Jan 19, 2026
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People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political change.. (Anonymous/Getty Images)
Guests:
Robin Wright, contributing writer, The New Yorker – her most recent piece for the magazine is “Iran’s Regime Is Unsustainable”; Wright is also the author of “Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East” among other books
Arman Mahmoudi, human rights activist and community organizer, BayArea4Iran and Global Rally Network
Hoda Katebi, labor attorney, Iranian-American writer and community organizer
Sahar Razavi, associate professor, Department of Political Science; director, Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies Center, California State University, Sacramento
Shani Moslehi, founder and chief executive officer, Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC)