Deal them back in? What we heard in Iran

"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers three distinct news stories. First, it examines the changing dynamics within Iran, based on a rare interview with the foreign minister, highlighting the country's internal pressures, shifts in social norms, and potential openness to a nuclear deal with the West. Second, it analyzes the evolving landscape of AI technology, focusing on the competition between major players like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, and the financial implications of the AI spending boom. Finally, the episode discusses the decline of traditional mail services, using Denmark as an example of a country phasing out snail mail due to the rise of digital communication and e-commerce, while also comparing the performance of privatized and state-run postal services globally.