The Shifting Political Balance In Iran, A Kidnapping In Syria, A Ukrainian Winter Concert And An Iranian Puppet Show
The Shifting Political Balance In Iran, A Kidnapping In Syria, A Ukrainian Winter Concert And An Iranian Puppet Show
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On today’s show:
- How the death of former Iranian President Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani affects Iran’s political equilibrium.
- The documentary Theo Who Lived tells the story of a freelance journalist who was kidnapped in Syria, tortured and held captive for two years.
- On Weekend Passport, the Chicago Puppet Festival and a concert of Ukrainian winter songs.