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Dr. Phil McGraw discusses the aftermath of the recent helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the implications it could have for the regime's stability. His guest, Iranian-American activist Elika Laban, explains that Raisi's death is being celebrated by many Iranians due to his involvement in mass executions and human rights violations. She suggests the crash could lead to defections from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and potentially the regime's collapse.
Laban details how the Iranian regime has allegedly engaged in a long-term propaganda campaign in the West, particularly targeting universities, to spread anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric. She claims the regime has funded student groups like Students for Justice in Palestine and influenced academics to indoctrinate students into supporting Hamas and opposing Israel.
McGraw and Laban express concern over the rise of anti-Semitism and support for terrorist groups like Hamas on prestigious American campuses. Laban argues this is the result of successful long-term indoctrination by the Iranian regime's propaganda efforts, taking advantage of ideas like anti-imperialism and white guilt. They call for education and consequences to address this disturbing trend.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The helicopter crash of Iranian President Raisi could potentially destabilize the regime and lead to defections from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- The Iranian regime has allegedly waged a long-term propaganda campaign in the West, particularly targeting universities, to spread anti-Israel and anti-Semitic views.
- Groups like Students for Justice in Palestine on American campuses are accused of being influenced and funded by the Iranian regime to indoctrinate students into supporting Hamas.
- There is a concerning rise in anti-Semitism, support for terrorist groups like Hamas, and rhetoric like "Death to Israel" on prestigious American university campuses.
- Laban and McGraw argue this trend is the result of successful long-term indoctrination by the Iranian regime's propaganda efforts and ideas like anti-imperialism and white guilt.
- They call for consequences from universities as well as public education efforts to expose the Iranian regime's alleged role and combat the disturbing rhetoric and actions on campuses.
- Outside money from major donors like the Rockefeller brothers, George Soros, and Westpac has allegedly helped fund the pro-Hamas student groups and propaganda activities.
- Laban alleges the Iranian regime has deliberately pursued a long-term strategy to subvert America from the inside through indoctrination and spreading anti-Western ideology.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “They are desperate to shirk any semblance of privilege that they have because they have been taught that privilege is a bad thing.“ by Elika Laban
- “If people don't wake up now, I don't know what anybody needs to see. What else anybody needs to see to wake up.“ by Elika Laban
- “The only way to take America down is from the inside. And this is the long game that the Islamic Republic have been playing for a long time, and this is the exact manifestation of that long game in becoming successful.“ by Elika Laban
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Phil in the Blanks
Dr. Phil McGraw
5/21/24
Dr. Phil and guest Elica Le Bon, an attorney and Iranian-American activist, address significant global events, including the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash, anti-Semitic activities on prestigious U.S. campuses, and the role of alleged pro-Hamas student organizations. For more information: https://drphilintheblanks.com
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