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title: "Watch – Iran standoff, NYC chooses new Dem candidate – and the media’s role"
description: "In this episode, journalist and editor Tony Karon joins Redi Tlhabi on The Readiness Report to unpack the pressures facing newsrooms in the West, from censorship around Israel and Palestine, to the collapse of US foreign policy credibility on Iran."
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author: "Redi Tlhabi"
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published: "2025-06-26T23:25:53"
updated: "2025-06-26T23:25:56"
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# Watch – Iran standoff, NYC chooses new Dem candidate – and the media’s role

> In this episode, journalist and editor Tony Karon joins Redi Tlhabi on The Readiness Report to unpack the pressures facing newsrooms in the West, from censorship around Israel and Palestine, to the collapse of US foreign policy credibility on Iran.

By Redi Tlhabi · Published 27 June 2025, 01:25 SAST · Updated 27 June 2025, 01:25 SAST

## Key points
- In a riveting exchange, Redi Tlhabi and Tony Karon dissect the labyrinthine world of global politics, proving that sometimes the only thing more complex than diplomacy is figuring out how to pronounce "geopolitical."
- Redi Tlhabi hosts an insightful discussion with guest Tony Karon, diving into pressing global issues.
- The episode explores the intersection of politics and media, highlighting their impact on democracy.
- Produced by Emilie Gambade and Bernard Kotze, the podcast emphasizes the importance of informed discourse.
- Listeners are encouraged to support journalism that safeguards democratic values and subscribe to the Daily Maverick YouTube channel.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmT3EuiBaY)

[Media](https://player.simplecast.com/50f09013-e7e4-4ddf-8557-304f888ef44b?dark=false&color=F6F6F3)

**Hosted** by Redi Tlhabi
**Guest** Tony Karon
**Produced** by Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze
**Original Theme Music & Design**by Bernard Kotze

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