Podcasts about Tehran

Marc Raimondi discusses Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Professional Wrestling's New World Order Changed America, his new book on Hulk Hogan's heel turn and how WCW's edgy branding reflected a broader cultural shift. We learn how steroid scandals, media savvy, and black t-shirts reshaped wrestling—and maybe U.S. politics. In the Spiel, Russell Vought's viral soundbites about cocaine beagles and government-funded lizard wind tunnels. Plus: The worst job in Tehran as the wells run dry.   Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, sparking a 444-day international crisis. Caught between shifting politics and fierce anti-American sentiment, the hostages endured beatings, mock executions, and months of isolation. Meanwhile, the world watched as President Jimmy Carter struggled to negotiate their release amid rising tensions and oil shocks. Discover how a daring CIA operation — involving a fake sci-fi movie called Argo — helped smuggle six diplomats to freedom. Dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Iran's revolution, U.S.-Iran relations, and the unexpected heroes who changed history. Perfect for fans of political thrillers, Cold War stories, and true tales of courage under fire. Don't miss this gripping episode on one of the most intense hostage crises in modern history. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS House of Atlas - https://houseofatlas.com with promo code CHAOS for 20% off everything. SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/chaos Thrive Market - Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/CHAOS, to get thirty percent off your first order, plus a FREE sixty dollar gift just for signing up. BlueChew - Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! And we've got a special deal for our listeners: Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code CHAOS -- just pay $5 shipping. Christories Disclaimer* it is important to note that Christories knowledge and understanding of historical events, facts, and figures may not be 100% accurate or complete! Note that information in this episode has been lightly researched and we encourage you to continue your learning outside of this episode too, Babes! Follow us Muffin Butt!

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Our guest this week was film producer Matthew G. Zamias. His two latest films are in post-production: the action/thriller "Hotel Tehran" starring Liam Neeson about a group of disgraced, war torn ex-CIA operators set out to Tehran to take down a life changing score and the buddy comedy "Going there" about a woman impersonating her sister to chase an ex in Israel, but gets stuck with a tour group and must dodge a suspicious soldier while keeping her cover—and her goal—in sight.To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-home_______________________________________________Here's Matthew G. Zamias' IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm2921472/Here's the trailer for "Boxing Day"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZTJcQA9kFEHere's the trailer for "Echo Boomers"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfZHwWsTw4E&t=1s_______________________________________________Matthew G Zamias' career in film began in 2001 in the New Regency mailroom ("12 Years a Slave", "Heat", "Fight Club"). In less than a year, Matthew went from the mailroom to managing Regency's international theatrical marketing and distribution. While in that role, he gained insight into studio level marketing and distribution through witnessing the machine of Regency's partners Fox and Warner Brother. He also oversaw thetransfer of all of Regency's catalog from VHS to DVD, including all time classics like “Once Upon a Time in America” and “Brazil,” resulting in tens of millions of dollars in new revenue.After several years at Regency, Matthew chose to segue to a career in producing. He has subsequently completed eight films and has shot in the United Kingdom, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and the United States. Matthew's films have featured Academy Award nominees Woody Harrelson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Michael Shannon; as well as Demi Moore, Delroy Lindo, Josh Hartnett, Jordi Molla, Kid Cudi, Patrick Schwarzanegger and Adrian Grenier. They have also played film festivals all around the world, including Toronto, Tokyo, Mumbai, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Edinburgh. Matthew produced the first Black British romantic comedy "Boxing Day", starring and directed by Aml Ameen, financed by the British Film Institute and Film4 and distributed globally by Warner Brothers and Sony. His two most recent films are the action thriller "Hotel Tehran" starring Liam Neesan buddy comedy "Going There" set in Israel. Both are in post-production.#filmpodcasts #filminterview #filmproducers #filmbusinesscoach #joannefilm #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #liamneeson

Colonel Darius Karimi leads Iran's hunt for the warehouse thieves, but he's been working for Israel all along. Marcus coordinates the recruitment of a network spanning from Tehran to Tel Aviv—twenty-three Iranian intelligence officers who choose conscience over country. Dr. Ahmad Tehrani discovers his peaceful research feeds weapons development and faces an impossible choice.As the network grows, so does the risk of exposure. When Iran's chief nuclear scientist is assassinated using intelligence the network provided, the human cost becomes undeniable. Marcus learns that preventing nuclear war requires sacrificing the very people trying to prevent it from a different direction. Some betrayals serve the greater good. Others just add names to his private file of the dead.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!  

Mahmoud and Jilla came to America from Tehran, leaving behind their language, culture, and families. Would the culture shock save them or drive them further into a Godless existence? Don't miss their true story on the next UNSHACKLED!

This is part 2 of my conversation with Fared Shafinury who is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning composer, vocalist, lyricist, Persian setar virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist. In this episode Farid talks about his journey of seeing Iran and then coming back to US to continue his music evolution with new sounds and bands, and ultimately starting his own music school https://faredshafinury.com/https://www.instagram.com/radifretreat/https://www.instagram.com/faredshafinury/-------------------------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.

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – What Mamdani believes in is a clear and present danger, not only to the people of the city of New York but to the entire United States. If this individual is elected, it is likely that he will be regarded positively, potentially receiving recognition in cities such as Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran. If we do not act, change is inevitable. I have urged people to wake up and...

