2 chapters across the catalog
Saudi Crown Prince, Bin Laden Family Leverage
The timing of the Bin Laden family interview is attributed to the family's desire to regain leverage with the House of Saud after three brothers were imprisoned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The interview required state permission, suggesting the Saudi government may be using the family to manage its global image.
Saudi Succession, Factional Instability and the House of Saud
The death of King Abdullah may lead to instability within the massive Saudi royal family, as hundreds of princes vie for influence. The hosts discuss the origins of the House of Saud, noting that the family essentially "made up" their royalty after taking control of the region. They suggest that the lack of a clear "heavyweight" successor could lead to internal friction and volatile oil prices.
