Pouya Nikmand

Pouya Nikmand, an Iranian-born writer and creator of 'Outliving Iran', shares his harrowing journey from life under an authoritarian regime to freedom. He discusses the current state of protests in Iran, detailing the brutal suppression and moral policing that define daily life. Pouya recounts his desperate escape, including trafficking in Europe and the challenges of arriving in the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of speaking out against injustice, urging listeners to understand the weight of freedom and belonging.