Iran Today
Series produced by Vermont Public

A look inside the culture and daily life of modern Iran.
While Iran confronts the outside world over its efforts to develop nuclear technology and the strident rhetoric of its president, the people of Iran confront domestic issues like joblessness, poverty, women's rights and freedom of expression. Vermont Public Radio's Steve Zind recently returned to Iran to talk with people about the challenges of daily life there. He brings these issues into focus in "Iran Today," a series of five reports. Part One: Making Ends Meet Poverty and unemployment are taking their toll on every from medical school graduates to those with little education. Part Two: Beyond the Veil Women's lives in Iran defy stereotypes. Women are caught between modernity and tradition, and their rights under Iranian law reflect these paradoxes. Part Three: Power of Words In... Show full description
Additional Files
- Photo for web site (seriesicon.jpg)
- Series Promo (Morning Edition) (IranPromoB.mp2)
- Series Promo (Morning Edition) (IranPromoA.mp2)
5 Pieces
Bought by WBEZ
- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 07:28
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Bought by WBEZ
- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 07:17
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- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 08:13
Bought by WBEZ, Radio Catskill, KVMR, WBEZ, KWCW and more
- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 07:57
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Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 07:53
- Purchases: 1