

The Iran Podcast
Negar Mortazavi
Conversations on Iranian politics, society, and culture with host Negar Mortazavi.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 8min
The Year of Blood
Negar Mortazavi joins Ali Velshi, a seasoned television journalist, to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran amidst a backdrop of violence and economic chaos. They delve into the dire communication blackout and the alarming death toll of over 3,000 due to the government's crackdown. The conversation highlights how U.S. rhetoric has inadvertently empowered repression in Iran and debates the pitfalls of military intervention. Mortazavi also reflects on the past diplomacy efforts under Obama and how they influenced relations, emphasizing the critical need for thoughtful policy.

Jan 17, 2026 • 14min
“Help is on the way” Trump tells Iranians
Negar Mortazavi, an insightful American-Iranian journalist and host, discusses Trump's recent comments to Iranian protesters that 'Help is on the way.' They dive into how this message could impact the situation on the ground amid state violence. The conversation also explores the potential US interventions, from sanctions to cyber operations, and the ethical considerations of urging protesters to act during a crackdown. Mortazavi critiques Trump's unpredictable messaging style and reflects on the implications for Iranian solidarity and response.

Jan 11, 2026 • 6min
Internet Shutdown and Crackdown
Negar Mortazavi speaks to Times Radio about anti-government protests in Iran, internet shutdown across the country, and the violent crackdown amid foreign military threats.

Jan 10, 2026 • 5min
Protests Grow Across Iran
Negar Mortazavi speaks to Canadian TV about anti-government protests across Iran, the grievances and demands of the protesters, and the threat of war.

Jan 3, 2026 • 8min
Protests Continue in Iran
Negar Mortazavi speaks to AlArabiya about ongoing protests across Iran, President Trump’s post about the protests, and the danger of more conflict and war in the region.

Jan 2, 2026 • 4min
Can Trump Help Iranian Protesters?
Negar Mortazavi speaks to Times Radio about anti-government protests across Iran as President Trump threatens that the U.S. is locked and loaded to interfere.

Jan 2, 2026 • 5min
Trump and Iran Protests
Negar Mortazavi speaks to LBC Radio about Iran protests and President Trump’s post about helping the protesters.Hosted by Simon Marks

Dec 30, 2025 • 6min
Iran Protests and the Looming War
Negar Mortazavi speaks to Times Radio in the UK about days of anti-government protests across Iran in response to inflation, under the threat of military strikes by Israel and the United States.

Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 56min
Book Talk: Iran’s Grand Strategy
Negar Mortazavi and Vali Nasr had a book talk at the Busboys and Poets bookstore in Washington, to discuss Nasr’s latest book “Iran’s Grand Strategy”

Nov 27, 2025 • 6min
Iran to raise fuel prices - BBC
Negar Mortazavi speaks to BBC World Radio about Iran’s plan to gradually raise fuel prices in a tiered system.