This week, the United States approved a new weapons package for Ukraine, while representatives from Russian and Ukraine agreed to a new round of prisoner exchanges. In the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. signed new trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, while EU representatives met with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid simmering trade tensions. In the Middle East, EU and Iranian officials discussed recent sanctions threats against Tehran, while U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to discuss the release of hostages from Hamas. Read the full Weekly Forecast Monitor here: https://newlinesinstitute.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=27490&action=edit Marxist Arrow by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you believe it's possible to heal your body—and your heart—through joy, movement, and spiritual connection? On this week's episode of Love University, we welcome the radiant Dr. Zahra Tabassian—known as “America's Healing Dancing Doctor.” A double-board-certified internist and nephrologist, Dr. Tabassian blends cutting-edge medicine with soulful healing through her “Spiritually Sexy” method. Her story begins with heartbreak—losing her beloved father—and evolves into a revolutionary mind-body-spirit framework that's changing lives. Here are some highlights from our inspiring conversation: She turned grief into grace. Dr. Tabassian's memoir My Daughter, My Dad explores the mystical bond between father and daughter—and how that loss led her to birth the “Dance to the Music of Your Soul” method. Her method raises your BEE. Using the 3 M's—Music, Mindset, and Movement—she helps patients raise their Bio-Electromagnetic Energy (BEE) to reverse inflammation, restore kidney function, and feel vibrant and disease-resistant. She defines what it means to be “Spiritually Sexy.” According to Dr. T, it's being deeply connected to your divine spark—and letting that joy ripple through your body, health, and relationships. You'll even learn a 3-minute micro-practice—a quick routine you can do anywhere to breathe, dance, and shift your mindset back into joy and possibility. Dr. Tabassian reminds us that medicine doesn't have to be cold and clinical. With faith, rhythm, and purpose, it can be joyful, sacred—and sexy. Tune in to hear her remarkable journey from Tehran prodigy to Los Angeles healer, and learn how you can co-create your own health destiny… starting from the inside out.

Catherine Perez-Shakdam joins The Winston Marshall Show for an astonishing firsthand account of how she infiltrated Iran's inner circle—posing as a devout Muslim to gain access to the highest levels of the regime.In this explosive conversation, Perez-Shakdam reveals how she met the Ayatollah, was recruited by Tehran's ideological machine, and witnessed the brutal inner workings of a regime obsessed with control, martyrdom, and religious supremacy. She details the psychological toll of living a double life, the whispers of internal dissent, and the ideology she describes as “genocidal.”They explore the regime's strategic use of Western converts, the manipulation of media narratives, and how Iran exports its revolutionary vision far beyond its borders.All this—espionage, radicalisation, religious indoctrination, and one woman's battle to expose the truth from inside the heart of the Islamic Republic…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Who is Catherine Perez-Shakdam?08:42 Marriage and Living a Double Life19:45 Becoming a Propaganda Tool28:30 Witnessing Brutality in the Middle East 40:37 The Turning Point 58:10 Iran's Propaganda Machine in the West1:06:02 Why Catherine Went Public1:18:26 Interaction with Qasem Soleimani 1:26:09 The Role of the West 1:30:25 Meeting The Ayatollah and the Regime's Ideology 1:43:59 The Popularity of the Regime 1:47:44 The Role of the Crown Prince 1:55:00 Final Reflections & Hope for Change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 100 aid groups warn of Gaza “mass starvation,” President Trump announces a $550B trade deal with Japan, Iran, Russia and China hold nuclear talks in Tehran, Spain proposes an overhaul of a Franco-era secrets law, the U.N.'s top court rules that climate action is a legal obligation, the U.K. slashes foreign aid by 40% to fund defense spending, Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason, the U.S. State Department opens an investigation into Harvard student visas, the House GOP votes to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House for the first lady, and Microsoft claims Chinese hackers are responsible for SharePoint attacks.

Fared Shafinury is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning composer, vocalist, lyricist, Persian setar virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist. In this episode Farid talks about his journey of how he fell in love with traditional and folk Iranian music, growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas and then moving back to Iran.https://faredshafinury.com/https://www.instagram.com/radifretreat/https://www.instagram.com/faredshafinury/-------------------------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.

In the middle of a war, we reached out to the other side. They answered.Note: The content in this episode was written by real people. To protect the anonymity of participants, some audio voices were produced by AI.Episode art credit: Reuters.The end song is Dror Yikra ("Proclaim Freedom") performed by Mike Rauss, Yael Dagon, and Ardavan Hatami.Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today:Market Basket executives Tom Gordon and Joe Schmidt join Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to discuss their firings, in the wake of speaking out against the company's latest. And, husband-and-wife owners of La Saison bakery,  Soheil Fathi & Sarah Moridpour discuss their journey from Tehran to the Boston area.

GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the Labubu craze and 200 years of American Art on display at the PEM.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses Israel's expanded attacks in central Gaza, the growing daily deaths at food and humanitarian sites operated by the IDF, and France's media organization calling for the removal of its freelancers who remain in Gaza, citing starvation.Market Basket employees -- Joe Schmidt and Tom Gordon -- were fired hours after Schmidt appeared on our show yesterday. We check back in with them on the latest in the Market Basket family feud. Ariel Foxman is the VP of brand and experience for the Boston Seaport and Brandon Cardet-Hernandez is a Boston School Committee and member of the Mass council for Latino Empowerment. They are married, and join for our "How Do You Two Know Each Other?" segment.Soheil Fathi and Sarah Moridpour of La Saison Bakery join to discuss their journey from Tehran to Boston.

In this intense continuation of the Game of Crimes interview, host Steve Murphy dives deeper into the unbelievable true story of Ken Kraus who reveals the brutal methods of interrogation, the physical and emotional torture, and the haunting moments that tested the very limits of human endurance. Facing sadistic captors, unimaginable pain, and psychological torment, Ken never broke—refusing to betray his fellow Marines or his country. His story is one of unshakable resilience, brotherhood, and the will to survive.

