Iran (thread 10), Episode 10: What Would Ben Franklin Do About the Iran Deal?

This episode connects Franklin’s old-school negotiation tactics to today’s Iran deal. Think less theater, more quiet leverage: patience, secrecy, and small trades that add up.

It’s a friendly reminder that real diplomacy is crafted in private, not on camera — say just enough, keep options open, and trade real concessions for real guarantees. Classic Ben Franklin wisdom.