Politics365.com on KIRN670AM in Los Angeles, every Sunday at 9am PST

Vafa Mostaghim is CEO at PersuMedia. PersuMedia specializes in transforming open-source data into actionable strategic communications insights. Their work is supported by decades of expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical analysis.PersuMedia provides strategic communications consultancy with advanced AI solutions for comprehensive and precise human and digital network analysis. They assist the clients to engage and connect within their operational environment to further their interests and protect their equities. This analysis applies across different industries and economic and political sectors.

Vafa Mostaghim is CEO at PersuMedia. PersuMedia specializes in transforming open-source data into actionable strategic communications insights. Their work is supported by decades of expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical analysis.PersuMedia provides strategic communications consultancy with advanced AI solutions for comprehensive and precise human and digital network analysis. They assist the clients to engage and connect within their operational environment to further their interests and protect their equities. This analysis applies across different industries and economic and political sectors.

Chaitanya Komanduri, for more than 10 years,  has appeared on television news programs, keynotes and talk shows, performed consulting work, as well as written numerous columns, leading the way with the motto: "Instead of letting differences separate us, why not use these differences to bring us together." At UCLA, he has provided political strategy to some of the most prominent Democrats of our generation, including Barack Obama, the Democratic Nation Convention, The Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and General Wesley Clark. He has a weekly segment, "Chai Day," on MSNBC's "The Beat with Ari Melber."A political strategist with connections to key influencers and decision-makers at the federal, state, and local levels of government, Chai has also organized companies, effecting meaningful and lasting change. He has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in crucial funding and united diverse political groups into singular and cohesive action.

Eric Lob is Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University. He received the 2014 Foundation for Iranian Studies annual award for best dissertation and honorable mention for the Association for Iranian Studies biannual Mashayekhi Dissertation Award. His research has been published in journals including IJMES, Iranian Studies, Middle East Critique, and The Middle East Journal. He is a Board of Trustees Member of AIIrS and a member of MESA.Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Intercultural Communication, Middle East Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Science, and International Relations. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Princeton University. 

Greg Priddy is Senior Fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest. He also consults for corporate and financial clients on political risk in the region and global energy markets.From 2006 to 2018, Mr. Priddy was Director, Global Oil, at Eurasia Group. His work there focused on forward-looking analysis of how political risk, sanctions, and public policy variables impact energy markets and the global industry, with a heavy emphasis on the Persian Gulf region. He traveled frequently to the Middle East and was deeply involved in the firm’s coverage of security issues in the region, including the Iranian nuclear program and associated sanctions. He also led Eurasia Group teams on some large research projects for government clients including the National Intelligence Council (NIC).

Ali Ahmadi is an Executive-in-Residence within the Global Fellowship Initiative of the GCSP. He is a scholar of economic statecraft and sanctions policy. He studies the intersection of national security and global economic affairs and the growing use of sanctions in the context of world politics. He currently works with think tanks and institutions around the world on sanctions and geoeconomic-related issues including Gulf State Analytics in Washington and Vocal Europe in Brussels. His scholarly work on these issues has been published by publications around the world. He has also been interviewed as an expert on these issues by various media outlets. He has a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree from the City University of New York.

Ali Ahmadi is an Executive-in-Residence within the Global Fellowship Initiative of the GCSP. He is a scholar of economic statecraft and sanctions policy. He studies the intersection of national security and global economic affairs and the growing use of sanctions in the context of world politics. He currently works with think tanks and institutions around the world on sanctions and geoeconomic-related issues including Gulf State Analytics in Washington and Vocal Europe in Brussels. His scholarly work on these issues has been published by publications around the world. He has also been interviewed as an expert on these issues by various media outlets. He has a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree from the City University of New York.

Matteo Il Pazzeo, known as "The Justice Guy," is a social media personality popular on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. He has gained fame for his unique and perhaps unconventional approach to topics related to justice, fairness, or social commentary. His content resonates with audiences who enjoy bold, outspoken, or even satirical takes on societal issues.His fame stem from creating viral content that either critiques or humorously addresses certain aspects of justice or social issues. His nickname "Il Pazzeo" (which suggests "the crazy one" or "the wild one" in Italian) hints at a persona that is perhaps eccentric, outspoken, or unconventional.