Podcasts about Iranians

آریا بلورفروشان، کارآفرین و سرمایه‌گذار با ریشه‌ی ایرانی، فارغ‌التحصیل دانشگاه کارنگی ملون و مدرسه کسب‌وکار هاروارد است. او فعالیت حرفه‌ای‌اش را در گلدمن ساکس آغاز کرد و در جریان یکی از پروژه‌هایش، یک شرکت نفت و گاز را به بورس اسلو برد. آریا بنیان‌گذار Applied AI است؛ شرکتی که تاکنون بیش از ۷۰ میلیون دلار سرمایه جذب کرده و تمرکزش بر خودکارسازی خدمات انسانی پیچیده در صنایعی مانند بیمه، سلامت و داروسازی است. Applied AI به‌جای فروش ابزارهای هوش مصنوعی، خودش ارائه‌دهنده‌ی مستقیم خدمات است—ترکیبی از مدل‌های زبانی، سیستم‌های نظارتی و بازبینی انسانی که کارهایی مثل بررسی پرونده‌های پزشکی، خلاصه‌سازی اسناد و تحلیل داده‌های حقوقی را سریع‌تر، ارزان‌تر و دقیق‌تر انجام می‌دهند. این شرکت در حال بازتعریف مرز میان سرویس و نرم‌افزار در سازمان‌های بزرگ است و چشم‌اندازی تازه برای آینده‌ی خدمات ایجاد کرده است.00:00:00 پیشگفتار 00:01:30 سابقه‌ی پربار: از نفت و مالی تا دنیای تکنولوژی 00:13:50 هوش مصنوعی: نایاب‌ترین چیز دنیا و اکسیر جادویی جدید 00:15:59 فلسفه‌ی AppliedAI: هوش مصنوعی کاربردی و جستجو برای ایده‌های کسل‌کننده 00:22:50 شفاف‌سازی جذب سرمایه: داستان واقعی اعداد Seed و سری A 00:33:20 سوال ۱۰۰ تریلیون دلاری: شرکت‌ها چطور از AI استفاده کنند؟ 00:44:08 آینده کار دانش‌محور؛ از زمان‌محور به خروجی‌محور 01:06:43 اولین کاربرد AppliedAI: مثالی از استراتژی ورود به بازار کسل‌کننده 01:41:45 چارچوب RISE: راهکاری برای بازطراحی و مصرف هوش مصنوعی در سازمان‌ها 01:51:16 ساخت برتری رقابتی در دنیای هوش مصنوعیArya Bolurfrushan is an entrepreneur and investor of Iranian descent, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Harvard Business School. He began his professional career at Goldman Sachs and, as part of one of his early projects, led the IPO of RAK Petroleum on the Oslo Stock Exchange. He is the founder of Applied AI, a company that has raised over $70 million to date and focuses on automating complex human services in traditional industries such as insurance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Rather than selling AI tools, Applied AI delivers the services directly—using a combination of language models, supervisory systems, and human oversight to process medical records, summarize legal documents, and analyze unstructured data faster, cheaper, and more accurately. The company is redefining how services are delivered within large enterprises, fundamentally shifting the line between software and service.Arya Bolurfrushan / آریا بلورفروشانhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bolurfrushanحامی این قسمتشرکت ارائه‌دهنده خدمات میزبانی وب - لیموهاست https://limoo.hostاطلاعات بیشتر درباره پادکست طبقه ۱۶ و لینک پادکست‌‌های صوتی https://linktr.ee/tabaghe16#پادکست #طبقه۱۶ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iranian-American film-maker Maryam Keshavarz explores a world of creativity under restriction, where film-makers find ways to speak despite censorship. Born in New York City to Iranian parents, Maryam grew up moving between two cultures, smuggling pop culture into Iran for her cousins. That early experience - bridging the gap between freedom and limitation - shaped her storytelling and her understanding of identity. Maryam speaks to Amarali Navaee, an Iranian film-maker now living in Turkey, who shares how exile reshapes creativity; Ehsan Khoshbakht, a film historian and critic, who traces the legacy of Iranian cinema; Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, Oscar-winning Iranian animators, who discuss how animation bypasses restrictions; and Panah Panahi, an Iranian film-maker still working in Iran, who offers a rare glimpse into film-making under constant surveillance.

