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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 59 MIN

Inside Iran’s Long Fight for Freedom

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Iran has lived through revolutions, crackdowns, and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising — but the story isn’t over. In this episode, Chalin talks with human rights activist Zolal Habibi about life inside a system built on fear, why the recent protests changed the regime’s calculations, and how the internet became a weapon and a lifeline. They trace the arc from the 1953 coup to today’s theocracy, unpack the debate over the exiled crown prince, and ask what meaningful support from the outside world should actually look like.To learn more about how to get involved please visit these sites:maryamrajavi4change.comncri-iran.orgiranfreedom.orgoiac.org

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Iran has lived through revolutions, crackdowns, and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising — but the story isn’t over. In this episode, Chalin talks with human rights activist Zolal Habibi about life inside a system built on fear, why the recent...

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