Sahar Razavi
Associate professor of political science and director of the Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies Center at California State University, Sacramento; offers on-the-ground perspective on Iranian public opinion and casualty reports.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 55min
US and Israel Bomb Iran, Kill Khamenei. What Comes Next?
Nate Swanson, Iran strategy director at the Atlantic Council, offers policy and regional analysis. Sahar Razavi, political scientist, describes on-the-ground Iranian sentiment and casualties. Robin Wright, New Yorker writer and Middle East historian, examines leadership, law, and long-term implications. They discuss the strikes that killed Iran’s leader, regional retaliation, military and political risks, and uncertain succession.
Feb 5, 2026 • 55min
Iran and US Tensions Escalate
Jason Rezaian, former Iran prisoner and press freedoms advocate; Nate Swanson, ex-diplomat and Iran policy strategist; Sahar Razavi, political scientist specializing in Iranian politics. They discuss massive nationwide protests, government repression and casualty counts. They weigh risks of foreign intervention, limits of U.S. leverage, evolving social movements, and what to watch next in negotiations and leadership uncertainty.
Jan 19, 2026 • 55min
California’s Iranian Diaspora Despairs Over Brutal Crackdown
In this engaging discussion, Robin Wright, a seasoned New Yorker writer on Middle Eastern politics, Sahar Razavi, a political science expert specializing in Iranian issues, and Shani Moslehi, an advocate for the Iranian American business community, explore the grim realities of the protests in Iran. They discuss the impact of communication blackouts, the regime's narrative control, and the unique generational dissatisfaction fueling protests. The guests also debate U.S. intervention options and envision a hopeful, democratic future for Iran.
