Mehran Kamvara, an Iranian analyst and professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, sheds light on the ongoing protests in Iran, linking economic hardships and currency collapse to public anger. He discusses the rial's devaluation and the impact of government budget cuts favoring religious institutions. Meanwhile, Tom Brook, a BBC journalist, examines the erosion of film criticism in the digital age, highlighting how social media has affected the profession's cultural significance. They both provide compelling insights into current events and cultural shifts.
