Nick Berg - author, Shadows of Tehran; 'President Trump' on LA anti-ICE riots, Elon Musk feud

Nick Berg, Iranian-American author of a debut novel 'Shadows of Tehran,' joins Ryan to discuss President Trump's ongoing negotiations with the Islamist government of Iran on their nuclear energy program.https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Tehran-Conflict-Iranian-American/dp/B0DMHKHY6LShadows of Tehran, is inspired by his extraordinary real-life story of rebellion, immigration, and military service.With U.S.–Iran relations once again in the headlines—from nuclear negotiations to proxy conflicts in the Middle East—Nick offers a rare and timely perspective. He grew up in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution, actively opposed the regime, fled the country under threat of execution, and later served in U.S. Special Operations. Topics include:-The geopolitical stakes of current U.S.-Iran negotiations and regional instability-Why the Iranian regime continues to exert such control—and how it could change-Firsthand experience growing up in a theocratic state and resisting authoritarianism-The intersection of identity, loyalty, and national service as an Iranian-American-Veteran mental health and the psychological aftermath of conflictHis novel, Shadows of Tehran, is a gripping autofiction that weaves together history, rebellion, and resilience—and serves as a powerful lens through which to view today’s headlines.Shawn Farash, host of the 'Ungoverned' podcast, joins Ryan as 'President Trump' to discuss the escalating fiery anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and the feud and rift erupting between Elon Musk and the 47th President over the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.