Season 2 · Episode 1645
The Basij: Iran's Eyes and Ears on the Street
The Basij isn't just a militia—it's a pervasive surveillance network embedded in everyday Iranian life.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 28, 202618m 3s
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Show Notes
From the streets of Tehran to university campuses, the Basij operates as the regime’s grassroots enforcer. This episode unpacks the organization's history, its brutal crackdown tactics, and how it serves as the IRGC's eyes and ears across Iran. We explore the evolution from post-revolution militia to a sophisticated surveillance apparatus, revealing the terrifying reality of life under constant watch.