About Fuse
Fuse is an independent Persian-language video podcast hosted by Arash Nalchegar, featuring long-form conversations about society, science, culture, power, the mind and migration.
A place for long, candid conversation
Fuse was created for questions that do not fit into short clips or prepared answers: an independent media platform where a conversation continues until the hidden layers of an idea become visible.
Arash NalchegarFounder, producer and host of FuseVisit Arash's page →Our path and approach
Fuse continues this journey through long-form, research-led conversations with people from a wide range of fields, seeking to go beyond conventional introductions and prepared answers.
Arash's role extends beyond conducting interviews. Each conversation develops through research, planning its themes, and attending to the guest's personal and intellectual experience. The aim is to introduce audiences to aspects of a guest's life, perspective and journey that short, formal interviews rarely have time to explore.
Fuse conversations do not necessarily remain agreeable or unchallenging. They can become critical discussions in which guests' worldviews, arguments and positions are examined closely and questioned wherever necessary. Fuse seeks to make candid exchange possible, with as few conventional restraints as possible, so that disagreement remains visible and criticism is not sacrificed to appearances or customary politeness.
Alongside the interviews, Arash explores philosophy, politics, society, ethics and culture in Fuse's analytical series. Media independence, attention to complexity, and resisting simple answers to difficult questions guide its editorial direction.
For Arash, Fuse is an attempt to create an independent space for conversation, hearing different experiences and perspectives, and thinking more carefully about matters that affect individual and collective life.
Inside the Fuse studio
Fuse is produced in a dedicated studio designed for long conversations, cinematic images and precise sound.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Fuse created?
There was a need for long, in-depth Persian-language conversations without predetermined red lines. Fuse was created as a platform where censorship does not set the terms.
What makes Fuse different?
Fuse explores people's intellectual worlds candidly and in depth, connecting their ideas with their lived experience.
Why long-form conversation?
Deep understanding does not happen in a sixty-second clip. Trust and candour take time.
Is Fuse political?
Fuse is independent and unaffiliated with any political movement, but it does not avoid political subjects.
How are conversations edited?
The substance of conversations is not censored. Editing is for technical quality.
Can a guest pay to appear?
No. A place on Fuse cannot be purchased.
Can sponsors influence content?
No. Sponsors are acknowledged; the conversation remains independent.