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Muhammad Sahimi, a professor at the University of Southern California, is back on the show to discuss a recent article he wrote about Iran. Sahimi, who is from Iran, is no fan of the Iranian regime. However, there are a number of ways the Iranian government is misrepresented in the American media that Sahimi thinks is dangerous. He and Scott discuss.

Discussed on the show:

• “Iran’s political factions aren’t united on Hamas, or the Middle East” (Responsible Statecraft)
• Treacherous Alliance by Trita Parsi

Muhammad Sahimi is a professor at the University of Southern California who analyzes Iran’s political developments, its nuclear program, and foreign policy.

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