Commenting on the recent protests in Iran, author, academic and onetime presidential candidate Cornel West echoed what many would describe as CIA and Israeli talking points about supporting the protesters, aligning him with U.S. regime-change narratives rather than anti-imperialism. Guest Nick Cruse from Revolutionary Blackout Network tells Jimmy that Western media and progressive figures ignore sanctions, foreign interference, and violence against Iranian institutions while selectively amplifying protests that fit U.S. foreign-policy goals. They frame this as part of a broader pattern where “professional-managerial class” progressives legitimize imperial narratives while claiming solidarity with oppressed people abroad, he says. The discussion expands to similar critiques of U.S. narratives about Ukraine, Venezuela, and Syria, accusing mainstream left figures of siding with empire. Nick Cruse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialistmma Watch Nick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@revolutionaryblackoutnetwork Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.