Episode
The #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
58:22
Published: Thu Sep 29 2022
Description
This week we’re talking about the #MahsaAmini protests in Iran with Rana Rahimpour, an Iranian-British journalist with BBC Persian. Jon is also joined by staff writer Alexa Loftus and our Iranian supervising producer Reza Riazi. It’s a fascinating discussion about why this uprising is different from anything that’s come before, what comes next for the people of Iran, and what the U.S. can do to help. (The bad news is it involves Elon Musk.) And if that’s not enough, they go down a Lord of the Rings rabbit hole you simply will not see coming.For more information on the protests in Iran, you can follow Rana Rahimpour, Amnesty International, or MiddleEastMatters on social media.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance: Reza Riazi, Alexa Loftus, Rana RahimpourExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler. Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Zach Goldbaum, Caity Gray, and Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Engineer & Editor: Miguel Carrascal Senior Digital Producer: Frederika Morgan Digital Coordinator: Norma Hernandez Supervising Producer: Lorrie Baranek Head Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Marjorie McCurry, Lukas ThimmResearch: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, and Cassie Murdoch Theme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem with Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions. https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
The podcast highlights the bravery of Iranian women who are taking a stand by removing their headscarves, a symbol of defiance against the morality police and Revolutionary Guard.
00:00 - 02:03 (02:03)
Summary
The podcast highlights the bravery of Iranian women who are taking a stand by removing their headscarves, a symbol of defiance against the morality police and Revolutionary Guard. The episode sheds light on the grassroots women's revolution in Iran.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Dancing is a form of rebellion for women in Iran where it is illegal for them to dance in public.
02:03 - 07:00 (04:56)
Summary
Dancing is a form of rebellion for women in Iran where it is illegal for them to dance in public. Iranian women are known to be strong and badass despite the restrictions on their rights.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker highlights how Iran has been facing economic sanctions for the last 40 years which has affected its economy.
07:00 - 09:44 (02:44)
Summary
The speaker highlights how Iran has been facing economic sanctions for the last 40 years which has affected its economy. He also touches upon the obsession people have with idealizing countries in an attempt to see themselves in it.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Protests have erupted in Iran after the death of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, who died in custody after she was arrested by the morality police.
09:44 - 17:00 (07:15)
Summary
Protests have erupted in Iran after the death of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, who died in custody after she was arrested by the morality police. The younger generation in Iran has taken to the streets to say no to the conservative regime that is suppressing the Iranian people.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The sanctions on Iran have led to difficulties for ordinary people, including limited access to medicine.
17:00 - 25:06 (08:05)
Summary
The sanctions on Iran have led to difficulties for ordinary people, including limited access to medicine. However, there are concerns that lifting the sanctions could also fuel corruption by the Iranian government.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker questions the lack of moral judgment in establishing friendly relations with Saudi Arabia despite their repressive regime, while the Iranian government is constantly demonized.
25:06 - 34:04 (08:57)
Summary
The speaker questions the lack of moral judgment in establishing friendly relations with Saudi Arabia despite their repressive regime, while the Iranian government is constantly demonized. Religious parents in Iran express frustration with the poor treatment of Muslim women in the country, in comparison to how Prophet Muhammad would handle the situation.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This podcast discusses the complicated relationship between individuals living in diaspora and their parents who remain in their home country, and how political turmoil can further complicate this relationship.
34:04 - 39:40 (05:36)
Summary
This podcast discusses the complicated relationship between individuals living in diaspora and their parents who remain in their home country, and how political turmoil can further complicate this relationship.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Iran's youth are facing harsh government repression, with morality police and the risk of being killed for speaking out.
39:40 - 45:25 (05:45)
Summary
Iran's youth are facing harsh government repression, with morality police and the risk of being killed for speaking out. Despite this, many believe that the country needs its young people to thrive.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Women from different countries are showing their support and solidarity for each other, and this collective effort has yet to be fully embraced by Americans.
45:25 - 51:12 (05:46)
Summary
Women from different countries are showing their support and solidarity for each other, and this collective effort has yet to be fully embraced by Americans.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker discusses how the sanctions in Iran are affecting the people rather than the corrupt elites.
51:12 - 55:33 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the sanctions in Iran are affecting the people rather than the corrupt elites. The lack of medical supplies due to the sanctions is causing unrest amongst the population.
EpisodeThe #MahsaAmini Protest and Iran’s Fight for Freedom
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast episode stresses the importance of supporting women in Iran who are standing up at great risk, while also highlighting the significance of art, culture, books, literature, and joy.
55:33 - 58:21 (02:47)
Summary
The podcast episode stresses the importance of supporting women in Iran who are standing up at great risk, while also highlighting the significance of art, culture, books, literature, and joy. A warning is also given about the incoming pandemic.