Islamic regime ideology not compatible with Iranians yearning for political, economic freedom

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Iran's leaders are facing nationwide demonstrations that evolved ​from complaints about dire economic hardships to defiant calls for the fall of the Islamic regime. For in-depth insight and analysis, Genie Godula welcomes Iran specialist Sina AZODI, Author and Director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Washington University. As anti-government protests rage into their third week, amid internal dissent and foreign pressure, the regime's crackdown is intensifying: A nation caught between an authoritarian legacy and a restless population yearning for change.