The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad 50-Year Anniversary of Escaping from Lebanon - The West Beware! (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_908)
Oct 31, 2025
The podcast explores Dr. Saad's remarkable journey from Lebanon to Canada, marking a 50-year anniversary of his escape. He recounts chilling childhood memories steeped in anti-Jewish hostility and the normalization of violence among peers. The personal account of his family's harrowing escape from Beirut amidst civil war threats adds tension. Saad emphasizes the importance of truth and freedom while warning against ideological threats on Western campuses, drawing parallels to his past experiences.
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Childhood In Beirut Under Rising Threats
- Gad Saad recounts growing up Jewish in Beirut and the rising threats before the 1975 civil war.
- He describes specific incidents like classroom antisemitic chants and a menacing visit from 'Ahmed' that pushed his family to flee.
Dramatic Escape To Montreal
- Gad Saad narrates the family's escape to Montreal escorted by PLO militiamen and a terrifying drive through fighting.
- He recalls his mother giving him a Jewish pendant once the plane left Lebanese airspace, symbolizing regained safety and identity.
First Day In Canada And Culture Shock
- Gad Saad describes his cold first impressions of Montreal and struggling to introduce himself in English at school.
- He humorously mimed a machine gun to explain 'Liban' when classmates didn't understand him.
