Best Armenian Politics Podcasts (2024)

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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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Why are Evolution Georgia’s employees on strike? 30:27

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On 12 July, employees of Evolution Georgia, an online gambling platform, began a strike demanding better working conditions and pay and an end to abusive behaviour by the company’s management. Evolution Georgia, which positions itself as a leading employer of students, is a subsidiary of a company headquartered in Sweden. This week, we spoke to Gio…

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Two poems by Batool Abu Akleen - translated by Batool Abu Akleen and Cristina Viti 5:15

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Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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Yeghia Tashjian - Iran’s Geopolitical Moves, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Stalled Normalization | Ep 353 - Aug 11, 2024 47:52

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ANN Groong Week in Review - Aug 11, 2024 Topics: Iran’s Geopolitical Moves Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Stalled “Normalization” Guest: Yeghia Tashjian - TW/@yeghig Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…

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Vahagn Melikian - Armenian Foreign Policy and The Srbazan Movement | Ep 352, Aug 12, 2024 1:30:22

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Armenian Foreign Policy and The Srbazan Movement Conversations on Groong - August 12, 2024 Topics: - Background on Amb. Melikian - From Revolution to War - Goris-Kapan Handover - Armenia's "Pivot" To The West - Srbazan Movement - Pan-Armenian Diplomatic Council Guest: Amb. Vahagn Melikian Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian…

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Voice of Armenian Youth: Navigating Challenges and Pursuing Dreams 1:32:00

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Speaker: Madlen Dokhoyan Host: Ashwathy Venugopal Title: Voice of Armenian Youth: Navigating Challenges and Pursuing DreamsBy Kectil

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sound of a jaw harp in the labelling factory: Jike Ayou, translated by Yě Yě 1:34

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Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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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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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 - TW/@qubriq Episode 351 | Recorded: August 6, 2024 Subscribe and follow us…

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Two poems: Henri-Michel Yéré, translated by Todd Fredson 6:41

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Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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Politics’ Corpse Covered with the Morning Paper: Afrizal Malta translated by Daniel Owen 6:17

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Published in MPT Salam to Gaza: Focus on Dissent and Resistance: https://modernpoetryintranslation.com/magazine/salam-to-gaza-focus-on-dissent-and-resistance/By Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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Salam to Gaza: Hussein Barghouthi, translated by Suneela Mubayi 10:56

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Salam to Gaza: Hussein Barghouthi, translated by Suneela Mubayi. We are grateful to Suneela Mubayi for providing these recordings, featuring a live reading from the event "Nakba Then and Now: Refuse Silence" published on YouTube by The Radical Book Collective and the Polis Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfuqn34gY_I&t=5839, followed by an …

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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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The Seamstresses, Missak Manouchian translated by Jennifer Manoukian from Western Armenian 2:19

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The Seamstresses, Missak Manouchian translated by Jennifer Manoukian from Western Armenian by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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Two poems by Amelia Rosselli, translated by Roberta Antognini and Deborah Woodard from Italian 3:35

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Two poems by Amelia Rosselli, translated by Roberta Antognini and Deborah Woodard from Italian by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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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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Destruction of Texts: Yi Sang, translated by Translated by Jack Jung from Korean 10:52

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Destruction of Texts: Yi Sang, translated by Translated by Jack Jung from Korean by Modern Poetry in Translation MagazineBy Modern Poetry in Translation Magazine

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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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Yuliya Solntseva: the forgotten queen of Soviet film 17:29

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In this profile, written by critic and curator Rachel Pronger and first published on the Klassiki Journal, we introduce you to one of the most consequential and misunderstood figures in Soviet film history: Yuliya Solntseva. A silent star who became one half of Ukraine’s most influential creative marriage but whose place in history has been obscure…

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Episode 5 - Shocking Truths About the 'Nigerian Kidnapping Industry' 1:13:56

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Episode 5 - Shocking Truths About the 'Nigerian Kidnapping Industry' - Youth Perspectives From South & North Nigeria Speaker: Malik Mujeli, Oludipe Taiwo Oyindamola Host: Ashwathy VenugopalBy Kectil

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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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Episode 4 - Haiti in Crisis: Navigating Gang Violence and Political Turmoil 1:03:10

