Rev Left Radio War on the Iranian People and the American Mind (Workers' Lit & Rev Left Collab)
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Mar 4, 2026 
Breht O'Shea, host and producer who analyzes imperialism and media, joins a wide-ranging conversation. They examine US/Israel strikes on Iran, the information war of misinformation and declining literacy. Short takes on diaspora divisions, protest dynamics, algorithmic silos, and strategies for building unions and movements.
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Empire Prefers Shattering Countries Over Nation Building
- Modern regime-change tactics prioritize shattering states over nation-building.
- Breht argues U.S. strategy now seeks Libya-style devastation or balkanization rather than occupying and reconstructing countries.
Wars Start Slow To Reserve Escalation Capacity
- Early stages of a conflict show measured strikes and escalation pacing, not all-out use of top assets at once.
- Breht notes both sides 'slow-drip' capabilities and that major weapons are often reserved for later phases.
Family Example Shows How News Skips Offline People
- Aysha recounts learning her mother missed major Gaza news because she avoids news and isn't online.
- The personal story highlights how cable-only or offline people can be completely unaware of major events.