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Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review Podcast

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Weekly review of Armenian News from https://groong.org. Keeping up with news related to Armenia and Armenians can be challenging; the sheer volume of news in the past few years has increased greatly, and the rise of the “Fake News” phenomenon...

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United States

Description:

Weekly review of Armenian News from https://groong.org. Keeping up with news related to Armenia and Armenians can be challenging; the sheer volume of news in the past few years has increased greatly, and the rise of the “Fake News” phenomenon contributing to the erosion of trust in the news media. The diversity of languages used by the worldwide Armenian community also poses a challenge for Armenian news; there is a significant portion of news that originates in Armenian, sometimes in Russian, and does not get adequately translated into English, or Western Armenian, for those in the Diaspora who are not proficient in Eastern Armenian. Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the political turbulence in countries where significant communities of the Armenian Diaspora reside, be it Syria, Lebanon, the United States, etc., many of our friends and colleagues indicate that they’re simply overloaded with information and lack the time and energy to separate the good from the bad. So we’re creating this weekly digest of news and analysis that we find relevant to share with our friends and the wider ANN/Groong audience. Our goal is to provide a brief overview of the main headlines of the past week, and then cover a smaller set of the more important developments, curated by ANN/Groong editors and contributors who spend an inordinate amount of time daily to process Armenian news. We hope that over time this podcast will help our listeners in becoming more astute consumers of Armenian news. We will strive to provide a rich set of notes with each installation, with links to the most relevant articles and information as a starting point for your further investigation.

Language:

English

Contact:

213-254-7586


Episodes
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YoungMin - Travel Blogger’s Visit to Occupied and Ethnically Cleansed Artsakh | Ep 526, Mar 22, 2026

3/22/2026
Conversations on Groong - March 22, 2026 Topics: - YoungMin’s journey into post-2023 Artsakh - Controlled access, guided narratives - Erasing traces of Armenians - In Agdam, Askeran, and Stepanakert - Memory, loss, and the aftermath of ethnic cleansing Guest: YoungMin Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - Asbed Bedrossian Episode 526 | Recorded: March 21, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/526 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/j9QYiYFnj68 #artsakh #Armenia #YoungMin #NagornoKarabakh #EthnicCleansing Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:47:55

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Eldar Mamedov - Iran War: The Northern Front | Ep 525, Mar 22, 2026

3/22/2026
Conversations on Groong - March 22, 2026 Topics: Guest: Eldar Mamedov Hosts: Episode 525 | Recorded: March 20, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/525 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/pWd_-iNIM8E #GroongPodcast #EldarMamedov #IranWar #Azerbaijan #SouthCaucasus Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:47:14

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Varuzhan Geghamyan - Iran War, Zangezur Corridor, Nakhijevan Constitution | Ep 524, Mar 20, 2026

3/21/2026
Conversations on Groong - March 20, 2026 Topics: Guest: Varuzhan Geghamyan Hosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 524 | Recorded: March 19, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/524 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SQHD3lZxAwc #IranWar #VaruzhanGeghamyan #ZangezurCorridor #Syunik #ArmeniaGeopolitics Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:06:52

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Scott Horton - Why Are We at War with Iran? | Ep 523, Mar 20, 2026

3/20/2026
Conversations on Groong - March 20, 2026 Topics - Why this war began - U.S. fallout and political costs - Paths to wider regional escalation Guest: Scott Horton Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - Asbed Bedrossian Episode 523 | Recorded: March 20, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/523 #IranWar #ScottHorton #USIsrael #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:54:05

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Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 522, Mar 15, 2026

3/17/2026
Groong Week in Review - March 15, 2026 Arthur Martirosyan examines the ongoing U.S.–Israel war on Iran and its uncertain trajectory, focusing on escalation risks, strategic objectives, and potential diplomatic offramps. The discussion then turns to regional spillover effects, particularly the risks for Armenia amid Iran–Azerbaijan tensions and broader geopolitical shifts. We conclude with an analysis of Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, including the fragmented opposition landscape, concerns about electoral fairness, and contradictions in public opinion reflected in recent polling. Topics Guest Arthur G MartirosyanHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 522 | Recorded: March 16, 2026 https://podcasts.groong.org/522 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:51:25

