On today's show, Brandon Weichert discusses his most recent book 'The Shadow War ; Iran's Quest for Supremacy'. Later, Raja returns to talk to James about his predictions for the local elections, Manchester mayor predictions - will Andy Burnham be replaced? The current vibe in Oldham & Rochdale since Galloway's win and the current state of Greater Manchester Police.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Brandon is a geopolitical analyst and author of 'The Shadow War ; Iran's Quest for Supremacy, plus several other books. Brandon is an educator who lectures leaders in the US Military, academia and business communities on the current trends in geopolitics and high technology research.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Raised in Oldham, Raja Miah, is internationally recognised as an expert in his field. With over 25 years of experience in working on the front lines, alongside marginalised communities at risk of exploitation by extremists, Raja has used his insights to inform and shape government policy. During his career, Raja has worked directly with world leaders, including multiple UK Prime Ministers & Secretaries of State.