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Roqe Ep. 461 features Iranian-Canadian content creator and actor Ramtin Ari in the Roqe Studio for one of his first major feature interviews in English. Ramtin joins Jian for a candid conversation about growing up Iranian in Canada, his extraordinary connection to Iran, becoming a social media phenomenon, the psychology of online fame, confidence and insecurity, and who he is when the cameras are off. The episode opens with Jian's essay, "What Mahsa Taught Us," marking four years since the death of Jina Mahsa Amini and reflecting on what her death revealed about the Islamic Republic, the failure of reform, and the continuing human cost of repression. Plus, Pegah Ganji joins Jian for the Roqe Roundup. This episode is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates: avocachocolates.com

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Audio Summary of the August 2026 Issue of JACC: Asia, by Dr. Jian'an Wang.

A new season of Roqe begins with Iranian-born Bollywood star and international actor Elnaaz Norouzi. Elnaaz joins Jian to discuss her remarkable journey from Iran and a refugee camp in Germany to Bollywood stardom and now Hollywood - as well as identity, belonging, ambition, and her new film The Fix, alongside Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi, opening September 11. Plus, Pegah Ganji returns with the Roqe Roundup, and Jian opens the show with "2,500 Years Ahead" - an essay on why Cyrus the Great can be a powerful source of common ground for Iranians of different political and ideological perspectives, and what his remarkable legacy of tolerance can teach us about a future Iran - that strength does not require the erasure of difference. Sponsored by: Avoca Chocolates - avocachocolates.com

How did Iran become one of the world's great cinematic cultures? In this special pre-taped edition of Roqe, Jian revisits a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kaveh Askari about the remarkable growth of cinema in Iran during the Pahlavi era - and the complicated relationship between Hollywood, Persian culture and the emerging Iranian film industry. Askari, a film scholar and author of Relaying Cinema in Midcentury Iran: Material Cultures in Transit, takes us back to the Iran of the 1950s, 60s and 70s to explore how foreign films circulated through the country, why Hollywood initially considered Iran an almost invisible market, and how Iranian filmmakers adapted and borrowed from Western movies while developing a distinctly local cinema culture. The conversation explores pirated films and soundtracks, Iran's innovations in dubbing, the growing appetite for Hollywood movies, and the emergence of filmmakers like Masoud Kimiai and Dariush Mehrjui and the Iranian New Wave. It is a fascinating look at a less-explored chapter of Iranian cultural history - and the foundations of a cinematic tradition that would eventually become celebrated around the world. Featured Guest: Dr. Kaveh Askari - film scholar and author of Relaying Cinema in Midcentury Iran: Material Cultures in Transit This interview was originally recorded in March 2023. Roqe returns with its new season on Thursday, September 10th. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Quasar Homes - @quasarhomes Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Playground Of Friendship: Meiling's Autumn Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-02-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个凉爽的秋日下午，夕阳的金色光芒洒在宁静的小区操场上，树叶随风飘落，地面铺上一层温暖的色彩。En: On a cool autumn afternoon, the golden rays of the sunset spread over the tranquil playground of the small neighborhood, and the leaves drifted with the wind, covering the ground in a warm hue.Zh: 秋天的气息中，有一种新的希望。En: Amidst the autumn ambiance, there was a sense of new hope.Zh: 梅玲是这片小区的新住户。En: Meiling was a new resident in this neighborhood.Zh: 她胆子小，心中充满了对新学校的担忧。En: She was timid and full of worries about her new school.Zh: 今天是她在新学校的第一天，她迫切希望能交到朋友。En: Today was her first day at a new school, and she was eager to make friends.Zh: “嘿，梅玲！”一个快活的声音让她从思绪中惊醒。En: "Hey, Meiling!" A cheerful voice pulled her out of her thoughts.Zh: 她抬头看去，是住在隔壁的健。他朝她挥手，眼中满是友好。En: She looked up and saw Jian, her neighbor, waving at her with friendliness in his eyes.Zh: “这是莲，我的好朋友，”健介绍道，“他很好相处。”En: "This is Lian, my good friend," Jian introduced, "He's easy to get along with."Zh: 莲微笑着点头，对梅玲说：“听说你有一个特别的月饼秘方？你能告诉我们吗？”En: Lian smiled and nodded, saying to Meiling, "I heard you have a special mooncake recipe. Can you tell us about it?"Zh: 梅玲的脸颊微微泛红，她小声说道：“是的，这是我奶奶传下来的秘方。”En: Meiling's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly said, "Yes, it's a recipe passed down from my grandmother."Zh: 健提议下午一起去操场玩，“梅玲，我们可以在那里一起聊。”En: Jian suggested they go to the playground that afternoon and talk there, "We can chat together at the playground."Zh: 梅玲犹豫了一下，但最终答应了。En: Meiling hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed.Zh: 她深吸一口气，期望能打破心中的恐惧。En: She took a deep breath, hoping to overcome her inner fears.Zh: 操场上，孩子们在追着气球，笑声充满了秋天的微风。En: On the playground, children chased balloons, their laughter filling the autumn breeze.Zh: 梅玲、健和莲坐在一边，分享着故事。En: Meiling, Jian, and Lian sat at one side, sharing stories.Zh: “其实，我家每年的中秋节都有一个特别的习俗，”莲说。En: "Actually, my family has a special tradition for the Mid-Autumn Festival every year," Lian said.Zh: “我们会在院子里做花灯。”En: "We make lanterns in the yard."Zh: 梅玲眼中闪烁着光芒，“真的吗？那一定很漂亮！”En: Meiling's eyes sparkled, "Really? That must be beautiful!"Zh: 随着谈话的深入，梅玲渐渐放松。En: As the conversation deepened, Meiling gradually relaxed.Zh: 她向他们介绍了她的月饼秘方，莲对这个传统表示了极大的兴趣。En: She introduced her mooncake recipe to them, and Lian showed great interest in this tradition.Zh: 夕阳下，三个人的声音、笑声融入了秋日的美景中，化作融洽的交融。En: In the sunset, the voices and laughter of the three blended into the autumn scenery, becoming a harmonious blend.Zh: 临近傍晚，健提议：“我们一起过中秋节吧！”En: As evening approached, Jian suggested, "Let's celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together!"Zh: 梅玲点头，心中感受到一种从未有过的温暖。En: Meiling nodded, feeling a warmth she had never felt before in her heart.Zh: 她知道，她不再孤单，这片小区也不再陌生。En: She knew she was no longer alone, and this neighborhood no longer felt unfamiliar.Zh: “太好了！”莲开心地说，“我们可以一起制作花灯，分享美食。”En: "Great!" Lian happily said, "We can make lanterns together and share delicious food."Zh: 秋日中的操场，见证了一个新友谊的诞生。En: The playground in autumn witnessed the birth of a new friendship.Zh: 梅玲不再是那个惶恐不安的小女孩，她感受到了勇气，也开始融入这个新的世界。En: Meiling was no longer the anxious little girl; she felt courage and began to integrate into this new world.Zh: 在这个特别的时刻，她知道，她的心中充满了新的希望。En: At this special moment, she knew her heart was filled with new hope.Zh: 她找到了归属感，这种感觉就像八月十五的明月，皎洁而温暖。En: She found a sense of belonging, a feeling as bright and warm as the full moon on the fifteenth of August. Vocabulary Words:tranquil: 宁静drifted: 飘落hue: 色彩ambiance: 气息resident: 住户timid: 胆子小eager: 迫切cheerful: 快活worries: 担忧introduce: 介绍flush: 泛红hesitate: 犹豫breeze: 微风sparkle: 闪烁gradually: 渐渐relaxed: 放松tradition: 习俗harmonious: 融洽的belonging: 归属感anxious: 惶恐witnessed: 见证courage: 勇气enthusiasm: 兴趣blend: 交融moonlight: 明月overcome: 打破laughter: 笑声yard: 院子lantern: 花灯recipe: 秘方