The Czech Republic accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of cyber-espionage. CISA's leaders head for the exits. Cybercriminals are using fake AI video generator websites to spread malware. A stealthy phishing campaign delivers the Remcos RAT via DBatLoader. A fake Bitdefender website spreads malware targeting financial data. Medusa ransomware claims to have breached global real estate firm RE/MAX. An Iranian national faces up to 30 years in prison for ransomware targeting US cities. Our guest is Tony Velleca, CyberProof's CEO,  discussing exposure management and a more risk-focused approach to prioritize threats. Mind reading for fun and profit.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices segment, at the 2025 RSA Conference we were joined by Tony Velleca, CyberProof's CEO, who is discussing exposure management and moving towards a more risk-focused approach to prioritize threats. Listen to Tony's interview here. Selected Reading Chinese spies blamed for attempted hack on Czech government network (The Record) CISA loses nearly all top officials as purge continues- (Cybersecurity Dive) Google warns of Vietnam-based hackers using bogus AI video generators to spread malware (The Record) Chrome 137, Firefox 139 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) New Phishing Campaign Uses DBatLoader to Drop Remcos RAT: What Analysts Need to Know (Hack Read) Hackers Mimic Popular Antivirus Site to Deliver VenomRAT & Steal Finance Data (Cybersecurity News) RE/MAX deals with alleged 150GB data theft: Medusa ransomware demands $200K (Cyber News) CISA Releases ICS Advisories Covering Vulnerabilities & Exploits (Cybersecurity News) Iranian pleads guilty to launching Baltimore ransomware attack, faces 30 years behind bars (The Record) Neural Privacy Under Threat: The Battle for Neural Data  (tsaaro consulting) Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's edition of Risky Business Dmitri Alperovitch and Adam Boileau join Patrick Gray to talk through the week's news, including: EXCLUSIVE: A Scattered Spider-style crew is hijacking DNS MX entries and compromising enterprises within minutes The SVG format brings the all horrors of HTML+JS to image files, and attackers have noticed Brian Krebs eats a 6.3Tbps DDoS … ‘cause that's how you demo your packet cannon Law enforcement takes out Lumma Stealer, Qakbot, Danabot and some dark web drug traffickers Iranian behind 2019 Baltimore ransomware mysteriously appears in North Carolina and pleads guilty CISA's leadership is fleeing in droves, even though the US needs them more than ever. This week's episode is sponsored by Thinkst Canary. Long time friend of the show Haroon Meer joins and talks through where he feels the industry is at, having just returned home from the AI-fueled hype at this year's RSA conference. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes China-linked ‘Silk Typhoon' hackers accessed Commvault cloud environments, person familiar says - Nextgov/FCW Risky Bulletin: SVG use for phishing explodes in 2025 - Risky Business Media KrebsOnSecurity Hit With Near-Record 6.3 Tbps DDoS – Krebs on Security Midwestern telco Cellcom confirms cyber incident after days of service outages | The Record from Recorded Future News Microsoft leads international takedown of Lumma Stealer | Cybersecurity Dive Who said what? on X: "Message from the administrator of Lumma Stealer on the forums about the recent events

Why is a cute Star Wars fan website now redirecting to the CIA? How come Cambodia has become the world's hotspot for scam call centres? And can a WhatsApp image really drain your bank account with a single download, or is it just a load of hacker hokum?All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Allan Liska.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:How I found a Star Wars website made by the CIA - Ciro Santilli on YouTube.How the CIA failed Iranian informants in its secret war with Tehran - Reuters.Isis and al-Qaeda sending coded messages through eBay, pornography and Reddit - Independent.Games Without Frontiers: Investigating Video Games as a Covert Channel - IEEE.General David Petraeus used clever Gmail trick during affair - Network World.Cambodia is home to world's most powerful criminal network: report - SCMP.How to protect yourself from suspicious messages and scams- WhatsApp.Is WhatsApp Safe? Tips for Staying Secure - WhatsApp.Hacked on WhatsApp – how to stay safe when using the messaging app - BBC.Just a GIF Image Could Have Hacked Your Android Phone Using WhatsApp - The Hacker News.Kon-Tiki: The Epic Raft Journey Across the Pacific - YouTube.Still Standing with Jonny Harris - CBC.Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely - Myths & Machines - Hauser & Wirth.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Vanta– Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!

Today we had the pleasure of hosting Michael Mische, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Michael joined the USC faculty in 1997 and also serves as CEO and a Managing Member of the Synergy Consulting Group. At Marshall, he leads and coordinates the school's undergraduate and graduate curricula in management consulting. Our interest in connecting with Michael was sparked by his recent report, “A Study of California Gasoline Prices” (linked here). The study presents a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the persistently high retail gasoline prices in California. We were thrilled to explore the findings of the report and hear Michael's broader perspective on California's energy and power landscape. In our discussion, we cover the main themes of Michael's report, beginning with his long-standing interest in the oil and gas industry dating back to the 1973 Arab oil embargo. We explore the study's key finding that there is no evidence of price manipulation or gouging by refiners, and Michael's conclusion that California's high gasoline prices are a direct result of deliberate policy choices. Michael explains why policymakers pursue these strategies, why Californians tolerate higher energy costs, and how these policies create economic strain for lower income residents. We cover the broader economic impact of California energy policies, including the departure of more than 360 major companies since 2018, the national security risks posed by refinery closures that supply a significant share of aviation fuel and diesel to military operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada, how the push for renewable energy has become a primary driver of rising energy costs, and the underlying economics of the refining industry. We discuss the broader effects of refinery shutdowns on infrastructure like roads and airports, California's increasing dependence on foreign oil, the potential for in-state production growth, proposed policy solutions, the risks of state-run refinery models, how Middle Eastern investors are increasingly targeting U.S. real assets and innovation sectors, and more. We greatly appreciate Michael joining and sharing his expertise and insights with us all. Mike Bradley kicked off the discussion by noting that broader U.S. equities surged ~2.0% on Tuesday, largely driven by news that President Trump would be extending the deadline on EU tariff increases from June 1 to July 9. Equity markets also rose due to the unexpectedly high m/m increase in May Consumer Confidence. On the bond market front, 10-year and 30-year U.S. bond yields traded lower by 8-10bps, mostly due to a plunge in Japanese bond yields despite optimistic news on the EU tariff front and Consumer Confidence. In commodities, WTI price pulled back ~$1/bbl (~$61/bbl) on growing concern that OPEC+ will raise July oil production by another ~0.4mmbpd. Iranian nuclear talks underway in Rome have sparked cautious optimism for a breakthrough, which might prove to be another “marginal” headwind for crude prices. On the U.S. policy front, Mike highlighted last week's passage of a House Tax Bill which surprisingly gutted renewable/solar subsidies and sent solar equities plunging. Passage through the Senate isn't guaranteed and could potentially extend/reverse the timeline on some of the solar subsidies. On the electricity front, it was a great week for nuclear and SMR equities (handful of SMR equities up ~40%) following four nuclear-focused Executive Orders from the Trump Administration. He also pointed out the recent eye-popping MISO Summer Capacity Auction (~$666/mw) versus last year's auction price (~$30/mw) which will lead to much higher utility bills. He closed by highlighting California's current refinery capacity of ~1.6mmbpd and how the two most recent refinery closure announcements (tota

