The Islamic regime continues to torture young women, with recent news of “hijab treatment clinics” reminding the world of the government’s brutal use of torture to deter and punish youth activism. Dominique is joined by Lisa Daftari to discuss the ideology of the Islamic regime, life for women before and after the 1979 revolution, and hope for regime change. 

Lisa is an award-winning investigative journalist, political analyst, and commentator focusing on foreign policy topics such as the Middle East and North Africa, terrorism, national security, human rights, and cyber security. Lisa also serves as director and founding editor of The Foreign Desk. 

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📖 Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:02 Influence of the Islamic Republic Worldwide

11:38 The Lives of Iranian Women Before 1979 Revolution

16:46 The Cost of Protesting in Iran

22:12 The Hypocrisy of the Iranian Regime's Elite

27:53 Rising Antisemitism in America

33:12 The Role of Narrative Campaigns

38:47 Strategies for Regime Change in Iran

44:17 Impact of October 7th on Middle East Diplomacy