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Blackout | This American Life | Episode 886
5/4/2026
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1 hr 1 min
Topics
Shirin Jafari's Communication with Family
Starts at 0:07
Impact of Internet Blackout in Iran
Starts at 1:39
Communication Challenges During War
Starts at 2:06
Living Under Militarized Surveillance
Starts at 12:24
Internal Internet in Iran
Starts at 14:06
Anushirvan's Experience as a Doctor
Starts at 20:03
The Challenge of War and Internet Blackouts
Starts at 25:01
The Political Divide in Iran
Starts at 30:10
Public Sentiments During Regime Support Rallies
Starts at 34:00
Ceasefire and Reaction
Starts at 40:19
Fear of Increased Repression
Starts at 40:37
Discontent with U.S. Foreign Policy
Starts at 41:52
White SIM Cards and Digital Privilege
Starts at 44:10
Surveillance and Control in Iran
Starts at 47:00
Personal Reflections on Youth
Starts at 60:07
Promotion of Bonus Episode
Starts at 60:25