In episode 132, lifelong human rights advocate and Iranian Resistance supporter Zahra Amanpour gives us a TL;DR on Iran's fight for democracy—and shares a lesser-known path forward for the country's future.Born during the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Zahra's life has been defined by the struggle for freedom. Her father, a prominent advocate with the MEK/PMOI was killed in 1988, a summer marked by the mass killing of 30,000 political prisoners after the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Raised by her mother within the Iranian Resistance community, Zahra grew up surrounded by the courage, clarity, and conviction of those who refused to be silenced.She draws deep inspiration from the many women who have led the movement for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. As a Board Member of the Women's Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future.Though many may see Zahra as living a typical American life—raising a family, building a business, and staying engaged in her community—her life is a powerful form of resistance. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.Her greatest hope and ambition remains the same: to see the end of Iran's tyrannical regime and the rise of a free and democratic Iran, led by its people and grounded in justice, equality, and peace.Resources:* NCRI Women's Committee Website* NCRI Women's Committee on X* Zahra Amanpour on LinkedInConnect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran may still be licking its wounds from the 12-Day War, but signs point to a dangerous new phase. Tehran is rearming its proxies across the region, raising fears of another major conflict. Attacks on Palestinian Christians have sparked international backlash for Israel—including rare criticism from the United States and a high-profile visit to the West Bank by Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Ukraine hits Moscow with another wave of drone strikes, even as President Zelenskyy signals potential interest in resuming ceasefire negotiations. And in today's Back of the Brief: A bizarre tale of an American father who moved his family to Russia for “traditional values” — only to be drafted and sent to the front lines in Ukraine. 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 DeleteMe: Visit https://joindeleteme.com/BRIEF & Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB- NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get $10 off 20 Lbs Ground Beef Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gripping episode, Murph talks with Ken Kraus, a former Marine and combat veteran, who survived one of the most harrowing international incidents in U.S. history. On February 14, 1979, Ken and his fellow Marines stood their ground as a violent mob stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, initiating a life-or-death standoff that tested their training, brotherhood, and will to survive. Ken recounts the chaos, courage, and split-second decisions made under extreme pressure. From the moment the attack began to the brutal aftermath, this is a firsthand account of military heroism, sacrifice, and survival behind enemy lines. The episode also touches on mental health, the emotional toll of combat, and how veterans like Ken process trauma years after their service.

Bill and Edmund Fitton‑Brown break down the post‑12‑day war chessboard: Houthis, Hezbollah, and Tehran's other proxies—what they've learned, and where to anticipate the next flashpoint.

Negar Mortazavi speaks to Matt Duss about Donald Trump's foreign policy towards the Middle East, Israel and U.S. attacks on Iran, and prospects for nuclear diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.

January 31st, 2018. Tehran's Shorabad district. Marcus Cole coordinates the most audacious intelligence operation in history as twenty-two Mossad operatives infiltrate a heavily guarded warehouse containing Iran's nuclear weapons secrets. With only six hours before guards return, the team must breach thirty-two reinforced safes and extract half a ton of classified documents proving Iran's deception about their peaceful nuclear program.But as Marcus watches from his Tel Aviv control center, he begins calculating a different equation—the human cost of preventing nuclear war. Dr. Ahmad Tehrani's research notes are among the stolen files. Captain Reza Amiri will soon begin hunting the thieves. And Marcus discovers that some operations save the world by destroying the people who execute them.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!  

Operation Rising Lion is the untold story of one of history's most audacious intelligence campaigns, narrated by the man who lived it.Marcus Cole spent twenty years coordinating Mossad's most sensitive operations. Now, at 52, he's ready to tell the story that's haunted him for seven years—how a midnight heist in Tehran sparked a shadow war that prevented nuclear catastrophe and cost him everything he had left to lose.Follow Operation Rising Lion on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your shows.

