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Iran is voting. Why the apathy?

Iran is voting. Why the apathy?

FromThe Take


Iran is voting. Why the apathy?

FromThe Take

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s election day in Iran and for many, the question is not who to vote for, but whether to vote at all. Strong candidates were disqualified from running, and conservative Ebrahim Raisi is a clear frontrunner. The stakes are high: the winner of this election will lead Iran through a pandemic, intense economic sanctions, runaway inflation, and the ongoing negotiations to restore the nuclear deal. So how much does this election mean for the future of Iran?In this episode: Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera Iran correspondent For more:Listen to our other coverage on Iran, including the impact of sanctions on people’s lives.Did Iran flatten the COVID-19 curve?No war with Iran — but no peace, eitherIran and the United States try to get back to the tableConnect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Making sense of the world, one story at a time. Host Malika Bilal and journalists from Al Jazeera's international bureaus and beyond share their take on the most important stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.