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Roqe

By: Roqe Global Media
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  • Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora. Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.
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Episodes
  • Roqe Ep. 332 - Arash Rowshan, + Does Biden's Exit Affect Iran Policy?

    Roqe Ep. 332 - Arash Rowshan, + Does Biden's Exit Affect Iran Policy?
    Jul 25 2024
    A new edition of Roqe (Ep.332) featuring Iranian-American software engineer, viral video star and stand-up comedian Arash Rowshan in the Roqe Studio. Arash sits down with Jian for an all-encompassing and laughter filled conversation about his journey from engineer to stand-up comic, the ever changing nature of the Iranian diaspora, and the current state of American politics. But first, Smart Pegah and Super P join Jian for a conversation about everything from politics to coffee to a gruesome gash in Jian’s hand and the story behind it. Plus, Pegah and Jian convene for the Roundup and discuss the latest in whether or not Biden’s exit will affect US foreign policy on Iran.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Roqe Ep. 331 - Elahe Tavakolian, + "Are Iranians Too Critical of Iranians?"

    Roqe Ep. 331 - Elahe Tavakolian, + "Are Iranians Too Critical of Iranians?"
    Jul 18 2024
    A new edition of Roqe featuring high-profile Iranian activist Elahe Tavakolian, who became an international figure after suffering a horrific injury during the Woman Life Freedom uprising. Elahe joins Jian from Philadelphia to discuss her harrowing story, the journey it has taken her on, her unwavering efforts to raise awareness about human rights violations in Iran, and the implications of the recent election of President Pezeshkian in Iran. Plus, after a number of audience comments inspired by last week's episode, Jian and Pegah explore the question: “Are Iranians Too Critical of Iranians?”
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Roqe Ep. 330 - Mohammad Khordadian, Roundup

    Roqe Ep. 330 - Mohammad Khordadian, Roundup
    Jul 11 2024
    A new edition of Roqe (Ep.330) featuing the iconic Iranian dancer, choreographer, pop celebrity, activist and cultural pioneer, Mohammad Khordadian, who joins Jian from London for a provocative and no-holds-barred interview about his mixed feelings on his homeland, breaking barriers, finding new love, and giving up on hope for change in Iran. Mr Khordadian makes the case that he hates lies, and he lays out his truth in this interview. Plus Pegah joins Jian for the Roundup about Western excitement about a new "reformist" President and funding and support for certain Western protest groups by the Islamic Republic.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
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