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On this edition of Parallax Views, Dr. Assal Rad comes back to show to discuss the recent results of the Iranian elections, Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi, the effect of sanctions on Iran, and the fate of the Iran nuclear deal aka the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. We discuss how Raisi's win came about, Iranian people, anti-Iran deal John Bolton's cheering on the victory of Raisi and hardliners, the U.S. federal government's seizure of Iranian state-sanctioned media outlet PressTV's website, who Raisi is and what it means for the Iranian people, the role of U.S. foreign policy in emboldening hardliners and Raisi, and much, much more.
The June 18th presidential election will bring significant changes for Iran and its relations with the West. With a hardliner taking power in August, questions remain: Will Ebrahim Raisi change Iran's foreign and domestic policies? What will be the prospects for continued engagement between Iran and the West? This is a special episode of the Iran Podcast recorded during a panel discussion hosted by the National Iranian American Council featuring Negar Mortazavi, Bijan Khajehpour, Shervin Malekzadeh, and Sina Toossi, and moderated by Sanam Shantyaei of France24. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theiranpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theiranpodcast/support
[1:20] Iranian Election (25 minutes) This weekend, Iran underwent another election, and the victor was no surprise. The election may have been flagrantly rigged, but the result still has important things to teach us. [26:50] Vatican Puts Politician on the Path to Sainthood (20 minutes) It's not every day that a politician is made a saint. In fact, the last man canonized for his political work was Sir Thomas More, who opposed Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn. That was quite awhile ago: Sir Thomas died in 1535 and was made a saint in 1935. On Saturday, Pope Francis put the former French Prime Minister Robert Schuman on the path to sainthood by recognizing his “heroic virtues.” The Vatican will have to recognize one miracle by Schuman for him to be beatified, and a second to become a saint. What does a politician have to do to be made a saint? The answer reveals something critical about the modern world. [45:40] Are You Smarter Than Slime? (10 minutes) In this segment, I discuss the incredible human potential, making an unusual comparison.
Simon's latest US Roundup for the Sunday edition of "Asia First Weekend" with Justine Moss on Singapore's CNA 938 Radio.
On this edition of Parallax Views, leaked material reveals a shift to hardliners ahead of the June 18th elections in Iran. Journalist Gareth Porter, whose work is featured at The Grayzone, Consortium News, and Antiwar.com, joins me to discuss this development as well as to cover the rocky history of U.S.-Iranian relations. During the course of our conversation Gareth and I delve into Iranian Foreign MinisterJavad Zarif conflicts with the late General Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and how Soleimani's death at the hands of a drone strike during Trump Presidency has effectively pushed many in Iran towards potentially voting for candidates that are opposed to negotiating a new deal with the U.S. In addition to this Gareth and I also delve into the history of the Iran nuclear program, Reagan vs. Iran, Soleimani vs. ISIS, Soleimani in Syria and Iraq, the tension between Shia principles and the IRGC, the JCPOA and Obama, and much, much more.
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman talks with Sanam Vakil, deputy director of the Middle East North Africa Programme at Chatham House, where she leads the Future Dynamics in the Gulf project and the Iran Forum. Sanam and Jon talk about how Iran is thinking about the Biden presidency. They also talk about the upcoming election in Iran and what that could mean for Iran's strategy towards the United States. Then, Jon, Natasha, and Will discuss the Biden administration's likely approach to Iran. Sanam Vakil, "Five Key Learnings for the Biden Administration," Chatham House, November 12, 2020. Jon Alterman, "Actions in Anticipation of the Iranian Election," CSIS, October 5, 2020. Jon Alterman, "The Killing of Quds Force Commander Qasim Suleimani," CSIS, January 3, 2020. Sanam Vakil, "By Pulling Out of Nuclear Deal, Trump Hands Gift to Iranian Hardliners," Chatham House, May 9, 2018. Transcript, "Iran and the New U.S. Administration," CSIS, November 17, 2020.
On this episode of the podcast, we take a look at a report from Columbia University that says that the Government's faulty response to COVID-19 resulted in hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths. We also look at the bizarre and hastily announced information regarding possible election interference from Iran. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppoliticspodcast/message
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In the latest installment of On Security, Scott Briggaman speaks with Professor Schanzer about the spar between Apple and the FBI over access to iPhone information. Scott also speaks with David about the Syrian Cessation of Hostilities and the Iranian Election.
This afternoon a special edition of The Brent Holland Show. It's been one year since the Iranian Election uprising and those horrific images of Neda bleeding to death on the streets of Tehran shot from an Iranian sniper's bullet. Today, we bring you exclusive interviews from ordinary Iranian Canadians who have fled Iran and now find themselves with loved ones trapped inside the Iranian regime
Edition #275 The Iranian "Election" Act 1: Today in Iran: an election that can't possibly be right - Daily Show Act 2: Introduction to the dispute - Rachel Maddow Act 3: Journalism in Iran Act 4: Iran-like tyranny against the GOP - Daily Show Act 5: Obama fights off right-wing critics - Rachel Maddow Act 6: "Up to here" with Al Gore - Le Show Act 7: GOP civil war over the Iran elections - Rachel Maddow Act 8: Discussion on the Iran Election - Bill Maher Music: The world at large - Modest Mouse Girl afraid - The Smiths I Was a Kaleidoscope - Death Cab for Cutie The King of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 1 - Neutral Milk Hotel Help = Howie Day Stolen - Dashboard Confessional Civil War - Guns N' Roses Produced by: Jay! Thanks for listening! Visit us at www.BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Vote for us and leave comments at www.PodcastAlley.com or Review the show on iTunes.
The 176th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. Tonight was our special, condensed edition of the show. We had a ninety minute program with no breaks, and took calls all evening. During the show, we spoke with 3 callers. We discussed the proposed energy bill in the House, nuclear power, pollution, South Carolina Governor Sanford's admission of infidelity, the Iranian election, brand loyalty, and college aid. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!
Mail Bag:One from Peter this week:1) Liz Chaney assails release of detainee abuse photos.Two from Mike this week:1) Mentally disabled teen gets 100 years in prison in child sex abuse case.2) Wisconsin could be 2nd state to issue illegal immigrant driver cards.The Rest of the Show:1) Sarah Palin attacks David Letterman over "sexually-perverted" joke.2) A question from Becky on North Korea.3) The Iranian Election.4) The Middle East is nuts.(Rant of the night.)The Conspiracy Theory this week:The rant of the night left no time.
Join Ed Encho, Gottlieb, and I tonight at 6pm EDT on Wild Wild Left Radio, via BlogtalkRadio. Tonight we will be discussing the election in Iran, The Holocaust Museum violence (and the rise of right-wing violence in general) and attempt to make a dent in the Health Care debate. If time, we will op/ed on the malice of Lieberman and Graham, and discuss Rev. Wrights rights and wrongs. Don't be surprised if the shoe-ish conspiracy of Obama's laofers comes up. Heh.