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.
Unrest is only spreading and the authorities trying to quell it are looking increasingly desperate. We hear from one protester among many who are racked by fear but motivated by hope. The leader of the shadowy Wagner Group of mercenaries has revealed himself; we ask why. And a look at how few workers call in sick these days.