Tensions are rising in Iran as thousands of people are taking to the streets in protests against the government. Center for Human Rights in Iran's Deputy Director Omid Memarian explains the economic factors driving the unrest, and implications of social platforms being blocked inside the nation.
"The protests have been spontaneous," says Memarian. "Economy is one of the major problems in Iran. Embezzlement by Iranian officials--corruption is deeply rooted in ranking officials."
The Iranian government has blocked social media platforms including Facebook, Telegram, and Instagram. Memarian says this move is dangerous. "It shows how the government is very insecure," said Memarian.
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The Weinstein Company reaches a deal, REI stops ordering from Vista Outdoor over its response to Parkland shooting. Fox will finally air its "If I Did It" interview with OJ Simpson, more than a decade after taping it.
Jon Greenberg, staff writer at PolitiFact, discusses gun reform and the claims made by both Democrats and Republicans in the weeks following the Parkland school shooting.
There has been a lot of exits from the White House this week...Hope Hicks announced her resignation and Jared Kushner's security clearance was downgraded. Vanity Fair's Emily Jane Fox joins The Hive to discuss what the White House will do now.
Andrew Yang, Founder of Venture for America and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, joins The Hive to discuss why he's running on the platform of universial basic income.
The Artificial Intelligence Caucus is a group of bipartisan lawmakers working together to ensure technology has a positive impact on America's future. Congressman John Delaney (D-MD) believes A.I. will be a "paradigm-shifting development," and he thinks the government needs to encourage its growth.
The bipartisan caucus aims to work with the private sector to make sure technological change "doesn't leave huge parts of the country behind," says Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), who founded the group.
Nordstrom and Gap release earnings. American Outdoor Brands says sales fell 32.6% year over year. The Dow drops after President Trump announced heavy tariffs on aluminum and steel. Twitter is asking the public to help it evaluate how toxic the social media platform really is
The Hive's hosts Jon Kelly and Kristen Scholer discuss the latest news in politics, business and technology. From Hope Hicks' sudden departure from The White House to the Kardashian's imapct on social media, we have you covered.
In the wake of the Florida High School mass shooting, some Americans are looking for ways to take the issue of gun control into their own hands, or wallets. Todd Scorzafava is a Lead Partner of Wealth Management at Eagle Rock Wealth and he joins Cheddar to explain how investors can manage their funds in a socially-minded manner.
Author Paul Goldberg is taking on something familiar, and turns it upside down in his novel "The Chateau." The book captures a setting that becomes a microcosm of today's current political landscape. Goldberg explains what he hopes readers takeaway.
