As America hit 90 targets in a second day of attacks on Iran, the fragile truce is in jeopardy. Our correspondent explains how power shifts within Iran may affect the war. Asian governments are trying to force children to care for ageing parents. And day four of our journey down Route 66 traverses a darker side of the road.   

Guests and host:

• Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondent
• Farah Cheah, Asia reporter
• Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Iran, ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz, Ayatollah
• Filial piety, ageing, elderly care
• Route 66, Oklahoma, race relations

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