Podcasts about Nowruz

Nowruz marks the Persian New Year - a time for new beginnings, but for many in Melbourne's Iranian and Jewish communities, this year's celebration is shaped by worry for loved ones in Iran and in Israel. In this special SBS Hebrew feature, we bring you voices from this unique gathering - where people came together despite distance, uncertainty and grief, finding connection and shared hope for the year ahead.

Northeast Ohio Iranian community members react to ongoing war, talks of a ceasefire The war in Iran began just over a month ago, when airstrikes launched by the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led the country for more than three decades. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named successor soon after. At least 1,900 Iranians have been killed since the war began, according to Iran's Health Ministry. On the U.S. side, 13 service members were killed, and more than 300 have been injured. Efforts to end the conflict remain uncertain. The U.S. has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan, but Iranian officials have rejected it, calling the terms unrealistic. Last weekend, Pakistan's foreign minister announced that his country is willing to facilitate peace talks between the two nations. But beyond the headlines, the war is being felt deeply in Northeast Ohio. The region is home to a vibrant and longstanding Iranian American community that shares its culture through traditions such as local Ramadan festivities and One World Day. This year, Cleveland also hosted its first Nowruz, or Persian New Year, celebration at City Hall. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll turn to members of that community to hear how they are processing this moment — balancing ties to their heritage, concern for loved ones abroad and life here in the U.S. Due to the sensitive nature of this topic, one of our guests will be referenced by their first name only. Guests:- Mohammad Sohrabi, Northeast Ohio Resident- Hengameh Arjomandi, MBA Candidate, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University- Manouchehr, Northeast Ohio Resident Tax deadline nears Tomorrow is April, which in addition to the anticipated "April showers," means that Tax Day is approaching on April 15 — and there are some changes to take note of. For instance, a growing number of filers are facing tax refund delays amid the Internal Revenue Service's decision to phase out paper checks. And we'll talk about the change to "no tax on tips" in which some filers will be able to deduct up to $25,000 of tips from federal income taxes. Guest:- Alexis Kim, Tax Lawyer & Partner, Thompson Hine LLP

Kate Adie introduces stories on Cuba's multiple crises from blackouts to food shortages, what it's like living under another war in Lebanon, how Persian new year festivities were muted this year, what China thinks about the war in the Middle East, and how an archaeological dig in Georgia led to a political purge.More than ten million people were left in the dark this week in Cuba, as the third major blackout in a month hit the island. The US fuel blockade is taking its toll, but locals are now finding the courage to publicly criticise the communist government, finds Will Grant in Havana.Lebanon was quickly drawn into another war following the US-Israel bombardment of Iran. For many Lebanese, much of their life has been spent living amid conflict or the aftermath of war. Carine Torbey reports from Beirut.The Spring equinox marked the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, though celebrations were muted this year with the country at war, and emotions still raw from the thousands of protesters killed in January. Leila Molana Allen is British-Iranian and reflects on how Iranians inside the country - and in the diaspora - have been trying to draw strength from this ancient tradition.China has so far kept its distance from the US-Israel war with Iran - a strategy designed, perhaps, with an eye on longer-term advantages over the United States. But it might not be quite so straight-forward says Laura Bicker in Beijing.And in the Southern Caucasus, archaeologists are once again digging for fossils in Georgia following a political purge of the country's museum sector. William Dunbar went to see what new discoveries are being made.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Hellooo Culture Kids! Grab your imaginary passports because today we're heading into a cozy home to celebrate Nowruz, a springtime New Year that has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. In this episode, we visit our friends Hannah and her mom, Ms. Sadaf, to experience how their family prepares for this special holiday. Through storytelling, sound, and imagination, we step inside their home, smell delicious foods, see beautiful traditions, and learn what this celebration means to families around the world. What You'll Discover What Nowruz is and why it marks the first day of spring How families celebrate across Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond The meaning behind Khaneh-Tekani (spring cleaning) The beautiful Haft-Seen table and what each item represents How to say “Happy New Year” in Farsi: Sal-e No Mobarak Nowruz is more than a celebration; it's a reminder that new beginnings, hope, and connection are shared across cultures in different and beautiful ways. Through this adventure, children are invited to see the world as a place full of traditions, stories, and families who may do things differently, but share many of the same hopes for joy, renewal, and togetherness. A heartfelt thank you to Hannah and Ms. Sadaf for welcoming us into their home and sharing their traditions with our Culture Kids families. To our Culture Kids families celebrating, Sal-e No Mobarak! We wish you light, peace, and a beautiful new beginning. PLEASE KEEP OUR CULTURE TRAIN RUNNING!!! If you loved this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also support our work with a donation on our website. Every bit helps us continue creating meaningful stories for children everywhere. http://culturekidsproductions.org Follow us on IG: @culturekidsproductions Leave a comment on Spotify and we will get right back to you!

