Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi hosts a panel examining how the past four months - from the January massacres inside Iran to the current war - have affected Iranians living in the diaspora.
While the focus remains on those inside Iran facing the direct consequences of state violence and conflict, this conversation turns the lens toward those outside the country and asks a different question: how has this moment reshaped identity, relationships, and emotional life for millions watching, engaging, and reacting from afar?
Jian is joined by three guests from across the diaspora:
Shiva Negar - Iranian-Canadian actress and human rights advocate joining from Los Angeles
Satin - Iranian singer and performer joining from Toronto
Sadaf Yasini - Vancouver-based organizer and activist with the Lion and Sun Organization
The discussion explores the psychological toll of constant exposure to events in Iran, divisions within the community, the politicization of artists and public figures, and whether this moment is leading to fatigue or renewed resolve.
The episode opens with a poetic essay from Jian titled “The War Is Changing Us,” reflecting on how the events of the past months are not only being observed, but deeply felt.
This episode is brought to you with the support of Stellar Law - stellarlaw.ca
And Avoca Chocolates - avocachocolates.com
On this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi hosts a panel examining how the past four months - from the January massacres inside Iran to the current war - have affected Iranians living in the diaspora.
While the focus remains on those inside Iran facing the direct consequences of state violence and conflict, this conversation turns the lens toward those outside the country and asks a different question: how has this moment reshaped identity, relationships, and emotional life for millions watching, engaging, and reacting from afar?
Jian is joined by three guests from across the diaspora:
Shiva Negar - Iranian-Canadian actress and human rights advocate joining from Los Angeles
Satin - Iranian singer and performer joining from Toronto
Sadaf Yasini - Vancouver-based organizer and activist with the Lion and Sun Organization
The discussion explores the psychological toll of constant exposure to events in Iran, divisions within the community, the politicization of artists and public figures, and whether this moment is leading to fatigue or renewed resolve.
The episode opens with a poetic essay from Jian titled “The War Is Changing Us,” reflecting on how the events of the past months are not only being observed, but deeply felt.
This episode is brought to you with the support of Stellar Law - stellarlaw.ca
And Avoca Chocolates - avocachocolates.com