Joe Escalante's weekly fingering the pulse of the business end of showbiz, live and direct from Boston (hence the audio quality)!!! This week: two Box Offices splashes in what may be the biggest Memorial Day for the theater industry. Thank you Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch! You've given Joe hope for the movie theater industry! Also, the latest from Cannes, with a bunch of movies that you'll never see. The best movie is an Iranian film from a guy named Jafar... Joe is afraid of Jafar.  Celebs behave badly, and Diddy is still behaving badly. A vape shop got sued by Toys r Us. Disney got sued by a guy thinking a time travelling surfer named Bucky is the same as Moana. Welcome to Hollywood, where everybody stole somebody's something.

The Democrats' struggling image problem. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will no longer recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for healthy pregnant women and young children. Remembering Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame. A listener call-in question on striking Iranian nuclear facilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Front Page: President Trump's tariffs on foreign-made cars are forcing automakers to shift spending or look to other markets, the White House believes Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa can help curb Iranian influence, and more.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such books as "Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant," "The Accidental Tourist," "Breathing Lessons," and "A Spool of Blue Thread," talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about her latest novel, "Three Days in June," and her writing habits. She also talks about her family's activism; meeting her husband, the late Iranian novelist and psychiatrist Taghi Modarressi; and why marriage is a common thread in her work. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Monday, May 26th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Armenian Christian details abuses in Iranian prison Hakop Gochumyan, an Armenian Christian arrested in Iran in 2023 for his Christian faith, recently sent a letter to Christian Solidarity Worldwide detailing abuses he's endured while imprisoned, reports International Christian Concern.  In the letter, published on May 9, Gochumyan explained that Iranian authorities have “subjected [him] to psychological violence” and threatened to take his life and the lives of his family.  Mervyn Thomas, president and founder of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, called for “Gochumiyan's immediate and unconditional release” and rallied the “international community … to hold Iranian authorities to account” for their human rights abuses.  Gochumyan was detained just outside of Tehran, in Pardis, in August 2023 and sentenced to 10 years in prison in February 2024. His charges include “engaging in deviant proselytizing activity that contradicts the sacred law of Islam” by allegedly associating with “a network of evangelical Christianity.”  The couple, along with their two children, were in Iran to visit family and, while attending a dinner at a friend's house, police arrived, and arrested them. Allegedly, Gochumyan possessed copies of Farsi-language New Testaments, which are banned in Iran, and had attended several churches during his visit.  Spreading the Gospel of Christ to non-Christians is illegal in Iran. Additionally, possessing Bibles written in Farsi, the nation's official language, isn't allowed as it could draw a non-Christian to Jesus. Christian conversion is something the Iranian regime strongly discourages and attempts to dissuade, often through psychological manipulation, overt intimidation, physical abuse, and imprisonment.  However, the light of Christ continues to shine in the region and cannot be extinguished. In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Trump vows a 25% tariff on iPhones if made in China or India President Donald Trump vowed to enact “at least” a 25% tariff on iPhones that are not manufactured and built in the United States — in a sharp warning to Apple CEO Tim Cook, reports One America News. Apple currently manufactures the majority of its iPhones in China, and does not have a domestic smartphone production supply chain.  Apple announced a move to India in an effort to “diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China.” But Trump wants the iPhones built here in America. Judge overturns Biden rule forcing employers to allow time off for abortions A federal judge in Louisiana has struck down regulations that would have forced most U.S. employers to provide pregnant workers with time off to kill their babies by abortion, reports LifeNews.com. Issued Wednesday by U.S. District Judge David Joseph, the ruling invalidated a provision of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which had been pushed during the Biden administration. Initially, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which passed with bipartisan support in December 2022, was designed to ensure that employers, with 15 or more employees, provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, such as time off for medical appointments or relief from heavy lifting. However, the Biden administration, to its shame, twisted the initial intent of the law to classify abortion as a “related medical condition” to pregnancy and childbirth. That forced pro-life employers to facilitate the termination of unborn lives against their moral and religious convictions. Alaskan volcano could blow Located 80 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, Mount Spurr is about to blow, reports the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The last time it blew was 1992. If you're picturing massive lava flows, think again, explains Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  The biggest threat will actually be the ash which could reach as high as 50,000 feet into the sky, according to DailyGalaxy.com.    Volcanic ash could blanket Anchorage. If the eruption happens during daylight, the ash cloud could block out the sun for hours, plunging the area into total darkness. Ash is dangerous to breathe. It damages cars and machinery and can disrupt daily life.   And then there's air travel. Ash could rise high into the atmosphere, and the tiny glass-like particles, can reharden inside jet engines, posing a serious threat. Since Alaska's airspace is a major route for Trans Pacific flights, this eruption could affect a lot more people than just those in Anchorage, including flights from Toronto to Seoul or Hong Kong to Memphis. Psalm 95:4-5 reminds us that God, Who created Mount Spurr, is in control. “In His hand are the depths of the Earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him. The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.” Tapper confessed: Conservative media was right about Biden's decline And finally, in an intriguing interview with Megyn Kelly, CNN's Jake Tapper confessed that “conservative media was right” about Biden's dramatic mental decline. Tapper's new book is entitled, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. Listen. KELLY: “Leading up to the debate which you anchored, that June 27 debate, 2024 there was a ton of news leading into that debate in that month. We looked back at your coverage and found that you ignored the freeze up that he had at the Juneteenth Celebration. You ignored what happened at the G7 when he, [Biden], wandered off and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, had to go find him." TAPPER: “Megyn,” KELLY: “You ignored the freeze up at the George Clooney L.A. fundraiser. You didn't cover it. You only covered it after the debate, after George Clooney wrote his op-ed. Your network at every turn was telling us those were, ‘cheap fakes.'  And you're not combating that narrative. CNN was actively misleading us on what our very eyes were showing us. That's the truth. That's the record.” TAPPER: “I will acknowledge that after I was named co-moderator of the [presidential] debate, I tried to make sure that my coverage was fairly vanilla, both about Trump and about Biden, because I just wanted to get to the debate. I remember that moment, the glitch at the immigration event, and not getting much attention outside of conservative media at all. “Alex and I are here to say the conservative media was right and conservative media was correct. There should be a lot of soul searching, not just among me, but among the legacy media to begin with, all of us, for how this was covered or not covered sufficiently. 100%. I mean, I'm not here to defend coverage that I've already acknowledged I wish I could do differently.” Prior to the release of this book, CNN's Jake Tapper, in his refusal to tell the truth about Biden's mental decline, did not heed the commandment found in Exodus 20:16. It says, “You shall not bear false witness.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, May 26th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

