Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute and curator of The Iranist newsletter on Substack, discusses the globalized nature of Iranian Gen Z, their cultural connections, and their role in anti-regime protests. Listen to the full conversation on this week's episode.

What is the driving force behind Trump’s pursuit of peace in the Middle East?

"After a year and nine months, Israel is safer than it was on October 8th."

Just in case you're keeping score: Books - 14-1 Instagram accounts 1-1

Rachel Goldberg-Polin talks about the absence of coalition members during Hersh’s Shiva.

When will there be a normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel? If you ask diplomatic correspondent and analyst Barak Ravid, the answer is clear.

What should Europe’s next move be, according to former NSA Jake Sullivan?

This week on Unholy: Yonit talks about the true main obstacle to a Palestinian state.

Kanye West praises Hitler — and the UK responds with a clear line: no platform, no entry for hate speech. At the same time, he’s calling for a “meeting” with the Jewish community. Jonathan unpacks the story behind this week’s chutzpah award.

"The hostages made us meet who we are, and who we want to be". Ilana Dayan talks about the defining role of the hostages for the nation of Israel and its people.

Did my best in trying to capture the tent.

⭕Alors #qu'Israël bombarde à nouveau #Nuseirat, le « cessez-le-feu » de #Gaza continue de faire saigner les #Palestiniens chaque jour.

Air defenses worked overnight in Novorossiysk. Novorossiysk port was attacked with hits reported.

She’s seen every angle of every relationship, every argument, every reconciliation, every breakup. Both sides, literally. And what does she know? That people are the same from every angle. Still confused. Still needy. Still routing their mess through her. Betty’s tired. #platformcapitalism

PT 1 - Thank You ELEVATE STRATEGIES!

There will be moments on the path where your mind becomes absolutely convinced that you got it wrong. That you ruined something. Missed something. Made the wrong choice. But sometimes the breakdown comes before the revelation. Sometimes… #spiritualawakening #healingjourney #intuition #innerknowing

#Gaming Football Tuesday's with Darklrd100 on Twitch.tv!!! #Sports #Football #EASports #Gamer #Gaming Join us for Football Tuesdays with Darklrd100, featuring EA Sports College Football 26 #Reels www.twitch.tv/firstgenxers

Pualani 🌺 is a wild one today. I found what she likes #givemeshelter #givemesheltersf #gms #adoptarescuecat #sfcats

Stashd is live on the App Store Share anything from your phone, AI organizes it, extracts key info, sets reminders. Your second brain that actually works. Lifetime deal available till end of this week only. apps.apple.com/us/app/stashd-smart-capture-app/id6759736233 #buildinpublic #indiehackers

100,000 strong gathered around the Washington Monument, a five-minute walk from the White House. #HandsOff #50501Protests

If a convicted felon & sex offender can hand out our tax dollars to convicted criminals, shows how corrupt the⚖️US legal system is. The US SOFA agreement internationally should be immediately abolished...to stop US paedophiles, rapists, murders & criminals abroad fleeing back to US getting payouts.

February 2025

Post someone who looks good in a dress.

I also don't like it when people of privilege masquerade... So from now on I'll be calling you m'lady. ;-)

I’m developing Plodding Recovery, a narrative game about a protagonist facing mental health struggles and slowly moving forward step by step. I’ve added a “Try to Sleep” command with random outcomes—sometimes you sleep well, sometimes not. #gamedev #indiegame

Happy Birthday 🎈

Some people really can't comprehend that this is just a hobby/passion project organized by a few nobodies

Jim Ratcliffe’s bizarre intervention on the state of the UK is a shining example of the same old story. It is awful but unsurprising to hear another super-rich man blaming immigrants for the problems caused by billionaires.

