What happens when religious fundamentalists come to power? (Part One)
What happens when religious fundamentalists come to power? (Part One)  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Mon Apr 06 2026
Description: Shia fundamentalism has come to define Iran’s place in the Middle East and the world. And that wasn’t an accident. How Iranian leaders use Shia Islam to exert their power. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint