Séamus Malekafzali

Séamus Malekafzali, a journalist specializing in Middle Eastern politics, dives into the recent Israeli strike on Iran and its implications for regional stability. The conversation unpacks Iran's retaliation and America's potential involvement, highlighting the narratives around military capabilities. They also explore the hilariously pathetic nature of a recent military parade for Trump, and discuss the absurdities of public sentiment amid complex geopolitical crises. Malekafzali provides keen insights into the disillusionment felt by both Iranians and Americans today.

Séamus Malekafzali, a writer focused on Middle Eastern politics, dives deep into the shifting narratives of Western leaders regarding Israel and the urgent need for accountability. He critiques tech entrepreneurs aiming to 'productise' thought and discusses bizarre political endorsements. The podcast also unpacks the alarming rise of violent cryptocurrency crimes and the absurdity of governance intertwined with digital finance. With humor and insight, they explore the challenges of corporate philanthropy and the pressing issues of ethnic cleansing and global inaction.

Guest Seamus Malekafzali discusses recent airspace developments between Iran and Israel, a Tory MP's blackmail antics, a racist Spectator article, and Warhammer's 'woke' controversy. The hosts explore bizarre justifications, political scandals, the Woke Hammer backlash, adult reactions to game changes, and Israel's strategic maneuvers amid escalating tensions.

Yemen's poverty, the rise of the Houthis, their ideologies, and involvement in the Arab Spring, assassination and federalism in Yemen, distorted portrayal of slavery issue, credibility of sources supporting viral claims about the Houthi blockade.

Independent journalist Séamus Malekafzali joins to discuss the September protests in Iran sparked by the suspicious death of a woman arrested for failing to observe the Islamic dress code. They explore the history of the mandatory veil law, compare the protests to previous mass movements in Iran, and analyze the evolving demands of the protesters. They also delve into the government's response, the stance on sanctions, and the involvement of Western celebrities.