Protests, missiles, and a regime on the ropes — Iran is at a turning point. <a href="https://www.ryanmcbeth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan McBeth</a> explains the forces driving one of the world's most complex crises.Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.Full show notes and resources can be found here: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/1297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/1297</a>On This Episode of Out of the Loop:<ul><li>Iran is an ancient civilization stretching back 5,000 years — but most Americans only know the post-1979 version, which is like judging Rome entirely by the fall of its empire and missing the aqueducts, art, and architecture that came before.</li><li>The 1953 CIA-backed coup that toppled Iran's democratically elected government planted the seeds for the 1979 Islamic Revolution — a theocratic regime that crushed dissent, built a proxy empire through Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and turned the IRGC into its enforcer.</li><li>Iran's proxy strategy is devastatingly cheap and effective — rather than build a navy, they fund groups like the Houthis to launch missiles based on Iranian targeting intel, giving Tehran plausible deniability while disrupting global shipping and oil markets.</li><li>AI-generated war footage and disinformation are rapidly becoming a frontline weapon — fake videos of captured soldiers and fabricated attacks spread faster than fact-checkers can respond, and producing convincing deepfakes now costs as little as $12 per video.</li><li>Despite decades of repression, Iranian citizens continue to protest and push for change — and experts suggest that if the regime falls, Iran's strong collective national identity makes a Libya-style collapse unlikely, offering real hope for a democratic future.</li><li>And much more!</li><li>Connect with Jordan&nbsp;on <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/THEJORDANHARBINGERSHOW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on an Out of the Loop episode, drop Jordan a line at <a href="mailto:jordan@jordanharbinger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordan@jordanharbinger.com</a> and let him know!</li><li>Connect with Ryan McBeth&nbsp;at his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmcbeth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RyanMcbeth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealryanmcbeth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. If you’d like to stay on top of what’s happening in the world,&nbsp;<a href="https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to Ryan’s Substack</a>!</li></ul><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1344999619?mt=2&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here</a> — even one sentence helps! <ul><li>Sign up for <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six-Minute Networking</a> — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jordanharbinger.com/course</a>!</li><li>Subscribe to our once-a-week <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wee Bit Wiser</a> newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!</li><li>Do you even Reddit, bro? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanHarbinger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join us at r/JordanHarbinger</a>!</li></ul>This Episode Is Brought To You By <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Fine Sponsors</a>: <ul><li>Bombas: <a href="https://bombas.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go to bombas.com/jordan to get 20% off your first order</a></li><li>Gusto: <a href="https://gusto.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Three months of free payroll: gusto.com/jordan</a></li><li>SimpliSafe Home Security: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordan</a></li><li>The President's Daily Brief: <a href="https://www.thefirsttv.com/pdb/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen here</a> or wherever you find fine podcasts!</li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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