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Podcast: The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Episode: Mathew Giagnorio on Iran, the West, and Media Blind Spots
Description: In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with writer and journalist Mathew Giognorio about Iran’s regime and why many Canadians remain unaware of its history since the Iranian Revolution.Giognorio discusses how the Iranian government has maintained power for more than four decades, the role of international institutions, and how Western media and education systems have shaped public understanding of the regime.The conversation explores Iran’s treatment of political opponents, women, and minorities, the influence of geopolitical actors like Russia and China, and why the Iranian political system is designed to endure even...