How the Iranian Economy Actually Works
Summary
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Yeganeh Torbati and Bazargan Sharafati, authors of "Stolen Revolution," to explore Iran’s political economy. They discuss how the Islamic Republic evolved into a "mafia state" where loyalty to the regime dictates economic access, detailing the rise of shadow entities like bonyads and the Revolutionary Guards. The conversation highlights the suppression of Iran’s vibrant tech startup sector by security forces seeking control and profit.
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