EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 43 MIN
33. Assal Rad on The Gaza Genocide, Iran, Western Media Complicity and Fixing Their Headlines
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Palestine - The Gaza Genocide, Iran's influence in the region, Western Media Complicity and how Assal Rad's fixes their headlines.In this episode of Save the Olive Tree, we sit down with renowned Middle East expert Assal Rad to explore the unfolding genocide in Gaza, the role of Iran in regional resistance, and how Western media distorts headlines to favor the Israeli narrative.🔍 From misleading terminology like “conflict” instead of occupation, to the weaponization of language that dehumanizes Palestinians, this episode takes a hard look at how news is shaped, spun, and sold — and why it matters.💣 We also unpack Iran’s political stance on Palestine, its complex relationship with the West, and why the alliances forming in the Global South are critical in challenging the status quo.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Iran's modern identity08:40 - Spectrum of political opinion in Iran14:05 - US's failed military interventions of the past24:25 - Media complicity and Headline fixing33:15 - Short/Long term thoughts on Palestine40:35 - Concluding remarks🧠 Key Quote:“Palestine is our litmus test. If we can’t name a genocide when we see one, what does that say about our global conscience?” – Assal RadGuest Intro:Assal Rad received her PhD in Middle Eastern history from the University of California, Irvine. She is currently a non-resident fellow at the Arab Center in Washington DC. She has written for Newsweek, the Independent, Foreign Policy, and more. Her book is titled The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture and Identity in Modern Iran. She has been a fierce voice in calling out western media complicity in the ongoing Gaza genocide.📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to amplify Palestinian voices and challenge biased narratives.Links:Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetreeWebsite: www.savetheolivetree.comInstagram: / savetheolivetree TikTok: / savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree
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Palestine - The Gaza Genocide, Iran's influence in the region, Western Media Complicity and how Assal Rad's fixes their headlines.In this episode of Save the Olive Tree, we sit down with renowned Middle East expert Assal Rad to explore the unfolding genocide in Gaza, the role of Iran in regional resistance, and how Western media distorts headlines to favor the Israeli narrative.🔍 From misleading terminology like “conflict” instead of occupation, to the weaponization of language that dehumanizes Palestinians, this episode takes a hard look at how news is shaped, spun, and sold — and why it matters.💣 We also unpack Iran’s political stance on Palestine, its complex relationship with the West, and why the alliances forming in the Global South are critical in challenging the status quo.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Iran's modern identity08:40 - Spectrum of political opinion in Iran14:05 - US's failed military interventions of the past24:25 - Media complicity and Headline fixing33:15 - Short/Long term thoughts on Palestine40:35 - Concluding remarks🧠 Key Quote:“Palestine is our litmus test. If we can’t name a genocide when we see one, what does that say about our global conscience?” – Assal RadGuest Intro:Assal Rad received her PhD in Middle Eastern history from the University of California, Irvine. She is currently a non-resident fellow at the Arab Center in Washington DC. She has written for Newsweek, the Independent, Foreign Policy, and more. Her book is titled The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture and Identity in Modern Iran. She has been a fierce voice in calling out western media complicity in the ongoing Gaza genocide.📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to amplify Palestinian voices and challenge biased narratives.Links:Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetreeWebsite: www.savetheolivetree.comInstagram: / savetheolivetree TikTok: / savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree
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