Heidi Pett, a correspondent who reported from Tbilisi, and Gia Japerica, a pro-democracy activist and former Georgian diplomat, shed light on Georgia's turbulent political landscape. They discuss the controversial foreign agents law, likened to Russian legislation, and the resulting protests fueled by fear and violent backlash against dissenters. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on activists, the struggle for freedom, and the urgent call for support to resist authoritarian influences while aspiring for closer ties with the West.