Kevan Harris

Joining the discussion are Kevan Harris, a UCLA historian focused on Iran's political economy, and Yassamine Mather, an Iranian scholar and activist. They explore the recent protests in Iran, sparked by economic grievances related to a phone tax. Mather highlights the dangers of foreign intervention and media distortions, while Harris discusses the brutal state repression and the challenges of elite paralysis. Both guests stress that the ongoing struggle reflects deep-rooted discontent, with calls for international solidarity from the working class.

Kevan Harris, UCLA historical sociologist and Iran expert, maps Iran’s protest cycles and political economy. He unpacks sanctions-driven industrial decline, the IRGC’s corrupt empire, and how repression reshaped dissent. He warns bombing will not spark revolution and outlines regional escalation risks while urging urgent anti-war organizing.