“Freedom isn't permanent, and it depends on who's willing to fight for it.” Abteen Vaziri

“The biggest victims of radical Islam are Muslims.”

“I have a duty not only to save America, but to save Germany, because Germany saved me.”

"Iranians are not going to be quiet."

In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with political commentator, entrepreneur, and activist Abteen Vaziri for an eye-opening conversation about escaping Iran, confronting radical ideology, finding faith, and fighting for the American Dream.

Born into a family fleeing the oppressive Islamic regime in Iran, Abteen shares the sacrifices his parents made to build a life in America. In one of the episode’s most emotional moments, he reflects on his father — a man who rarely used his voice — and the powerful “why” behind leaving everything behind in search of freedom.

From growing up Muslim to converting to Christianity, Abteen opens up about identity, faith, censorship, political activism, and why he believes more Iranian Americans must speak out against radicalism.

He also discusses immigration, entrepreneurship through the EB-5 visa industry, cancel culture, and the dangers of extremism both abroad and in the United States.

This episode dives deep into freedom, resilience, family legacy, and what it truly means to protect the American Dream.

In This Episode:

Escaping Iran and starting over in America
The emotional story behind Abteen’s father’s silence
From Islam to Christianity: Abteen’s faith journey
Fighting radicalism and political extremism
Iranian-American identity and cultural pressure
The American Dream and why freedom matters
Immigration, entrepreneurship, and political activism
Why more Iranian Americans are entering politics

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Welcome to Better Call Daddy
(05:15) Abteen Vaziri’s journey from Iran to America
(15:30) Why Iranian Americans need political representation
(25:00) The story behind his father’s sacrifice and silence
(35:45) Radicalism, free speech, and the political climate
(45:00) Faith, freedom, and final thoughts on the American Dream

If you’ve ever wondered what people risk for freedom — or how one family’s escape from Iran shaped a new generation of outspoken activists — this is an episode you won’t forget.

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