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Why people can't stop thinking about Baby Reindeer, and the plight of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi
Why people can't stop thinking about Baby Reindeer, and the plight of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Stand-up comedians Ashley Ray and James Mullinger talk about the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer, which is based on star Richard Gadd's real experiences of being stalked early in his career. Plus, Samira Mohyeddin shares the powerful story of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was recently sentenced to death by the Iranian regime.
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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