Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

David Nasser: A Wedgie Waiting to Happen

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Jun 20, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Escape from Iran

  • David Nasser's family fled Iran during the 1979 revolution after a soldier threatened his life at school.
  • His father, a high-ranking military official, was also targeted, but a soldier's act of kindness allowed him to escape.
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Seeking Asylum

  • After fleeing Iran, the Nasser family spent nine months in Europe seeking asylum in the US.
  • They faced challenges due to the political climate surrounding the Iranian hostage crisis.
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Life in America

  • David Nasser's family finally arrived in the US, settling in a military town in Texas during the Iranian hostage crisis.
  • As an Iranian immigrant, he experienced loneliness and bullying due to his background.
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