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09/29/2023

📣 “The strike served to remind me of the universal truth: Our collective welfare requires investing in people, not profits — lest we risk sidelining the very people who build the industries and communities required to sustain our economy. The solidarity that I experienced in those early WGA meetings and that forced the AMPTP back to the negotiating table is about to be tested as “business as usual” resumes. I, for one, am hopeful, because in the past five months of the strike, I have felt a spark of something new, something bigger than writers and Hollywood, something that points to a global struggle all artists and workers face.” via see link in bio for full article

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-strike-eviction-regret-1235602699/

01/13/2023

“The world is certainly looking to Iranian filmmakers for an insight into day-to-day life in Iran; for the first time in Oscars history, 3 countries selected Persian-language films as their submission for the Academy Award for best international feature.” https://bit.ly/3WaXAOY

12/16/2022

"At this critical time when many people are questioning it, Aslan's new work offers a powerful parable about the universal ideals of democracy." Reza sat down with World Affairs host Ray Suarez to explore the epic life and death of Full conversation here 👇https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh66ul7cyYk

12/12/2022

Does America bear the responsibility of spreading a Wilsonian democracy and human rights agenda? Reza sat down with The Realignment Podcast to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran.

Full podcast here 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukJNpP5-QZo

12/07/2022

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season? Gift AN AMERICAN MARTYR IN PERSIA to your favorite person! Order from your favorite bookstore today 🎅 http://rezaaslan.com/books/

11/30/2022

Reza spoke with radio host last month about his latest book, An American Martyr in Persia, "which explores how one person’s actions can have revolutionary consequences that reverberate the world over." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mazWKEm6xI

11/25/2022

Reza sat down with Letters & Politics podcast with Mitch Jeseritch and dug into why stripped himself of his privilege to join the revolution in Iran

Listen to the full interview here 👇https://kpfa.org/episode/letters-and-politics-september-29-2022/

11/21/2022

Tonight at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary! Doors open at 5PM, program runs from 6PM–7:30PM including audience Q&A. Reza will be signing and personalizing books purchased at the event from White Whale Bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.

Full details here 👉https://worldpittsburgh.org/reza-aslan/

11/19/2022

If you're in Miami tomorrow, you can catch Reza at the Miami Book Fair, where he will be discussing *AN AMERICAN MARTYR IN PERSIA*

Event details 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xa1jhP

11/18/2022

"SS: What would Baskerville be doing today? And where do you see Baskervilles today?

RA: It’s really in the youth of this country, the 20-somethings like Baskerville was, who are being confronted by a planet on fire, a political system that is utterly corrupted, and yet they’re still figuring out ways to make change, whether you’re talking about the Parkland kids, Greta Thunberg or Malala [Yousafzai]."

Author and religion scholar Reza Aslan speaks with Interfaith America Magazine about his most recent book about an uprising in Iran is more relevant than ever.

11/18/2022

Podcast Host Eboo Patel asks, how does our religious understanding of the world inform the ways we live and work together?

11/15/2022

Full interview 👉https://bit.ly/3O8hGae

Today on AirTalk, we cover the LAPD beginning a probe into the leaking of audio from city councilmembers earlier this month. Also on the program, an interview with sheriff candidate Robert Luna; remembering L.A. writer Mike Davis; and more.