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unearthing Family Secrets: Mei's Journey to the Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-02-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 沉甸甸的秋风拂过北京的一片现代化高级小区，树叶在空中旋转落下，点染着墨绿色的土地。En: The heavy autumn wind brushed through a modern upscale neighborhood in Beijing, with leaves swirling down and adorning the dark green land.Zh: 梅刚搬进一座崭新的房子，新家现代时尚，然而总有一种神秘感吸引着她。En: Mei had just moved into a brand new house.Zh: 这天，梅无意间在地下室发现一扇隐蔽的门。En: Although the new home was modern and stylish, there was always a mysterious allure that captured her attention.Zh: 好奇心驱使她打开门，尘封已久的空气扑面而来。En: One day, Mei accidentally discovered a hidden door in the basement.Zh: 她小心翼翼地走进去，发现房间四壁挂满了旧照片，角落里有一箱信封。En: Driven by curiosity, she opened it, and the long-sealed air rushed towards her.Zh: 梅的心怦怦直跳，她意识到这里隐藏着关于家人的秘密。En: She carefully walked in and found the walls covered with old photographs and a box of envelopes in the corner.Zh: 梅急忙打电话给她的哥哥建，建是个务实的人，总是怀疑她的发现是否重要。En: Her heart began racing; she realized that secrets about her family were concealed here.Zh: "也许不值得费心，可能是前房主留下的。En: Mei hurriedly called her brother, Jian.Zh: " 建淡淡地说。En: Jian was a pragmatic person, always skeptical about whether her findings were significant.Zh: 然而，梅坚持自己的感觉，她相信这些信件和她的家庭有关系。En: "Maybe it's not worth the trouble, possibly things left by the previous owner," he said calmly.Zh: 他们一起翻阅信件，字迹已经微微褪色，却足以辨认。En: However, Mei insisted on her instincts, believing these letters were related to their family.Zh: 他们读到那些无法言语的古老故事，眼角不自觉地湿润。En: Together, they went through the letters, the handwriting having slightly faded but still discernible.Zh: 信中讲述的是祖母年轻时的生活，她在北京动荡的岁月中努力奋斗，这和他们以往了解的家族历史大相径庭。En: They read stories of their grandmother's life during her younger years, her struggles during turbulent times in Beijing, and these were vastly different from the family's previously known history.Zh: 这时，他们的邻居梁走了过来，碰巧看到他们一脸困惑的样子。En: At this moment, their neighbor, Liang, happened to come by and saw their puzzled expressions.Zh: 梁对历史颇有研究，一眼便识出信中提到的地点和事件，都是那个特定年代特有的。En: With a keen interest in history, Liang immediately recognized the locations and events mentioned in the letters as characteristic of that particular era.Zh: 出于好奇和责任，梁自愿帮忙解开谜团，分享祖母的故事。En: Out of curiosity and a sense of duty, Liang volunteered to help unravel the mystery and share their grandmother's story.Zh: 在中秋节的夜晚，月亮又圆又亮，家庭团聚的氛围更显浓厚。En: On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon was full and bright, and the atmosphere of family reunion was particularly strong.Zh: 梅、建和梁在家中聚集，逐一点燃那些属于过去的灯火，重温过去的点滴。En: Mei, Jian, and Liang gathered at home, lighting up the lamps of the past, reminiscing over the memories.Zh: 祖母当年在北京阁楼受的苦，写给远方亲人的信，一点一点地解开了家族的秘密。En: The letters written by their grandmother, recounting her struggles in the attic in Beijing to her distant relatives, gradually unraveled the family's secrets.Zh: 通过这些信件，梅终于明白，祖母的故事不仅仅是历史，更是家族精神的传承。En: Through these letters, Mei finally understood that her grandmother's story was not just history but a legacy of family spirit.Zh: 建也意识到，有时候了解过去能更好地走向未来。En: Jian also realized that understanding the past can provide a better path to the future.Zh: 他们对祖母充满了感激和敬仰，这份情感重新将整个家庭紧密联结在一起。En: They were filled with gratitude and respect for their grandmother, and this emotion brought the entire family closer together.Zh: 这次冒险不仅揭示了家庭的秘密，更让梅和建更深刻地了解了他们的出身和家庭的真正意义。En: This adventure not only revealed family secrets but also deepened Mei and Jian's understanding of their origins and the true meaning of family.Zh: 家庭的纽带因为一次意外的发现而更加牢固，而梅从中学会了珍惜每一个记忆，珍惜每一个与亲人的团聚时刻。En: The family bonds became stronger because of an accidental discovery, and Mei learned to cherish every memory and every moment of reunion with loved ones. Vocabulary Words:upscale: 高级allure: 吸引concealed: 隐藏pragmatic: 务实skeptical: 怀疑insisted: 坚持discernible: 辨认turbulent: 动荡puzzled: 困惑unravel: 解开legacy: 传承abounds: 充满gratitude: 感激sceptical: 怀疑adventure: 冒险cherish: 珍惜reunion: 团聚swirling: 旋转adorn: 点染curiosity: 好奇心envelopes: 信封grimace: 皱眉antenna: 天线instincts: 直觉comparatively: 相对地numerous: 众多epiphany: 顿悟flutter: 拍动serendipitous: 偶然的immeasurable: 不可估量

¿Por qué se registra la caída del dólar? ¿A quién se le debe la monumental deuda de 40 mil billones de dólares de Estados Unidos, qué pasa si los países que le deben deciden pagar y llegará el dólar digital? Escucha el riguroso análisis económico mundial a cargo del Prof. Jian (en español), integrado en este espacio especial junto al periodista Guillermo 'Memo' Cárdenas. Las respuestas y claves de la economía global en un solo lugar.Una producción presentada por AIR Sports y Acord Colombia Internacional, bajo el estándar y la infraestructura de la Red StreamForce 360. ¡Dale play y descubre los datos que mueven la economía!Explora más Contenido y nuestro Ecosistema Digital:

A special end-of-summer Redux edition of Roqe featuring one of our favourite conversations with one of the defining voices of modern Persian pop music. Jian revisits his 2023 interview with Kamyar - the Iranian-French singer, songwriter and musician whose journey has taken him from Tehran to Paris, the Sorbonne, Los Angeles, the legendary Black Cats, and ultimately a successful solo career. Kamyar talks about growing up Iranian in France after the 1979 Revolution, studying classical piano, discovering his voice, and his deep musical connection to artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. He reflects on moving to Los Angeles in 2003, joining Black Cats, the success of "Jooneh Khodet," leaving the band to forge his own path, and emerging as a solo artist with Dobareh. The conversation also explores identity, exile and Iran - including Kamyar's outspoken support for the Iranian people, his involvement in protests, and his decision to use his music and platform to take a stand. Featured Guest: Kamyar - Iranian-French singer, songwriter and musician This interview was originally recorded in July 2023. Roqe returns with its new season on Thursday, September 10th. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Tikatel - Tikatel.ca Avoca Chocolates - avocachocolates.com Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi

A special end-of-summer Redux edition of Roqe featuring one of our most memorable conversations with a true legend of Iranian music. Jian revisits his 2022 interview with Soleyman "Soley" Vaseghi - the Iranian singer, composer and songwriter whose remarkable life has taken him from pop stardom in pre-revolutionary Iran to exile, immigration, and a musical reinvention rooted in Persian poetry, spirituality and Sufi traditions. Soley reflects on the excitement of Iran's thriving pop music scene in the 1970s, the devastating impact of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on his life and career, leaving Iran, becoming an immigrant in Canada, and the extraordinary transition from pop star to driving a taxi for 10-12 hours a day in Toronto. He also discusses his later musical evolution and his deep connection to Rumi, Hafez, spirituality and Sufi-inspired music. Now 80 years old, Soley remains one of the precious treasures of the Iranian community. Featured Guest: Soleyman "Soley" Vaseghi - legendary Iranian-Canadian singer, composer and songwriter This interview was originally recorded in July 2022. Roqe returns with its new season on Thursday, September 10th. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Avoca Chocolates - avocachocolates.com Stellar Law - stellarlaw.ca Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Festive Footsteps: Mei's Quest for Balance and Boots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-14-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在长城脚下，翠绿的山丘环绕着一个小小的训练营。En: At the foot of the Great Wall, the green hills surround a small training camp.Zh: 夏天的太阳高挂，温暖的气息弥漫整个营地。En: The summer sun hangs high, and a warm atmosphere pervades the entire camp.Zh: 这个季节，正是中国的七夕节。En: This season is China's Qixi Festival.Zh: 市集上，街头小吃的香味混合着节日音乐和欢笑声，欢乐又热闹。En: In the market, the aroma of street food mixes with festive music and laughter, making it joyful and lively.Zh: 梅是个细心又有毅力的年轻姑娘，正在参加一场严格的训练营。En: Mei is a meticulous and persistent young girl, participating in a rigorous training camp.Zh: 她准备参加一次远足探险，希望给她的导师梁留下深刻印象。En: She is preparing for a hiking expedition, hoping to leave a deep impression on her mentor, Liang.Zh: 梅有个亲密的朋友，叫健。En: Mei has a close friend named Jian.Zh: 他们在训练中既是伙伴又是竞争对手。En: They are both partners and rivals in training.Zh: 今天，训练营准许大家到市集上采购所需的物品。En: Today, the training camp has allowed everyone to go to the market to purchase necessary items.Zh: "我需要一双好的登山靴，"梅对健说，"这样我才能在训练中表现得更好。"En: "I need a good pair of hiking boots," Mei said to Jian, "so I can perform better in training."Zh: 健点点头，"是啊，我们一起去找找吧。"En: Jian nodded, "Yeah, let's go look for them together."Zh: 走进市集，梅和健被眼前的繁忙景象吸引。En: Entering the market, Mei and Jian were captivated by the bustling scene in front of them.Zh: 到处都是小摊位，挂满了多彩的灯笼，人来人往，十分热闹。En: There were small stalls everywhere, decorated with colorful lanterns, people coming and going, making it very lively.Zh: 然而，市集的喧闹让梅有些找不到方向。En: However, the market's hustle and bustle made Mei feel a bit lost.Zh: 梅犹豫地说："这里好热闹啊，又是节日，En: Mei hesitated and said, "It's so lively here, it's also the festival.Zh: 我很想看看这些漂亮的装饰。"En: I really want to see these beautiful decorations."Zh: 健笑道："当然可以，梅。训练很重要，但我们不能忘记享受生活。En: Jian laughed, "Of course, Mei. Training is important, but we can't forget to enjoy life.Zh: 走吧，我陪你先逛一下，再找靴子。"En: Let's go, I'll accompany you to walk around first, then we'll find the boots."Zh: 梅点头，决定一半时间享受节日气氛，一半时间找鞋。En: Mei nodded, deciding to spend half the time enjoying the festival atmosphere and the other half looking for shoes.Zh: 市集的空气中弥漫着美食的香味，梅尝了尝糖葫芦，脸上一阵甜蜜。En: The market atmosphere was filled with the aroma of delicious food; Mei tasted a candied hawthorn, and a sweet expression spread across her face.Zh: 然而，她心中挂念着那双理想的登山靴。En: However, she still kept in mind the ideal hiking boots.Zh: 在拥挤的摊位中，她终于看见了一双看起来很结实的靴子。En: Amidst the crowded stalls, she finally saw a pair of boots that looked solid.Zh: "就它们了，"梅兴奋地说。En: "These are it," Mei said excitedly.Zh: 卖家是个兴致很高的老人，他似乎对卖靴子不太热衷，更想与客人聊天过节日。En: The seller was an enthusiastic old man who seemed more interested in chatting with customers about the festival than in selling boots.Zh: 梅耐心地试图讨价还价，但老人总是把话题转到节日的传说上。En: Mei patiently tried to haggle, but the old man always steered the conversation back to the festival's legends.Zh: 经过一番坚持，梅终于成功以合理的价格买下了那双靴子。En: After some persistence, Mei finally succeeded in buying the boots at a reasonable price.Zh: 带着靴子，梅心满意足。En: With the boots in hand, Mei felt satisfied.Zh: 她和健一起坐在灿烂的星空下。En: She and Jian sat together under the brilliant starry sky.Zh: "谢谢你，健，"梅轻声说，"今天的节日真的很特别。"En: "Thank you, Jian," Mei said softly, "Today's festival was really special."Zh: 健咧嘴一笑："说实话，我还没有这么享受节日。"En: Jian grinned, "To be honest, I haven't enjoyed a festival like this before."Zh: 在七夕的星空下，他们承诺在未来的挑战中继续并肩作战。En: Under the starry sky of Qixi, they promised to continue fighting side by side in future challenges.Zh: 梅意识到，生活中总有这样的平衡，可以努力追求目标，同时不忘享受身边的欢乐。En: Mei realized that there is always a balance in life; one can strive to achieve goals while not forgetting to enjoy the happiness around.Zh: 梅的心间涌动着一种新的自信。En: A new confidence surged within Mei's heart.Zh: 她知道奉献和快乐并不冲突。En: She knew that dedication and joy were not at odds with each other.Zh: 此刻，她准备好迎接明天的训练，也珍藏这份友情和节日的温暖。En: At this moment, she was ready to face tomorrow's training, while also cherishing the warmth of friendship and the festival. Vocabulary Words:meticulous: 细心的persistent: 有毅力的rigorous: 严格的expedition: 探险hiking boots: 登山靴captivated: 吸引bustling: 繁忙的hesitated: 犹豫decorations: 装饰accompany: 陪伴aroma: 香味candied hawthorn: 糖葫芦solid: 结实的enthusiastic: 兴致很高的haggle: 讨价还价persistence: 坚持reasonable: 合理的starry: 星空cherishing: 珍藏strive: 努力balance: 平衡dedication: 奉献joy: 快乐confidence: 自信mentor: 导师market: 市集atmosphere: 气氛festival: 节日legend: 传说impression: 印象

Why do so many of us spend our lives trying to make everyone else happy? And at what point does kindness become self-abandonment? On Episode 456 of Roqe, Jian welcomes back returning guest Sara Rahimi - Iranian-Canadian therapist, certified life coach, trauma-informed practitioner, and author - to discuss her new book, Enough Already! Together they explore the psychology of people-pleasing, why we often sacrifice authenticity in order to gain approval, how childhood and culture shape those patterns, and why healthy boundaries may be essential to reclaiming our own identity. Topics include: Sara and her new book Enough Already! What people-pleasing really is Why we learn to seek approval The influence of Iranian family expectations and culture Kindness vs. people-pleasing Fear of conflict and disappointing others Setting healthy boundaries Self-authorship and living according to your own values Authenticity, self-acceptance, and self-improvement This episode is brought to you by: Avoca Chocolates