We cover the Colorado transgender nightmare and contemplate attempts to reverse Obergefell. But be encouraged. Bad ideologies don't last all that long — 60-70 years max. We include a little history lesson, to gain perspective here. The Darwinist Eugenics and Superior Race theories were smashed to smithereens in 1945. The witchcraft and seances of early 19th century America were tossed into hell by 1865. These movements were outrageously popular but they didn't last long. Jesus reigns. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Jake Tapper confessed: Conservative media was right about Biden's decline, Alaskan volcano could blow, Armenian Christian details abuses in Iranian prison) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50-------------------------This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/MASTYORASTY and get on your way to being your best self.-------------------------Mojtaba Farahat is a podcaster based in Iran. In this episode we talk about the evolution of podcasts the Iranian scene and its limitations. You can check out his current podcast "Tarpand" at"https://www.instagram.com/tarpandpodcast?igsh=NHR2YXB3MWFkOXh3https://castbox.fm/ch/4856465-------------------------------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran's regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the people of Iran, urging unity and freedom.

Ukraine says almost all prisoners released by Russia in the latest exchange were beaten, isolated and brainwashed. Also: an Iranian film shot in secret wins the top prize in Cannes, and the Viagra of the Himalayas.

A Palestinian doctor was at work in Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when nine of her ten children were killed and her husband wounded by an Israeli airstrike. It is the latest tragedy as Israel's military campaign continues to place a huge toll on the civilian population. The Israeli military says “the claim regarding harm to uninvolved civilians is under review”. We hear from a Bulgarian doctor who is working at the hospital.Also in the programme: The dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi has won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival for "It Was Just an Accident" -- a movie shot in secret and inspired by his own experience in prison; and Five years after American author Jenine Cummins was vilified for her novel American Dirt, she tells us why she wrote her new book.(Picture: Civil defence teams carry a body after the strike in Khan Younis. Credit: Getty)

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Cannes firm festival awards it's top prize Saturday to an Iranian film.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWDemocracy hangs in the balance as Trump's second term unfolds through executive orders and policy reversals that fundamentally alter America's relationship with education, business, and the world at large.Harvard University stands at the forefront of resistance, challenging the administration's attempt to ban international students through what the university calls "clear retaliation" for exercising First Amendment rights. While a federal judge has temporarily halted this ban, the case exemplifies growing tensions between academic freedom and executive authority.Meanwhile, American consumers face mounting challenges as Trump drops lawsuits against companies like Boeing and Capital One that the previous administration had pursued for alleged consumer abuses. "They've never seen a business practice they didn't approve of," notes one advocate, highlighting how protective guardrails are being systematically dismantled.The economic consequences of "America First" policies become increasingly apparent, with analysts warning that domestically manufactured iPhones could triple in price to $3,500 if Trump forces Apple's production stateside. His threat of a "straight 50% tariff" against the European Union further showcases his preference for economic strong-arming over diplomatic negotiation, proudly declaring "I'm not looking for a deal."Perhaps most revealing is the record surge of Americans applying for UK citizenship since Trump began his second term – a 12% jump that mirrors a similar spike during his first presidency. While these developments unfold, small acts of community kindness shine through, like the Iranian immigrant dry cleaner offering free services to job seekers, reminding us of the generosity and hope that persists despite political turmoil.How will these policies reshape America's place in the world and affect your daily life? Listen now to understand what's at stake and why preserving democratic values matters more than ever.AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50-------------------------This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/MASTYORASTY and get on your way to being your best self.-------------------------Gelareh Sheibani is an Iranian musician who was arrested and tried in court for the crime of "singing" as a woman. She was forced into exile and ended up in Malaysia, China, and eventually the USA. This is her story. https://www.instagram.com/gelareh.sheibanihttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0v8lZcXwmZqRBCRU4GL1aQ?si=sNTtMHi1Qb2gfZpRCaLOkw-------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is hitting out at elite Universities in the US again. Iranian officials aren't feeling optimistic ahead of talks with the US. There's good news and bad news for your travel plans over Memorial Day weekend. The deadline for government autism research appears to have moved. Plus, Germany is doing something it hasn't done since World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – Global conflicts intensify as the Ukraine-Russia war strains resources and NATO tensions rise. Reports of Iranian aggression and South Africa land seizures deepen instability. President Trump's peace efforts face scrutiny amid fears of U.S. military entanglement, nuclear escalation, Chinese influence in Africa, enduring terrorism threats, and questions over support levels.

