Roqe Ep. 434 - IRAN RISES - The Role of Alternative Media - Nazenin Ansari, Andy Alem, Kiarash Kian

Roqe Ep. 434 - IRAN RISES - The Role of Alternative Media - Nazenin Ansari, Andy Alem, Kiarash Kian

From Roqe by Roqe Global Media

April 27, 2026 · 1h 19m

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of internet blackouts in Iran and the role of alternative media in representing the voices of the Iranian people.

We miss the voices of Iran. In this episode, Jian opens with a poetic and powerful essay on the impact of the Iranian regime’s internet blackouts - not only as a violation of human rights, but as a loss of connection, clarity, and direction for millions outside the country who have been inspired by those inside it. The conversation then turns to the role of alternative media at a critical moment. With mainstream coverage of Iran widely criticized as incomplete, biased, or misframed, what responsibility falls on independent platforms? Can alternative media remain objective - or is it inherently advocacy? And is there still an obligation to “both sides” the story? Jian is joined by: Nazenin Ansari (London) Kiarash Kian (Toronto) Andy “Aueen” Alem (New York) A sharp and timely discussion on media, narrative power, and the fight to represent the voices of the Iranian people. This episode is supported by: Quasar Homes - https://www.instagram.com/quasarhomes/ Famluxy - https://famluxy.com

People in this episode

Host: Jian

Guests: Nazenin Ansari, Kiarash Kian, Andy Alem

Topics covered

  • Iran
  • alternative media
  • human rights
  • internet blackouts
  • media responsibility
  • narrative power

Keywords

  • Iran
  • alternative media
  • internet blackouts
  • human rights
  • media coverage
  • narrative power
  • independent platforms

Sponsors

Quasar Homes, Famluxy

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