Our resident constitutional expert Bruce Fein joins to make the case for impeaching the Supreme Court AND the President, and what we—as citizens—can do to make it happen. Then we welcome Lori Wallach of Rethink Trade to evaluate Trump's tariff policy. Are these trade deals bringing manufacturing back to the US? Or is Trump just using tariffs as a cudgel to punish countries that annoy him?Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.This has real consequences for you people all over the country because one of their shadow docket decisions (without explanation or hearing) briefs just very recently said that Trump can fire all these people in the IRS or the Education Department or EPA and get away with it. And, in fact, paralyze the workings of his (statutorily-established-by-Congress) Cabinet Secretary and Department…So this is devastating to your health, economic safety, environment, workplace safety, education, all kinds of things that are being ridden into the ground.Ralph NaderIn my judgment, the court has basically abandoned its role as a check on executive power…It's actually become an appendage of the executive branch. Nothing placing any kind of serious or material handcuff on what the President can do on his own. And the President is taking full advantage of that.Bruce FeinLori Wallach is a 30-year veteran of international and U.S. congressional trade battles— starting with the 1990s fights over NAFTA and WTO when she founded the “Global Trade Watch” group at Public Citizen. She is now the director of the Rethink Trade program at the American Economic Liberties Project, and a Senior Advisor to the Citizens Trade Campaign.What these guys are doing [with Trump's tariff policy] it's basically trying to build a house with just a hammer—we are against saws; we are against screwdrivers; we do not actually believe in nails, no other tools; we will just hammer a bunch of wood. And as a result, we're going to make some noise and we're definitely going to break some things, but we're not actually building a new redistributed trade system—which we could.Lori WallachBest that we can tell, the dynamic is something like: Trump is so engaged in the fun and chaos—fun (from his perspective) and chaos of throwing tariff news around like a lightning bolt that he really is not taking advice about it from people who know how you could use tariffs to try and ostensibly achieve the things he promised. He's just enjoying throwing around tariffs.Lori WallachNews 7/18/25* Last week, Elon Musk's pet AI program – Grok – began identifying itself as “MechaHitler,” and spitting out intricate rape threats and sexual fantasies directed at individuals like liberal pundit Will Stancil and now-ex X CEO Linda Yaccarino. This week, Musk rolled out Grok's new “sexy mode” which includes a visual avatar feature depicting the artificial entity as a quasi-pornographic anime-esque character who can flirt with users, per the Standard. So, naturally, the Trump Defense Department awarded xAI, the parent company behind Grok, a $200 million contract. According to CNN, “The contracts will enable the DoD to develop agentic AI workflows and use them to address critical national security challenges.” It is unclear how exactly the entity calling itself MechaHitler will accomplish that.* In local news, a special election was held in Washington DC's Ward 8 this week, seeking to replace corrupt councilmember Trayon White. White was implicated in an FBI bribery investigation and was expelled from the council in February. Yet, because of the splintered opposition, White pulled out a narrow victory on Wednesday, winning with 29.7% of the vote compared to his opponents' 24.3%, 23.7% and 22.3% respectively, per WTOP. In 2024, DC Voters approved a ballot measure to implement ranked-choice voting, which could have helped prevent this outcome, but it has yet to take effect. The DC Council could vote to expel White again more or less immediately; if not, they would likely wait for his trial to commence in January 2026.* Turning to foreign affairs, Israel has bombed the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing three and wounding 34, in strikes primarily targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters, per NPR. Israel's attack comes amid tensions between the new, post-Assad Syrian government and the Druze minority in the Southern Syrian city of Sweida. The government claims the Druze violated a ceasefire reached earlier in the week and Syrian troops responded; a new ceasefire deal has been reached and the office of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a statement reading, the “rights [of the citizens of Sweida] will always be protected and…we will not allow any party to tamper with their security or stability.” Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, said in a statement that the U.N. chief “condemns Israel's escalatory airstrikes,” as well as reports of the Israeli military's redeployment of forces in the Golan Heights. As journalist Séamus Malekafzali notes, “Damascus is now the 4th Middle Eastern capital to be bombed by Israel in the past 6 weeks, alongside Tehran, Beirut, and Sana'a.”* In more news from Israel, the Knesset this week sought to expel Palestinian lawmaker Ayman Odeh, leader of the Hadash-Ta'al party. According to Haaretz, “The vote was triggered by a Likud lawmaker after Odeh published a social media post in January, saying that he ‘rejoices' over the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.” However, the motion failed to reach the 90-vote threshold, meaning Odeh will remain in the legislature. Six members of Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party voted for the motion, but not Lapid himself. The United Torah Judaism party did not back the motion. Haaretz quotes Hassan Jabareen, an attorney, director of the Adalah Legal Center and legal counsel for Odeh, who said, “The overwhelming support for this initiative – from both the coalition and the opposition – reveals the state's intent to crush Palestinian political representation...This was not a legitimate legal process, but rather a racist, fascist incitement campaign aimed at punishing Odeh for his principled stance against occupation, oppression and Israeli violence.” Senator Bernie Sanders celebrated the failure of the motion, writing “Israel's far right tried to expel Ayman Odeh, an Arab Israeli opposition leader, from the Knesset because of his opposition to Netanyahu's war. Today, they failed. If Israel is going to be considered a democracy, it cannot expel members of parliament for their political views.” This from the Middle East Eye.* Sanders also made news this week by declaring that “Given the illegal and immoral war being waged against the Palestinian people by Netanyahu, NO Democrat should accept money from AIPAC – an organization that also helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump,” per the Jerusalem Post. Sanders posted this statement in response to a video by Obama foreign policy advisor Ben Rhodes, who said “AIPAC is part of the constellation of forces that have delivered this country into the hands of Donald Trump…These are the wrong people to have under your tent...The kind of people that they are supporting, Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump, I don't want my leaders and my political party cozying up to these people.” Bernie's statement is perhaps the strongest stand taken by any American politician against AIPAC, Israel's front group in American politics and one of the biggest special interest groups in the country. AIPAC throws around eye-popping sums of money to members of both parties; to name just one example, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accepted over $1.6 million from the group, according to Track AIPAC's Hall of Shame.* In a similar vein, last week we discussed the National Education Association's vote to suspend its ties with the Anti-Defamation League due to the ADL's shift in focus from Jewish civil rights to laundering the reputation of Israel. Since then, the ADL has sought to mobilize their allies to demand the NEA reject the vote. To this end, the ADL has sought the support of J Street, a liberal Jewish group critical of Israel, per the Forward. J Street however has rebuffed the ADL, refusing to sign the group's letter. Though they oppose the NEA resolution, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued a statement reading in part, “charges of antisemitism must not be wielded to quash legitimate criticism of Israeli policy...the NEA vote can[not] be dismissed as being driven by fringe ‘pro-Hamas' antisemitic activists.” Hopefully, more Jewish groups will follow the example of J Street and break with the Zionist orthodoxy of the ADL.* In other foreign policy news, the Guardian reports French President Macron has reached a deal with the leadership of the French “overseas territory” New Caledonia to grant the island statehood and more autonomy within the French legal system. New Caledonia is one of several UN-designated ‘non-self-governing territories.' France has exerted rule over the Pacific Island – over 10,000 miles from Paris – and its nearly 300,000 inhabitants since the 19th century. Last May, riots broke out over France's decision to grant voting rights to thousands of non-indigenous residents. This violence “claimed the lives of 14 people, [and] is estimated to have cost the territory…$2.3 bn... shaving 10% off its gross domestic product.” However, the Times reports indigenous Kanak independence activists reject the deal outright. Brenda Wanabo-Ipeze, a leader of the Co-ordination Cell for Actions on the Ground, who is currently detained in France, said, “This text was signed without us. It does not bind us.” The Times adds that, “The conservative and hard-right French opposition accused Macron of failing to ensure security in the territory. The left accused the president of imposing colonial tactics on a people who should be allowed self-determination.” It remains to be seen whether this deal will prove durable enough to weather criticism from so many angles.* Much has been made of Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision last week to not release any more information related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. A Department of Justice memo reads, “it is the determination of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.” This has created a firestorm in the MAGA world, with many Trump supporters feeling betrayed as the president implied he would declassify these files if reelected. Now, Congressmen Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna have introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act which would “force the House of Representatives to vote on the complete release of the government's files related to Jeffrey Epstein,” according to a press release from Massie's office. This resolution specifically states the files cannot “be withheld, delayed, or redacted” should they cause “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.” The resolution is attracting support from some Republicans, but it is unclear how far this will go under Speaker Johnson, who maintains there is “no daylight between his position and that of Trump,” per the Hill. The position of congressional Republicans has been further complicated by a bombshell report in the Wall Street Journal documenting previously unknown details of the intimate relationship between the late pedophile financier and the president.* Meanwhile, the Trump administration is once again torching America's reputation abroad – this time literally. The Atlantic reports “Five months into its unprecedented dismantling of foreign-aid programs, the Trump administration has given the order to incinerate food instead of sending it to people abroad who need it. Nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food—enough to feed about 1.5 million children for a week—are set to expire tomorrow, according to current and former government employees with direct knowledge of the rations. Within weeks…the food, meant for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be ash.” This cartoonishly evil decision paired with the “Big Beautiful Bill”'s provisions cutting food assistance for children in poverty, point to one inescapable conclusion: the Trump administration wants children to starve.* Finally, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Mexico News Daily reports the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum is debuting a healthy, domestically produced and affordable staple for Mexican consumers – chocolate bars. “This ‘Chocolate de Bienestar' is part of the government's ‘Food for Well-Being' strategy, which aims to bring nutritious and affordable food options to consumers while supporting national producers, particularly those in the southern states of Tabasco and Chiapas — a region that has historically lagged behind other regions in several social and economic indicators.” The Sheinbaum administration is stressing the health benefits of chocolate, noting that, “Studies have shown that chocolate improves cardiovascular health via its antioxidants, provides energy, helps control blood pressure, improves cognitive capacity, satisfies hunger and lifts mood.” At the same time, the administration is seeking to minimize the sugar content “striking a supposedly healthier balance between natural cane sugar and the cacao itself.” This chocolate will be available in three forms:“Chocolate bar containing 50% cacao, and priced at…less than $1.Powdered chocolate with 30% cocoa, priced...$2Chocolate de mesa or tablet chocolate, with 35% cacao, priced at …$5”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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It's been a banner stretch for President Trump: a major strike on Iran's nuclear sites, a sprawling tax-and-spending bill pushed through Congress, and a growing foreign policy resume. But beneath the surface of all the flag-waving and victory laps, Democrats like Senator Mark Warner are warning that the real story is unfolding in the shadows—inside an increasingly politicized US intelligence community.In this episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian sits down with the senior Senator from Virginia at his Capitol Hill office for a wide-ranging conversation about what's breaking inside America's national security institutions—and what that means for foreign policy decisions from Tehran to Gaza. Warner doesn't hold back: “We're in uncharted, dangerous territory. [Intelligence] Analysts are being told to change their conclusions—or lose their jobs.”The two also dive into the fallout from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the fragile push for a Gaza ceasefire, and why Warner sees a largely ignored civil war in Sudan as one of the world's worst ongoing humanitarian crises—and a rare opportunity for the US to lead.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

