Roqe

Roqe Global Media
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Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora. Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.

  1. Roqe Ep. 415 - IRAN RISES - The Folly of the UN - Lisa Daftari, Shayan Samii, Bahador Alast

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    Roqe Ep. 415 - IRAN RISES - The Folly of the UN - Lisa Daftari, Shayan Samii, Bahador Alast

    Jian opens Episode 415 of Roqe – Iran Rises with a sober assessment of the United Nations, arguing that despite its language and ideals, it is structurally incapable of protecting Iranian civilians or advancing the revolution now underway. As tens of thousands of Iranian families grieve victims of an ongoing massacre, outrage is growing over the UN’s continued engagement with representatives of the Islamic Republic. This episode asks a difficult but necessary question: where should Iranians place their energy, pressure, and hope now? Jian is joined by: Lisa Daftari, Iranian-American foreign policy analyst, journalist, and founder of The Foreign Desk Shayan Samii, U.S. national security analyst and expert in strategic communications Bahador Alast, Iranian-Canadian engineer and widely followed cultural and language commentator The conversation explores: Why anger toward the UN is intensifying among Iranians worldwide Whether the UN functions as protection or symbolism during mass atrocities The meaning of “intervention” and what actually helps people on the ground The role of global protests in cities like Toronto, Los Angeles, and Munich Recorded February 12, 2026. This episode of Roqe is brought to you with the support of: Avoca Chocolates – avocachocolates.com Stellar Law – stellarlaw.ca

    55 min
  2. Roqe Ep. 414 - IRAN RISES - What Will Trump Do? - Khosro Isfahani, Picasso Moin, Kamyar Mahinsa

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    Roqe Ep. 414 - IRAN RISES - What Will Trump Do? - Khosro Isfahani, Picasso Moin, Kamyar Mahinsa

    On this episode of Roqe – Iran Rises, Jian is joined by Khosro Isfahani, Research Director at the National Union for Democracy in Iran, for a clear-eyed conversation about where the Iranian revolution stands right now, what intervention actually looks like, why the United States continues to negotiate with the Islamic Republic, and what may come next under Donald Trump. The episode then widens into a panel discussion with Picasso Moin in Istanbul and Kamyar Mahinsa in Vancouver, including Kamyar’s reflections from the demonstration in Vancouver yesterday, the resilience of Iranians inside the country, growing distractions and infighting in the diaspora, and whether unity is holding at the moment it matters most. Jian opens Episode 414 with a moving essay - “When they arrest the doctors, the regime tells you what it is” - examining the moral meaning of a regime that punishes doctors and medical workers for helping wounded protesters. This episode of Roqe is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates 🔗 https://avocachocolates.com

    1 h 13 min
  3. Roqe Ep. 413 - IRAN RISES - The Diaspora Mobilizes - Salar Gholami

    6 FÉVR.

    Roqe Ep. 413 - IRAN RISES - The Diaspora Mobilizes - Salar Gholami

    Jian opens this episode of Roqe with an essay making the case for calling this uprising the Lion and Sun Revolution. He reflects on the Lion and Sun flag being raised in Richmond Hill, Canada, while making one thing unmistakably clear - symbols in the diaspora are never enough. The real revolution is being paid for in blood inside Iran. Still, when a people are fighting to reclaim identity beyond the rulers who define them, symbols matter. Jian is then joined by Salar Gholami - former Iranian national team boxer and key organizer behind the historic Iranian-Canadian demonstrations in Toronto. They discuss how these massive rallies were built, how unity was maintained, what’s happening inside Iran, and what comes next as February 14th approaches. This episode of Roqe is supported by: Avoca Chocolates avocachocolates.com Stellar Law stellarlaw.ca

    44 min
  4. Roqe Ep. 412 - IRAN RISES - Feel the Power When Iranians Unite - Homa Sarshar

    3 FÉVR.

    Roqe Ep. 412 - IRAN RISES - Feel the Power When Iranians Unite - Homa Sarshar

    Jian opens Episode 412 of Roqe – Iran Rises with a forceful opening essay on the power of unity - as Iranians around the world shatter old stereotypes of division and rally around shared symbols, identity, and purpose. He’s then joined by Homa Sarshar, revered Iranian-American journalist, author, and cultural figure, for a wide-ranging and deeply informed conversation on why this moment feels different, the evolving role of the diaspora, the silence of Western media, and what meaningful international pressure might actually require. Recorded February 2, 2026. This episode is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates avocachocolates.com

