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	Podcast:		The Documentary
	Episode:		Persian poetry and politics
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:36:39
	Publish Date:		2026-01-07 01:30:00
	Description:		How poetry is used by Persian-speaking leaders to build legitimacy and shape the political narrative. Across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, millions share a language — and passion for poetry. But with its abundance of lovers and wine, Persian poetry sits uneasily with Iran’s theocratic leaders. We explore their complicated relationship with this facet of Persian identity and how they occasionally turn to verse to secure popular appeal.
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