Arman reveals his new portfolio: 35% cash, heavy gold position, energy stocks—and why he sold all Bitcoin at $??K. Meanwhile, Eric explains why he almost flipped a table at a sushi restaurant over a DoorDash order gone wrong.This week: A live portfolio breakdown, the Strait of Hormuz oil play, AI displacement theory, and the sushi incident that Eric's "third eye" barely stopped him from escalating.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

IANR 2612 032126 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 21, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts,Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm The US national debt has surpassed an ominous record, climbing to a record $39 trillion. This was five months after it reached $38T and $37T just two months before that. The war with Iran is costing about $1 billion a day and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion for the effort, above it's alreadysteep $1.5T budget. What is causing all this debt and what effect will such high debt have on our lives and the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare? We ask our frequent analyst Chetan Dave to comment on this.4:50 pm In this era of instant connectivity andpressures of never-stop work, one can often lose sight of the aspects of life than add joy and value, creating a relief valve. These “low touch” items, as the futurist Alvin Toffler referred to them, come from the creative and performing arts. And the Indo American Association has been bringing the best of the Indian arts scene to Houstonians for 33 years. We are joined by Executive Director Sheetal Bedi to tell us more and also about its 2026 calendar of events.5:20 pm Both and Eid al Adha fall on this weekend, and to mark the two occasions we asked representatives of each faith to explain the significance and how the community is celebratingthem. Mohammad Khan and Yasmin Udawala with the Indian Muslims Assoc. of Greater Houston will explain what the organization is planning, followed by Nazneen Khumbatta from the Zoroastrian community. Next week, Hindus will celebrate Ram Navami, and then, just around the corner, Jainscelebrate Mahavir Jayanti, Christians celebrate Easter, Sikhs & Hindus celebrate Vaisakhi and Jews celebrate Passover. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

Nowruz is a day of transformation and change of nature, and we should not look back and stop this celebration. Spring is not something that happens on calendars and is written on paper. Spring is something that happens in the heart and gives freshness, transformation and hope in the soul and behaviour of life. How good it is to take up the sieve of our faith at the beginning of the new year and sift the harvest of our negative thoughts with goodness. It is good to be grateful in the new year instead of complaining about the past life. Let no one repay anyone evil for evil. But constantly strive for goodness with each other and with all people. Respond to the bad deeds of others with goodness. Instead, it is better to carry each other's burdens in the coming year; not to make our own burdens heavier. Because our life is like the shadow of a tree that passes. Without faith, there will be no life. Man can receive eternal life only through faith in Christ.

Proslavi iranske nove godine Nowruz počinje 21. marta s početkom proljeća u sjevernoj hemisferi. Tradicije proslave Nowruza sežu hiljadama godina unazad, prije islamskog razdoblja, korjene vuku iz antičkog doba, ali i dalje se poštuju. Ove godine rat je bacio sjenku na proslavu Nowruza za milione ljudi širom svijeta.

After days of brinkmanship, President Trump announces a sudden delay in threatened strikes on Iran's power grid, citing “very good and productive” talks aimed at de-escalating the war. Our reporter tells us what we know about those talks.And at one underground disco along Turkey's border with Iran, Iranians ponder death and the destruction of their country while celebrating the traditional new year holiday of Nowruz. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Các lễ hội đánh dấu tiết xuân phân lại nhuốm màu buồn bã, khi chiến tranh vẫn tiếp tục tàn phá Trung Đông. Mặc dù vậy, hơn 300 triệu người trên toàn thế giới, sẽ đón chào lễ hội năm mới Nowruz, cùng gia đình, thức ăn và niềm hy vọng mới.