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Hrant Mikaelian - Iran War Update, IRI Poll Review, Armenian Political Landscape | Ep 521, Mar 8, 2026

3/11/2026
We discuss with Hrant Mikaelian the expanding war on Iran and what it could mean for the region. We took a close look at the latest IRI poll and its disputed methodology and findings, and the emerging shape of Armenia’s parliamentary race. Hrant Mikaelian argued that Iran’s leadership transition signals greater resolve rather than collapse, that Azerbaijan is still constrained from direct action against Iran unless the Iranian state seriously weakens, and that the IRI poll raises major methodological and interpretive questions. The discussion then turned to the opposition field in Armenia, where newer forces may have room to grow, but where media imbalance and weak opposition reach remain major structural obstacles. Topics Guest Hrant MikaelianHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 521 | Recorded: March 8, 2026 https://podcasts.groong.org/521 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:17:02

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Hrant Mikaelian - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, Sumgait Pogroms, | Ep 520, Mar 1, 2026

3/4/2026
Groong Week in Review - March 1, 2026 Topics Guest Hrant MikaelianHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 520 | Recorded: March 2, 2026 #IranWar #EpicFury #MiddleEastWar #ArmeniaForeignPolicy #Sumgait1988 #IranIsraelConflict Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:49:23

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Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran War Fears, June Vote Rules, State-Church Clash | Ep 519, Feb 22, 2026

2/26/2026
Groong Week in Review - February 22, 2026 Topics: Guest: Dziunik Aghajanian Hosts: Episode 519 | Recorded: February 25, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/519 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1FFkLOeY2lI #Armenia #Iran #ArmeniaElections #ArmenianChurch #SouthCaucasus Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:55:13

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Zaroui Pogossian - Vardanank, The Battle of Avarayr in 451 AD | Ep 518, Feb 24, 2026

2/24/2026
Groong Deep History - February 24, 2026 In the inaugural Groong Deep History episode, historian Prof. Zaroui Pogossian joins the show to unpack the Vardanank wars and the Battle of Avarayr (451 AD). The conversation sets the longer political and religious context behind the conflict, explains what we can and cannot know from the main Armenian sources, and revisits the standard “moral victory” story through modern source criticism. Pogossian also discusses her work on medieval Armenia and previews an upcoming scholarly volume on Medieval Yeghegis, then uses a critical reading by Hayk Hakobyan to question common assumptions about Avarayr’s scale, geography, and strategy. Topics: Guest: Zaroui Pogossian Hosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 518 | Recorded: February 22, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/518 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1-o4Gv1v4vw #GroongDeepHistory #Vardanank #BattleOfAvarayr #ArmenianHistory #ZarouiPogossian Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:09:37

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JD Vance in Armenia and Azerbaijan | Ep 517, Feb 15, 2026

2/15/2026
Conversations on Groong - Feb 15, 2026 Topics Hosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 517 | Recorded: February 13, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/517 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4FEVG-lJVkE #Groong #Armenia #JDVance #Tsitsernakaberd #TRIPP Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:01:34

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Philippe Raffi Kalfayan - Europe and America, JD Vance in Armenia, Pashinyan vs. The Armenian Church | Ep 516, Feb 8, 2026

2/11/2026
Groong Week in Review - February 8, 2026 Topics Guest Philippe Raffi KalfayanHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 516 | Recorded: February 9, 2026 https://podcasts.groong.org/516 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:01:42

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James Carden & Pietro Shakarian - Global Affairs in the Age of Trump 2.0 | Ep 515, Feb 7, 2026

2/8/2026
Global Affairs in the Age of Trump 2.0 Conversations on Groong Topics Guests James CardenPietro ShakarianHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed Bedrossian Episode 515 | Recorded: February 6, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/515 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:07:56

