After Iran's announcement to ban the teaching of English in primary schools, we examine the implications of cultural protectionism in Iran and around the world. What are the end goals of cultural protectionism?How does the Internet challenge the traditional nature of cultural protectionism?

Host: Niko Marcich

Researcher: Nicholas Mortensen

Guest Interview: Professor of Media Studies at UVa - Emily Blout, Professor at University of Lucerne - Dr. Mira Burri

Producer: Andy Carluccio and Geoff Keating

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at UVa. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, UVa's undergraduate podcasting network.

Music: Balmorhea - "Masollan", Audissey, Patrick O'Hearn - "Beyond This Moment" and "So Goes The Current"