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1:04:59Now PlayingIn this livestream I sit down with Israeli American journalist and activist Emily Schrader to unpack the latest Middle East dynamics and why so many roads lead back to Tehran. We talk through the Gaza ceasefire debate, whether deterrence or diplomacy actually delivers peace, and why appeasement fails with ideologically driven groups like Hamas. We get into the Qatar strike and how pressure affected hostage releases, the media narrative around “peace deals,” and the difference between a ceasefire and a surrender. We also cover disinformation campaigns tied to the Islamic Republic, the Citizen Lab report and Haaretz framing, NIAC’s messaging, and how coordinated bot networks try to distort Iranian and Western public opinion. Emily shares why a free Iran is central to regional stability, why outside pressure matters, and why Israelis and Iranians have aligned interests and values.
I ask Emily about the backlash to Netanyahu at a Tel Aviv event and why unity in foreign policy matters. We discuss the Abraham Accords, lessons from Jordan and Egypt, and what genuine strength looks like. We highlight Reza Pahlavi’s interim governance ideas and why international legitimacy for Iran’s democratic future is crucial. Emily also introduces her book “10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College,” which breaks down campus antisemitism and key facts on the conflict in clear, bite-size sections. If you care about ending the cycle of war, empowering Iranians against the Islamic Republic, and cutting through propaganda to reach first principles of security and freedom, this conversation is for you.
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