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Haiti in Crisis: Navigating Gang Violence and Political Turmoil Speakers full name : Speaker 1:Roody JOSEPH , Speaker 2: Blayter JOSEPH Host full name : Nabila AbbasBy Kectil

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The fight for the future of Georgian film 27:48

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Host Sam Goff is joined by two representatives of the so-called “film movement” in Georgia – Keti Machavariani of the Georgian Film Institute, and Keto Kipiani of the Documentary Association of Georgia – to discuss cinema’s place in the ongoing protest movement against the increasing authoritarianism of the country’s government. They explain the si…

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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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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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Springtime for Soviet cinema: the films of the Thaw 17:35

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In this guide, first published on the Klassiki Journal and written and read by host Sam Goff, we introduce the cinema of the Soviet Thaw. As a new era of cultural freedom swept the USSR after the death of Stalin, iconic directors like Mikhail Kalatozov and Marlen Khutsiev created a new cinematic language defined by sincerity and stylistic innovatio…

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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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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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Żuławski, Parajanov, and me: adventures in Eastern Europe with Dan Bird 40:39

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Dan Bird is one of the world’s leading specialists on cult cinema from Eastern Europe. His work in restoration and distribution has played a key role in preserving the legacies of iconic filmmakers like Andrzej Żuławski and Sergei Parajanov. He joins host Sam Goff to discuss a career spent traversing Eastern Europe in search of hidden gems. Klassik…

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The humanism and surrealism of the Czech New Wave 18:51

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In this piece, first published on the Klassiki Journal by critic Sonya Vseliubska and read here by host Oliver Hunt, we introduce the wild world of the Czech New Wave, one of the most influential movements in Central and Eastern European cinema. Blending aesthetic and philosophical innovations from France and Italy, the New Wave gave us legendary f…

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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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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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Agnieszka Holland on her urgent and politically charged refugee drama Green Border 24:06

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Legendary Polish director Agnieszka Holland joins host Oliver Hunt to discuss her ripped-from-the-headlines new film, Green Border. Tackling the refugee crisis that unfolded along the Poland-Belarus border in 2021, the film provoked political controversy within Poland, and shows Holland at her humanist best. Green Border is out in the UK from 21 Ju…

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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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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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Behind the scenes of the Romanian New Wave with Ada Solomon 40:12

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Film producer extraordinaire Ada Solomon joins host Sam Goff to take us behind the scenes of Romanian’s troubled but brilliant post-communist cinema. One of Eastern Europe’s most vital producers, Ada outlines the origins of the Romanian New Wave, the movement that rocked Europe in the 2000s. She also gets into her work with Radu Jude and others, an…

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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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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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‘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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From Toronto to Ararat: Atom Egoyan on his career in the Armenian diaspora 46:24

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Acclaimed Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan joins host Sam Goff to discuss the role his Armenian heritage has played in his career. From his early features to his historical epic Ararat, Atom discusses how he’s grappled with personal and national history onscreen and the gems of classic Armenian film that have inspired him. Delve into Atom’s …

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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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Ian Christie on Eccentrism, the forgotten mavericks of the Soviet avant-garde 36:56

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Film historian Ian Christie joins host Sam Goff to discuss his new book on the Factory of the Eccentric Actor: one of the most striking and under-appreciated corners of Soviet avant-garde cinema. Ian talks us through the wild world of 1920s Petrograd, how Eccentrism predicted the French New Wave, and the lessons it still bears for students of Russi…

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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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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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Radu Jude on TikTok and the future of film 35:19

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Romania’s provocateur in chief Radu Jude joins host Sam Goff to discuss the runaway success of his hilarious new film, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World. Along the way, Jude explains the the East-West crisis in European politics, his evolving approach to national history, and how TikTok is forcing filmmakers to adapt – or die. Watch …

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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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Why is an Armenian priest leading a crusade against the government? 31:06

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Tavush for the Motherland, a movement fronted by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, has made headlines protesting in Armenia’s north and in the capital Yerevan against the delimitation process with Azerbaijan. This week, we speak to OC Media’s Armenian staff writer Arshaluys Barseghyan about how the protest movement shifted from protesting border delimi…

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