As the war rages on, the question is - what does victory look like for everyone involved? We begin with the Iranian view with former nuclear negotiator and diplomat Seyed Hossein Mousavian. Then, from the U.S., the Pentagon senior advisor turned whistleblower who is warning of a dangerous disregard for civilian casualties in Iran. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh then takes us to the people on the ground, to hear from the Iranians caught between foreign bombs and a repressive regime. Then, Christiane speaks to former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett about Israel's endgame in a war boosting Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity. From the archives, recalling the time Saddam Hussein miscalculated Iran's reaction to invasion and how the war forged the strategic mindset of the Islamic Republic. And finally, Iranians around the world mark Nowruz as war casts a dark shadow over celebrations. Air date: March 21, 2026 Guests: Seyed Hossein Mousavian Wes Bryant Naftali Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Iran continues to block ships from moving through the Strait of Hormuz, farmers around the world are seeing their fertilizer supplies coming up short, and some countries are having to shut down down their LNG plants. Also, we wrap up our weeklong housing affordability coverage with a wider discussion about tackling the rising cost of housing at its root. And, a look at the history of US-Cuba relations. Also, the K-pop megastars of BTS are back together after a long break to complete their military service. Plus, a look at a family tradition for Nowruz. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nowruz is a traditional festival that marks the spring equinox, the rebirth of nature and the start of the new year in Iran and other countries. But this year's Nowruz will be the first many in the country have experienced at war. And across the Gulf, millions of Muslims are marking Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, under the shadow of war. We hear from journalists in Iran and the UAE.Also on the programme: Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has announced sheis replacing the country's senior military commanders, a day after replacing the longtime Defence Minister General Vladimir Padrino López; and we examine how artificial intelligence is being used in the publishing industry.(Photo: Iranian people shop at Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran, ahead of Nowruz, on the 19th of March, 2026. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency/Reuters)

US President says Nato allies are "cowards" for refusing to help open the Strait of Hormuz, as the head of the International Energy Agency claims the closure of the waterway poses the "greatest global energy security challenge in history”.Also in the programme: Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat on celebrating the ancient Persian festival of Nowruz; and the action movie star, and martial arts expert Chuck Norris has died aged 86.(Photo: US President Trump departs the White House to spend the weekend at Mar-a-Lago on 20 March 2026. Credit: Shawn Thew/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock)

Iranians at home and abroad grapple with how to celebrate Nowruz at a time when joy and optimism feel out of step with the bleak realities of war. To preserve confidentiality, the most comprehensive archive of abuse at Canadian residential schools will be destroyed. So journalist Connie Walker has set out to create her own archive of survivors' stories. A Florida priest says he has no plans to shut down his soup kitchen despite racking up more than a half a million dollars in penalties for violating zoning laws.A B.C. woman tells us about getting airlifted out of Coquitlam yesterday after being awoken by an early morning mudslide.Canada takes an unprecedented plunge in this year's World Happiness Report, largely due to the malaise of young people. We get the inside scoop on The Washington Post's annual Peeps diorama contest — an event that's a real chick magnet.Dressed to the canines. The publisher of Vogue is suing another fashion magazine for trademark infringement — even though that magazine has a much furrier demographic. Which is why it's called "Dogue".As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that knows a "Dogue" cover model always looks fetching.

While vehicle assembly lines are pulling away from electric car and truck production, the factories designed to make their batteries are going through a different transition. Plus the local news for March 20, 2026 and marking Nowruz through music. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Hello!Today is Nowruz, the Persian/ Iranian new year.So I'm re-sharing with you this episode about Persian Culinary History and Culture through the millennia.Thinking of all the Iranian people who are suffering and wishing them only the best and hoping for a swift resolution to all the destruction inflicted upon them currently.In the vast region from Anatolia to Central Asia, a rite or a festival ushering Spring, and marking the new year is celebrated at around 20th or 21st of March. People in modern countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan historically observe the Nowruz celebrations.Enjoy!LoveThe Delicious LegacySupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli airstrikes pound Tehran on Nowruz as Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran's military is "decimated." U.S. deploys 2,500 Marines and three more warships to the Middle East as Iran threatens global tourist sites. Iran's military warns "parks and tourist destinations" worldwide are no longer safe for its enemies. Hollywood has lost its ultimate tough guy. Martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at 86. U.S. Republicans introduce a bill to trigger tariffs over Canada's "Netflix tax." Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is battering Australia's northeast coast with powerful wind and heavy rain. For the first time in 43 years, Vancouver has officially ended winter without a single centimetre of snow. An 87-year-old Alberta man is fighting extradition to Scotland after being accused of sexually and physically assaulting 17 students in 1960s and 1970s.