    49 min
  5. Roqe Ep. 411 - IRAN RISES - The Anger is Justified - Nazenin Ansari, Sadeq Bigdeli

    29 JANV.

    Roqe Ep. 411 - IRAN RISES - The Anger is Justified - Nazenin Ansari, Sadeq Bigdeli

    Jian opens Episode 411 of Roqe – Iran Rises with a searing essay explaining why the anger felt by Iranians around the world right now is not excessive, emotional, or misplaced - but informed, earned, and justified. He’s then joined by Nazenin Ansari (Kayhan London / Kayhan Life) and Sadeq Bigdeli (Toronto-based lawyer and human rights advocate) for a sharp, up-to-the-minute conversation on the Huda Beauty backlash, disinformation campaigns, atrocity denial, the EU’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, legal accountability, and the possibility of international intervention. Recorded January 29, 2026.

    52 min
  6. Roqe Ep. 410 - IRAN RISES - The Case for Western Intervention - Farzin Nadimi, Shayan Samii

    27 JANV.

    Roqe Ep. 410 - IRAN RISES - The Case for Western Intervention - Farzin Nadimi, Shayan Samii

    Jian is joined by Farzin Nadimi, senior Iran and defense analyst at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Shayan Samii, a U.S. national security analyst specializing in strategic communications. The panel examines why Western intervention in Iran is no longer optional, how the regime’s escalating violence signals strategic weakness rather than strength, and what tools the United States and its allies actually have at their disposal as mass killing unfolds inside Iran. The episode opens with a forceful in-studio essay arguing that Western media atrocity denial - driven by hesitation, ideological discomfort, and an obsession with disputing numbers - is delaying truth and enabling the continued killing of Iranian civilians. This episode is brought to you with the support of Stellar Law 🔗 stellarlaw.ca

    46 min
  7. Roqe Ep. 409 - IRAN RISES - To Those Who Remain Silent... - Erfan Paydar, Forouq Canaani

    22 JANV.

    Roqe Ep. 409 - IRAN RISES - To Those Who Remain Silent... - Erfan Paydar, Forouq Canaani

    Jian opens Episode 409 of Roqe - Iran Rises with a direct message to members of the Iranian diaspora who have chosen silence during one of the most violent chapters in the Islamic Republic’s history - not out of ignorance or absence, but out of convenience. The episode then turns to a panel discussion with two guests joining from opposite sides of the world: Erfan Paydar, Iranian-American rapper and activist in Los Angeles, and Forouq Canaani, academic and political analyst based in Munich. Together, they examine the current state of the uprising inside Iran, the unprecedented scale of global solidarity rallies, the role of regime-linked lobbying and disinformation efforts, and how Iranians inside the country are navigating repression, fear, and hope in real time. Roqe - Iran Rises is recorded as events continue to move rapidly on the ground, with perspectives shared as close to real time as possible. This episode is brought to you with the support of Stellar Law 🔗 stellarlaw.ca

    43 min
  8. Roqe Ep. 408 - IRAN RISES - Don't Look Away - Bijan Kian

    20 JANV.

    Roqe Ep. 408 - IRAN RISES - Don't Look Away - Bijan Kian

    In this episode of Roqe – as part of the Iran Rises series - Jian reflects on a defining moment in Iran’s ongoing revolution as internet blackouts begin to crack and evidence of mass violence by the Islamic Republic regime against civilians comes into view. In an opening essay entitled “Don’t Look Away,” Jian argues that silence, exhaustion, and narrative distortion are among the most powerful tools authoritarian regimes rely on. Jian is then joined by Iranian-American former U.S. senior official and global business leader Bijan Kian for an in-depth conversation about: What the regime’s actions reveal about its survival strategy Whether recent massacres mark a point of no return The international community’s response – and its limits The role of disinformation and soft-pedalled narratives What sustained attention and support can actually achieve This episode was recorded on January 19, 2026, as events inside Iran continued to evolve This edition of Roqe is supported by Stellar Law – a Toronto-based boutique litigation firm known for disciplined strategy and rigorous advocacy.

    36 min
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Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora. Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.

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    Roqe Global Media
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    2020 - 2026
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