Hearts of Oak Podcast

Anni Cyrus returns to Hearts of Oak to examine the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict. She explains how policy decisions redirected a war that could have concluded earlier, allowing the Iranian regime and IRGC to recover despite significant damage. The conversation compares the Israeli and American approaches to the threat posed by Iran and its proxies, discusses the limited public understanding of the regime’s actions, and details the internet blackout inside Iran along with the use of VPNs and Starlink to maintain information flow. Anni also describes the severe economic hardship facing ordinary Iranians, widespread poverty, and the public’s cautious readiness to return to the streets. The episode closes with an assessment of possible negotiations involving President Trump, Netanyahu, and Iran.

Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus, born in 1983 into an Islamic family in Iran post-Islamic Revolution, rejected Islam at age nine when declared an adult woman under Sharia. She endured legal abuses and a violent forced marriage. At 15, she escaped Iran, facing a death sentence by stoning. Granted asylum in Turkey, she became a U.S. citizen in 2010. Since 2011, Aynaz has produced “The Glazov Gang” with Dr. Jamie Glazov and appeared in media affiliated with The David Horowitz Freedom Center, Jihad Watch, and others.

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US Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) joins Hearts of Oak. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Green Beret, Self served 25 years in the military before becoming Collin County Judge in Texas for 12 years. Now representing Texas’s 3rd Congressional District, he discusses his background and key concerns including the national debt, deficit spending, and U.S. credibility abroad. Self also details the formation of the Sharia Free America Caucus, which he co-founded with Rep. Chip Roy, its current membership, and efforts to address related issues at the federal and state levels. The conversation covers education of colleagues and the public, the importance of local and state action, and the role of community leaders.

Congressman Keith Self is the Republican U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Plano and McKinney. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Green Beret, he served 25 years on active duty, including assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, Special Forces, the Pentagon, NATO headquarters, U.S. European Command, and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. Prior to Congress, Self served three terms as Collin County Judge, the chief executive officer of one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties. He is a co-founder of the Sharia Free America Caucus and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Alan Miller discussed rising antisemitic language in the UK, arguing that some criticism of Israel is being mixed with broader anti-Jewish and conspiracy rhetoric. He also said policing and free speech are being handled inconsistently, creating distrust in the justice system.

He spoke against digital ID, citing concerns about surveillance, data breaches, and pressure toward biometric verification. He also said public frustration is growing and urged people to stay engaged and vote.

 

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0:26 Anti-Semitism and free speech
1:11 Rising antisemitism
2:45 Context behind the tensions
8:55 Two-tier policing debate
13:41 Henry Nowak case
18:56 Police, media, and bias
23:15 Digital ID campaign
25:35 Public distrust of digital ID
27:49 Surveillance state concerns
32:40 Palantir and data risks
35:18 NHS data breaches
37:56 Unite the Kingdom rally
41:28 Public anger grows
45:43 Labour and national identity
53:44 Borders and culture

Ezra Levant returns to discuss the revocation of his UK Electronic Travel Authorisation without notice or explanation. Attempting to attend Tommy Robinson’s May 16 London rally, he applied for an expedited visa but had still not received a decision after 12 days.  Levant reflects on his many visits to the UK over the past decade, his journalism and support for Tommy Robinson, concerns around free speech and policing, and the role of public demonstrations in Britain.

Ezra Levant is the founder and owner of Rebel News and the host of The Ezra Levant Show. He is the author of multiple best-selling books, including Ethical Oil, The Libranos, China Virus, and most recently, Trudeau's Secret Plan.

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0:26 Ban and Backlash
3:46 Visa Hurdles
8:50 Beck and Bans
16:01 Police Surveillance
22:46 Tommy’s Rise
29:39 Terrorism Charge Fight
34:57 Rallies and Reach
41:31 Conformity Test
47:29 Free Speech Aid

Recorded in the Patriot Mobile Studios in the USA, Glenn Story, co-founder and president of Patriot Mobile, joins Hearts of Oak to discuss the company’s origins and growth. He recounts how the idea for the business began 13 years ago on a Texas football field and explains the decision to rebrand as America’s only Christian conservative cell phone company. Glenn shares his finance background in New York, the challenges of building a wireless carrier, the rebranding’s impact on growth, and the company’s four core pillars: pro-life, the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and support for veterans. He also talks about running the business according to biblical principles, forming partnerships with churches, and using everyday mobile service as a way to support aligned values and defend freedoms.

Glenn Story is the co-founder and president of Patriot Mobile, America’s only Christian conservative wireless carrier. A trained accountant and CPA, he built his early career in New York, advancing through senior finance roles—including accounting manager, controller, vice president of finance, and Chief Accounting Officer—for subscription-based companies.After relocating to Texas, Glenn co-founded Patriot Mobile in 2013 following a conversation on a youth football field. The company faced significant early challenges but grew rapidly after rebranding to more explicitly reflect its faith-based mission. Glenn leads the business according to biblical principles and centers it around four core pillars: the sanctity of life, the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and support for veterans.Together with his wife Jenny, he views Patriot Mobile not simply as a mobile service provider, but as a mission-driven company committed to glorifying God and defending God-given rights and freedoms.

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