Ep 15 - Cease. Peace? Please.

Hosts: Zongnan & Jialin

Producer: Liu Chang

🔔 Episode Summary:

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran may be over — at least on paper — but questions remain: Why is Trump taking credit? And who actually bore the brunt of the fighting?

In this fast-paced episode, Zongnan and Jialin unpack the ceasefire announcement, explore U.S. involvement, and shine a light on the civilian toll — especially the stories we don’t hear from Iran. With sharp insights and global context, this episode asks: Is this a turning point, or just a temporary pause?

🕰️ Timeline:

00:00 — Breaking news briefing

Trump declares the war over via social media — before Israel or Iran even confirm.

01:15 — How the war started

From Israel’s first strike to Iran’s retaliation and the U.S. bombing campaign.

01:51 — Why is Trump claiming the peace deal?

Zongnan breaks down Trump’s ego & political branding.

02:54 — U.S. history of intervention

Jialin traces the long pattern of U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.

04:13 — Toll on civilians: Israel vs. Iran

Zongnan compares casualties, infrastructure damage, and media coverage on both sides — and challenges the narrative imbalance.

05:49 — Did the U.S. strikes work? Is the war truly over?

Jialin questions whether nuclear fears are really resolved — or just delayed.

📪 Quote of the Episode:

“Too often, we focus only on the grief we’re shown — not the grief we don’t see.”