Episode 17

Yes, a government can shut down the internet

Iran's government shut down the internet, after widespread protests over the cost of fuel - how is that possible, and what does that mean for its people?

Recode Daily

November 21, 201923m 32s

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Show Notes

Iran's government shut down the internet, after widespread protests over the cost of fuel - how is that possible, and what does that mean for its people?

Links to resources discussed:

How the Iranian government shut off the internet

Internet disrupted in Iran amid fuel protests in multiple cities

Host:

Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset

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