HELLO EVERYBODY! It's time for the August 2026 update so Will, Mike and Jeff talk a bit about what we are excited to play! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/HJmNZA2fxyMike D'Amboise (from Strike Better), Jian and Jeff made a handy dandy spreadsheet to track all of the changes! Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-_Y-6uFUg8HTdue66MHdC153V-zJDvprvriyMpNxu8/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Jian opens with the essay Survival Is Not Victory, challenging the growing narrative that the Islamic Republic has somehow emerged triumphant. While the regime remains in power, many of the underlying conditions that fueled the largest uprising in decades - economic collapse, repression, corruption and widespread public frustration - have only intensified. Joining Jian are Lisa Daftari and Shayan Samii for a wide-ranging conversation on Iran's political future, the IRGC's expanding role, international diplomacy, the opposition movement, and why the story of Iran is far from over. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Avoca Chocolates - https://avocachocolates.com (@avocachocolates) Thank you for listening and for supporting independent media.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Roots: A Journey to Find Cultural Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 车子在尘土飞扬的公路上驶向黄山，路边的风景悠然淡雅。En: The car drove along the dusty road towards Huangshan, as the scenery beside the road was serene and elegant.Zh: 立夏坐在后座，凝视着窗外，心中充满期待。En: Lixia sat in the back seat, gazing out the window, her heart filled with anticipation.Zh: 这趟旅程，她希望能重新找回她内心失落的文化联系。En: On this journey, she hoped to rediscover her lost cultural connection.Zh: 美和建则坐在前排，两人正开心地讨论待会儿在当地集市购物的计划。En: Mei and Jian sat in the front row, happily discussing their plans to shop at the local market.Zh: 他们到达了集市，彩旗迎风飘扬，空气中充满着香甜的食物气味。En: When they arrived at the market, colorful flags fluttered in the wind, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of food.Zh: 这里因为七夕节变得非常热闹，游客络绎不绝。En: Because of the Qixi Festival, the place was bustling with tourists.Zh: 立夏看着这一切，感到有些无所适从。En: Lixia looked at it all, feeling somewhat at a loss.Zh: 她想买件有传统意义的东西，一件能帮助她更贴近家族历史的纪念品。En: She wanted to buy something with traditional significance, a souvenir that could help her get closer to her family's history.Zh: “快来拍张照！En: "Come on, let's take a picture!"Zh: ”美兴奋地喊着，拉着建在一个纪念品摊位前摆姿势。En: Mei exclaimed excitedly, pulling Jian to pose in front of a souvenir stall.Zh: 立夏勉强微笑着，却心不在焉。En: Lixia forced a smile, but her mind was elsewhere.Zh: 她知道，这里的商品大多是批量生产，缺少她所寻求的独特意义。En: She knew that most of the products here were mass-produced, lacking the unique meaning she sought.Zh: 她决定自己离开，试着寻找一个安静的角落。En: She decided to leave on her own to find a quiet corner.Zh: 果然，如她所愿，她来到了一个人烟稀少的区域。En: As she wished, she came upon an area with few people.Zh: 在那里，一个白发苍苍的老人坐在小桌后，出售着手工艺品。En: There, an elderly man with white hair sat behind a small table, selling handicrafts.Zh: 立夏小心地走近，看到这些工艺品都非常精美。En: Lixia carefully approached and saw that these crafts were exquisitely made.Zh: 老人微笑着欢迎她，开始讲述每件物品背后的故事。En: The old man welcomed her with a smile and began to tell the stories behind each item.Zh: 立夏听得入迷，这些故事唤起了她内心深处对传统的渴望。En: Lixia listened intently, and these stories awakened her deep longing for tradition.Zh: 她非常喜欢一个用竹子精雕细琢的风铃，听着老人的讲述，她仿佛看到了自己祖父母的影子。En: She was particularly drawn to a finely carved bamboo wind chime, and listening to the old man's tales, she seemed to see the shadows of her grandparents.Zh: 最后，她决定买下这个风铃。En: In the end, she decided to buy the wind chime.Zh: 这不仅是因为它的美丽，更因为它承载着许多珍贵的传说和情感。En: Not just for its beauty, but because it carried many precious legends and emotions.Zh: 当她回到朋友身边时，美和建立刻注意到了她脸上焕然一新的平静。En: When she returned to her friends, Mei and Jian immediately noticed the newfound peace on her face.Zh: “哇，这个风铃真漂亮！En: "Wow, this wind chime is beautiful!Zh: 哪买的？En: Where did you get it?"Zh: ”建好奇地问。En: Jian asked curiously.Zh: 立夏微笑着，向他们讲述了老人的故事。En: Lixia smiled and shared the old man's story with them.Zh: 听完后，美和建都安静了下来，仔细端详着风铃。En: After listening, Mei and Jian both fell silent, carefully examining the wind chime.Zh: “我觉得你做了个很棒的选择，”美由衷地说。En: "I think you made a great choice," Mei sincerely said.Zh: 那一刻，立夏感受到了一种前所未有的满足感。En: At that moment, Lixia felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.Zh: 她知道自己做了正确的决定。En: She knew she had made the right decision.Zh: 这次旅行不仅仅是为了娱乐，而是让她重新找到了心灵的归属。En: This trip was not just for entertainment but allowed her to find a sense of belonging in her heart.Zh: 她明白，现代与传统是可以在心中并存的。En: She understood that modernity and tradition could coexist within her heart.Zh: 黄山下，七夕的夜空如常般璀璨，而立夏的内心，更是充满了亮光。En: Beneath Huangshan, the Qixi night's sky was as splendid as usual, and Lixia's heart was even more filled with light. Vocabulary Words:dusty: 尘土飞扬serene: 悠然elegant: 淡雅anticipation: 期待rediscover: 重新找回fluttered: 飘扬aroma: 气味bustling: 热闹souvenir: 纪念品traditional: 传统significance: 意义mass-produced: 批量生产exquisitely: 精美handicrafts: 手工艺品welcomed: 欢迎stories: 故事longing: 渴望finely: 精雕细琢carved: 雕bamboo: 竹子tales: 讲述shadows: 影子emotions: 情感fulfillment: 满足感belonging: 归属modernity: 现代coexist: 并存splendid: 璀璨light: 亮光

Vessbroz have become one of the biggest Iranian success stories in global electronic music. But behind the stages, festivals and billions of online views is a remarkable story of two brothers from Isfahan whose lives were shaped by exile, resilience, family and an enduring connection to Iran. In this conversation, Jian sits down with Armia and Arsham for one of their rare long-form interviews, exploring their childhood in Iran, discovering dance music, the years they were separated between Iran and Malaysia, overcoming racism, navigating fame, and why they've chosen to speak publicly about the ongoing human rights crisis in their homeland. Recorded before this week's executions in Isfahan, the conversation includes the brothers' reflections on the young people who were then on death row and the responsibility they feel to raise awareness internationally. This episode also includes Jian's reflections on Roqe Live 6, the latest developments in Iran, and community announcements for listeners in Toronto. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Stellar Law - https://stellarlaw.ca Tikatel - https://tikatel.ca Instagram: @JianGhomeshi

A very special edition of Roqe - recorded live at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Jian Ghomeshi opens the show with a personal talk about his family's roots in southern Iran, the hardships facing people in Khuzestan and across the country, and the enduring idea behind Roqe: wherever we live, and however much we may disagree, Iranians remain connected. Then, Smart Pegah Ganji joins Jian for a live Roqe Roundup before an extraordinary lineup of guests and performances. Ghazal Piano performs live. Shally Zomorodi discusses journalism, Iran and the complicated expectations placed on prominent Iranian voices. Gdaal performs a brand-new track and speaks about protest, unity and the responsibilities of Persian rap artists. Mahta Gharaei joins Jian to discuss karate, activism, law school and Cats of Purcia. Darius Azar performs and talks about blending Persian music with jazz, soul and rock. And Dr. Tina Parsa - a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and one of the most recognizable Iranian voices online - makes her first visit to Canada. She speaks with Jian about living and working in Iran until very recently, the psychological state of Iranians, counselling people inside and outside the country, and her memorable observation that "being Iranian is not for beginners." Finally, Roqe presents the fifth-ever Roqe Media Icon Award to the legendary Shahram Shabpareh. Mayor David West, Amir Firooz, Babak Amini and Shally Zomorodi join the tribute before Shahram receives the award and sits down with Jian to reflect on six decades of music, his extraordinary longevity, his hopes for the future and what Iran means to him today. The evening ends with a special performance of "To Mitooni" featuring Shahram Shabpareh, Houman Javid, Mehran Aminian, Ghazal Piano and Heraud Javid. This episode is brought to you with the support of Quasar Homes (@quasarhomes), Dina Shoraka and Harvey Kalles Real Estate (@dinashorakahomes), Beigi Law (@beigilaw), Anabel Sharouyan and Affinity Mortgage Solutions (@anabel_sharouyan), Forough Catering (@forough_ghayedi), Persian Empire Distillery (@persianempiredistillery), iWelcome (@iwelcome.ca), Famluxy (@famluxy), Ontario Camera (@ontariocamera), Avoca Chocolates (@avocachocolates), and Sano & Onas Heating (@ontarioairservices).

