Theme and function analysis of religious-social talk shows; a case study of Mah-e-Asal (1394)

Mah-e-Asal is a compound live talk show which is broadcasted for years during Ramadan. As a religious-social talk show, it is broadcasted before Iftar time. The guests are usually those with social and financial problems and they talk about their life and experiences. Compound programs may have only one part (including a host and a dialogue) or different parts of a talk show. Host, guest and the subject are the main elements of a talk show. Ehsan Alikhani as the host and producer is the main figure of this show and his interaction with guests is the main part of the show. By applying a qualitative methodology and thematic analysis technique and encoding all episodes of the show (which were broadcasted in 1394), this research aims to find the main implications and functions of Mah-e-Asal and the strategies to improve its religious-social functions .