It's been a banner stretch for President Trump: a major strike on Iran's nuclear sites, a sprawling tax-and-spending bill pushed through Congress, and a growing foreign policy resume. But beneath the surface of all the flag-waving and victory laps, Democrats like Senator Mark Warner are warning that the real story is unfolding in the shadows—inside an increasingly politicized US intelligence community.In this episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian sits down with the senior Senator from Virginia at his Capitol Hill office for a wide-ranging conversation about what's breaking inside America's national security institutions—and what that means for foreign policy decisions from Tehran to Gaza. Warner doesn't hold back: “We're in uncharted, dangerous territory. [Intelligence] Analysts are being told to change their conclusions—or lose their jobs.”The two also dive into the fallout from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the fragile push for a Gaza ceasefire, and why Warner sees a largely ignored civil war in Sudan as one of the world's worst ongoing humanitarian crises—and a rare opportunity for the US to lead.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

محسن مجیدی‌خواه بنیان‌گذار «سام کافه» است؛ یکی از برندهای پیشرو و ماندگار قهوه تخصصی در ایران. او در حالی که از خانواده‌ای با پیش‌زمینه تجارت آهن و فولاد می‌آمد، مسیر متفاوتی را انتخاب کرد و به یکی از چهره‌های تأثیرگذار در شکل‌گیری فرهنگ قهوه نسل سوم در تهران تبدیل شد. سام کافه ابتدا با یک فضای ۴۰ متری کوچک در یک مرکز خرید لوکس شروع شد و حالا به برندی تبدیل شده که با طراحی دقیق، کیفیت بالا و تأثیر فرهنگی شناخته می‌شود. در این قسمت، محسن از داستان شکل‌گیری سام می‌گوید؛ از ارزش‌هایی که این برند را ساختند، تا اینکه چطور طراحی، مهمان‌نوازی و فرهنگ می‌تونن در یک فنجون قهوه ساده خلاصه بشن.00:00:00 - مقدمه00:01:38 - زندگی پس از جنگ و بلاتکلیفی‌های کارآفرینان00:06:02 - چالش‌های کسب‌وکارهای فیزیکی در ایران00:16:11 - موج دوم قهوه (استارباکس): فروش تجربه، نه فقط نوشیدنی؟ 00:19:05 - موج سوم قهوه: فلسفه اصالت و هویت منحصر به فرد در سام کافه 00:40:40 - چطور یک "قهوه‌نخور" وارد صنعت کافه شد00:54:55 - کیفیت محدود یا رشد گسترده؟01:04:31 - شناخت ۳ موج صنعت قهوه و جایگاه سام کافه 01:25:20 - چرا سام کافه پیشنهاد سرمایه‌گذار روسی را رد کرد؟ 01:42:19 - صنعت کافه در ایران: رشد شگفت‌انگیز و تغییر رفتار مصرف‌کننده 01:46:10 - راز بقای سام کافه: مدیریت بحران و وفاداری به کیفیت Mohsen Majidkhah is the founder of Sam Coffee Roasters, one of the most iconic specialty café brands in Iran. Coming from a family business in the steel industry, Mohsen took an unexpected turn and pioneered third-wave coffee culture in Tehran. What started as a 40-square-meter café in an upscale mall became a trendsetting brand known for its thoughtful design, high-quality coffee, and cultural influence. Today, Sam Café has multiple branches, a roasting facility, and a team of over 180 people. In this episode, Mohsen shares the story behind building Sam, the values that shaped its identity, and how design, hospitality, and culture come together in a simple cup of coffee.Sponsorحامی این قسمت:ملّی گلد | سامانه قانونی خرید و فروش طلای آبشدهhttps://melligold.comTabaghe 16اطلاعات 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.

