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Episode #036: Hangin’ with Mr. Sisi

Off the Hookah returns for 2018 with a recap of the recent unrest in Iran: Phil and Cooper break down the timeline, the possible reasons for the protests and some of the figures who have been accused of organizing them. Also, the Egyptian government cracks down on kids breaking President Sisi’s balls. 04:05 - Protests in Iran unlikely to bring about change (Mohammad Ali Shabani) 04:05 - How Rouhani can use protests to advance reform (Mohammad Ali Shabani) 04:05 - Iran grapples with how to deal with protests (Ali Hashem) 04:05 - IRGC media producers open new front against Rouhani (Narges Bajoghli) 19:25 - Egyptian authorities clamp down on 'Sisi's balls' (Rasha Mahmoud) Music: Sirvan Khosravi - Soojehat Tekrarie (iTunes | Spotify)

Off the Hookah returns for 2018 with a recap of the recent unrest in Iran: Phil and Cooper break down the timeline, the possible reasons for the protests and some of the figures who have been accused of organizing them. Also, the Egyptian government cracks down on kids breaking President Sisi’s balls.

Music: Sirvan Khosravi - Soojehat Tekrarie (iTunes | Spotify)