This week, Roqayah and Kumars are joined by an all-star panel of new and old friends of the show to discuss the growing threat of war against Iran and the challenges of renewed nuclear negotiations as well as the Islamic Republic's commitment to Palestinian liberation and anticolonial solidarity. Assal Rad is an Iranian American historian, a fellow at DAWN and the author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture and Identity in Modern Iran.  Sina Toossi is an Iranian American policy analyst and fellow at the Center for International Policy.  Sina Rahmani is an Iranian-Canadian historian as well as the creator and host of The East is a Podcast. Navid Zarrinnal is an Iranian historian, assistant professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, and host of The Colony Archive on YouTube.  Follow Assal on Twitter @AssalRad, Sina Toossi at @SinaToossi, Sina Rahmani at @UrOrientalist and The Colony Archive @ColonyArchive. If you want to support the show and receive access to tons of bonus content, including Roqayah's new weekly column “Last Week in Lebanon,” you can subscribe on our Patreon for as little as $5 a month. Also, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts. We can't do this show without your support!!!  

✡️ Sign up for the Israel Summit: https://events.theisraelguys.com/ The fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks begins in Rome today, with both sides far apart on uranium enrichment demands. As President Trump warns Iran to 'move quickly or something bad is going to happen,' new intelligence suggests Israel is actively preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities if negotiations collapse. Meanwhile, Israel escalates operations in Gaza with the elite 98th Paratrooper division returning to Khan Younis, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying 200 terror infrastructures. And in a major victory against anti-Israel activism, Germany officially declares the BDS movement anti-constitutional and hostile to peaceful coexistence. Subscribe & turn on notifications to stay informed about the truth in Israel!

Sources are indicating that the Israelis have had enough with Iran's Uranium enrichment program and will likely look to bomb all nuclear sites within Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Morgan, Martha, Les, and Jess examine the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel has launched a renewed offensive in Gaza amid mounting international pressure to end hostilities and allow humanitarian aid into the territory. Meanwhile, the murder of two young Israeli embassy employees has shocked the world and further underscored the volatility on multiple fronts.As Hamas remains active and Hezbollah and Houthi forces continue attacks—each backed by Iran—the Trump administration navigates complex terrain. With U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ongoing, and intelligence of a potential Israeli strike on Iranian facilities, questions loom: Will the administration's posture embolden or restrain Israeli action? Can Trump's hardline stance on Iran deliver results—or ignite broader conflict? And as Gaza remains in crisis and the region teeters, is Washington's strategy up to the challenge?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Follow our experts on Twitter: @morganlroach@marthamillerdc@NotTVJessJones@lestermunsonLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/xDku2j9pwhQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

