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WATCH PARTY: 1970s Interviews with the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

In this WATCH PARTY episode of The Goldie Show, we revisit rare 1970s interviews with Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last King of Iran, to uncover what he actually said about modernization, women’s rights, religion, oil, and the West’s double standards—decades before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. If you’ve only heard the caricature of “the Shah as a dictator,” this deep dive separates myth from context and lets viewers hear his own words. Goldie pauses key clips to explain what was happening geopolitically in the 1970s: Iran’s rapid industrial growth, social reforms under the White Revolution, Cold War tensions, and how Western media framed Iran’s modernization drive. We analyze why these interviews—calm, articulate, and visionary—were ignored or misrepresented by commentators who later romanticized the revolution that replaced him with a theocracy. What you’ll learn in this episode: How the Shah positioned Iran as a bridge between East and West, advocating independence from both superpowers. His arguments for women’s education, equal rights, and workforce participation—policies decades ahead of the region. His warnings about religious fundamentalism and political extremism, and how Western governments underestimated the threat. The Shah’s views on oil sovereignty, modernization, and social responsibility—and how his attempt to raise oil prices for national development angered Western elites. How selective editing and ideological bias shaped the image of the Shah in Western press coverage. Goldie also clarifies a crucial distinction often blurred in modern discourse: Islam (personal faith practiced peacefully by millions) vs. Islamism (a political ideology used by regimes and extremists). Understanding that difference is key to recognizing how Iran’s 1979 revolution replaced modernization with repression—and why millions of Iranians today, especially women and youth, are demanding a return to secular democracy and national pride rooted in pre-Islamic heritage and universal rights. The episode connects the Shah’s words to the Women, Life, Freedom movement and to Reza Pahlavi’s contemporary message: that Iran’s fight isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about reclaiming dignity, freedom, and the rule of law after decades of religious authoritarianism. Goldie discusses how Western policy mistakes, appeasement of the Islamic Republic, and media misinformation still harm the Iranian people today. If you’re in Canada, the U.S., the UK, or Europe, this video offers a clear, balanced framework to understand Iran’s modern history without the ideological fog. You’ll come away able to explain how the Shah’s vision for a free, prosperous, and sovereign Iran could have transformed the Middle East—and how his warnings continue to echo in today’s headlines about extremism, censorship, and women’s rights. 🕛 Live weekdays at 12 noon ET — Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss The Goldie Show. If this perspective helped you cut through decades of misinformation, like, comment, and share to boost discoverability. Key topics & keywords: Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, 1970s interviews, White Revolution, Iran modernization, women’s rights, secular democracy, Islamic Revolution 1979, Islam vs Islamism, Reza Pahlavi, Iran history, Western media bias, human rights, Women Life Freedom, The Goldie Show.