Iran-born Jalil Mortazavi came to America in 1976 after losing his sight, overcoming challenges to learn English, earn university degrees, and build a career in theater, radio, and as a court interpreter. Now a freelance journalist, Jalil has written a book celebrating the people who helped him and the country he came to call home. With humor, gratitude, and optimism, he explored what he calls “The Mystery of America.” Drawing on his Iranian background, Jalil joined Dan to share his thoughts on the war.

<p>Iran-born Jalil Mortazavi came to America in 1976 after losing his sight, overcoming challenges to learn English, earn university degrees, and build a career in theater, radio, and as a court interpreter. Now a freelance journalist, Jalil has written a book celebrating the people who helped him and the country he came to call home. With humor, gratitude, and optimism, he explored what he calls &ldquo;The Mystery of America.&rdquo; Drawing on his Iranian background, Jalil joined Dan to share his thoughts on the war.</p>

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch.” Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don’t think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting and at times, passionate and emotional. 642427

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls “North America’s Virtual Back Porch."

NightSide With Dan Rea

A Personal View of Iran

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