Best Armenian News Podcasts (2024)

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NEW: Tevan Poghosyan - Iran-Armenia Relations, Russia-Armenia Relations, EU Push for an Agreement, Srbazan Movement Next Steps | Ep 351 - Aug 4, 2024 1:05:51

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FIXED. Earlier version of this podcast episode contained the wrong audio. ANN Groong Week in Review - July 28, 2024 Topics: - US Leadership Changes - Iran Armenia Relations - Russian-Armenian Relations - EU Push for an Agreement - Srbazan Movement Next Steps Guest: - Tevan Poghosyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian -…

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167/ Netanyahu's Dubaization Plan for Gaza After the Genocide w/ Yasser Elsheshtawy 53:25

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For episode 167, guest host Justin Salhani is joined by Yasser Elsheshtawy to talk about the Dubaization plan that Netanyahu's team put forward for Gaza after their genocide. You won't be surprised to know that we think it's a terrible plan, but what is dubaization? du·bai·za·tion /dōō’bīzāSHən/ adjective: 1. the act of building a city which relies…

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Hrant Mikaelian - State of the Armenian Economy in the First Half of 2024 | Ep 350, Aug 3, 2024 22:20

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State of the Armenian Economy in the First Half of 2024 Conversations on Groong - August 3, 2024 Topics: Economy in the First Half of 2024 State Revenues & Spending Finance Sector Looking Ahead Guest: Hrant Mikaelian - TW/@Hrant_M Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 350 | Recorded: August 1, 2024 Subscr…

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166/ Israel-Palestine After Zionism w/ Ahmed Moor & Antony Loewenstein 41:48

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For episode 166, Dana & Elia are joined by Ahmed Moor & Antony Loewenstein, co-editors of the book "After Zionism: One State for Israel and Palestine" to talk about the ongoing genocide in Gaza and whether there is any hope for the One State Solution. Support us: The best way to support The Fire These Times is to become a member of our ⁠⁠"From The …

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Arman Grigoryan - Armenia’s Misguided Pivot to The West | Ep 349, Aug 1, 2024 1:15:55

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Armenia’s Misguided Pivot to The West Conversations on Groong - August 1, 2024 Topics: Revolutionary Mistakes Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications Misguided Pivot Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War Guest: Dr. Arman Grigoryan - TW/@Arm__Grig Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 349 | Recorded: J…

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Rediscovering Armenian Roots, Biden’s Exit, and the Future of the Democratic Party 31:25

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Send us a Text Message. What does it feel like to rediscover your roots and share that journey with the world? Join us as Marc takes us on an unforgettable trip to Armenia, where he connects with his heritage, makes an appearance on Armenian TV, and visits the inspiring Emili Aregak Center. Shifting gears, we tackle the seismic shift in the politic…

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Next POTUS | TR-AM Talks | US-AM Defense Coop | AM-AZ Talks | Ep 347 - July 28, 2024 1:05:26

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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 28, 2024 Topics: Who Will be the Next Leader of the US? Turkish-Armenian Talks US-Armenian Defense Cooperation Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 348 | Recorded: July 31, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you a…

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Umit Kurt on Gaziantep's forgotten Armenian past 30:01

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Umit Kurt on "The Armenians of Aintab: The Economics of Genocide in an Ottoman Province" (Harvard University Press). The book draws on archival sources, memoirs, personal papers, oral accounts and property liquidation records to detail the dispossession of Antep's Armenian community and the transfer of their wealth to Ottoman and later Turkish Musl…

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165/ That One Time the Olympics Were Cool w/ James Stout 1:08:44

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For episode 165, Elia and Aydın are joined by investigative journalist and anarchist James Stout of the It Could Happen Here podcast to talk about the 1936 anti-fascist Olympics in Barcelona and the fascists who destroyed it. There's a reason you've only heard of the more notorious Berlin one, and we're gonna get into it here. You can buy James' bo…

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Benyamin Poghosyan - New Leaderships, Negotiations, US Defense Attache to Armenia, Midyear Review of 2024 | Ep 347 - July 21, 2024 1:18:23

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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 21, 2024 Topics: New Leadership Coming to Many Countries Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Permanent US Defense Attaché to Armenia Mid-year Review of our 2024 Predictions Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 347 | Recorded: …

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DMV Party Promotor Light Skin Black 41:40

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Send us a Text Message. What if you could journey through the rhythms and beats that define the DMV's unique music culture? Our special guest, Light Skin Black of Light Skin Black Entertainment, takes us on a nostalgic trip through the all-age go-go events that shaped our youth and offers a candid look at the current music scene's transition toward…