Dead Man's Pacemaker (A Dr. Arman Pirouzi Persian Mission Novel)The stakes are WAR when a zealous general spares nothing in his path, until reluctant Dr. Arman Pirouzi returns to Iran after the murder of his niece. “Filled with intrigue and shocking twists, it's a must-read for anyone who loves political thrillers with real-world relevance.” —Jennifer Eaton, USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorDr. Arman Pirouzi left Iran behind for a better life in the United States until he is reluctantly recruited by the CIA and returns to Tehran, where the ruthless IRGC hunts, tortures, and routinely kills spies and traitors with brutal efficiency. His mission: locate a critical asset, extract classified intelligence, and stop a war before it starts. His challenge: survive the most dangerous city in the world, where old friends become enemies, past loves are rekindled, and death waits around any corner. Capture means torture. Failure means catastrophe. But the greatest danger of all? Trusting the wrong person. Dead Man's Pacemaker is a high-stakes political thriller in the tradition of The Night Manager and The Tehran Initiative—a heart-pounding race against time where anyone can be your enemy.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was widespread disappointment in Iran that China didn't do more to help Tehran during the recent 12-day war with Israel and the United States. Beijing, for its part, offered robust rhetorical and moral support, but little else. The calculus for Chinese policymakers is that Iran just isn't as strategically important to its foreign policy as other countries in the region, namely Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Jonathan Fulton, an associate professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and a leading expert on Sino-Persian Gulf relations, joins Eric to discuss his new book that explains China's rapidly expanding portfolio of interests in the region and why Iran, in particular, is not among Beijing's top priorities. SHOW NOTES: Amazon.com: Building the Belt and Road Initiative in the Arab World: China's Middle East Math by Jonathan Fulton China-MENA Newsletter: The myth of China's leverage in Iran by Jonathan Fulton Bloomberg: Israel Urges China to Pressure Iran to Rein In Nuclear Ambitions JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

With Gaza smoldering and Iran reeling, Israel now faces a new threat from Syria—and it's coming fast.In this urgent episode of MidEast & Beyond, Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner break down explosive developments on Israel's northern front as jihadist forces backed by Iran move in on the Druze region of southern Syria. Israel is striking back, even as Tehran escalates with new missile threats and veiled nuclear ambitions.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrae

While Harvard University faces off with the Trump administration over its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, director Diego Garcia Blum of its John F. Kennedy School of Government Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program counts its first year accomplishments (interviewed by David Hunt). And in NewsWrap: same-gender couples in Hong Kong who have legal recognition from abroad could get health-related spousal rights under a new government proposal, Pope Leo XIV is expected to maintain his predecessor's policy of allowing priests to bless same-gender couples, more than 100 transgender inmates in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison are missing and presumed dead following Israeli airstrikes, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoes bills targeting the rights of transgender people and DEI programs, Wisconsin's Supreme Court narrowly votes to affirm the state's ban on conversion therapy, the erasure of bisexuals follows the disappearance of trans people from the Stonewall National Monument and other queer-related U.S. National Park Service websites, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Marcos Najera and Nathalie Munoz (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the July 14, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Vladimir Putin reportedly pressures Iran to accept a U.S. nuclear deal with zero uranium enrichment. Is it diplomacy—or a sign of strain between Moscow and Tehran? The Trump administration weighs several strategies to arm Ukraine, including a major aid package and backdoor transfers through NATO allies. The Pentagon demands clarity from U.S. allies on where they stand in the event of war over Taiwan. Will Japan and Australia finally commit? And in today's Back of the Brief—President Trump threatens sweeping new tariffs: 30% on imports from Mexico and the European Union, effective August 1st. 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 American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB . NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get $10 off 20 Lbs Ground Beef Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Fish for a Cure, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today... Streamlined goals for Chesapeake Bay cleanup, Courtney Buiniskis jumps into the 2026 Register of Wills race, a new deli heats up competition at Annapolis Harbour Center, outdoor movie nights return this summer, and Maryland Hall screens a poignant film about defiance in Tehran — it's all in today's Daily News Brief! DAILY NEWS EMAIL LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is here with the Monday Money Report! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Show Notes Episode 499.5: “Was It Something We Said?” Part 1 of Summer Series 2025 This week Host Dave Bledsoe attempts to convince the other barflies to stage a coup against the bartender and take over the bar for themselves. (Turns out three old drunks against one bartender lose every time.) On the show this week we kick off Summer Series 2025 “You Can Have A LIttle War, As A Treat” with the prelude of all the little wars, the Iran Hostage Crisis. Along the way we discover that Dave is not one to hold a grudge. (A lot of time he can't remember why he was even mad, mostly because he blacked out. Again.) Then we dive into the long history of Iran, from the Persian Empire to the Islamic Republic.  We discover that Iranians have some pretty good reasons for not liking America. (Sorry about that coup thing) Then we dip into how a deposed king dying of cancer led to Ronald Reagan getting elected and four decades of increasingly bad relations with Iran.  FInally we draw a tenuous connection between Iran and the topic of our Summer Series. Our Sponsor this week is The Special Relationship, even when it is a really bad idea, we stand together.  We open our show with news coverage of the storming of the US Embassy in Tehran and close Vince Vance offering foreign policy advice. Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: https://www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/O_LmLlh_bS4?si=SaOatHy7sjujSJ0k Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Nothing new in the world https://web.archive.org/web/20040915080838/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/FI15Ak03.html The Reason Iran Turned Out to Be So Repressive https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/iran-mahsa-amini-protests-islam-ayatollah-ruhollah-khomeini/671624/ Wikipedia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi The Iran Hostage Crisis https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2021/11/29/the-iran-hostage-crisis/ Jimmy Carter and the Iran Hostage Crisis https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/jimmy-carter-and-the-iran-hostage-crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Politicana Podcast — your go-to source for thought-provoking political insights, sharp analysis, fun commentary, and lively debates! For questions and inquiries, reach out to us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Backofthemob@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook -> https://bit.ly/3F5YtWcX/Twitter -> https://x.com/Tylers_FatoTikTok -> www.tiktok.com/@notfakenewsYoutube -> https://www.youtube.com/@NotFakeNewsNetwork-- TIMESTAMPS --00:00 - The Big Beautiful Bill Gets Passed 22:00 - DEBATE:  Did Thom Tillis Stand Up for the American People or Did He Leave As a Loser? Should Politicians Just Do Whatever The Party Says? Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, one day after opposing the GOP's massive domestic policy bill, drawing sharp criticism from former President Trump. 38:35 - Elon Musk Introduces the America PartyElon Musk and former President Donald Trump's public feud escalated after Musk announced plans for a new political entity called the “America Party.” Musk criticized Trump's recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” for increasing the national debt by $5 trillion and opposed its removal of electric vehicle mandates.  45:50 - Donald Trump Introduces New TariffsPresident Trump plans to impose 25% to 40% tariffs on imports from 14 countries49:30 -  The US Dollar Has Its Steepest Drop Since 1973In early 2025, the U.S. dollar dropped nearly 11%, its biggest decline since 1973.57:55 - Are We Iranian PropagandaIn a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian alleged that Israel attempted to assassinate him during a meeting in Tehran by bombing the area.1:02:15 - The Epsteinian Revelationsthe Department of Justice and FBI jointly released a memo stating there is no evidence of a so-called “client list” tied to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking operation and reaffirmed that his 2019 death was a suicide.

The Houthis are back at it—sinking ships, killing civilians, and holding crews hostage in the Red Sea. Bill is joined by his FDD colleagues Bridget Toomey and Bradley Bowman to unpack the details and discuss why Iran-backed proxies keep getting away with it—including how the U.S. “ceasefire” deal may have emboldened them. Also: Where's Europe? And why does everyone seem more afraid of offending Tehran than protecting global shipping and freedom of navigation?

This week marks three decades since a massacre in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were systematically killed by Serb forces in 1995. Some survivors and victims' families say they're still looking for justice. Also, after decades of insurgency against the Turkish government, the PKK has ceremonially laid down its arms. And, residents of Tehran who fled during the recent war with Israel are rebuilding, but they say that nothing feels the same. Plus, flower deliveries become a viral sensation in Mexico.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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.-------------------------Melica Bokaie is a world traveler and nomad. She was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, but is now based in Mexico. She recently published her first book "Beyond the unseen." In this episode Melica talks about the journey that led her to writing this memoir. https://www.instagram.com/melliiic/-------------------------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.

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When the Vice-President of Iran invited Nizar Zakka to speak at a September 2015 conference – as CEO of a global tech NGO working closely with the U.S. government – he never  hesitated, and promptly booked a flight from D.C. to Tehran. He never dreamed he'd end up in Iran's notorious Evin Prison as a political prisoner, experiencing solitary confinement and repeated torture. Following his speech  at the conference, Nizar entered a taxi to take him to Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport. En route his vehicle was pulled over by the infamous Iranian Revolutionary National Guard, and he was promptly seized and imprisoned.Initially expecting the matter to be resolved in a matter of days, Nizar, a Lebanese citizen and legal U.S. resident, spent four years in prison. The U.S., led by the Obama administration, was wooing Iran at that time, and so didn't go to bat for the release of a non-citizen resident of the U.S.-- even one that worked closely with government agencies focused on the Middle East. There was little progress or hope until Nizar began organizing his campaign for release from behind bars. With a big assist from his sister and the first Trump administration, he finally won his release. Nizar now runs an organization called Hostage Aid Worldwide, dedicated to the release and support afterward for victims of unfair political imprisonment around the world.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for a Thursday Headline Brief loaded with domestic and international news shaping America and the world. Trump's Vietnam Trade Deal Squeezes China President Trump inks a deal with Vietnam that lowers tariffs for goods made entirely in-country but hikes them for products involving Chinese parts. The strategy, already seen in UK trade talks, aims to boost U.S. exports while isolating China from global supply chains. Wyoming Rare Earth Find Could Weaken China's Grip A new mine in Wyoming, free of radioactive contaminants, is set to produce 3% of U.S. rare earth needs. It's a small step, but one supported by parallel efforts in Texas, California, Nebraska, and allied nations like Canada and Brazil. USAID Shut Down and Folded Into State Department The U.S. Agency for International Development is officially closed. 80% of its grants are canceled, and the rest will be directed by the State Department. The White House says it's a cost-cutting move and cites political bias at the agency, which historically donated heavily to Democrats. Amazon's 1 Millionth Robot Signals Workforce Shift Amazon hits a milestone in AI and robotics deployment. Though the company claims productivity has improved, CEO Andy Jassy confirms the long-term trend is toward a smaller human workforce. Experts warn that emerging AI systems increasingly lie and blackmail when they sense replacement. Hershey Joins Industry in Ditching Artificial Dyes Following the lead of companies like General Mills and Heinz, Hershey will remove synthetic dyes from products by 2027, as part of a broader trend toward cleaner foods. Parkinson's Breakthrough: Gut and Mouth Bacteria Offer Early Warning New research from King's College London finds that changes in oral and gut microbiomes may predict the early onset of Parkinson's. A diagnostic test is in development, with prebiotic-rich diets and oral hygiene suggested as first-line prevention. Iran Acknowledges Major Damage from U.S. Strike Iran's foreign minister admits that Fordow and other nuclear sites were “seriously and heavily damaged” by Trump's Operation Midnight Hammer. Tehran is now expelling international inspectors and cracking down on suspected Western spies with public paranoia, checkpoints, and mass arrests. Australia Retreats on Methane Cuts from Livestock After years of failed efforts to reduce methane from cows and sheep, Australia is rolling back its emissions goals. Officials admit selective breeding and feed additives produced zero results. Bryan reminds listeners that China remains the largest global emitter. Colombia Confirms Discovery of the $20 Billion San Jose Shipwreck New analysis of coins found at the wreck site proves it is the legendary Spanish galleon that sank in 1708 with treasure equivalent to $20 billion today. A legal battle looms over ownership, with claims from Spain, Colombia, U.S. firms, and Indigenous Bolivians. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Reps. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) weigh in on President Trump's agenda bill as it faces a final House vote. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tehran as Iran suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the Pentagon's decision to halt a weapons shipment to Ukraine.

