Empire in Decline? America’s Long History in the Middle East
Podcasts > Peter Boyles Show Podcast
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Peter Boyles is joined by Baylor University Professor David Smith for a deep dive into America’s long and complicated relationship with the Middle East. From the decline of European empires and the Cold War to oil, Iran and decades of U.S. intervention, they examine how history shaped today’s conflicts—and question whether America can find a way out.
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