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Hayk Mamijanyan - Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus, Update on political prisoners, PACE report, Referendum on joining EU, Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement | Ep 346, July 19, 2024 43:38

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Developments in Armenia’s Domestic Politics Conversations on Groong - July 19, 2024 Topics: Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus Update on political prisoners PACE report Referendum on joining EU Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement Guest: Hayk Mamijanyan - FB/@hmamij Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Epi…

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Hrant Mikaelian - Prospect of Trump Presidency on the South Caucasus, Mirzoyan at NATO, Parade of US Officials in Armenia, MPG Poll Review | Ep 345 - July 14, 2024 1:02:22

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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 14, 2024 Topics: Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC Parade of US Officials in Armenia MPG Poll Review Guest: Hrant Mikaelian - TW/@Hrant_M Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024 Subscribe and follow us ev…

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Ozge Samanci on visualising Istanbul's sociopolitical currents 23:43

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Ozge Samanci on her graphic novel “Evil Eyes Sea” (Uncivilized Books). The semi-autobiographical story is a murder mystery centred on a group of students at Istanbul's Boğaziçi University in the 1990s. It follows up from her highly successful graphic novel “Dare to Disappoint”. Become a member on Patreon or Substack to support Turkey Book Talk. Mem…

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Farewell to U Street's Cloak & Dagger, High School Reunion Reflections, and Armenian Cultural Advocacy 26:44

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a night of nostalgic farewells and joyous reunions can shape our lives? Egogh takes us on a heartfelt journey back to U Street's iconic Cloak & Dagger for its final, unforgettable party, while Ace reflects on the profound impact of old friendships at his 20-year high school reunion. Join us as we celebrate …

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Artur Papyan, Ruben Muradyan on Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance and Cybersecurity Track Record | Ep 344, July 15, 2024 1:00:33

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Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance and Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures Conversations on Groong Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance USAID-funded Deal with AWS Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures Guest: Artur Papyan - TW/@ditord Ruben Muradyan - TW/@RubenMuradyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan A…

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Who or what’s to blame for the Daghestan attacks? 43:01

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June’s deadly and coordinated attacks on synagogues, churches, and police posts in Daghestan’s Makhachkala and Derbent have led to the deaths of 22 people, as well as five attackers. The authorities in the Russian republic and in Moscow have since scrambled to find someone or something to blame, including Ukraine, niqab, and MMA. This week, we spea…

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Rafael Ishkhanyan - June 12, PACE Report, Pretrial Detention, Ashotyan, Chalabyan | Ep 343 - Jul 13, 2024 1:07:08

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Spotlight on Silence Topics: - ACPR Report on Police Brutality on June 12 - PACE Report: "The honouring of obligations and commitments by Armenia" - Pretrial Detention Used as Punishment - Spotlight on Political Prisoners / Persecuted - Armen Ashotyan - Avetik Chalabyan Guest: - Rafael Ishkhanyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbe…

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164/ El Salvador's Gang State w/ Michael Paarlberg 48:59

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For episode 164, Dana El-Kurd is joined by Michael Paarlbeg, associate professor of political science at Virginia Commonwealth University, to discuss the intersection between crime and authoritarian politics in Latin America. They particularly focus on the the state of emergency happening today in El Salvador, covering the rise of Nayib Bukele and …

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Karen Vrtanesyan - Armenia, Azerbaijan at NATO, Border Talks, Srbazan Movement, Arms or Alms for Rearming | Ep 342 - July 7, 2024 49:32

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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 7, 2024 Topics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, at NATO Summit Border Talks Still in Chaos Srbazan in Syunik Pashinyan in Syunik Srbazan Movement Arms, or Alms for Armenia? Orban, Aliyev’s Man inside the EU Eagle Partner 2024 in Armenia Guest: Karen Vrtanesyan - TW/@AHouseKeeper Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbe…

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163/ The Far Right is Not Inevitable w/ Aurelien Mondon 56:29

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For episode 163, Elia Ayoub is joined by University of Bath researcher and repeated guest Dr. Aurelien Mondon to talk about the populist hype in the context of the gains by the Far Right in a number of Western countries. We spoke about the EU elections as well as the upcoming UK, France and US elections, asking the question: is the media covering t…

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Nightlife Evolution in the DMV: From U Street Parties & Shifting Social Scenes 22:12

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the nightlife culture of the DMV has transformed over the years? Join Ace Boogie and Egogh on the Boards on this electrifying episode of the Absolute DMV Podcast while Marc is off on his family trip. We kick off with a celebratory shout-out to Light Skin Black and James Merlin on their birthdays, recounting…

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Sami Kent on stories from Turkey’s first hundred years 32:40

