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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 33 MIN

3-11-26 - 10am - Blackout in Iran and Talking Filibuster

from The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown · host Denver's Talk Station 630 KHOW

In this episode, Michael discusses the bureaucratic hurdles hindering the implementation of direct-to-cell technology to aid the Iranian people. He dives into the complexities of the US government's agencies, including the FCC, State Department, and Treasury Department, and how their competing priorities and risk tolerances are causing delays. Michael also touches on the Iranian regime's efforts to build a "barracks internet" and the potential of direct-to-cell technology to bypass their digital isolation. He also explores the story of Elon Musk's Starlink and its impact on Iran, highlighting the power of private initiative in shaping geopolitical outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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