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Serendipitous Encounter in Beijing's Blossoming Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-24-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏日的阳光洒在北京香山公园，树木郁郁葱葱，凉亭点缀着小径。En: The summer sunlight sprinkled over Beijing Xiangshan Park, with lush trees and pavilions adorning the paths.Zh: 小辉是一名研究员，平日里习惯留在实验室，过着孤独的生活。En: Xiaohui was a researcher who habitually stayed in the lab, leading a solitary life.Zh: 在他的朋友健的鼓励下，决定来到这个美丽的公园，期待一场不同的冒险。En: Encouraged by his friend Jian, he decided to visit this beautiful park, hoping for a different kind of adventure.Zh: 健说：“小辉，你每天都埋头于工作，是时候出去呼吸新鲜空气了。En: Jian said, "Xiaohui, you bury yourself in work every day; it's time to go out and breathe some fresh air.Zh: 你听说过莉玲吗？En: Have you heard of Liling?Zh: 她是个旅行者和摄影师，经常在这里拍照。En: She is a traveler and photographer, often taking pictures here."Zh: ”小辉心里揣着一丝期待，他想看看能否在这里遇到莉玲。En: Xiaohui held a tinge of expectation in his heart; he wanted to see if he could meet Liling there.Zh: 小辉沿着小路走着，享受着树荫下的清凉。En: Xiaohui walked along the path, enjoying the coolness under the shade of the trees.Zh: 不远处，他看见一个女孩正在专注地给野花拍照。En: Not far away, he saw a girl intently taking photos of wildflowers.Zh: 正当他心中暗自猜测她是不是莉玲时，他不小心绊了一下，撞到了她。En: Just as he was secretly guessing if she was Liling, he accidentally tripped and bumped into her.Zh: 莉玲抬头微笑道：“哎呀，没关系，你还好吗？En: Liling looked up with a smile and said, "Oh, it's okay, are you alright?"Zh: ”小辉有些尴尬，脸涨得通红：“对不起，我没注意到，呃，你拍得真好。En: Xiaohui, a bit embarrassed, blushed: "Sorry, I didn't notice, uh, your photos are really good."Zh: ”就这样，他们开始聊起来。En: And so, they started talking.Zh: 从摄影到旅行，再到生活中的小趣事。En: From photography to travel, to little interesting things in life.Zh: 小辉心中慢慢燃起了勇气，他大胆地提议：“今天公园里风景很美，我们一起走走怎么样？En: Gradually, Xiaohui felt courage welling up inside him, and he boldly suggested, "The scenery in the park is beautiful today, how about we walk together?"Zh: ”莉玲欣然同意，他们一起探索公园。En: Liling happily agreed, and they explored the park together.Zh: 在随后的时光中，小辉发现莉玲不仅热爱摄影，更是真诚地与大自然沟通。En: In the subsequent time, Xiaohui discovered that Liling not only loved photography but also communicated sincerely with nature.Zh: 他不再感到孤单，反而觉得心里充满了期待。En: He no longer felt lonely; instead, he felt a heart full of anticipation.Zh: 两人一边走一边聊，时间在他们愉快的交谈中过得飞快。En: As they chatted and walked, time flew by with their pleasant conversation.Zh: 天色渐晚，他们在售票处附近停下来。En: As it grew late, they stopped near the ticket booth.Zh: 小辉心里充满了新的勇气，他说：“我很高兴今天能遇到你。En: Xiaohui, filled with newfound courage, said, "I'm really glad to have met you today.Zh: 我们能否交换联系方式，改天再一起出来走走？En: Can we exchange contact information and meet up another time?"Zh: ”莉玲笑着点头：“当然，我也很开心遇见你。En: Liling nodded with a smile, "Of course, I'm happy to have met you too."Zh: ”离开香山公园时，小辉的手里多了一个写有莉玲电话号码的小纸条。En: Leaving Xiangshan Park, Xiaohui had a small piece of paper with Liling's phone number in his hand.Zh: 他心中明白，自己已走出舒适圈，迎来了新的关系与可能。En: He realized that he had stepped out of his comfort zone, welcoming new relationships and possibilities.Zh: 在那个阳光灿烂的日子里，小辉不仅欣赏到了美景，还结识了一位特别的朋友，从而开启了一段新的旅程。En: On that sunny day, Xiaohui not only appreciated the beautiful scenery but also met a special friend, thus embarking on a new journey. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: 阳光lush: 郁郁葱葱adorn: 点缀researcher: 研究员habitually: 习惯solitary: 孤独encouraged: 鼓励adventure: 冒险traveled: 旅行者photographer: 摄影师intently: 专注地wildflowers: 野花accidentally: 不小心bumped: 撞到embarrassed: 尴尬blushed: 脸涨得通红boldly: 大胆地explore: 探索subsequent: 随后communicated: 沟通lonely: 孤单anticipation: 期待pleasant: 愉快encounter: 遇到exchange: 交换contact information: 联系方式stepped: 走出comfort zone: 舒适圈appreciated: 欣赏journey: 旅程

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Hospital Encounter: Hope & Friendship Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 医院的候诊室里漂浮着一种安静、沉重的气氛，空气中弥漫着轻柔的白光和轻微的机器声。En: A quiet, heavy atmosphere hung in the waiting room of the hospital, with soft white light and faint machine noises filling the air.Zh: 在这个夏天，空气调节器轻声运转，为这里的每一个人带来些许凉爽与安慰。En: In this summer time, the air conditioner operated quietly, bringing some coolness and comfort to everyone present.Zh: 李华坐在靠窗的位置，透过窗户可以看到外面明亮的阳光。En: Li Hua sat by the window, through which she could see the bright sunshine outside.Zh: 然而，她的目光游离不定，心中挂念着手术中的奶奶。En: However, her gaze wandered, filled with concern for her grandmother who was undergoing surgery.Zh: 隔壁，坚也坐在那里，沉默地低垂着头。En: Beside her, Jian sat there, his head bowed in silence.Zh: 他的手里握着一本未翻开的杂志，思绪完全不在上面。En: In his hands, he held an unopened magazine, his thoughts far from it.Zh: 坚的父亲正在重症监护室里，他来这里已经两周了，希望与焦虑交织在他的心头。En: Jian's father was in the intensive care unit, and he had been here for two weeks, his heart entangled with hope and anxiety.Zh: 这时，梅走了过来，她是这个医院的护士，总是带着温暖的微笑。En: At this moment, Mei walked over.Zh: 她轻轻地拍了拍李华的肩膀，然后对坚点了点头，仿佛在说：“互相陪伴吧。En: She was a nurse at this hospital, always wearing a warm smile.Zh: ”李华明白了梅的意思，微微点头。En: She gently patted Li Hua's shoulder and then nodded at Jian, as if to say, "Keep each other company."Zh: 她鼓起勇气，向坚看过去，轻声说：“你好，我是李华。En: Li Hua understood Mei's intention and nodded slightly.Zh: 你也在等人吗？En: She summoned the courage to look at Jian and softly said, "Hello, I'm Li Hua.Zh: ”坚抬起头，显得有些惊讶，但还是礼貌地回答：“你好，我是坚。En: Are you also waiting for someone?"Zh: 我在等我父亲的手术结果。En: Jian raised his head, appearing somewhat surprised, but politely answered, "Hello, I'm Jian.Zh: 他生病了。En: I'm waiting for the results of my father's surgery.Zh: ”简单却深刻的一句话，让两人之间的距离缩短了不少。En: He's ill." A simple yet profound sentence shortened the distance between them considerably.Zh: 李华点点头，说：“我明白那种感觉。En: Li Hua nodded and said, "I understand that feeling.Zh: 我奶奶也在手术，我知道这种等待有多难。En: My grandmother is in surgery too, I know how hard this waiting is."Zh: ”梅走开之后，李华继续温和地说：“如果你需要倾诉，我愿意聆听。En: After Mei walked away, Li Hua continued speaking gently, "If you need to talk, I'm willing to listen."Zh: ”坚犹豫了一下，但李华眼中真诚的光芒让他放下了心防，他说：“谢谢你。En: Jian hesitated for a moment, but the sincerity in Li Hua's eyes eased his defenses, and he said, "Thank you.Zh: 真的很难。En: It's really hard.Zh: 我有时候不知道该怎么办。En: Sometimes I don't know what to do."Zh: ”夜晚，医院的餐厅里依旧寂静，只有几盏灯光柔和地亮着。En: As night fell, the hospital canteen remained quiet, with only a few lights softly glowing.Zh: 李华和坚坐在一起，谈论生活，交流彼此的经历。En: Li Hua and Jian sat together, talking about life and sharing their experiences.Zh: 他们发现自己经历了相似的孤独和等待。En: They discovered they had gone through similar loneliness and waiting.Zh: 李华笑着说：“我以前总觉得在医院里很孤单，没想到今天却能遇见你。En: Li Hua smiled and said, "I used to feel so alone in the hospital, but I never thought I'd meet someone like you today."Zh: ”坚也笑了：“是的，能有人分享这些事情，感觉好多了。En: Jian also smiled, "Yes, having someone to share these things with makes it feel so much better."Zh: ”当夜渐深，他们交换了联系方式，约定在医院外的世界继续联系。En: As the night deepened, they exchanged contact information and agreed to continue their connection outside the hospital world.Zh: 随着时间的流逝，李华和坚在彼此的陪伴下找到了安慰和勇气。En: As time passed, Li Hua and Jian found comfort and courage in each other's company.Zh: 他们明白，在脆弱中相互敞开心扉，也是一种力量。En: They understood that opening up to each other in vulnerability was also a kind of strength.Zh: 故事虽然在医院开始，却在李华和坚的友情中得到了一个美好的延续。En: Though the story began in a hospital, it found a beautiful continuation in the friendship between Li Hua and Jian.Zh: 他们都明白，共同的经历让他们更加坚强，也让他们在生活中发现了新的希望和灵感。En: They both realized that their shared experiences made them stronger and brought new hope and inspiration to their lives. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 气氛faint: 轻微gaze: 目光concern: 挂念silence: 沉默hesitated: 犹豫sincerity: 真诚defenses: 心防profound: 深刻comfort: 安慰courage: 勇气vulnerability: 脆弱compassion: 陪伴inspiration: 灵感extensive: 广泛solace: 慰藉endurance: 耐心perspective: 观点entangled: 交织unopened: 未翻开machine: 机器operated: 运转summoned: 鼓起exchanged: 交换empathize: 同情intertwined: 交织tranquility: 宁静patience: 耐心togetherness: 团结understanding: 理解

