UNO Experts Examine Israel-Iran Conflict on Nebraska Public Media’s "Consider This"

➡️ In this episode: Curtis Hutt, Ph.D., a professor of religious studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), and James D. Clark, Ph.D., an adjunct professor in UNO’s history department, join host Cathy Wyatt to discuss the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Iran.

They trace the conflict’s origins, explaining how decades of geopolitical tension and religious enmity set the stage for war. The conversation revisits key events leading up to the crisis, including the June 21 U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and the cease-fire that followed.

📺 Watch the episode: Season 28, Episode 29 – Israel-Iran War

💡 Why it matters: Global conflicts can have local consequences. Nebraska is home to Offutt Air Force Base, headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command, which plays a key role whenever nuclear facilities are targeted in a conflict. An Israel-Iran war could also impact Nebraskans through military deployments, national security decisions, and economic ripples such as energy prices, underscoring the importance of understanding the origins and implications of this international crisis.

🎞️ About Consider This: Now in its 28th season, Consider This is a weekly public affairs program on Nebraska Public Media. Episodes are recorded in UNO’s television studio as part of a production class taught by Michael Pacholski. The show is produced by students from UNO’s School of Communication, giving them hands-on broadcasting experience while delivering high-quality programming statewide. Hosted by Cathy Wyatt, Consider This tackles timely topics and features expert guests to help Nebraskans understand what’s happening in their world.