Economist Podcasts Hell hath no fury: a look inside Iran’s protests
Oct 18, 2022
In this thought-provoking discussion, Hossein de Rahshan, Iran's 'blog father' and a political prisoner, shares harrowing accounts from the ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting the resilience of brave citizens demanding their rights. Maria Vilcek, a seasoned news editor, provides insights into Yevgeny Prigozhin's controversial leadership of the Wagner Group, exploring the group's secretive operations and recruitment of prisoners for conflict. Together, they delve into the struggles against oppression and the chilling dynamics of contemporary politics.
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Nightly Chants
- A Tehran university student chants "Women, Life, Freedom" nightly from her window, joined by neighbors.
- Despite police presence and fear, women lead protests, even after being clubbed in the head.
Marvash's Protest
- Marvash, a protester, was kicked by a Basij soldier during a demonstration.
- She and her friends continue protesting despite such violence and fear.
Social Control Protests
- Recent Iranian protests focus on social control, unlike past economic or political protests.
- Women lead the charge, demanding an end to authorities' control over private lives.