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.

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.

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."

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A Personal View of Iran

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Continued conversation about how President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him.

Continued conversation about how President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump&rsquo;s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him.

 A Midterm Liability - Part 2

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President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him. Dan discussed.

President Trump himself is acknowledging that Republicans could be in trouble heading into the midterms, and his increasingly bizarre and controversial comments may be making things worse. With voters already concerned about inflation, gas prices, and the war in Iran, Trump&rsquo;s off-the-cuff remarks could give Democrats even more ammunition and make it harder for GOP candidates to distance themselves from him. Dan discussed.

A Midterm Liability - Part 1

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Jill Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working “boots on the ground” in Afghanistan, from USAID and anticorruption work to founding nonprofits focused on food security and self-reliance. After evacuating Afghanistan to protect her assistant from Taliban threats, Jill returned to Kabul and remains committed to helping Afghan families build greater independence. She joined Dan to share her firsthand perspective on Afghanistan’s past and present, along with her bold vision for a brighter future.

Jill Kornetsky has spent more than a decade working &ldquo;boots on the ground&rdquo; in Afghanistan, from USAID and anticorruption work to founding nonprofits focused on food security and self-reliance. After evacuating Afghanistan to protect her assistant from Taliban threats, Jill returned to Kabul and remains committed to helping Afghan families build greater independence. She joined Dan to share her firsthand perspective on Afghanistan&rsquo;s past and present, along with her bold vision for a brighter future.

Hope for Afghanistan

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