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Seeds of Knowledge: How Passion Blossoms into Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 茶梯田上，阳光温柔地洒在绿色的茶叶上。En: On the tea terraces, the sunlight gently sprinkled over the green tea leaves.Zh: 微风轻拂，整个田野如同一幅美丽的风景画。En: A light breeze blew, making the entire field look like a beautiful landscape painting.Zh: 美和建坐在一块大石头上，享受着夏日的宁静。En: Mei and Jian sat on a large rock, enjoying the tranquility of the summer day.Zh: 美是一个勤奋的学生，特别热爱自然和草药茶。En: Mei was a diligent student with a particular love for nature and herbal tea.Zh: 她盼望着新学期的开始，因为她有一个特别的计划。En: She looked forward to the start of the new semester because she had a special plan.Zh: 建是她的好朋友，虽然性格调皮，但对植物学有着浓厚的兴趣。En: Jian, her good friend, was mischievous by nature but had a strong interest in botany.Zh: “美，你准备好要做你的植物项目了吗？”建好奇地问。En: “Mei, are you ready to work on your plant project?” Jian asked curiously.Zh: “我想通过这个项目，将我的自然热爱与学业结合。”美答道。En: “I want to combine my love of nature with my studies through this project,” Mei replied.Zh: 她想在学校里进行一个植物项目，让学生们了解自然的魅力和植物的妙用。En: She wanted to conduct a plant project at school to let students understand the charm of nature and the wonderful uses of plants.Zh: 可是，学校的管理层对于这个计划持怀疑态度，他们不确定这个项目是否有足够的教育价值。En: However, the school administration was skeptical about this plan; they were not sure if the project had enough educational value.Zh: 美很坚定，她知道自己需要证据。En: Determined, Mei knew she needed evidence.Zh: 于是，她和建决定收集一些植物的资料，准备一个有说服力的演示。En: Therefore, she and Jian decided to gather some information on plants and prepare a convincing presentation.Zh: 他们在茶梯田中花了好几个下午，观察各种植物，做了许多笔记。En: They spent several afternoons on the tea terraces, observing various plants and taking many notes.Zh: “我们可以告诉老师们，植物和我们的生活息息相关，它们可以帮助学生学习很多东西，比如化学和生物。”建建议道。En: “We can tell the teachers that plants are closely related to our lives; they can help students learn a lot about things like chemistry and biology,” Jian suggested.Zh: 经过几个晚上的努力，美和建完成了他们的演示文稿——详细的图片、数据和说明，一个都不缺。En: After several evenings of effort, Mei and Jian completed their presentation, leaving no detail out, including images, data, and explanations.Zh: 他们信心满满，决定在下周的教师会议上进行演示。En: They were confident and decided to present it at the teacher's meeting next week.Zh: 会议那天，美穿上她最喜欢的蓝裙子，心里是满满的期待。En: On the day of the meeting, Mei wore her favorite blue dress, filled with anticipation.Zh: 她和建一起走进会议室，面对着一群严肃的老师。En: She and Jian walked into the meeting room, facing a group of serious teachers.Zh: 美深吸一口气，开始了她的演讲。En: Mei took a deep breath and began her presentation.Zh: 她热情洋溢地展示了植物如何丰富了她们的学习生活，例举了具体例子，说明它们对科学、艺术甚至心理健康的积极影响。En: With enthusiasm, she demonstrated how plants enriched their learning lives, providing specific examples to show their positive impact on science, art, and even mental health.Zh: 美还提出通过这个项目，学生们可以在实践中学到许多书本上学不到的知识。En: Mei also suggested that through this project, students could learn practical knowledge not found in textbooks.Zh: 教师们被她的激情打动，开始点头。En: The teachers were moved by her passion and began nodding in agreement.Zh: 经过一番讨论，学校最终决定将植物项目纳入新学期的课程中。En: After some discussion, the school finally decided to include the plant project in the new semester's curriculum.Zh: 美和建高兴极了，他们的努力没有白费。En: Mei and Jian were overjoyed; their efforts had not been in vain.Zh: 这个成功给了美巨大的信心，她明白了只要努力，就可以把热爱与学业结合起来。En: This success gave Mei tremendous confidence, and she realized that with effort, she could combine her passion with her studies.Zh: 茶梯田的夏日依然如初，而美的心中却萌发出新的希望。En: The summer day at the tea terraces remained unchanged, yet new hopes sprang up in Mei's heart. Vocabulary Words:terraces: 梯田sprinkled: 洒tranquility: 宁静diligent: 勤奋mischievous: 调皮skeptical: 怀疑evidence: 证据observe: 观察presentation: 演示文稿anticipation: 期待enthusiasm: 热情enriched: 丰富practical: 实践particular: 特别plan: 计划project: 项目charm: 魅力wonderful: 妙afternoons: 下午convincing: 有说服力detail: 详细explanations: 说明anticipation: 期待mental: 心理impact: 影响include: 纳入confidence: 信心passion: 激情curriculum: 课程success: 成功

