Lisa Daftari's Background and Early

9/11's Impact on Lisa's Career Path

From Journalism to Foreign Policy Analysis

The CIA and Undercover Reporting

The State of Middle East Coverage in America

The Birth of Foreign Desk News

Optimism in the Face of Global Challenges

The Changing Landscape of Education and

Personal Reflections and Recent Experiences

Lisa's Life Advice

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Are Americans getting the truth about Iran, Hamas, and the Middle East—or are dangerous narratives shaping what we believe?

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Lisa Daftari, foreign policy analyst, podcast host, and founder of The Foreign Desk, for a revealing conversation about the Iran conflict, radical Islamic extremism, media bias, and the growing battle over information in America.

The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Daftari shares how the September 11 terrorist attacks inspired her career in journalism and national security. From being recruited by the CIA while in college to conducting undercover investigations into extremist rhetoric on American college campuses, Lisa explains why she believes the ideological battles Americans face today have been developing for decades.

Karol and Lisa explore how Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah are portrayed in American media, the influence of social media on public opinion, and why Daftari believes many Americans misunderstand the realities of the Middle East. They also discuss the Abraham Accords, anti-Israel activism on college campuses, and the importance of hearing directly from people living under oppressive regimes.

Plus, Lisa explains why she's reconsidering traditional higher education for her son, shares her perspective on legal immigration and the American Dream, and offers a powerful message about finding happiness, pursuing your passions, and appreciating life's everyday moments.

Are Americans getting the truth about Iran, Hamas, and the Middle East&mdash;or are dangerous narratives shaping what we believe?
On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Lisa Daftari, foreign policy analyst, podcast host, and founder of The Foreign Desk, for a revealing conversation about the Iran conflict, radical Islamic extremism, media bias, and the growing battle over information in America.
The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Daftari shares how the September 11 terrorist attacks inspired her career in journalism and national security. From being recruited by the CIA while in college to conducting undercover investigations into extremist rhetoric on American college campuses, Lisa explains why she believes the ideological battles Americans face today have been developing for decades.
Karol and Lisa explore how Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah are portrayed in American media, the influence of social media on public opinion, and why Daftari believes many Americans misunderstand the realities of the Middle East. They also discuss the Abraham Accords, anti-Israel activism on college campuses, and the importance of hearing directly from people living under oppressive regimes.
Plus, Lisa explains why she's reconsidering traditional higher education for her son, shares her perspective on legal immigration and the American Dream, and offers a powerful message about finding happiness, pursuing your passions, and appreciating life's everyday moments.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, &ldquo;Stolen Youth,&rdquo; The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol&rsquo;s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Are Americans getting the truth about Iran, Hamas, and the Middle East—or are dangerous narratives shaping what we believe?  On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Lisa Daftari, foreign policy analyst, podcast host, and founder of The Foreign Desk, for a revealing conversation about the Iran conflict, radical Islamic extremism, media bias, and the growing battle over information in America.

The Karol Markowicz Show: Lisa Daftari: Iran, Radical Islam, and the War for America's Future

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