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Weekly review of Armenian News from 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 Armeni... more

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Aram Suren Hamparian
Executive director of the Armenian National Committee of America
Armenian National Committee of America
Episode: Aram Hamparian - Don't Get an F in Armenian Affairs! ANCA's 2026 Report Cards | Ep 598, Oct 28, 2026
Vache Gabrielyan
Dean of the Manugyan Simon College of Business and Economics at the American University of Armenia; former Armenian deputy prime minister and finance minister
American University of Armenia
Episode: Vache Gabrielyan - Is the Growth Model Running Out of Steam? | Ep 596, Oct 25, 2026
Arthur G. Martirosyan
Senior consultant specializing in conflict management and negotiations
CM Partners
Episode: Arthur Martirosyan - Armenia at a Crossroads: Railways, Reactors, and Security | Ep 594, Oct 17, 2026
Harut Sassounian
Community leader, publisher of the California Courier, president of the Armenia-Artsakh Fund
California Courier; Armenia-Artsakh Fund
Episode: Harut Sassounian - Armenia’s Identity Crisis: Church, State, and Diaspora | Ep 592, Oct 2, 2026
Dziunik Aghajanian
Former Armenian ambassador and diplomat
Armenia
Episode: Dziunik Aghajanian - From Moscow to Riyadh: New Fault Lines Around Armenia | Ep 590, Sep 25, 2026
Arthur Khachatryan
Member of Parliament, Hayastan Dashinq; ARF Dashnaktsutyun
Hayastan Dashinq / ARF
Episode: Arthur Khachatryan - Opposition Strategy, TRIPP, and the Russian Base | Ep 589, Sep 23, 2026
Professor Warwick Powell
Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute
University of Queensland, Taihe Institute
Episode: Warwick Powell - From BRICS to AI: The Infrastructure Multipolarity | Ep 587, Sep 20, 2026
Hrant Mikaelian
Political scientist and multidisciplinary researcher in social sciences based in Yerevan
Independent/Academia
Episode: Hrant Mikaelian - Chips for TRIPP, Education Crisis, and Economic Risks | Ep 586, Sep 17, 2026
Suren Sargsyan
Founder and president of the Armenian Center for American Studies
Armenian Center for American Studies
Episode: Suren Sargsyan - Central Asia, TRIPP, Iran, and Armenia in the New Great Game | Ep 583, Sep 5, 2026

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Hovik Manucharyan
Armenian news commentator and editor
Asbed Bedrossian
Armenian news commentator and editor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Frustrating amount of negativity

    I am no fan of Pashinyan either, but at times Hovik seems too willing to repeat questionable claims, including what sound like Kremlin-style talking points, simply to reinforce the idea that nothing good can happen in Armenia while Pashinyan is in power. No, I do not think he is on anyone’s payroll, and I understand the disillusionment after everything that has happened over the last eight years. I also strongly hope Pashinyan loses, I hate him. But the negativity can become so excessive that it... more

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    Sjdhd
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtful and well presented

    I enjoy listening to this podcast and it is informative well thought out and worth while thank you I enjoy your program.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JK-MIA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authenitc

    These guys do their research and show authentiicty in their work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kakot Lakot
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must Listen

    A must listen for all Armenians to understand what is going on in our Motherland. The hosts are well informed and bring on great guests to discuss various issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VBaron301
    United States2 years ago
  • ☺️

    Look forward to this podcast every week!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rashelleleah28
    Canada3 years ago

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Aram Hamparian - Don't Get an F in Armenian Affairs! ANCA's 2026 Report Cards | Ep 598, Oct 28, 2026
Q: In the ANCA's traditional grading of congressional office seekers, this year there are 12 Fs. As we head into these 2026 U.S. midterm elections, what's the general reason why these people are simply, apparently insensitive to their Armenian constituents?
Hamparian says an F reflects active efforts against Armenian community priorities, such as voting against releasing Armenian hostages or supporting repeal of Section 907, rather than simple indifference or disagreement.
Aram Hamparian - Don't Get an F in Armenian Affairs! ANCA's 2026 Report Cards | Ep 598, Oct 28, 2026
Q: Can you tell us what is at stake these coming elections? What would you identify as the most important issues that are going to be of the elections next week?
Hamparian says the election could affect U.S. engagement in the peace process and whether Congress presses for the return of hostages and refugees, the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Armenian territory, protection of churches, sanctions, accountability, and Armenia's security.
Vache Gabrielyan - Is the Growth Model Running Out of Steam? | Ep 596, Oct 25, 2026
Q: Is this budget, which is essentially the same for the last few years, with minor number changes, a safe budget? Is it a budget that can absorb shocks and risks to the economy if they were to happen?
Gabrielyan says the budget does not address a possible shock from Armenia's Eurasian Economic Union membership being frozen. He expects economic contraction and pressure on prices, especially affecting agriculture and energy-intensive industries, but considers the published estimates exaggerated.
Vache Gabrielyan - Is the Growth Model Running Out of Steam? | Ep 596, Oct 25, 2026
Q: So what is your assessment of the Armenian economy in 2026 and the government's performance running it?
Gabrielyan says growth is strong but slowing, led by construction and services, while agriculture is contracting. He describes growth as dependent on inflows and non-tradable sectors, with long-term concerns about productivity and structural balance.
Armenia Votes, Opposition Jailed: Pashinyan's Democracy | Ep 597, Oct 25, 2026
Q: How do we assure that if there's a snap election, it's not managed by Pashinyan and company?
Asbed suggests the government and election officials would need to resign and a replacement government would need to organize the election. Hovik questions whether that is realistic, arguing that Armenia is authoritarian and that elections alone are unlikely to produce a change of power.

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A weekly, editor-curated briefing on Armenian news and the political, economic, and security issues shaping Armenia and the wider South Caucasus. Regular hosts Hovik Manucharyan and Asbed Bedrossian combine headline roundups and their own commentary with longer conversations featuring diplomats, economists, political figures, researchers, and advocates. Topics range from Armenia's relations with Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, and the United States to elections, economic policy, energy, the Armenian Apostolic Church, Artsakh, and diaspora affairs. The distinctive focus is on connecting fast-moving developments to questions of Armenian sovereignty, identity, and security, while bringing English-language analysis to listeners following news across ... more

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