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Running the Great Wall: A Marathon of Dreams and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城的夏天，阳光热烈地洒在古老的砖石上，空气中弥漫着挑战和激情。En: In the summer at the Changcheng, the sun shone fiercely on the ancient bricks, and the air was filled with a sense of challenge and passion.Zh: 简和美站在起点，他们将参加一场慈善马拉松。En: Jian and Mei stood at the starting point, ready to participate in a charity marathon.Zh: 简是一名工程学学生，他希望利用自己的知识为偏远地区设计更好的医疗设施。En: Jian was an engineering student who hoped to use his knowledge to design better medical facilities for remote areas.Zh: 美是简最好的朋友，一名热情洋溢的医学生，梦想给资源匮乏的社区提供关怀。En: Mei was Jian's best friend, an enthusiastic medical student dreaming of providing care to under-resourced communities.Zh: 他们报名参加这次长城马拉松是为了筹款，帮助建设一个设备齐全的战地医院。En: They signed up for this Changcheng marathon to raise funds to help build a fully equipped field hospital.Zh: 长城上，蜿蜒的路径夹杂着历史的沉重，迎接着每一位参与者的决心和勇气。En: On the Changcheng, the winding paths mixed with the weight of history, welcoming the determination and courage of every participant.Zh: 没有清凉的微风，只有头顶那炎热的夏日。En: There was no cooling breeze, only the scorching summer sun overhead.Zh: 凌厉的太阳下，简记着自己的目标，他想着帮助乡村的医院，渴望改变现状。En: Under the fierce sun, Jian remembered his goal of helping the rural hospitals, yearning to change the current situation.Zh: 与此同时，美脑海中浮现出她去世不久的祖父，他是一位受人尊敬的医生。En: Meanwhile, Mei thought of her recently deceased grandfather, who had been a well-respected doctor.Zh: 她的每一步，都是为了纪念他的贡献。En: Each of her steps was in tribute to his contributions.Zh: 起初，他们的步伐轻快，脸上挂着微笑。En: Initially, their steps were light, with smiles on their faces.Zh: 但跑过了一段路，长城的坡度和暖气让他们的双腿变得沉重。En: But after covering a distance, the slopes of the Changcheng and the heat made their legs heavy.Zh: 美轻声说：“简，我们能行，我们必须撑下去。En: Mei softly said, "Jian, we can do it, we must keep going."Zh: ”简用力点头，但汗水模糊了他的视线，体力的流失让他陷入挣扎的边缘。En: Jian nodded firmly, but sweat blurred his vision, and the loss of strength brought him to the brink of struggle.Zh: 他一度想放弃，但想到美的鼓励和自己的梦想，他咬牙坚持。En: He was once tempted to give up, but thinking of Mei's encouragement and his dreams, he gritted his teeth and persisted.Zh: 随着终点逐渐显现，美却因严重缺水而身体虚弱地倒下。En: As the finish line gradually appeared, Mei collapsed from severe dehydration and physical weakness.Zh: 简面临选择，是完成比赛还是帮助她。En: Jian faced a choice—whether to complete the race or to help her.Zh: 他毫不犹豫地停下，扶起美，喂她水，确保她没事。En: Without hesitation, he stopped, helped Mei up, gave her water, and ensured she was okay.Zh: 两人携手，一步一步向前。En: The two of them held hands, moving forward step by step.Zh: 虽然他们并没有在规定的时间内完赛，但跨过终点线时，其他参与者为他们鼓掌，欣赏他们的友谊和共同目标。En: Although they did not finish within the set time, as they crossed the finish line, other participants applauded them, appreciating their friendship and shared goal.Zh: 在这个古老的长城面前，简意识到，真正的力量来自于团队的合作和社区的支持。En: In front of the ancient Changcheng, Jian realized that true strength comes from teamwork and community support.Zh: 这次经历让他明白，实现梦想不仅靠个人的成就，更需要集体的力量来实现共同的目标。En: This experience taught him that achieving dreams relies not only on personal accomplishments but also on collective strength to realize common goals. Vocabulary Words:fiercely: 热烈地challenge: 挑战passion: 激情charity: 慈善marathon: 马拉松remote: 偏远enthusiastic: 热情洋溢的under-resourced: 资源匮乏的winding: 蜿蜒的determination: 决心courage: 勇气scorching: 炎热的deceased: 去世的well-respected: 受人尊敬的tribute: 纪念slopes: 坡度tempted: 想persisted: 坚持collapsed: 倒下dehydration: 缺水applauded: 鼓掌friendship: 友谊community: 社区accomplishments: 成就collective: 集体的realize: 实现equipped: 设备齐全的field hospital: 战地医院historical: 历史的strength: 力量

In this episode, Yaeli sits down with Debbie Jian, a Kabbalah teacher who has spent more than twenty years studying and teaching Jewish spirituality, to explore the deeper meaning behind hair covering.Together, they unpack the spiritual purpose of this ancient mitzvah beyond tradition or obligation. We discuss how hair covering can create a sense of inner dignity, spiritual protection, and sacred feminine presence, while inviting greater peace and abundance into the home.Their conversation also explores feminine energy through the lens of Kabbalah, what it means to embody it, how it shapes our relationships, and practical ways to cultivate it in everyday life.Whether you currently cover your hair, are curious about the practice, or simply want to better understand the wisdom behind it, this episode offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on one of Judaism's most meaningful traditions.

Should Canada reopen its embassy in Tehran? Prime Minister Mark Carney has reignited a debate that many believed ended when Canada closed its embassy in Tehran in 2012. In the opening essay, Jian asks: "Reopening the Canadian embassy in Tehran? Really?" He argues that an embassy is never simply a building. It is recognition. It is legitimacy. It is a message. Joining Jian are Avideh Motmaen-Far, journalist, political commentator and President of the Council of Iranian Canadians, and Ardeshir Zarezadeh, lawyer, former political prisoner and Director of the International Center for Human Rights in Iran. They discuss why the embassy was originally closed, whether engagement amounts to endorsement, the unresolved legacy of Flight PS752, the IRGC's terrorist designation in Canada, transnational repression against Iranian-Canadians and who would ultimately benefit from Canada returning to Tehran. Plus, details on Roqe Live 6, coming this Saturday, July 18. This episode is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates. Website: https://avocachocolates.com Instagram: @avocachocolates Thanks for listening to Roqe.

A new edition of Roqe featuring Jian's opening essay, “The Funeral as a Weapon,” and a feature interview with Iranian-British journalist and documentary filmmaker Bozorgmehr Sharafedin. As the Islamic Republic stages the public funeral spectacle for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Jian asks what the world is really watching: grief, propaganda, coercion, political theatre - or all of the above? Bozorgmehr joins from Washington, DC, to discuss the regime's claims of “millions” in the streets, what journalists can and cannot verify, how state funerals function as propaganda, and what this moment reveals about succession, legitimacy, and the fragility of power in Iran. Plus: Roqe Live 6 is coming July 18th to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

If you have a sweet tooth, this episode is for you! We’re trying the best of Milan including Panetone, all kinds of chocolate in Switzerland, a cookie called Spitzbuben, Malaysia’s delicious answer to Shave Ice, and a purple tuber that makes great sweets! Plus, why sugar cane is grown in The Philippines. [Ep 396] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink food & travel guides Jackie DeGiorgio A Signorina in Milan Rick Kaempfer blog Eckhartz Press website Simply Enak food tours Explore Manila Tours with Jian

This episode opens with Jian Ghomeshi's essay, "AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED," a commentary on the Islamic Republic's attempt to sell a narrative of stability and normalcy to the world following the recent conflict, and why history cannot simply be rewritten. Jian is then joined by Dr. Shahram Kholdi, followed by Bijan Kian for an in-depth discussion on where Iran stands today. Has the Islamic Republic successfully shifted the global conversation from vulnerability to stability? Has the MOU changed the way the world views the regime? Why has so much Western coverage embraced a narrative of normalcy? And what does the reaction to Team Melli reveal about the growing gap between how Iran is perceived abroad and how many Iranians experience it? Guests: • Dr. Shahram Kholdi - Historian and Political Analyst • Bijan Kian - Iranian-American business leader, former senior U.S. government official and longtime Republican strategist Sponsored by: • Avoca Chocolates Also in this episode: • Roqe Live 6 returns on Saturday, July 18th at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts featuring Shahram Shabpareh, Tina Parsa, Shally Zomorodi, Mahta Gharaei, Dariush Azar and Pegah Ganji. Thank you for listening to Roqe.

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He was born in China and grew up in Hawaii, so Peter has a great desire to bring those cuisines to Omaha. But it was actually his wife and their shared love of food that got him into the restaurant industry! The owner of Bobo's Noodles & Dumplings, Blue Hawaii, and Bo Bo China tells his story and what inspired him to open 3 restaurants, all of which bring something very unique to the Omaha restaurant scene. If you love Omaha food, restaurant stories, dumplings, Hawaiian cuisine, or hearing how entrepreneurs chase the American Dream — this is an episode you won't want to miss.

