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- 4 days ago32 min
How we cover conflict in the Caucasus
Caucasus Digest host Robin Fabbro sits down with OC Media co-founder Dominik Cagara and Georgia staff writer Lana Koakaia to talk about how OC Media covers conflict in the Caucasus. If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Pashinyan vs the Church
Caucasus Digest hosts Mariam Nikuradze and Robin Fabbro sit down with OC Media's Armenia staff writer Arshaluys Barseghyan to break down the conflict between the Armenian government and Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's plans to 'reform' the Church. Read more: Explainer | How Pashinyan is working to topple Catholicos Karekin II Explainer | What's behind Armenia's church-state conflict Coldplay cheaters have more integrity than head of Armenian Church, Pashinyan says Armenian PM Pashinyan offers to show his penis to head of Church Prosecutor in case against Armenian church leader resigns If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Examining Armenia's tense relations with Russia
This week, editor Yousef Bardouka sat down with Armenia staff writers Ani Ghulinyan and Arshaluys Barseghyan to break down the worsening Armenia–Russia relations, from the meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, to Russia's economic restrictions on Armenian imports. Read more: Pashinyan says Russian military base not a 'vital necessity' for Armenia EU moves closer to easing Armenian imports amidst Russian restrictions Pashinyan and Putin clash over Armenia's EU aspirations, agree to continue talks in Moscow If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Aug 20, 202642 min
Feature Spotlight: how Georgia is handling addiction treatment and harm reduction
OC Media co-founder Mariam Nikuradze and editor Yousef Bardouka sit down with Caucasus Digest co-producer Tamuna Chkareuli to discuss her latest feature for OC Media about the efficacy of the Georgian government's monopolisation of drug addiction treatments and the status of harm reduction organisations in the country. Read the feature here: 'Soldiers who save lives' — Creating safe spaces amidst Georgia's drug crackdown If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Aug 13, 202625 min
Podcast | Reading Bahruz Samadov's letter from prison
OC Media co-founders Mariam Nikuradze and Dominik Cagara sit down with editor Yousef Bardouka to discuss the imprisonment of OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov. Samadov, who is serving a 15-year sentence on charges of treason for allegedly 'collaborating with Armenian security services', is an outspoken advocate for peace with Armenia and Azerbaijan. His work often focused on the peace process between the two countries, the decades-long conflict, and authoritarianism in Azerbaijan. Read more: OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov's eyesight deteriorates in maximum-security Azerbaijani prison 'The state plans to end my life' — Bahruz Samadov calls for solidarity in prison lette Jailed Abzas Media journalists call on von der Leyen to address human rights ahead of Baku visit You can find all of Bahruz Samadov's articles in his author profile on our website here and find Ulviya Ali's letters from prison here. Here is the article by Bahruz Samadov that Dominik quotes in the episode: Opinion | To stand for peace, in spite of everything
- Aug 6, 202632 min
Armenia's new parliament: what does day one say about Armenian politics?
The Armenian Parliament has recently held its first session after the June elections. This week, OC Media's Mariam Nikuradze, Yousef Bardouka, and Ani Ghulinyan spoke about new reshuffles in the ruling Civil Contract party, the participation of the opposition in parliament, and the government's conflict with the Church. Read more: Armenian Parliament elects new speaker as Catholicos skips session for first time Opinion | Pashinyan's cabinet shakeup shows he is weaker than he appears Armenian Catholicos Karekin II to stand trial in historic first If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Jul 30, 202630 min
Are there any free journalists left in Azerbaijan?
This week, Robin Fabbro, Mariam Nikuradze, and Javid Agha sat down to discuss the recent sentencing of several journalists from Azerbaijani independent media outlet Toplum TV. The three discuss the state of media in Azerbaijan and the country's continued persecution and crackdown on independent media and journalists, resulting in the arrest of over 30 journalists since 2023. Read more: Azerbaijan prison dispatches: isolation, self-harm, silence — the psychological toll of detention 'The state plans to end my life' — Bahruz Samadov calls for solidarity in prison letter Opinion | By imprisoning Abzas Media, Azerbaijan has turned its prisons into newsrooms If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
- Jul 23, 202632 min
Is free speech in Georgia dead?
This week, Robin Fabbro and Mariam Nikuradze sat down with Georgia staff writer Mikheil Gvadzabia to discuss the Georgian authoritie' crackdown on free speech in the country, from fines and prison time for insulting public figures to state surveillance. Read more: Georgian comedian attacked over joke after pro-government media smear campaign Georgian journalist sentenced to 14 days over Facebook post Georgian Dream is watching: how AI-powered surveillance is used against Tbilisi protesters Read more about Rustaveli Avenue's closure here. If you have any questions, thoughts, or tips, e-mail us at podcasts@oc-media.org. Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today.
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