Festivities marking the spring equinox are tinged with sorrow, as war continues to devastate the Middle East. Even so, more than 300 million people worldwide are expected to welcome Nowruz - the new year - with families, food and fresh hope.

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Nowruz is the first day of the solar year, corresponding to the first day of Hamal in Afghanistan, and Farvardin in Iran. Nowruz is one of the oldest celebrations coming down to us from ancient times. Originating in ancient Balkh, Nowruz occurs at the beginning of spring, when trees bloom and wild flowers bloom in the fields and meadows, adding to the beauty of nature. Melodious birds sing sweetly and fly into the sky. Nowruz is considered the beginning of the New Year in Afghanistan and Iran. In some other countries also, namely Tajikistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Syria, Kurdistan, Georgia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Albania, China, Turkey, Turkmenistan, India, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, it is an official holiday and the people there celebrate this festival.

In this episode, I reflect on my identity as a child of immigrants during the week of Nowruz (Persian New Year). I share the range of emotions that have been coming up during this time, both personally and collectively. I also discuss the pressure that can exist to express or explain every single feeling one may be having, especially on social media.This episode focuses on holding space for nuance, making space for mixed emotions, and trusting your own experience without needing to define it for others. I also explore the guilt that can show up, whether you're a child of immigrants or just being a part of this generation, and how to recognize it without feeling defined by it. This episode is hopefully a reminder that multiple things can be true at once and that we can staying informed, while also taking care of ourselves...and validating the heaviness we feel without needing to always pathologize our human experience.I'm thinking of my fellow Iranians, those affected and hurt, the lives lost, and anyone who is experiencing the heaviness of the world. Wishing a comforting Nowruz and sending big hugs to all.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

This week's Blush Kitchen is a REALLY important episode to me.It's our Nowruz // Norooz episode (I prefer the "Norooz" spelling, but apparently Nowruz is better for SEO). Norooz is the Persian New Year, which is also the Spring Equinox and the astrological new year.My family is Iranian, and this is the most important holiday in our culture. It's a big event every year, but given our current world affairs, it has taken on a new importance this year.I made 3 Persian INSPIRED recipes in honor of the holiday, all fully vegan & high protein:1. Persian tea with a high protein saffron-cardamom date caramel and rose foam2. A vegan & high protein version of kashkeh bademjan, a Persian eggplant dip3. A high protein & SUPER light homemade Persian-style cheese (think a feta-like briny cheese) in a stunning traditional Persian "Noon Paneer Sabzi" platter.TO SHOP THIS EPISODE: https://shopmy.us/collections/4444768?tab=collections

Amid the ongoing war, Iranian people have been openly celebrating holidays this week, heeding a call from Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and pushing back against the regime, according to Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin, an Iran expert at the University of Haifa's Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Preparations for Nowruz in Tehran. Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramadan avslutas med Eid al-Fitr, snart firas Nowruz och Newroz och våffeldagen närmar sig med stormsteg. Vi är i dagar av gemenskap och MAT så vad blir det till middag hos dig ikväll? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Ett nyfiket och underhållande aktualitetsprogram med lyssnaren i fokus.Vi hör om Margit som ska pickla 300 ägg, Ainos finska fisksoppa, Gregers lammfärsrullader och flera andra goda rätter. Vi pratar också med Amal som just nu firar Eid al-Fitr, och så ringer vi upp Fredrik för en rykande färsk kärleksuppdatering.I extramaterialet får vi finbesök av vår kära vän Adam Bergsten, som nyligen blivit pappa. Dessutom har Hugo upptäckt sina första gråa hårstrån, något som kastat honom rakt in i en ålderskris.

Friday marks the beginning of Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year.A new children's book, "Celebrate Nowruz!" by a local mother-daughter duo honors the holiday and its significance to millions of Iranian families across the world.Then, the San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off its 33rd year with nearly 150 films showcasing the best in Latino cinema. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando brings us a preview.And if you're looking for things to do this weekend, don't fret. KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans has you covered. From protest art to a musical about public toilets, we dive into all the arts events in your weekend preview.Guests:Zohreh Ghahremani, author, "Celebrate Nowruz!"Susie Ghahremani, illustrator, "Celebrate Nowruz!"Ethan van Thillo, founder, San Diego Latino Film FestivalLuis Martinez, programmer, San Diego Latino Film FestivalCatherina Cojulún, filmmakerJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, KPBS

Discussing the traditions following Persian New Year (aka Nowruz), breaking down the recent addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to the Rousey vs. Carano Netflix fight card, and much more!