For months, events surrounding Iran have moved at a relentless pace. In the midst of that, some remarkable conversations had to wait their turn. This is one of them. In this episode, Jian Ghomeshi welcomes acclaimed composer, producer and arranger Ramin Zamani to the Roqe studio for a fascinating discussion about music, exile, creativity, discipline and authenticity. Long before he became one of the key architects of modern Persian pop music, Ramin Zamani left Iran to pursue classical guitar and composition. His dream was not chart success but film scoring. Yet through a series of unexpected turns, including a chance encounter with Kamran of Kamran & Hooman, he found himself helping shape the sound of Persian music for a generation. The conversation explores: • Life under the Islamic Republic • Leaving Iran for artistic freedom • Classical music and creative discipline • The dream of film composition • The making of Persian pop music • Collaborations with Shahbal Shabpareh and Dariush • The role of mentorship • The creative process • Autotune and authenticity • Artificial intelligence and the future of music The episode also features Jian's opening essay: WE ARE BETWEEN CHAPTERS Sponsored by: • Stellar Law - stellarlaw.ca Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi. Produced by Roqe Media.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Her Path: Mei's Blossoming Journey in Shanghai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-25-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 梅走进了上海植物园，一阵清新的花香扑面而来。En: Mei walked into the Shanghai Botanic Garden, and a burst of fresh floral fragrance greeted her.Zh: 她抬头望去，整个夏天的阳光洒在五彩缤纷的花朵上，宛如大自然的画卷。En: She looked up and saw the summer sunshine casting over the colorful flowers, like a painting of nature.Zh: 今天，梅来参加一个植物艺术展览，她希望能在这里找到一些灵感。En: Today, Mei was here to attend a botanical art exhibition, hoping to find some inspiration.Zh: 她的朋友伟知道梅最近心情不太好。En: Her friend Wei knew that Mei had not been in a good mood lately.Zh: 他看得出梅对她目前的工作不是很满意，但也明白梅对未来有些不确定。En: He could see that she wasn't very satisfied with her current job and understood Mei felt uncertain about the future.Zh: 梅在心里不断纠结要不要去追求她真正的热情。En: Deep inside, Mei kept struggling with whether to pursue her true passion.Zh: 然而，这一天，梅终于决定勇敢一点，独自一个人来到展览，寻找心灵的答案。En: However, today, she finally decided to be a little braver and came to the exhibition alone to seek answers for her soul.Zh: 在展览现场，梅被一个景观吸引住了。En: At the exhibition, Mei was drawn to a landscape.Zh: 那是一组植被和雕塑完美结合的艺术品，看上去像是为这个季节特别设计的。En: It was a piece of artwork perfectly combining vegetation and sculpture, seemingly designed especially for the season.Zh: 正在她沉浸在这一美景时，一个声音在她身后响起：“你也觉得这很美吗？”En: While she was immersed in this beauty, a voice sounded behind her: "Do you also find this beautiful?"Zh: 梅转过身去，看到一个年轻男人微笑着站在那里。En: Mei turned around and saw a young man standing there smiling.Zh: “我叫健，是个景观设计师。”他说。En: "My name is Jian, and I'm a landscape designer," he said.Zh: 梅点点头，微笑回应：“我是梅。我很喜欢自然和艺术。”En: Mei nodded and smiled back, "I'm Mei. I love nature and art."Zh: 两人聊了起来，发现他们对艺术和自然有着相同的热情。En: They started chatting and found they shared the same passion for art and nature.Zh: 健告诉她，他一直在尝试把艺术融入到他的项目中，而梅对这样的想法感到无比兴奋。En: Jian told her he had always been trying to incorporate art into his projects, and Mei felt incredibly excited about this idea.Zh: “你呢？”健问，“你在做什么？”En: "What about you?" Jian asked, "What do you do?"Zh: 梅犹豫了一下，然后说：“我有一个很稳定的工作，但我对它并不感到满足。我其实一直想做一些与艺术有关的事情。”En: Mei hesitated for a moment and then said, "I have a very stable job, but I'm not satisfied with it. I've always wanted to do something related to art."Zh: 健认真地看着梅：“有时候我们需要勇敢一些，去做真正想做的事。”En: Jian looked at Mei seriously: "Sometimes we need to be brave and do what we truly want to do."Zh: 那一天，梅和健聊了很久。En: That day, Mei and Jian talked for a long time.Zh: 健的热情感染了梅，让她第一次感觉自己不是孤军奋战。En: Jian's enthusiasm inspired Mei, making her feel for the first time that she wasn't fighting alone.Zh: 她决定加入健的项目，一起创作出更多结合艺术和自然的作品。En: She decided to join Jian's project to create more works combining art and nature together.Zh: 几周后，梅辞去了原来的工作，全心投入到新项目中。En: A few weeks later, Mei quit her previous job and fully committed to the new project.Zh: 当她站在植物园中的时候，她感到一股从未有过的充实感。En: As she stood in the botanical garden, she felt a fulfillment she had never experienced before.Zh: 她知道，自己的选择是正确的。En: She knew that her choice was the right one.Zh: 在上海植物园繁茂的绿植和艺术的烘托下，梅开始了她崭新的生活，找到了属于自己的生命色彩。En: Surrounded by the lush plants and art of the Shanghai Botanic Garden, Mei began a brand new life, finding the colors of her own life.Zh: 她变得更加勇敢，真正连接到了自己的内心。En: She became braver and truly connected with her inner self. Vocabulary Words:botanic: 植物floral: 花的fragrance: 香味exhibition: 展览inspiration: 灵感satisfied: 满意uncertain: 不确定passion: 热情braver: 勇敢landscape: 景观vegetation: 植被sculpture: 雕塑immersed: 沉浸enthusiasm: 热情fulfillment: 充实感lush: 繁茂的connected: 连接到inner: 内心commitment: 投入soul: 心灵project: 项目incorporate: 融入stable: 稳定design: 设计decided: 决定fulfilled: 满足的nature: 自然artwork: 艺术品seeking: 寻找encounter: 遇到

The World Cup has begun and Team Melli has finally taken the field. Following Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, Jian Ghomeshi is joined by Atbin Arian, Seena Ghaznavi and Mehrdad Ahmadpour to discuss the atmosphere surrounding the opening match, the presence of Lion and Sun flags inside the stadium, FIFA's role in shaping the broadcast narrative, and the complicated feelings many Iranians have toward supporting the national team under the Islamic Republic. Before the panel, Jian opens the show with an essay entitled "The Cameras Looked Away" about television, censorship, narrative control, and what happens when millions of viewers are shown one version of reality while another exists just outside the frame. Sponsored by Avoca Chocolates.

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway, many people around the world are focused on football. But many Iranians are focused on something else entirely. Jian Ghomeshi welcomes former political prisoner and activist Ahmad Batebi and historian and political analyst Dr. Shahram Kholdi for a discussion about the World Cup, Team Melli, the Islamic Republic's attempts to shape narratives on the global stage, and how the Iranian diaspora can use this moment to keep attention focused on the struggle for freedom in Iran. The panel also examines rising tensions between Iran and the United States, new threats from President Donald Trump, and whether recent developments point to growing regime vulnerability or simply another turn in a familiar geopolitical cycle. But first, Jian opens the show with an essay entitled "WE KNOW THE GAME," reflecting on football, politics, propaganda, and why so many Iranians have become deeply skeptical of the competing agendas surrounding major international events. This episode is brought to you by Stellar Law and Quasar Homes.

The FIFA World Cup begins in just one week, and once again the debate is underway. Will politics overshadow the football? Or will the football eventually overshadow the politics? On this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi welcomes Atbin Arian and Shayan Sami'i for a conversation about the upcoming World Cup, FIFA's contradictions, the controversy surrounding the Lion and Sun flag, Team Melli, nationalism, identity, free expression, and the difficult questions many Iranians continue to wrestle with whenever international sport and Iranian politics collide. Will Iranian fans support Team Melli? Has FIFA's handling of the Lion and Sun flag created more controversy rather than less? And when the first whistle blows, will football once again reclaim center stage? But first, Jian opens the show with an essay entitled “They Always Tell Us To Keep Politics Out Of It”, exploring why so many people are told to separate politics from culture and sport, and why that separation is often easier said than done. Guests: Atbin Arian Shayan Sami'i Sponsors: Stellar Law Quasar Homes Recorded June 4, 2026.