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Sami Kent on “The Endless Country: A Personal Journey Through Turkey’s First Hundred Years” (Picador). The book paints a portrait of Turkey by combining accounts of key events with Sami’s personal reflections on growing up learning about his paternal homeland from afar, before coming to work in the country as a journalist. Become a member to suppor…

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Elisa von Joeden-Forgey - Lemkin Institute, Genocide in Artsakh, Pashinyan Genocide Denial, Gaza, other | Ep 341 - June 28, 2024 54:58

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The Lemkin Institute on Genocide in Artsakh Conversations on Groong Topics: Background on the Lemkin Institute Genocide in Artsakh Armenian Government’s Genocide Denial Gaza and other Genocides Guest: Elisa von Joeden-Forgey - TW/@LemkinInstitute Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 341 | Recorded: June …

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Is Azerbaijan a champion of anti-colonialism? 22:32

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Azerbaijan appears to be trying to position itself as a champion of the anti-colonial movement by criticising France’s colonial past and supporting independence movements in its overseas territories. This week, we speak to political analyst and PhD candidate at Charles University in Prague Bahruz Samadov about the Baku Initiative Group, a group lin…

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Aram Orbelyan - Legality of Land Handovers, Mass Opposition Resignations | Ep 340 - June 26, 2024 45:38

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Aram Orbelyan - Legality of Armenian Territorial Handovers to Azerbaijan, Triggering Parliamentary Elections Through Opposition Resignations Conversations on Groong Topics: Unconstitutional “Delimitation” Process Could the Opposition Trigger New Elections? Guest: Aram Orbelyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubri…

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From Courtside Memories to Kendrick’s Juneteenth Surprise 24:42

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to relive your glory days on the basketball court only to be reminded of your age? Join us on the Absolute DMV Podcast as Ace Boogie recounts his latest round of hoops, sharing some laughs and hard truths about competing with the younger generation under the boiling DMV sun. We then shift gears t…

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Dziunik Aghajanian - Srbazan Movement Pause, EU Right Shift, Renewed Azerbaijan War Threats, Did Pashinyan get Marching Orders from Erdogan | Ep 339 - June 23, 2024 1:08:17

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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 23, 2024 Topics: Srbazan Movement: Pause & Regroup? EU Parliamentary Shift to the Right Armenia and EU Membership Renewed Azerbaijani Threats of War Armenia Reports CAESAR Artillery Acquisition Did Pashinyan Get Marching Orders from Erdogan? Guest: Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan …

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Hagop Djernazian - Update on the Threats to the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem, Armenian-Israeli Relations, Recognizing State of Palestine | Ep 338- June 23, 2024 14:06

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Update on the Threats to the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem Conversations on Groong Topics: Update on the current situation of the Armenian Quarters in Jerusalem State of the Community’s Case against Xana Gardens Inc. Armenia Recognizes the State of Palestine Effects of Armenian-Israeli Relations on the Armenian Community Guest: Hagop Djernazian - T…

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Gym Chronicles: Fashion Faux Pas: Mixing Brands and Interracial Dating Nuances 34:20

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Send us a Text Message. Can you really mix Adidas and Nike? On this episode of the Absolute DMV Podcast, things get personal and hilarious as Ace Boogie, Marc, and Egogh navigate the minefield of fashion etiquette. We kick things off with Marc’s anticipation-filled chatter about his upcoming trip to Armenia and Egogh’s laugh-out-loud gym anecdotes.…

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Benyamin Poghosyan - Police Violence and Repressions, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Armenia Russia Relations | Ep 337 - June 16, 2024 59:46

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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 16, 2024 Topics: Armenian Police Violence & Repressions Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Armenia Russia Relations Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 337 | Recorded: June 17, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.…

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Georgian Dream’s assault on queer rights 39:29

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The ruling Georgian Dream party has introduced a legislative package that would ban ‘LGBT propaganda’, potentially setting back decades of progress on queer rights in the country. This week, we speak to OC Media staff writer Shota Kincha about the contents of the law, to Tbilisi Pride’s director Tamar Jakeli about the future of the queer rights mov…

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Bradley Secker on the pleasures and perils of photojournalism in Istanbul 38:53

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Istanbul-based photojournalist Bradley Secker discusses his work on migration, LGBT+ asylum seekers in the Middle East and Europe, the difficulties of practicing journalism in Turkey and the broader state of photojournalism. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Members get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History …

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Rafael Ishkhanyan - Protesters Arrested, MPs Beaten, Artsakh Mayors Jailed | Ep 336 - Jun 16, 2024 1:15:15