On this very special Nowruz episode, Kaveh explains the origin of his snake shoulder fighting namesake from the Shahnameh. A listener voice memo gets into how Mendez v. Westminster overlaps with some of our previous tabs.Episode Tabs:Zahhāk: An Etiology of Evilhttps://themarkaz.org/zahhak-an-etiology-of-evil/Listener Tabs:Sylvia Mendezhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Sylvia-MendezEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Tabs Wiki: https://500-open-tabs.fandom.com/wiki/500_Open_Tabs_Wiki500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Afsaneh Roe explores what it means to be born again and live a transformed life in Christ. Through the story of Nicodemus in John 3, discover how spiritual rebirth isn't just a one-time salvation moment but an ongoing journey of transformation by the Holy Spirit. Learn how God breathes new life into dead places and changes us from the inside out. This powerful Easter season message connects the Persian celebration of Nowruz (new beginnings) with the gospel promise of new life in Jesus. Experience hope, renewal, and fresh wind as you embrace the born-again life God offers each day.Sermon Study Guide: https://page.church.tech/d870bdbc

Nowruz without You 1405 Author, Narrator, and Producer: Mohammadhossein Moshrefi (MiM Moshreffi) Our IG: Instagram.com/cafemim Instagram.com/Mim.moshreffi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdTayINwNMs&pp=ygUfeWVyb296ZSBraG9vYiBtaWFkIGluc3RydW1lbnRhbA%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZacxJ0alZU&pp=ygUVc3dlZXRlc3QgcmFpbiBhYmlsZW5l0gcJCa4KAYcqIYzv

On today's show, guest host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with Negin Owliaei, editor-in-chief of Truthout, about the war that the US and Israel launched on Iran last weekend. On Saturday, Owliaei woke up to dozens of text messages from her family in Tehran announcing the bombardment of their city. Since then, the US and Israel have killed more than 1,000 people across Iran and the Middle East, including 150 school children. Owliaei says that she is frustrated by the public discourse about Iran and the way that the language of “preemptive strikes” and “imminent threats,” sanitizes war. She reminds listeners that there were signs that the US was gearing up for an attack on Iran and that it costs the nation $1 billion per day to wage this unjust and illegal war. She insists that “just because it's started, doesn't mean it needs to go on” and “every minute we can shorten this war is a success.” In her latest article for Truthout, she discusses the need for resistance and support for grassroots organizing like Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, Taxpayers Against Genocide, and No Tech for Apartheid. They also discuss Nowruz (the Spring holiday in Iran), the history of the 1953 CIA-backed coup, the deportation of Iranians following the 12-day US-Israel war on Iran last summer, and the Women, Life, Freedom movement. She wants people to understand that everything that's going on domestically has a foreign policy effect. Owliaei joined A Public Affair last summer to talk about the US and Israel's 12-day war on Iran.  Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Negin Owliaei is Truthout's editor-in-chief. An award-winning journalist, she previously worked at Al Jazeera's flagship daily news podcast, The Take. She lives in Washington, D.C. Featured image in celebration of Nowruz, or the beginning of spring by Hamed Saber on Flickr.  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post US Leaders Are Cheerleaders for a War Machine appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

As we welcome Nowruz this year, we do so with a heavy heart. And yet, even in difficult times, we feel called to honor and commemorate this ancient, beautiful tradition. Nowruz reminds us that light returns, spring follows winter, and renewal is always possible. For Episode 186 of the Modern Persian Food podcast, we are revisiting one of our most beloved and foundational episodes — Episode 126 — where we walk through every part of the Persian New Year season and its rich cultural meaning. Nowruz (also spelled Norooz) literally translates to "new day." Celebrated for over 3,000 years and rooted in the rhythms of the spring equinox, it is the biggest holiday of the year in Persian culture — a time of rebirth, reflection, and reconnection. In this replay, Beata and Bita cover the whole 2+ week celebration, including: ✨ Khaneh Takooni (Spring Cleaning) The ritual "shaking of the house" — a deep seasonal cleaning that symbolizes clearing out stagnant energy and preparing for a fresh start.

Behnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of the Foundation For Defense of Democracy's Iran Program, and a senior fellow specializing in Iranian security and political issues.We ask this noted scholar the burning questions of the day like, “Do you lose weight on Ramadan?” and “What's it like to have a fatwa on your head?”We also discuss the potential for an American (and Israeli?) strike on Iran, the incredible resilience of Iranian society, how Ayatollah Khamenei is playing us all, where Behnam is more hawkish than his Israeli colleagues.Follow Behnam on X and check out his writing at the FDD.Happy Purim, Ramadan and Nowruz to all!Also:* No one has done a better job at secularizing Iranian society than the Islamic republic itself.* What is Iran?* We're all from Malta now.* Is Ramadan intermittent fasting?* I'm sorry I can't come to your event, the Iranianss are after me.* Where is Hezbollah now?* Iranian society deserves a collective Nobel Peace Prize.* Bumbling idiot or 7D chess player?* The knife and the handshake.* The JCPOA created this mess.* This is a war of choice, and Iran chose it.* Khamenei needs to thank Trump, instead he's leaving him on “read”.* Tucker Carlson didn't like the Ben Gurion Airport McDonald's.* No one and everyone has a right to exist.* Benham has a favorite Hamentaschen flavor.* Persian food with a Shmear.* Kebab and Chinese This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

People celebrate Nowruz not only in Afghanistan, but all the countries in the region celebrate their own diverse traditions with joy. Children are especially happy on this day. Because on this day, on Nowruz day, they go out with their families to see their friends and relatives. They eat all kinds of Nowruz sweets and cookies. They have fun and play with their friends. They enjoy seeing flowers, beautiful blossoms, and singing birds.

In Afghanistan, Nowruz has always had its own special place. From Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif, from Herat to Badakhshan, people try to celebrate this day with all their might and whatever their circumstances. Because Nowruz is a reminder of life; a reminder that after every winter, spring finally comes. People may not have new clothes, their table may be simple, but hope cannot escape from their hearts. One of the most important parts of Nowruz celebrations in Afghanistan is the red rose bar in Mazar-e-Sharif. This bar is not just a pastime; it is a symbol. The red rose shows that the earth, despite all the hardships it has seen, still grows beauty. People come from far away to look at the flowers, to forget their sorrows for a few hours, and to make a new path for their hearts.

Regarded as the pinnacle of Persian literature, his works are a household item for Persian-speaking families and read during the Yalda winter solstice festival and Nowruz spring equinox festival. He was also widely known amongst European intellectuals, with even Engels mentioning him to Marx in a letter.   Hafez lived in Shiraz under the waning Mongol Ilkhanate and at his death in 1390, the region was being incorporated into Timur's empire. What more do we know about Hafez's socio-political and cultural context? There are many mythical tales about Hafez. What can we know about his life? The influence of Hafez can't be underestimated. Tell us about his works. And what translations and secondary resources do you recommend? It should be pointed out that there are wonderful illustrated versions including one owned by the Cartier family of jewellers. And finally let's end with a sample and translation.    Further reading Hafez and the Religion of Love in Classical Persian Poetry. Edited by Leonard Lewioshn. Faces of Love: Hafez and the Poets of Shiraz by Dick Davis(partial) Poems from the Divan of Hafiz by Gertrude Bell (partial) The Divan-I Hafiz by Wilberforce Clarke (complete translation)   Ali Hammoud: https://alihammoud7.substack.com/    We are sponsored by IHRC bookshop. Listeners get a 15% discount on all purchases. Visit IHRC bookshop at shop.ihrc.org and use discount code AHP15 at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC bookshop for details. 

This week, I'm bringing back a favorite episode — a rich and delicious conversation with Sahar about Persian food, culture, and what life in Iran is really like beyond what most people ever get to see.We talk about everything from sour stews and rice bellies to tahdig, kebabs, Nowruz traditions, and Sahar's experience growing up in Tehran. You'll learn about the incredible diversity across Iran's regions — and yes, we even touch on controversial dishes involving sheep's heads and yogurt drinks.Sahar is warm, hilarious, and generous in sharing what Persian food means to her — and I walked away hungry and more connected to a place I knew very little about.Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you're tuning in again, I hope it leaves you curious, comforted, and craving saffron rice.

