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Axis of Truth with Emily Schrader delivers in-depth analysis on Iran, Israel, and the entire Middle East. With exclusive interviews and fearless exposés, Emily breaks down widely held misconceptions that shape public opinion in the international community.
Listen on Apple PodcastsCould the Islamic Republic be preparing an October 7-style attack against the United States? Former U.S. national security official Bijan Kian warns that Iran's threat extends far beyond its nuclear program, arguing that Washington is still dangerously underestimating the regime's long-term strategy. He explains why the IRGC and Iran's regular military can no longer be viewed separately, exposes the growing military partnership between Tehran and Moscow and discusses how foreign influence operations may be shaping U.S. policy toward Iran. Kian also weighs in on the future of the Islamic Republic and why he believes the current pause in fighting is not the end of the conflict but the calm before the next decisive phase.
Contrary to what they'll have you believe, the biggest disinformation campaign isn't coming from Israel, but from the very regime accusing Israel of propaganda. This week on Axis of Truth, Emily Schrader dismantles a controversial report claiming to expose a billion-dollar Israeli influence operation, revealing why its central allegations fall apart under scrutiny. She also uncovers disturbing new reports of Iranian infiltration into the UK, Tehran's expanding proxy network in Sudan and how the Islamic Republic continues to export instability far beyond the Middle East. Plus, Emily breaks down this week's Good, Bad & Ugly...from New York politics and regime propaganda in Washington to an unexpected public reversal that offers a rare reminder that minds can still be changed. If you want to better understand how Iran wages influence campaigns around the world and why the information war is becoming just as important as the military one, this episode is for you.
Believe it or not, some of the loudest voices attacking Israel aren't independent journalists at all. Emily Schrader investigates the public record surrounding Al Jazeera host Redi Tlhabi, examining allegations of undisclosed conflicts of interest and her ties to Qatar-funded media, while also breaking down the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran following the deaths of American servicemen. You'll learn how media narratives, foreign influence campaigns and geopolitical strategy increasingly intersect, and why the information war may be just as consequential as the military one.
Was the world's newest humanitarian hero actually a Hamas commander all along? Host Emily Schrader uncovers newly surfaced evidence surrounding a Gaza doctor celebrated by the UN and Western politicians, and argues that it exposes a much bigger disinformation machine. You'll also learn why President Trump says negotiations with Iran are effectively over and how growing support for Hamas in parts of the West could have consequences far beyond the Middle East.
Did the U.S. just hand Iran a propaganda victory? This episode of Axis of Truth breaks down the controversy surrounding President Trump's decision to pause pressure on the Iranian regime during Ali Khamenei's funeral, exposing how Tehran used the moment to project strength while continuing to threaten America and Israel. You'll learn why the regime's funeral spectacle may have been far weaker than it appeared, how Western activists and media figures became part of Iran's messaging campaign, why major claims about journalists in Gaza are now being challenged and what these stories reveal about the growing battle over truth and public opinion in the Middle East.
Has the U.S. just handed Iran its biggest diplomatic victory in years? Emily Schrader breaks down why she believes the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is a strategic disaster, arguing that it rewards Tehran while weakening America's allies and leverage. You'll learn the five biggest flaws in the deal, why sanctions relief and expanded negotiations could reshape the Middle East, how it impacts Israel and Lebanon and why the outcome could redefine U.S. credibility around the world.
Why are Democratic politicians embracing one of the internet’s most controversial political influencers? Emily Schrader exposes the growing relationship between Democratic candidates and Hassan Piker - a commentator known for defending Hamas, excusing political violence and claiming America "deserved 9/11." But that's only the beginning. Viewers will learn how radical anti-Israel activism is increasingly intersecting with mainstream American politics, why concerns about antisemitism inside the Democratic Party are reaching a boiling point and how a newly uncovered Iranian procurement network inside the United States raises bigger questions about Washington's strategy toward the Islamic Republic.
Emily Schrader uncovers the network behind a series of explosive claims accusing Israel of secretly controlling American influencers, Congress and even the U.S. military. By following the money, this investigation reveals how narratives spread from obscure think tanks to mainstream headlines, and who stands to benefit when Americans are convinced that Israel has hijacked their country. You'll also learn how Qatar's influence campaign is shaping U.S. education and what newly released footage from Iran's brutal crackdown reveals about the regime's grip on power. The deeper this story goes, the harder it becomes to believe it's all just a coincidence.
Emily Schrader breaks down why FIFA’s ban on Iran’s historic Lion and Sun flag is igniting outrage worldwide, while exposing the Islamic Republic’s abuse of athletes as a propaganda weapon. You’ll also learn the legal and military realities behind the controversial Minab strike narrative and how propaganda shapes global perception in real time. From anti-Israel political theatrics in New York to the BBC’s Afghanistan coverage backlash and the political downfall of Thomas Massie, this episode unpacks the culture wars and geopolitical hypocrisy shaping today’s headlines, and why millions are waking up to it.
From attacks on oil routes and growing fears of mass executions inside Iran, to explosive revelations about foreign propaganda networks manipulating Western audiences, this episode of Axis of Truth exposes the strategies and hidden influence campaigns shaping today’s geopolitical chaos. You’ll learn how the IRGC operates across all warfare domains, why the Strait of Hormuz crisis matters to your daily life and how foreign state propaganda is quietly influencing Western media ecosystems in real time. If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines, and where this conflict could be heading next, this is an episode you cannot miss.
An attempted presidential assassination, a collapsing Iranian regime with no clear leader and a rising wave of political extremism...this episode connects the dots most media won’t. Host Emily Schrader uncovers how rhetoric can fuel real-world violence and how ideology is shaping everything from failed negotiations to global instability. By the end, you’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how narratives and radical movements are colliding in ways that could redefine both U.S. and Middle East security.
This episode forces you to confront the brutal reality behind the headlines, exposing how ideology, propaganda and power collide in ways most people never see. You’ll learn why the “moral outrage” you hear in global politics may be deeply selective, how narratives about Iran and Israel are shaped (and manipulated) and the chilling truth about how regimes use violence as a weapon of control. By the end, you won’t just understand the conflict, you’ll understand how information itself is weaponized, how false narratives spread globally in hours and why spotting the truth has never been more urgent.
The real battlefield isn’t in the Middle East, it’s unfolding right inside the United States. Host Emily Schrader explains how influence shapes modern conflict and unpacks an alleged long-term strategy by Iran to spread ideology through institutions and community networks across America. You’ll learn how narratives are engineered, how misinformation can reshape global conversations in real time and why even world leaders and media outlets can unknowingly amplify strategic propaganda.
What if the biggest battle in this war isn’t on the battlefield but in your mind? This episode exposes how the narrative around the U.S.-Israel war against Iran is being actively manipulated in real time, breaking down what’s actually happening versus what the media wants you to believe. You’ll learn how modern warfare unfolds in phases, how disinformation shapes public perception and why the reality on the ground looks very different from the chaos being sold online plus what it all means for Iran’s future and the global balance of power.
This episode spotlights glaring contradictions between Iran’s words and actions that completely unravel the “not a threat” narrative pushed in Western discourse. By walking through real evidence, official statements and strategic patterns, this breakdown teaches you how to spot propaganda, understand what a “threshold nuclear state” really means and why energy politics and misinformation campaigns are just as critical to the story as missiles and warheads...leaving you questioning not just Iran’s intentions, but who benefits from downplaying them.
What if the medals you cheer for are part of something far darker? This video pulls back the curtain on how Iran’s regime weaponizes sports, not just for glory, but for propaganda, control, and intimidation, revealing how athletes are monitored, coerced, and even forced into political compliance on the world stage. You’ll learn how deep the ties run between Iran’s Olympic institutions and the IRGC, why global competitions like the Olympics are being used to legitimize power structures, and how brave athletes are pushing back against a system that violates the very spirit of sport. By the end, you won’t just see sports the same way, you’ll understand how politics can hijack even the most universal arenas of human achievement.
What if the West wins the war against Iran’s regime… and still manages to lose the future? Emily Schrader breaks down the stunning military success of the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic and the three catastrophic political mistakes that could destroy the opportunity for real change in Iran. From the danger of dividing Iran’s territory, to the West empowering fake opposition groups, to the long-running myth of “reformists” inside the regime, viewers will learn how decades of Western misunderstandings about Iran keep repeating the same disastrous cycle. The episode also exposes the propaganda networks, activist movements and media narratives shaping global opinion about the conflict while highlighting the courage of ordinary Iranians resisting the regime.