Guest #43 | Ethan Levins. Resilience.
Breaking News & Broken Narratives
Geo-political analyst Ethan Levins joins from Europe to dissect the tangled web of modern war—where propaganda reigns, truth is buried, and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran may just be the final act in a decades-long plan. From nuclear posturing to NATO provocation, this episode reveals how foreign policy, blackmail, and empire collide in real time. With global tension rising and media narratives collapsing, this is the story behind the headlines—and the chaos still to come.
🎙️ Truth Over Talking Points | Ethan Levins on Israel, Iran & Independent Media Shifts
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #332, Ray Doustdar is joined by Ethan Levins, the viral "Breaking News" content creator who's been shaking up Instagram and alternative news feeds with his real-time takes. Together they dive into the Israel-Iran conflict, Netanyahu’s long-game ambitions, and how the West's unwavering support for Israel may lead to irreversible consequences. Ethan offers a refreshingly informed European perspective on everything from U.S. foreign policy blackmail to the truth about the Ukraine war. If you're ready for pattern recognition, historical receipts, and real talk, this one hits hard.
🧬 Key Takeaways
📺 Breaking the Narrative: Israel as the Eternal Victim
Ethan and Ray highlight the propaganda machine that consistently paints Israel as reactive rather than aggressive. Ethan asks the big question: Who keeps benefitting from all these wars?
🇮🇷 Iran: Regime Change at What Cost?
Even if the regime in Iran is awful, what price are Iranians willing to pay for freedom? Should Tehran be reduced to rubble like Gaza?
🌍 European Viewpoints on Gaza and Genocide
Ethan explains how Europeans see Israel very differently than Americans. In Europe, calling out genocide isn’t taboo. But the power to act? That’s another story.
🚨 The Epstein Files: Permanent Blackmail State
They explore how Epstein may have served a larger agenda: ensuring everyone in power has dirt on them. The perfect silencing tool.
🌿 Russia-Ukraine: Not What You Think
Ethan gives a historical breakdown of the Ukraine conflict, aligning closely with views from Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer. The U.S.-backed coup, civil war, and NATO provocation all come into focus.
🤬 From Influencer to Independent Analyst
Ethan shares how he went from being pro-Israel and pro-NATO to seeing the world through a critical, researched lens—proving anyone can evolve their view with effort.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
• 00:00 – Breaking news intro & meet Ethan Levins
• 01:06 – Israel-Iran escalation and what's really happening
• 03:00 – 30-year Israeli domination plan
• 04:40 – Why Israel's strike guarantees Iran will pursue nukes
• 06:00 – The Wesley Clark "7 countries in 5 years" quote
• 07:36 – Europe’s honest view of Gaza vs. U.S. delusion
• 09:07 – Israel's complete air superiority over Iran
• 10:14 – Price of regime change: Are 50,000 Iranian deaths worth it?
• 11:45 – U.S. blackmail, AIPAC, and unconditional Israeli support
• 14:00 – Dual citizens in Congress: Where is their loyalty?
• 16:00 – Epstein as a silencing mechanism for elites
• 18:23 – U.S. involvement likely coming next
• 20:18 – What if Iran falls? Who becomes the new boogeyman?
• 25:33 – Military industrial complex & perpetual war
• 27:10 – Would Russia or China really back Iran?
• 29:39 – Ukraine conflict explained from 2014 to present
• 34:02 – Minsk agreements & why peace was sabotaged
• 35:56 – NATO's expansion = Russia's red line
• 37:51 – Ukraine wants to reclaim people who want to leave
• 39:21 – Rise of independent content creators like Ethan
• 41:15 – How Ethan changed his views through research
🎯 Conclusion
This episode isn’t about left vs. right—it’s about truth vs. narrative. Ethan Levins drops receipts, and Ray connects the dots. From Israel-Iran to NATO creep and media lies, it’s all here. If you're tired of corporate news and want real talk with real stakes, this is required listening.
❓ FAQ
Q: Is Ethan Levins pro-Iran?
A: No. He's pro-truth, pro-peace, and anti-bullshit. He just refuses to support lies that lead to more war.
Q: Is the Ukraine war unprovoked?
A: Ethan outlines how the 2014 U.S.-backed coup and NATO's eastward push provoked Russia into action.
Q: What makes this episode different?
A: It's not just opinion. It's history, timelines, receipts, and deep research delivered with emotion and clarity.
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Ethan Levins Breaking News, Israel Iran war analysis, Netanyahu regime change, Gaza media blackout, Epstein files blackmail, Ukraine civil war, NATO Russia provocation, Deep Shallow Dive podcast, Iranian diaspora debate, pro-Israel U.S. policy, NATO expansion consequences
🗂️ Categories
Middle East Conflict, Geopolitical Strategy, Independent Journalism, Ukraine War Explained, Political Corruption
🏷️ Tags
Israel, Iran, Ethan Levins, Netanyahu, Epstein, Ukraine, NATO, Donbass, Minsk Agreements, AIPAC, Reza Pahlavi, Russia, China, Military Industrial Complex
📝 Meta Description
Episode 332: Ethan Levins joins Ray to unpack the Israel-Iran crisis, NATO provocation in Ukraine, and how independent voices are rewriting the narrative. #DSD
