Armenian News Network/Groong, an Armenian podcast providing objective coverage on Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and the Armenian diaspora. Find us and follow us everywhere on social media. Here are our links: linktr.ee/groong.
Asbed Bedrossian
Hovik Manucharyan
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Hrant Mikaelian - Abkhazia Polls, Armenian Hostages in Baku, Yerevan Protests | Ep 421, Mar 2, 2025 [EP421]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: wirGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Abkhaz Elections & Regional Implications – The second round of Abkhazia’s presidential elections, the impact of mass protests, and what Badra Gunba’s victory means for the region.
- Armenian Hostages in Baku – Ongoing trials of Armenian POWs and former Artsakh leaders, reports of torture, and international calls for independent medical evaluations.
- Protests in Yerevan Over POWs – Civil society and opposition-led demonstrations demanding stronger government action and international intervention.
Iran: Foreign Relations, Upcoming Elections (Ep. 67) - 06/07/2021 [EP67]
Posted on Monday, Jun 7, 2021 | Series: COG
Iran: Foreign Relations and Upcoming Elections A Conversation with Robert Markarian
The South Caucasus comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The three regional powers surrounding them are Russia to the north, Turkey to the west, and Iran in the south.
Iran has been largely quiet about events on its northern border with Armenia and Azerbaijan, due largely to its marginalization on the world stage because of the Western economic sanctions but also because Iran is home to millions of ethnic Azeris and any perceived support for Armenia could result in additional political instability at
Read MoreKocharyan Closes In on Pashinyan’s Lead | Pashinyan Visits Europe | (Ep #66) - June 6, 2021 [EP66]
Posted on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021 | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - June 6, 2021
Topics:
- Kocharyan Closes in on Pashinyan in Election Polls
- Pashinyan Visits Europe
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210606.html
Episode 66 | Recorded: June 6, 2021
Tensions on the Border | Latest IRI & MPG Polls | Election Politics | (Ep #65) - May 30, 2021 [EP65]
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - May 30, 2021 Topics:
- Continued Tensions on the Eastern Border
- Latest IRI and MPG Polls on the Armenian Elections
- Election Politics
Guests:
- Hrant Mikaelian
- George Tabakyan
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 65 | Recorded: May 30, 2021 https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210530.html
Իրան: Արտաքին Հարաբերուտյուններ, գալիք ընտրություններ (Armenian) (Ep 64) - 05/29/2021 [EP64]
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2021 | Category: Iran, Politics, Relations, | Series: COGIran: Foreign Relations and Upcoming Elections (in Armenian) A Conversation with Robert Markarian
Իրան: Արտաքին Հարաբերուտյուններ, գալիք ընտրություններ Զրույց Ռոբերտ Մարգարյանի հետ
Guest:
Ռոբերտ Մարգարյանը ծնվել է Թեհրանում և ունի բարձրագույն կրթությունն ֆիզիկայի և իրավաբանության ոլորտներում: 25 տարի աշխատել է Իրանի պետական ռադիո-հեռուստատեսության հայերեն ռադիոժամում, որպես լուրերի հաղորդավար, խմբագիր և մեկնաբան: Հայաստանի և Արցախի թեմաներով հայերեն, պարսկերեն ու անգլերեն հոդվածներով համագործակցել է իրանական ու հայկական կայքերի և հետազոտական հաստատությունների հետ:
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
A Conversation with Narek Margaryan (Ep 63) - 05/25/2021 [EP63]
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Series: COGA Conversation with Narek Margaryan - 05/25/2021
Guest:
Narek Margaryan is an Armenian comedian, screenwriter and TV host. Along with his co-host Sergey Sargsyan, Narek stars in ArmComedy, a satiric news show series broadcast on Armenian television and on Youtube.
Hosts
Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 63 | Recorded: April 25, 2021
Border Update & Leaks | Azerbaijan in the CSTO? | New Poll & Elections | (Ep #62) - May 23, 2021 [EP62]
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - May 23, 2021
Topics:
- Border update, and Leaked documents
- Azerbaijan membership in the CSTO?
- New MPG Poll on the Armenian Elections
Guest:
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210523.html Recorded: May 24, 2021
Azerbaijan Incursion in Syunik | Lavrov in Yerevan/Baku | Electoral Politics (Ep #61) May 16, 2021 [EP61]
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - May 16, 2021 Topics:
- Azerbaijan’s Incursion into Syunik
- Lavrov’s Visit to Yerevan and Baku
- Electoral Politics
Guests:
- Tatul Hakobyan
- Emil Sanamyan
- Artyom Tonoyan
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210516.html
Armenia-Russia | Iran-Russia/Iran-Armenia | Election Latest Polls | Sargsyan (Ep #60) - May 2, 2021 [EP60]
Posted on Monday, May 3, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - May 2, 2021
Topics:
- Armenia-Russia Relations and the New Cold War
- Iran-Russia and Iran-Armenia Relations
- Election Politics and the Latest MPG Polls
- Serge Sargsyan’s Interview
Guests:
- Marine Manucharyan @armoland
- Pietro Shakarian
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021
PM Roadmap, NA Polls | Syunik | Recognized. What next? | Stepanakert | Space! - Ep #59: 2021-04-25 [EP59]
Posted on Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Series: WIRANN/Groong Week in Review - April 25, 2021
Topics:
- Nikol Pashinyan’s Roadmap & Snap Parliamentary Polls
- The Visit to Syunik
- Biden Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Now What?
- Update from Stepanakert
- Are we Going to Mars?
Guests:
- Tevan Poghosyan
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210425.html Episode 59 | Recorded: April 25, 2021