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Roqe

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 Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora. Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.All rights reserved Social Sciences
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  • Roqe Ep.379 - Did Trump Drop the Ball? - Ari Aramesh, Bijan Kian

    Roqe Ep.379 - Did Trump Drop the Ball? - Ari Aramesh, Bijan Kian
    Jul 3 2025
    Just weeks ago, the world watched as tensions between Israel and Iran surged and the Iranian people appeared to be approaching a pivotal moment. The conditions for an uprising were aligning. Then came a ceasefire. Then… Trump’s shift - signalling a willingness to work with the same Islamic Republic regime he once vowed to crush. So: Did Trump blow a real opportunity for change? Jian Ghomeshi hosts a passionate, high-level panel with legal analyst and political commentator Ari Aramesh, and former U.S. senior official Bijan Kian, to tackle the hard questions: Did the Trump pivot deflate the movement for freedom in Iran? Was there ever a plan to follow through? What does this mean for Iranians both inside and outside the country? Why does the regime seem untouched, emboldened even? A raw and revealing discussion about power, pressure, and the moment that may have slipped away. Find us on all major platforms and at RoqeMedia.com Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Roqe Ep. 378 - What Now? - Bahador Alast, Picasso Moin, Sadeq Bigdeli, Shirin Amani Azeri

    Roqe Ep. 378 - What Now? - Bahador Alast, Picasso Moin, Sadeq Bigdeli, Shirin Amani Azeri
    Jun 26 2025
    A fragile ceasefire. A fractured people. And a pressing question: What now? On this edition of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi leads a probing conversation about the aftermath of the Israel–Islamic Republic conflict, and what it has revealed about the state of Iranians today — politically, emotionally, and spiritually. While Trump, Netanyahu, and Khamenei claim “victory,” the Iranian people face a resurgence of crackdowns and internal division. Panel guests include: – Bahador Alast, popular YouTuber and commentator – Picasso Moin, athlete and social observer (from Istanbul) – Sadeq Bigdeli, lawyer and political analyst (from Toronto) Plus, psychotherapist and PTSD expert Shirin Amani Azeri joins the show for an intimate and powerful look at the psychological toll of the past two weeks.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Roqe Ep. 377 – The Israel–Iran War: Voices of Iranians

    Roqe Ep. 377 – The Israel–Iran War: Voices of Iranians
    Jun 19 2025
    In this urgent and emotional edition of Roqe, host Jian Ghomeshi opens a new series exploring the human impact of the fast-escalating conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Recorded on June 18th, 2025 — amidst rapidly shifting events — this episode amplifies Iranian voices from both inside the country and across the diaspora. Guests include: Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi (“Dr. Kay”) in New York, a physician receiving messages from hundreds of Iranians on the ground Kamyar Mahinsa, a longtime police officer and influential voice on Iranian social media, joining from Vancouver Nik Kowsar, celebrated cartoonist, journalist, and advocate, speaking from Washington, D.C. Roqe contributors Pegah Ganji and Anahita Nayebi, reflecting on grief, diaspora guilt, family, and hope This episode marks the beginning of The Israel–Iran War: Voices of Iranians — a continuing Roqe series documenting the thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences of Iranians during this unprecedented crisis. If you disagree with something you hear, stay tuned — more voices and perspectives are coming. This is not an echo chamber. This is a space for humanity, nuance, and truth-seeking.
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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