Ennis was buzzing today as Sean Kelly MEP joined me on the campaign trail. I greatly appreciate all the warm wishes I received on the streets of the Clare County Capital ahead of Friday's General Election. #Countyclare #ennis #GE24 #TalkToJoe #JoeCooney

⚠️The Mystery of the Pyramids have been SOLVED⚠️ #pyramids #mystery #thematrixnetwork

there we go

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes #midwestagendaartnews #bannedbooks #iowaschools #lgbtq #students #civilrights

🌹✨ Dive into the enchanting world of #BeautyAndTheBeast! This timeless tale isn't just a love story; it's a profound cautionary narrative about seeing beyond the exterior and understanding the true essence within. 🕰️🌌 As the petals of life fall, discover the hidden lessons of empathy,

Pelea de fachas, no tiene desperdicio... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 👇

WATCH: An Edmonton man, banned from possessing firearms, supplied a disturbed teen with an illegal gun later used to kill 2 officers, has been found guilty of manslaughter. Reporter Lauren Boothby spoke with the CCFR's Rod Giltaca, and lawyer Balfour Der, about the outcome of the case. #cdnpoli

hbd #svt #mingyu shake it off #carat

"I want to savor this as long as possible." Dies immediately.

02.05. nachmittags: jetzt sind die kleinen Köpfe von ca 6 Tage alten Küken zu sehen, aber nur mit Hilfe von der Kamera mit dem 600mm Objektiv). Und aus über 50 Meter Entfernung. Es dauert noch Tage, bis man sie mit bloßen Augen sehen kann. #stork #6-day-old-chicks

Não houve tentativa de golpe, táóquei!?

14th Birthday Pick a Card Challenge 🎉💗 Fun party game for teens! 🎂✨ Pick a card, take the challenge, and make birthday memories 🎈🃏 Who’s brave enough? 😆🎉 #14thbirthday #pickacard #birthdaygames #fypシ゚viralシ #trendingnow #reelsfypシ #viralreelschallenge #wolink #freesolitaireworld

Dogs & Wine = Good Times ✅ #dogsofinstagram #frenchbulldog #winetasting #halfmoonbaywineandjazzfest #dogparents

#consumption #brain #slow #folkpunk #songwriter

The post with multiple typos/misspellings is getting more traction than most posts.

Two inspections can have VERY different results (S1E29)

SEN. MARK KELLY: "Khamenei being dead is a very positive thing for the region."

Connacht haven't won in Scotland since September 2010. 10 consecutive away defeats at Glasgow. 41 all-time meetings. Glasgow lead 26-12. But Connacht beat them in Galway this season. Form says it's possible. History says no. 📅 29 May | 20:45 CAT #URC #URCRugby #GlasgowWarriors #Connacht #Rugby

Decisão dos EUA sobre facções: Lula fala em soberania e interferência estrangeira; ministro da Fazenda diz que ameaça o PIX. Confira reportagem completa:

The Hidden Health Benefits of Closeness Did you know that intimate connection is actually a massive boost for your physical health? Beyond just feeling good, it supports immune function, nervous system regulation, and even neuroplasticity in the brain. #Vitality

URGENT. Le vice président américain J.D. Vance a annoncé dimanche 12 avril 2026 ne pas être parvenu à un accord avec la République islamique d’#Iran à Islamabad et qu’il rentrait par conséquent avec sa délégation à Washington.

This game has a built-in audience. Toró Studio's Ball Champ has tapped right into that. #GameDev #IndieDev

And that’s just ground beef at an average $6.90/lb. Don’t ask for better cuts without first getting a bank loan. Yes, it’s that bad.

Ashlyn Krueger is from Dallas, so of course I had to ask her about the Luka Doncic trade. She's not a big basketball fan but says Luka is pretty much the only basketball player she knows, besides LeBron. Says "it was shocking" to hear about the trade. #MubadalaAbuDhabiOpen #WTA

Despite having a Nazi tattoo, being exposed as a serial adulterer, and posting lewd profile photos to minors on KIK, Democrats give Graham Platner a standing ovation. And they dare talk about Trump

Colson Montgomery strikes out and the #Mariners take a bizarre game to win the series against the #WhiteSox in Seattle #GoMs

We subpoenaed Pam Bondi to testify under oath before the American people. Instead? Republicans let her interview behind closed doors. It’s ridiculous and it’s a cover up. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are not backing down.

my mario mii got the mario dream lmfao 😂

Ear movement system now correctly works for smile, frown and surprised. Very fun introduction to flux to figure this out #resonite

Jalen Brunson blows a kiss to the crowd in San Antonio after drilling a 3 with 1:51 left in a 1-point game. How do you not love this guy?

The MNO is proud to announce the release of its Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy, rooted in the priorities and needs of Métis citizens across the province. Read it here: ow.ly/JRbX50Z6NCF

J.T. Realmuto puts the @notphillies.bsky.social ahead again!