Ascendant

Fred Markert apologizes and introduces the Ascendant Podcast and shares about his upcoming episode about his conversation with a top Ayatollah in Iran in the holy city of Qom. The Tuesday, March 15, 2026 episode promises insights into Iran's threat to the USA and aims to provide a better understanding of the country's thinking and its impact on the world.

Fred Markert introduces the Ascendant Podcast and shares his upcoming episode about his conversation with a top Ayatollah in Iran. The episode promises insights into Iran's perspective and aims to provide a better understanding of the country's thinking and its impact on the world.TakeawaysInsights into IranUnderstanding Iran's perspectiveChapters00:00 Introduction to Ascendant Podcast