در این اپیزود، بحث‌مون در خصوص فیلم‌های موردعلاقه‌مون در سینمای ایران رو ادامه دادیم. فراموش نکنید که اگر اپیزود قبل رو گوش ندادین، بهتره اول اونو بشنوید چون مروری خواهد بود به سینمای جذاب ایران. حالا دیگه بحث‌مون تکمیل شده و خیلی خیلی مشتاق دونستن نظر شماها هستیم. چه در مورد فیلم‌ها و چه درخصوص تغییر رویه‌ای که در پادکست دابل کازین شاهدش بودین. دوست دارید پرداختن به سینمای ایران رو بازم ادامه بدیم؟ نظرتونو به گوش‌مون برسونید لطفا. حمایت مالی از دابل کازین:حمایت ریالیحمایت ارزیتماس با ماGmailTwitterInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As US and Iranian representatives meet in Rome, Burcu Özçelik joins to discuss. Plus: Germany’s biggest troop deployment since the Second World War, Hong Kong’s news sector tax audits and Brazil at Cannes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Startling new intelligence suggests Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the U.S. pursues diplomacy with Tehran. A gruesome discovery in Mexico—authorities uncover a suspected cartel “death camp” where victims were tortured, incinerated, and buried. A political assassination in Spain—A former Ukrainian official with ties to the pro-Russian regime is gunned down outside an American school in Madrid. And in today's Back of the Brief: Canada is in talks to join President Trump's “Golden Dome” missile defense system. We'll explore what that means for North American security. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/mike today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump just finished his first tour of the Middle East since returning to the White House. The region has changed a lot since he was last there as president. There's been Hamas's attack on Israel, the ensuing Israeli retaliation, the weakening of Iran and its proxies, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Trump used the visit to announce flashy deals with Gulf leaders and to commit to lifting sanctions on Syria. But with big questions remaining about Gaza and about nuclear negotiations with Iran, the future of the region and the U.S. role in it remain unsettled. In a recent essay for Foreign Affairs, Dana Stroul argues that a new regional order could emerge from the recent upheaval—but only if Washington takes the lead in what will undoubtedly be an intricate political process. Stroul is director of research and the Shelly and Michael Kassen senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. During the Biden administration, she served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, witnessing firsthand how quickly new regional power dynamics can take shape—and how quickly they can unravel. Stroul spoke with Dan Kurtz-Phelan on May 20 to discuss the prospect of a new Iranian nuclear deal, the future of Israeli policy in Gaza, and what Trump's recent moves herald for the new Middle East. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbisprayer.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Orbis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give⁠In this timely and urgent episode, Ken Fish is joined by Avner Boskey, Messianic leader, historian, and prophetic voice based in southern Israel. Together, they offer a powerful update on the spiritual and geopolitical upheaval unfolding in the Middle East—from the October 7 attacks and the Gaza war to Iranian proxies, Egypt's intelligence, and the global surge in antisemitism.Avner takes listeners deep into the Scriptures to explain the biblical significance of modern Israel, why Islam's resurgence is spiritually motivated, and how the global church must return to the Word of God if it hopes to stand in the last days.

Little progress is being made in negotiations between the United States and Iran over the latter's nuclear program, and that may be by design. The U.S. is demanding a complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear enrichment program, which is a non-starter for the Iranians. Meanwhile, the U.S. appears to have reneged on a promise to get a ceasefire and humanitarian aid into Gaza in exchange for the release of the last American hostage, so Hamas — and by extension Iran — feel the U.S. cannot be trusted in negotiations. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how Israel appears to be orchestrating a U.S. attack on Iran that few Americans have any interest in. Plus segments on why Joe Biden's cancer reveal is a huge scandal and Bruce Springsteen's epic hypocrisy in attacking Donald Trump.  Also featuring Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from George Clooney and Jake Tapper!

We start with a tense White House meeting between President Donald Trump and South Africa's president. The Trump administration is putting police reform on the chopping block in two major cities. Israel may be planning to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. Target is facing more financial pressure since its DEI rollback. Plus, the latest on Chris Brown's arrest in the UK.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 US Officials Say Israel Preparing To Strike Iranian Nuclear Facilities Without Support From Donald Trump

As today's show begins, a key House committee is now in its 10th hour of discussing President Trump's sweeping "big beautiful bill" agenda, with no sign of a deal to get that legislation over the finish line.  Also on today's show: New CNN reporting shows that the US obtained intelligence suggesting Israel is making preparations to potentially hit Iranian nuclear facilities. What does that mean for the Trump Administration's efforts to pursue a diplomatic deal with Iran?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This explosive commentary exposes what the speaker alleges to be a multi-layered cover-up of President Biden's cognitive decline, hidden by the media and political elites since the 2020 campaign. From “basement strategy” deceptions to scripted cabinet meetings, the transcript accuses the press of knowingly misleading the public. It also explores the implications of Iranian assassination plots against Donald Trump and calls for urgent action against Iran's nuclear ambitions. Drawing sharp criticism of both political and intelligence establishments, this monologue paints a picture of a government shrouded in secrecy—and a nation on the brink of political reckoning.

New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump says U.S. has chosen plan for ‘Golden Dome' missile defense system. Biden's Office Says He Was Last Screened for Prostate Cancer in 2014. Rap rivalries, sex performances and assault weapons come into focus at trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Matthew Rankin is a Canadian filmmaker who hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His work, which includes the acclaimed award-winning 2019 feature The Twentieth Century, has often been called 'experimental' or a slice of 'absurdist comedy'. That's partially true, but I'd go a step further and say that there's a touch of humanist storytelling to his work, one that's crafted from a globalist perspective. That mindset is accentuated with Rankin's latest film, the tender and superb Universal Language, a Canadian film where characters speak in Persian rather than English or French, where a guide shows a group of bored tourists the banal sites of Winnipeg, where turkey shop owners wear pink cowboy hats, and where two young kids, Negin (played by Rojinia Esmaeili) and Nazgol (played by Saba Vahedyousefi), find money frozen in ice and seek a way to retrieve it so they can buy their classmate a new pair of glasses.This is our world knocked off its axis ever so slightly. It's a place which is familiar, yet distinctly different. It's a place where cemeteries sit in the desolate concrete islands that exist within a sea of swarming highways. It's a place that, for Matthew Rankin, is a version of home. The choice to present a Canadian story in Persian is not accidental, but instead it's one that's driven by Rankin's affection for the work of the Iranian masters and for their distinctly considered perspective of the world. That kindness that sits at the core of Universal Language is a reflection of the innocence and kindness within the world of filmmakers like Abbas Kiarostami, particularly in a noted work like 1987's Where Is the Friend's House?, which sees a young boy trying to return the book of his classmate who lives on the other side of the village.The foundation of kindness is one of the notions that is explored in the following conversation with Matthew, recorded ahead of Universal Language's national release in Australia on 22 May 2025. Throughout the interview, Matthew also talks about his journey into appreciating and valuing Iranian cinema, an affection which lead him to learn Farsi. Matthew also talks about the way his parents factor into Universal Language as a mirrored presence, before closing on the emotionality of bringing a version of their story to life on screen.Universal Language is a work of pure kindness and comedy. There's a sweetness to it that makes the film feel like an antidote to the times we are currently living through.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US equities were lower in Wednesday afternoon trading, as stocks ended just off worst levels, with the Dow Jones, S&P500, and Nasdaq finishing down 197bps, 168bps, and 139bps respectively. Today's $16B auction of 20-year notes tailed by 1.2bps, with bond yields rising, curve bear steepening, pressuring equities in the afternoon. Mixed retailer earnings, mostly upbeat AI headlines, among corporate news items, while budget reconciliation bill remains stalled and Israeli, Iranian geopolitical tensions in focus.

