163. How Jina Mahsa Amini's Murder Set I...

Today we speak to investigative journalist Florian Flade about a scandal at the centre of Germany's former spy chief August Hanning. He's at the centre of an explosive espionage scandal. Once one of the most powerful figures in German intelligence, he's been accused of betraying ... Show More

Listen in full only at https://www.patreon.com/popularfront P O P U L A R F R O N T P R E M I U M 

Today we speak to our man in Paris, anthropologist Louis Stavenhagen. He talks to us about how students across France are taking to the streets in a wave of protests and riots. Clashes with police, arson, and growing unrest have turned demonstrations into something much bigger. W ... Show More

The death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini whilst in police custody has sparked nationwide protests in Iran. The authorities have responded with a heavy crackdown, and it’s estimated over 130 people have died so far. As protests continue, could the death of one young woman lead to regi ... Show More

Over the past few weeks, protests in Iran against the compulsory hijab law and the morality police have spread across the country and worldwide, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. But it's not the first time protests against the Islamic Republic's repression o ... Show More

<p>Behind the curtain of an internet blackout, the Islamic Republic’s security forces have killed at least 180 unarmed protesters. </p><p>Natalie Kitroeff speaks to Farnaz Fassihi about Iran’s deadliest political unrest in decades and why the United States wanted that unrest — an ... Show More

<p><i>This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury. </i></p><p>In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousan ... Show More

Thousands have taken to the streets in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the country’s morality police. Hundreds have reportedly been killed by authorities during the unrest. We explore whether the uprising will bring about lasting ... Show More

One year ago Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman from Iran, died in police custody. The country’s “morality police” had detained her for wearing her hijab too loosely. It sparked defiant protests across the country and calls for greater respect for women.Two Iranian reporters — Bara ... Show More

In the days since the Trump administration ordered a lethal drone strike in Baghdad on Iran’s second-most powerful man, Qassem Soleimani, Iranian officials have promised “vigorous vengeance” against the U.S. and chants of “death to America” were heard in the Iranian parliament. O ... Show More