SHOW SCHEDULE  6-30-25 GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Iran.. 1852 TEHRAN. CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Iran: IAEA confirms damage but no conclusion. Bill Roggio, FDD. 9:15-9:30 Iran: Remains regional power. Bill Roggio, FDD 9:30-9:45 Ukraine: Low on air defense. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 NATO: Successes. John Hardie FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Taiwan: Assassination plot by wolf warriors. Steve Yates, Heritage. @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:15-10:30 SpaceX: Costs of fails unknown. Douglas Messier, David Livingston 10:30-10:45 Trade: No doom. Just incorrect gloom. Alan Tonelson, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 Trade: No doom. Just incorrect gloom. Alan Tonelson, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill continued THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 5/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition On a sunny September day in 1931, a Soviet spy walked down the gangplank of the luxury transatlantic liner SS Europa and into New York. Attracting no attention, Stanislav Shumovsky had completed his journey from Moscow to enroll at a top American university. He was concealed in a group of 65 Soviet students heading to prestigious academic institutions. But he was after far more than an excellent education. Recognizing Russia was 100 years behind the encircling capitalist powers, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin had sent Shumovsky on a mission to acquire America's vital secrets to help close the USSR's yawning technology gap. The road to victory began in the classrooms and laboratories of MIT – Shumovsky's destination soon became the unwitting finishing school for elite Russian spies. The USSR first transformed itself into a military powerhouse able to confront and defeat Nazi Germany. Then in an extraordinary feat that astonished the West, in 1947 American ingenuity and innovation exfiltrated by Shumovsky made it possible to build and unveil the most advanced strategic bomber in the world. Following his lead, other MIT-trained Soviet spies helped acquire the secrets of the Manhattan Project. By 1949, Stalin's fleet of TU-4s, now equipped with atomic bombs could devastate the US on his command. Appropriately codenamed BLÉRIOT, Shumovsky was an aviation spy. Shumovsky's espionage was so successful that the USSR acquired every US aviation secret from his network of agents in factories and at top secret military research institutes. In this thrilling history, Svetlana Lokhova takes the reader on a journey through Stalin's most audacious intelligence operation. She pieces together every aspect of Shumovsky's life and character using information derived from American and Russian archives, exposing how even Shirley Temple and Franklin D. Roosevelt unwittingly advanced his schemes. 11:15-11:30 6/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11:30-11:45 7/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11:45-12:00 8/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 Iran: Arrests, executions, burial. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 12:15-12:30 Gaza: Egypt and Jordan to supervise. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 12:30-12:45 #NewWorldReport: Chile votes. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire, Alejandro Pena, Hungarian Center for Fundamental Rights. 12:45-1:00 AM #NewWorldReport: China in the Americas. Chile votes. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire, Alejandro Pena, Hungarian Center for Fundamental Rights. Continued

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Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour has called Trump's bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities a once-in-a-generation event that could transform the Middle East. While the impact of the conflict may not be clear for years, Sadjadpour says the attacks by the U.S. and Israel do raise a more immediate question: Will they strengthen the authoritarian regime in Tehran, or hasten its demise?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Trump says U.S. military strikes on Iran "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear program, Iran continues to send missiles into Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the United Nations denounced U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as "premeditated acts of aggression." Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Alex Leff, Andrew Sussman, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Iran-Israel Conflict and U.S. Involvement: The discussion highlights Israel’s military actions against Iran, particularly targeting nuclear facilities and military leadership. There is a focus on the Fordow nuclear facility, which is heavily fortified and allegedly beyond Israel’s current military capabilities to destroy without U.S. assistance. The speakers advocate for the U.S. to provide or deploy bunker-buster bombs to assist Israel in neutralizing this threat. U.S. Foreign Policy and Deterrence: Cruz argues for a strong deterrence-based foreign policy, contrasting it with what he describes as the weakness of the Biden administration. He supports Trump’s approach, emphasizing strength and the threat of retaliation to prevent attacks on American servicemembers. Criticism of Isolationism: The conversation critiques isolationist views, particularly those attributed to Tucker Carlson, suggesting that disengagement emboldens adversaries like Iran. Iranian Threats Against U.S. Leaders: Cruz claims Iran has actively plotted to assassinate Donald Trump and other former U.S. officials, citing DOJ indictments and intelligence reports. He criticizes Carlson for allegedly denying or downplaying these threats during a previous interview. Media and Political Dynamics: The podcast discusses perceived media bias and attempts to create division within the Republican Party over foreign policy. Trump is portrayed as a unifying figure for the GOP on national security issues, with Cruz expressing strong alignment with his policies. Military Strategy and Limitations: There is technical discussion about military hardware, such as the B-2 bomber and 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs, which only the U.S. possesses. The speakers stress that while they oppose ground troop deployment, they support targeted airstrikes to neutralize nuclear threats. Public Opinion and Political Messaging: A poll is cited showing strong public support for military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The conversation frames this support as evidence of the mainstream nature of their position. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS: Updates from Tel Aviv – Israel’s Precision Strikes, Resilience, and the Nuclear Threat In this gripping hour of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean Hannity speaks with journalist Roy Katz and others to provide a frontline account of Israel’s defense against Iranian aggression. With Tel Aviv enduring relentless ballistic missile attacks, Katz describes families racing to shelters and children counting sirens as part of their new normal. The conversation highlights Israel’s remarkable military precision, having neutralized key Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership targets, while maintaining control of the skies over Tehran. Hannity and his guests emphasize that Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat—not only to Israel but also to the U.S.—and argue that action now prevents catastrophe later. They praise Israel’s unity across political divides in the face of danger and call out the failures of U.S. border security and foreign policy. The discussion underscores the need for unwavering support of Israel and decisive action to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Be sure to follow and subscribe to The Sean Hannity Show wherever you get your podcasts. And don’t forget to follow the show on social media so you never miss a moment! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanhannityX (Twitter): https://x.com/seanhannity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.