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Spotlight on Silence Topics: - Detention vs. Arrest - Hundreds Of Protesters Arrested - “Red Berets” Beat Up MP - Artsakh Mayors Under Arrest - Podcasters Released But Banned From Podcasting - Narek Samsonyan - Vazgen Saghatelyan Guest: - Rafael Ishkhanyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 336 | R…

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TFTT Archives: Hamed Sinno on Sarah Hegazi, Mental Health and Growing up Queer in Lebanon 1:16:33

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Sarah Hegazi was a queer Egyptian activist who was severely punished by the Sisi regime for waving a rainbow flag at the September 2017 Mashrou' Leila concert in Cairo. On the 14th of June, 4 years ago, Sarah died by suicide in exile in Canada. In this episode from September of that year, Hamed Sinno, lead singer of Mashrou Leila, reflects on her p…

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Anna Karapetyan | Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands | James O’Brien in Yerevan | Armenia Russia Relations | Srbazan Movement | Ep 335 - June 9, 2024 53:22

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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 9, 2024 Topics: Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands James O’Brien in Yerevan Russia Armenia Relations Srbazan Movement Guest: Anna Karapetyan - TW/@Karapetyan_Ann Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 335 | Recorded: June 10, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you ar…

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Trump's 34 Felony Counts & 2024 Election Impact. "Bad Boys" Action Review and DMV Actors and Actresses 28:14

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Send us a Text Message. Is Donald Trump really facing 34 felony counts, and what does this mean for his political future? We'll unpack the implications of his conviction and how it could shake up the 2024 election, especially in the shadow of President Biden's current challenges. Join us, Ace Boogie, Marc 2Ray, and Egogh (on the boards), as we also…

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‘Greenwashing’ in Azerbaijan and COP29 30:54

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Azerbaijan, a country whose economy depends heavily on fossil fuels, is set to host the United Nations' annual climate change conference, COP29, in November this year, amidst rampant human rights abuses and terrible environmental practices. This week, we speak to journalist Arzu Geybulla talks about human rights abuses in Azerbaijan and her expecta…

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Arthur Martirosyan | Heavy Rainstorms and Flood, Srbazan Movement Church and State, Geopolitical Developments | Ep 334 - June 2, 2024 52:45

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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 2, 2024 Topics: Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia Srbazan Movement: Church and State Geopolitical Developments Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan - TW/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 334 | Recorded: June 3, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you a…

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Bilge Yesil on Turkey’s global media operations 46:17

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Bilge Yesil on “Talking Back to the West: How Turkey Uses Counter-Hegemony to Reshape the Global Communication Order” (University of Illinois Press). The book examines how Erdogan's regime has mobilised English-language media to counter foreign criticism and project Turkey as a rising power opposed to Western imperialism, supposedly giving a voice …

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Is it too late for Georgia’s democracy? 29:26

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OC Media’s Robin Fabbro, Mariam Nikuradze, and Shota Kincha sit down to discuss whether Georgia’s democracy could survive with the passing of the draconic foreign agent law, and October’s critical parliamentary elections. Read more: Georgia’s parliament passes controversial electoral code amendments Support independent journalism in the Caucasus an…

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162/ Spaces of Exception and the Struggle for Native American and Palestinian Autonomy 1:25:30

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For episode 162, host Ayman Makarem is joined by two guests, Malek Rasamny and Matt Peterson, to talk about their 10-year long multi-media project 'The Native and the Refugee'. The three talk about the project, its many manifestations, its focus on settler colonialism as a framework, as well as the current genocidal situation unfolded in Gaza. They…

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Sergei Melkonian on Iran President Crash, Bagrat Srbazan Movement, and Armenian Russian Relations | Ep 333 - May 26, 2024 51:05

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ANN Groong Week in Review - May 26, 2024 Topics: Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia Armenian Russian Relations Guest: Sergei Melkonian - TW/@MelkonianSergei Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024 Subscribe and follow u…

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161/ The Gaza Genocide Changes Everything 1:02:09

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Elia and Ayman talk about Gaza, and why this genocide changes everything. Demand a complete arms embargo on Israel immediately. Sanctions immediately. Cut off all diplomatic immediately. To hold Israel accountable for genocide means making them pay for reparations, sending its war criminals to The Hague, and conditioning going back to normal relati…

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Archil Sikharulidze - Georgian Law on Foreign Agents | Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia | Parallels and Lessons from Georgia | Ep 332 - May 26, 2024 52:00

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Archil Sikharulidze - Georgian Law on Foreign Agents | Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia | Parallels and Lessons from Georgia | Ep 332 - May 26, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: Georgian Law on Foreign Agents Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia Parallels and Lessons from Georgia Guest: Archil Sikharulidze - TW/@achosikha Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan …

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