"I have long been inspired by Iranian culture and particularly its music and poetry.  Much to my surprise, my response to the field recording of the city of Isfahan eventually took the form of a kind of oblique word-picture, prompted by the images and themes which the original field recording sounds brought to mind, which I then set to the sound of a Daf percussion arrangement. One of the main jumping off points was also the idea of the festival of the spring equinox, ‘nowruz' - which literally means' ‘new day' in Persian, and which is a central celebration in Iranian culture.  "The Daf is a traditional Iranian percussion instrument associated with nowruz celebrations amongst many other things, whose unique sound I adore and which I felt tied in with the themes of sonic heritage in this context. My dear friend Mobin Hosseini from Sanandaj, Iran, kindly provided the accompanying Daf track. The field recording appears in its entirety, since this seemed the most fitting soundtrack to the rich imagery it inspired for me. I hope it might prove similarly evocative for anyone who listens to my contribution to the project."  Nowruz in Isfahan reimagined by Fiona Conn @outsidetheoutlines. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

REVERSING KISSINGERHEADLINE 1: The Trump administration issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions yesterday.HEADLINE 2: Hamas popped off a handful of rockets at Israel yesterday.HEADLINE 3: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech yesterday to mark the start of the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with author Lee Smith, who serves as the media columnist for Tablet Magazine.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

On the day of Nowruz, a Roqe Special with a Roundtable featuring some members of the Roqe Team and Tehranto Times reflecting on the Persian New Year. Jian is joined in the Roqe Hub studio by Pegah, Parissa, Tina, Ghazaleh, Ebi and Bella for a heartfelt conversation about the best and worst of Nowruz, fond family memories, the beauty of new beginnings, the worries about commercialization and the state of the world. Plus Jian opens the show with an essay entitled, “Nowruz: A Gift to the World.”

Team Melli's next World Cup qualification matches are against UAE and Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium. In this episode host Samson Tamijani with panelists Erfan Hoseiny and Sina Saemian discuss the current situation of women's football, the U20 team, legionnaires, the squad called up by Amir Ghalenoei as well as previewing the upcoming games. Erfan Hoseiny updates us on the latest surrounding the Persian Gulf Pro League and AFC Champions League. Lastly, we end it with our wishes for Nowruz. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:48 Panel welcome 0:02:45 Thoughts on NWSL interviews 0:11:19 Women win Futsal CAFA 0:13:57 U20 fail to qualify for WC 0:19:15 Legionnaires update 0:24:53 Something wrong with Taremi? 0:34:42 TM squad list reaction 0:40:40 Goalie situation 0:45:56 Confidence in Ghalenoei? 0:48:50 PGPL woes 0:58:50 Judging UAE & Uzbekistan 1:02:35 New Green kit 1:05:39 Our Nowruz wishes 1:09:20 Predictions for both matches 1:10:35 Conclusion 1:13:09 Gholizadeh & Farmani promo Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. Host: Samson Tamijanj Panel: Erfan Hoseiny, Sina Saemian Editor: Samson Tamijani Graphics: Mahdi Javanbakhsh Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI https://instagram.com/dannyasadi https://smarturl.it/CASPIAN Outro Music: K!DMO https://instagram.com/kidmo.foreal Samson - https://twitter.com/GolBezanSamson Erfan - https://twitter.com/Eri1806 Sina - https://twitter.com/Sinaa_sa Mahdi - https://twitter.com/mativsh https://youtube.com/@UCKwPPeXDBpdpJWLb1U1cBSw https://twitter.com/GolBezan https://twitter.com/GolBezanFarsi https://instagram.com/GolBezan https://facebook.com/GolBezanPodcast https://tiktok.com/@golbezan https://patreon.com/GolBezan

Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Iranian-American psychotherapist and chef Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate Nowruz. Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit. Alissa Timoshkina ventures beyond cabbage in a new cookbook dedicated to vegetables in Eastern European cuisines. Whales that get caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear have left fishermen and environmentalists scrambling for a solution.

Celebrate the Persian new year with fresh herbs and new recipes Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate Nowruz.  Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit. Alissa Timoshkina ventures beyond cabbage in a new cookbook dedicated to vegetables in Eastern European cuisines. Whales that get caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear have left fishermen and environmentalists scrambling for a solution. Don't forget to sign up for the Good Food newsletter!

