supreme Leader
Japan, divorce, custody
Route 66…
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