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She Left Iran Alone at 18… Now She’s Leading a Movement

She Left Iran Alone at 18… Now She’s Leading a Movement

This is not a political conversation. This is a story about what happens when someone chooses responsibility over comfort. In this episode of Code TAEF, I sit down with Haleh, an Iranian-American mother, full-time accountant, and community leader who stepped forward when others couldn’t. She didn’t come from

Who Owns the End of the Regime in Iran?

Who Owns the End of the Regime in Iran?

I was born in Iran. I didn’t read about tyranny. I’ve seen it. And I’ve also worn the uniform of the United States, the country that gave my family a second chance at freedom. So when I hear people casually debate what should happen next in Iran,

They Tried to Silence Her in Iran. Now She’s Leading Thousands

They Tried to Silence Her in Iran. Now She’s Leading Thousands

This is not a political discussion. This is a firsthand story of what it means to grow up without freedom and still choose to stand for others. In this episode of Code TAEF, I sit down with Hengameh Kiani, an Iranian-American leader who has stepped forward to organize and mobilize

Army Veteran Turned Pastor Goes Nuclear on Harris County Politics

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Army Veteran Turned Pastor Goes Nuclear on Harris County Politics

This may be one of the most intense conversations we’ve had on Code TAEF. Army veteran, pastor, and Harris County Commissioner candidate Richard Vega sits down with Brian Taef to talk about war trauma, faith, addiction, political corruption, immigration enforcement, and the future of Houston. He opens up about

The War Beneath the Surface: How Strategic Weakness at Home Can Shape Threats on American Soil

The War Beneath the Surface: How Strategic Weakness at Home Can Shape Threats on American Soil

Wars in the modern era do not always begin with declarations or troop movements. Sometimes they begin with years of strategic hesitation. With signals sent quietly across borders. With adversaries watching closely as a nation debates itself. America is living through such a moment. While headlines focus on military operations

United Nations: The House of Cards?

United Nations: The House of Cards?

The United Nations was founded on a promise forged in blood. After the Holocaust. After global war. After the world witnessed what happens when evil meets hesitation. “Never again” was meant to be more than a slogan. It was meant to be a safeguard. But safeguards require mechanisms. And the

The Space Between Capitals: How Britain’s Caution Strengthens Tehran

The Space Between Capitals: How Britain’s Caution Strengthens Tehran

The Islamic Republic does not survive because it is loved. It survives because its adversaries hesitate. And right now, that hesitation is coming from London. As Washington escalates pressure on Tehran, the United Kingdom is signaling restraint. The divergence is being framed as legality, prudence, and alliance management. But beneath

The Great Convergence: Why Mexico’s Chaos Is Bigger Than Mexico

The Great Convergence: Why Mexico’s Chaos Is Bigger Than Mexico

Something is shifting. Not just in Mexico. Not just at the border. Not just in the Middle East or Asia. What we are watching is pressure building across multiple fault lines at once. When cartel violence erupts in Mexico today, it is no longer just a regional security issue. It

Who Do You Serve? God or Party?

Who Do You Serve? God or Party?

If someone asked you today, “Who do you serve?” what would you say? In Joshua 24, after Israel had comfort, victory, and stability, Joshua asked one question: “Choose this day whom you will serve.” That question is not ancient history. It applies right now. Republican. Democrat. Conservative. Liberal. At what