March is in full swing as the long preparations towards Nowruz (the Persian New Year) begin! To celebrate spring and all things pickled, we have two stories today- "The Pumpkin Child" and "The Rolling Pumpkin" from Iranian folklore traditions. Whether you want to listen to a Cinderella-esque fairy tale or the misadventures of an old woman, we have something for you!  Show notes can be found on our website at: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com You can also find us on: Bluesky Mastodon Instagram   TikTok

Get ready for the biggest holiday in the Persian culture by spring cleaning your kitchen, home, and mind! Persian New Year, also known also as Nowruz or Norooz, marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated around the world.    In this episode, we'll give you the tools to tackle “Khooneh Takoni” spring cleaning through your house and life, and prepare for a clean slate to start the new year off on. The beginning of the year is about renewal, a fresh start, and hope for a bright future.    We'll share an overview of the Nowruz/Norooz season, covering off traditions and rituals to get us ready, how to celebrate the actual event, including what to eat, and the grand final nature picnic on the 13th day after Nowruz.   Green foods are the staple for this occasion and we chat about our favorite dishes and how to serve them.   Check out these previous episodes for an indepth listen to Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year: Episode 22:  Prelude to Persian New Year and Char Shambeh Souri  Episode 23 :  Persian New Year Haftseen and Food  Episode 24:  Persian New Year Siz Da Bedar   Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 75:  Norooz Haftseen  Episode 126:  Persian New Year Nowruz  Episode 128: Setting Sofreh Episode 164:  Extra Sweet Nowruz with Zozo Baking    All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

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John Forsyte has led Pacific Symphony since 1998, during which time it has emerged as the largest orchestral institution founded in the U.S. in the past 50 years. Under his leadership, the Symphony has grown in national and international stature. Pacific Symphony made its debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018 as one of two orchestras invited to perform in Philip Glass' 80th birthday celebration. That same year, the Symphony embarked on its first tour of China, performing in five major cities. The 2017-18 season culminated with the Symphony's first nationally televised appearance on PBS's Great Performances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Forsyte spearheaded innovative community engagement efforts, including hundreds of video productions for schoolchildren and nonprofit partners. The Symphony also launched Symphony on the Go, a mobile stage concert series offering free performances in neighborhoods throughout the region. For its dedication to serving the community during this challenging time, Pacific Symphony was recognized as the Nonprofit of the Year for the Central/South Orange County region. Forsyte's decades-long collaboration with Music Director Carl St.Clair has pioneered new concert formats and audience engagement methods, helping build an audience base that better reflects the demographics of Orange County. These initiatives include semi-staged opera productions, annual children's offerings, the innovative Café Ludwig chamber music series with Orli Shaham and Pacific Symphony principal musicians. A major milestone in Forsyte's tenure was the creation of the American Composers Festival (ACF). The festival has featured thematic and contextual programs, world premieres, commissioned works, and performances of rarely heard pieces, highlighting the Symphony's commitment to innovative and compelling programming. Over the years, the ACF has garnered critical acclaim and featured prominent composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, and William Bolcom, and has attracted a wide range of audiences, further solidifying Pacific Symphony's reputation as a leader in promoting American music. During Forsyte's tenure, Pacific Symphony became the only orchestra in California to receive a James Irvine Foundation New California Arts Fund Grant. This supported the creation of the Building Communities Concert Series, featuring cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Nowruz, and a free family festival around the Lantern Festival, further expanding the Symphony's engagement with the region's diverse communities. Pacific Symphony has expanded its community engagement programs, creating transformative initiatives like arts-X-press (a middle school arts immersion camp), Heartstrings (a partnership with 47 nonprofit organizations), the free Lantern Festival, Strings for Generations in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, and Santa Ana Strings. Under Forsyte's guidance, the Symphony's award-winning music education offering, the Freida Belinfante Class Act program, has grown from 7 to 30 schools. A strategic priority during Forsyte's tenure has been the expansion of the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles program. This initiative now includes four distinct groups: Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings, and Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band. Together, these ensembles serve over three hundred students annually, offering exceptional training and performance opportunities for young musicians across Southern California. The program's transformative impact is demonstrated by the high rate of students accepted into leading music conservatories and universities. Under Forsyte's leadership, Pacific Symphony has maintained a balanced budget for more than two decades while significantly increasing its fundraising efforts. Contributed income has grown fivefold, and the organization has raised an additional $35 million for its endowment during this period. Forsyte's contributions to the arts have been widely recognized. He has been honored with the Helen M. Thompson Award from the American Symphony Orchestra League and the Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award by Arts Orange County. He currently serves on the Chief Executive Roundtable at UC Irvine and the boards of Arts Orange County and Orange County Music and Dance. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.