Topic Guide
What Is Violence?
Violence is a subject covered in depth across 2 podcast episodes in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About Violence
- 1.An Iranian official issued a directive to "make an example" of anyone speaking out against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to ensure perpetual silence.
- 2.A "shooting order has been issued" for those in Iran who are perceived to "harmonize with the enemy," explicitly linking them to "Tel Aviv" and "Netanyahu."
- 3.Iranian officials directly threaten parents with the death of their children, stating, "don't make us kill your kids," if they are deemed ignorant or critical.
- 4.The host contrasts the pushback and disagreement faced for free speech in countries like the UK with the deadly, state-sanctioned violence for dissent in Iran.
- 5.The episode highlights the Iranian regime's tactic of blaming citizens for the violence inflicted upon them, likened by the host to an abuser saying, "you made me do this."
- 6.According to the episode, a leader's primary responsibility is to protect their people.