Gaza reports more than 300 malnutrition deaths "In Gaza, Palestinian authorities say that nearly 330 people have died and over 300 miscarriages have occurred during Israel's 80-day blockade, which has completely shut down border crossings and halted the flow of humanitarian aid. According to the Gaza Media Office, the enforced starvation and lack of basic supplies, including food and medicine, have led to 326 deaths due to malnutrition. They report more than 300 miscarriages during this period. The office described the blockade as part of what it called a broader Israeli campaign of genocide." Israel preparing strike on Iranian nuclear facilities: report "CNN is reporting that US intelligence has picked up new signs that Israel may be preparing to launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. This comes even as indirect negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme. Officials say Israeli leadership hasn't made a final decision yet, but intercepted communications and troop movements strongly suggest preparations are underway." Trump admin deports Asian immigrants to South Sudan in defiance of court order "Lawyers say the Trump administration has deported two Asian immigrants to South Sudan, despite a federal court order forbidding it. The two men, one from Myanmar and the other from Vietnam, were being held in immigration custody in Texas. Their attorneys were blindsided when they were informed that the pair had been placed on a flight, along with up to 10 others, and deported to South Sudan." Türkiye, US committed to increase cooperation on stability in Syria: statement "Türkiye and the United States say they're deepening cooperation on stabilising Syria. In a joint statement released after a high-level meeting in Washington DC, the two sides said they had discussed shared priorities in the region. The talks were led by Türkiye's Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau." Trump launches $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan "US President Donald Trump has officially unveiled his ambitious ""Golden Dome"" missile defence programme, and it comes with a hefty price tag: 175 billion dollars over the next three years. Trump said the system has been designed to work alongside America's current defence infrastructure and is expected to be fully operational by the end of his term. He claims it'll be capable of intercepting missiles from anywhere in the world, even those launched from space."

APAC stocks traded with a mild positive bias as the region mostly shrugged off the lacklustre lead from Wall St.US House Speaker Johnson said a Thursday tax bill floor vote is still realistic.European equity futures indicate a quiet cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future flat after the cash market closed with gains of 0.5% on Tuesday.DXY is extending its losing streak for a third session, EUR/USD is back above 1.13, Cable sits above 1.34 ahead of UK CPI.Israel is preparing a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to CNN; not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision.Looking ahead, highlights include UK CPI, G7 Central Bank and Finance Ministers Meeting, ECB's Lagarde, Lane, Nagel & Cipollone, Fed's Barkin & Bowman, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US House Speaker Johnson said a Thursday tax bill floor vote is still realistic.China's Commerce Ministry said US measures on China's advanced chips are typical of unilateral bullying and protectionism.Europe opened mostly lower but now trade mixed, US equity futures are in the red.USD remains out of love, GBP digests hot CPI data, EUR/USD back above 1.13.Bearish bias in play, Gilts lag after hot CPI, USTs await fiscal updates.Energy and gold boosted by reports Israel is preparing a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.Looking ahead, G7 Central Bank and Finance Ministers Meeting, Speakers including ECB's Lagarde, Lane, Nagel & Cipollone, Fed's Barkin & Bowman, Supply from the US, Earnings from Snowflake, Zoom, Target, TJX, VF Corp & Medtronic.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Immigration Showdown: Trump Admin Escalates Enforcement – A sitting Democratic congresswoman is federally charged for assaulting ICE officers; California jails are forced to comply with deportation warrants; and the Supreme Court greenlights Trump's rollback of protected status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants. Meanwhile, the administration considers suspending habeas corpus for mass deportations. Trump's “Self-Deport or Pay” Strategy Emerges – A Honduran woman faces a $1.8M fine for ignoring a deportation order since 2005. As self-deportation flights begin—with $1,000 cash incentives—Trump's team aims to make noncompliance too costly to ignore. Iran Tensions Rise, U.S. Fortifies Diego Garcia – Following Iran's fiery rejection of nuclear limits, the U.S. deploys F-15s to the Indian Ocean base to protect strategic bombers amid threats from disguised Iranian missile ships and drones. Europe's Populist Politics and Alleged French Election Meddling – Portugal's Chega party surges again, while Romania's pro-Western candidate scores an upset many say was influenced by France's intel agency to protect natural gas interests. Hong Kong Researchers Identify Oral Bacteria as Autism Biomarker – A new study finds that oral microbiota can diagnose autism with 81% accuracy. The discovery could lead to early-intervention swab tests for infants and reshape autism research. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:3220 MAY 2025        

A long episode here! Today we are going to start by focusing in on Gaza, which is the most visible epicenter of violent imperial policy on the planet, and then expand into the Gulf States. Trump's recent trip to Riyadh and and the US effort to build the gulf into an AI bastion against china, get Saudi and Syria to Normalize with Israel in order to expand and complete the Abraham Accords, which it looks like it will happen, and the Iranian nuclear deal developments.