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Andrei Tsygankov - Canceling Russia and The Towers of the Kremlin | Ep 514, Feb 5, 2026

2/5/2026
Conversations on Groong - February 5, 2026 Topics: Books by Tsygankov: https://a.co/d/0izauT7Thttps://a.co/d/07NNNT6dGuest: Andrei Tsygankov Hosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 514 | Recorded: February 4, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/514 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WOLR5AuizEQ #CancelingRussia #RussianForeignPolicy #UkraineWar #StateCivilization #TowersOfTheKremlin #RussianOrthodoxChurch Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:18:06

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Christian Solidarity International Visits Jailed Armenian Clergy | Ep 513, Feb 4, 2026

2/4/2026
Conversations on Groong - February 4, 2026 Topics: Guest: Joel Veldkamp Hosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 513 | Recorded: February 3, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/513 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gi1yk302jts #ArmenianChurch #ReligiousFreedom #ClergyArrests #IRFSummit2026 #ChristianSolidarityInternational Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:24:46

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Iran, Varchaband, War on Church, Mehmet Oz, Strong Armenia, Noragyugh | Ep 512, Feb 1, 2026

2/3/2026
Groong Week in Review - February 1, 2026 Topics: - Iran Conflict - Varchaband - War on Armenian Church - Mehmet Oz vs Armenian Americans - Narek Karapetyan and Strong Armenia - A Big Beautiful Noragyugh Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - Asbed Bedrossian Episode 512 | Recorded: February 2, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/512 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XRHCT_8XE84 #IranIsraelWar #TrumpArmada #ArmenianChurch #Pashinyan #ArmenianDiaspora Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:52:19

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David Davidian - Armenia’s Foreign Intel Service Annual Report | Ep 511, Jan 31, 2026

1/31/2026
Conversations on Groong - Jan 31, 2026 Topics: - Foreign intelligence service - FIS report, strategic gaps - Azerbaijan risk and deterrence - Hybrid threats and elections - TRIPP, AI, and data risks Guest: David Davidian Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - Asbed Bedrossian Episode 511 | Recorded: Jan 28, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/511 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/dMX6GW54Eek #Groong #Armenia #FIS #ForeignIntelligence #NationalSecurity #TRIPP Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:44:05

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Arthur Khachatryan - Army Day, JD Vance to Armenia, TRIPP, Church, Strong Armenia Party | Ep 510, Jan 25, 2026

1/28/2026
Groong Week in Review - January 25, 2026 Topics: Guest: Arthur Khachatryan Hosts: Episode 510 | Recorded: January 27, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/510 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/czqx5UCdFA0 #GroongWeekInReview #Armenia #RulesBasedOrder #JDVance #TRIPP #ArmenianChurch Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:00:45:52

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Erhan Arik - Horovel and the Armenian Genocide | Ep 509, Jan 22, 2026

1/22/2026
Horovel and the Armenian Genocide | Ep 509, Jan 22, 2026 The Critical Corner - Recorded on January 18, 2026 Topics Guest Erhan ArikHosts Bedros Afeyan Episode 508 | Recorded: January 18, 2026 https://podcasts.groong.org/509 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:26:03

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Sergei Melkonian - Syria, Iran Unrest, TRIPP, Armenian Parliamentary Elections | Ep 508, Jan 18, 2026

1/20/2026
Groong Week in Review - January 18, 2026 Topics: Guest: Sergei Melkonian Hosts: Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 508 | Recorded: January 19, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/508 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/LDI5e7Tcu8k #ArmenianNews #Syria #Iran #ZangezurCorridor #TRIPP #Geopolitics Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:09:12

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Anna Grigoryan - Armenia’s Political Crisis | Ep 507, Jan 17, 2026

1/17/2026
Conversations on Groong - January 17, 2026 Topics: Guest Anna GrigoryanHosts Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 507 | Recorded: January 16, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/507 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/b-qrlL7z6UY #AnnaGrigoryan #Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #TRIPP #ArmenianChurch #POWs Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Duration:01:13:14