[00:30] Witkoff Proclaims Peace While Iran Chants ‘Death to America' (40 minutes) This weekend, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the nuclear talks with America, calling President Donald Trump a liar while Iranian supporters chanted “Death to America!” U.S. leaders are eager to sit down with terrorists who want to kill them. These diplomats are products of a fundamentally unsound educational system that believes human nature is innately good. [40:30] The Biden Cover-up Continues (15 minutes) News of former President Joe Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis is burying the bombshell disclosures from Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview and Jake Tapper's new book. Biden's doctors have been concealing his true condition for years—possibly as long as a decade.

A decision earlier this year by authorities in the occupied northern part of Cyprus to allow headscarves in schools has led to mass protests against what many see as President Erdogan's increasing authoritarianism and a creeping Islamification from Ankara. The protests also touch on broader issues, with Turkish Cypriots expressing concerns about money laundering, crime, and a wider Russian and Iranian presence. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to break down this protest movement and look at what it says about where Turkish Cypriots stand vis-a-vis Erdogan.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish Cypriots resist creeping IslamificationErdogan says US CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defense sector easing under TrumpGreece takes legal action over drone show advertising Adidas near AcropolisOutrage in Greece after Adidas advert shows drone shoe ‘kicking' Acropolis

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a new nuclear deal, saying that the mullahs have “sort of” agreed to terms, after White House officials presented Tehran with a new proposal on Sunday. But Iran is denying the reports of a new proposal, and say there are still large gaps to bridge in the talks. Later in the show—President Trump said Thursday that Gaza should be turned into a U.S. administered “freedom zone,” as ceasefire talks in Qatar stall, and Israel expands operations in the battered enclave. Plus, we'll look at reports that the Iranian regime is aggressively expanding their foreign assassination and kidnapping operations, leveraging criminal gangs to carry out their dirty work. In our 'Back of the Brief—Authorities disrupt an alleged plot to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack on a military facility near Detroit by a former member of Michigan's Army National Guard. We'll have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text PDB to 64000. Message and data rates apply TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tommy is joined by Layla Garachi—GG's sister and a recurring presence throughout every season of Shahs of Sunset—for a special rewatch episode covering both Return to the Homeland Parts 1 & 2. The group travels to Turkey for Asa's deeply personal family reunion, but unresolved tensions simmer just beneath the surface. As they explore Istanbul, Mike has a powerful moment outside the Blue Mosque, and Reza grapples with his identity as a gay man in a conservative Muslim country. In Part 2, seasickness, soul-searching, and secret missions take over: GG and Reza struggle to stay upright during a Mediterranean yachting excursion, and Asa, driven by family ties, plans a clandestine trip to the Iranian border with her mom and Reza—despite being banned from returning. With Layla's unique insight and personal connection to the cast, this rewatch hits different. The Best Hug in The World, written by Tommy Feight    The Till the Dirt Patreon is LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/tillthedirt?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan   Hey Dirties, do you want to be featured on the pod? DM us at @tillthedirtpodcast on Instagram for a chance to have your question answered by Tommy and MJ.   Till the Dirt Merch is here! https://tillthedirtpodcast.com/merchandise/   Hey Dirties, do you want a personalized video from MJ or Tommy?! Check out their cameo links below: https://www.cameo.com/mercedesjavid https://www.cameo.com/tfeightnyc   If you would like to donate, send books or pick books from Tommy's Amazon wish list visit https://feightclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tensions between the United States and Iran continue to grow. But in the midst of those tensions God is still at work. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week we heard from one of His faithful servants to the Iranian people to better understand the impact of these international tensions on the every day people in the street and share more amazing stories of His transforming power to save souls and change lives. If you want to understand why God hates lies, just take a look at the father of lies, Satan. His deceptions have been the downfall of mankind since human history began. Our guest, a respected pastor and teacher, took us back before time began to explain exactly who Satan is and why deceiving ways so easily trip us up time and time again. He explained how Satan twists the circumstances of our daily lives to deceive us and five unshakable truths about God’s love that we can stand on to see through Satan’s tricks and schemes. When a storm hits our lives, do we just let the crashing waves sink us to the bottom or is there a way to make it safely through to the other side? Using an actual event from the life of Paul, our guest a beloved bible teacher and author, showed us what depending on God during those stormy times really looks like and that the Jesus who spoke peace to the storm is the same Jesus who can guide us safely through the choppy waters of our lives, if we let Him. This nation may not be in the news every single day but make no mistake about it, its leader remains unrelenting in his drive to bring the whole word under his communist rule. We turned once again to a highly respected security expert to get an update on China including what is going on with its plans to control Taiwan. Then we turned our focus to another international threat, Iran and whether or not that nation is willing to relent on its plans to develop nuclear weapons and if not, what does that mean for the United States going forward? Once again, our favorite husband and wife team are using God’s word to dissect the news of the week and they invite you to sharpen your skills to be able to do the same for the protection and welfare of your family.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.