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Between Arabs Podcasts
A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Architects of Peace, a limited podcast series by the award-winning team behind American Jewish Committee's People of the Pod and The Forgotten Exodus podcasts, unpacks the high-stakes diplomacy and behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the creation of the Abraham Accords five years ago. As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, AJC began laying the foundation for the possibility of the Accords—which normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, ...
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Deep-dive conversations with philanthropists, CSR professionals, and nonprofit thought leaders from across the Arab region. Shaping Philanthropy is brought to you by Circle, a partnership between Philanthropy Age and Pearl Initiative, and is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Ricardo Karam embarks on a new journey through a series of conversations with his friends from around the Arab world and beyond. Each conversation unlocks a new key to success on how to live a better and more purposeful life.
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In Breaking Pita With Zee, host Zahra Huber talks about her personal experiences growing up in the United States as an Arab-American Muslim woman. She also brings on guests to discuss current events involving Muslims or Arab Americans, as well as other topics such as dating, immigrant family traditions, food and the similarities between different cultures.
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Award-winning podcast where two Arab women and best friends come together to talk about what's on their mind and the mind of their peers today. Join co-hosts Marilyn Zakhour and Rhea Chedid as they unpack their multifaceted identities through conversations between themselves and with other (wo)men from across the region and the world. Gold winner of the "Acast Moment of Comedy" at the 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards.
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Welcome To The Home Of Iraqi Football News. Football is a religion to many, but to Iraqis, it means a lot more than that. War, terror and suffering has given us little to find joy in, leaving football as our only real source of happiness. As Iraqis, we fully appreciate just how difficult it can be to get English news on our beloved Iraqi national team. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest news and exclusive interviews with players from within the Iraqi national team in an attempt to b ...
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Welcome to The Madinat Mom Podcast—where motherhood gets real. Hosted by empowerment coach Nour Rayes Belman, this podcast is a safe and uplifting space for moms in the Middle East to feel seen, heard, and supported. Motherhood is a journey full of joy, challenges, and countless in-between moments. The Madinat Mom podcast dives into all of it with heartfelt solo episodes and inspiring conversations with guests. Together, we explore the raw, unfiltered realities of being a mom in the Arab reg ...
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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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The +972 podcast is your direct line to the journalists, thinkers, and activists struggling for justice in Israel-Palestine. +972 Magazine is the only English-language media outlet run by Palestinian and Israeli journalists, delivering fifteen years of fearless reporting and analysis between the river and the sea.
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The Race and Rights podcast explores the myriad issues that adversely impact the civil and human rights of America’s diverse Muslim, Arab, and South Asian communities here as well as abroad. Host Sahar Aziz (www.saharazizlaw.com) engages with academics and experts that provide critical analysis of law, policy, and politics that center the experiences of under-represented communities in the United States and the Global South. You can learn more about the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and ...
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Adeek Shoft is a podcast about showing people's stories from a different angle. Throughout my journey of starting a comedy company in Egypt, I've met amazing individuals who each have their unique stories. Adeek Shoft sheds light on struggle, art, entrepreneurship and everything in between.
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How can values create value? Join Venture Capitalist and Author Michael Eisenberg as he speaks with global business leaders to explore the values and purpose behind their businesses, the impact of technology on humanity, and the humanity behind digitization. Michael Eisenberg is Co-Founder and General Partner of Aleph, an early-stage venture capital fund with $850M under management in Tel Aviv, Israel. Aleph is an early stage venture capital fund focused on partnering with great Israeli entr ...
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between. With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.
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What's the story with national anthems? Well, that depends entirely on the anthem. From the wildly mundane to the historically significant and every what else. In each episode I'll tell the story of a song that helps to tell the story of a nation. The connections between them will be a surprise and if I've figured this out you will be entertained. Questions, comments complaints, and corrections (please tell me where I'm wrong!) can get to me at [email protected] or at +1 (203) 759-8375
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What’s it like to live in Israel… when you’re not Jewish, not Arab, and not even Christian? Israeli Goy explores the unheard stories of non-Jews—expats, foreigners, and curious souls—who choose to live in the Jewish state, even when they don't fit into any official box. Hosted by a Spaniard with no Jewish ancestry, no connection to the land, and no traditional religious ties, this podcast asks: What draws people like us to Israel? What are the challenges? And where do we belong in a place bu ...
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Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respe ...
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Welcome to Middle East Centre Booktalk – the Oxford podcast on new books about the Middle East. These are some of the books written by members of our community, or the books our community are talking about. Tune in to follow author interviews and book chat. Every episode features a different, recently published book and is hosted by a different Oxford academic.
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The NYUAD Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly and creative activity, and public workshops. Institute programs facilitate discussion between academics, students, professionals, and leaders from the UAE and from around the world.
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Join the OPR team as they interview influential political, cultural, economic and social thinkers and theorists. (Brian Wong, Fonie Mitsopoulou, Ming Kit Wong, and Simon Hunt)
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Welcome to The International Risk Podcast — the premier destination for high-level insights into global risk dynamics. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, an accomplished senior advisor, each episode delivers expert analysis and actionable intelligence on today’s most pressing international risks. From geopolitical tensions and economic upheavals to cybersecurity threats and environmental challenges, we bring clarity to the complex risks shaping our world. Tailored for CEOs, Board Members, senior manag ...
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Black Broads Abroad shines the spotlight on compelling and sometimes controversial Black expat women and those living in the African Diaspora. Hosted by Phelena Jean, a nearly 10 year expat, who has lived on four continents, with travel to over 40 countries in between. In 2011 she chunked the deuces to the U. S. of A and never looked back (except at that ass.) Listen in as we explore topics about, love, sex, culture, travel, business and interviews with dope ass Black broads all over the world.
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Fresh content west of the Middle East, Radio Tabbouli is the new weekly podcast brought to you by Levantine Cultural Center.
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A relationship that began in Alexandria, Virginia USA 15+ years ago centered around basketball has now evolved into a podcast! King and Yates offer a special dynamic as they've seen their relationship grow from coach & player, to family, and now they are international business partners working to build a brand centered around the game that brought them together, basketball! Now, King & Yates display the imperative communication between the older and younger generation of men. Much like the d ...
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Queer Narratives Beirut is a podcast about sexual and gender diversity in Lebanon's capital. The podcast is a word of mouth collaboration between multiple producers and individuals living in Beirut, and each person who participated was invited to choose the location of their recording, the language they spoke in, and the way in which they told their story to us. This method of story telling has been designed to give control over narratives to the people who participated. It is representativ ...
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Law is a powerful lens for the study of the Ottoman Empire and the Islamic world. Bringing together diverse sources and new perspectives for legal history, this series explores law in and around the Ottoman Empire as a complex and capacious system underpinning the exercise of power inherent in all human relationships. Our presenters study the law to gain entry into the Ottoman household, exploring the relationships between husbands and wives, masters and slaves. Others use the legal system t ...
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Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience. We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation to catalyse change and enable progress. The Economist Group includes Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, Economist Education and The Economist newspaper. Follow Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact to m ...
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Hashem Montasser, Founder of the The Lighthouse Restaurant & Concept Store in the UAE, is a raconteur who avidly follows the work of arts, culture, technology and, of course, food. In a series of conversations aimed at introducing its audience to the Middle East’s entrepreneurial landscape, Hashem asks his guests about their life journeys, inspirations, successes and failures and everything in-between.
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The top-rated AJ Steel Show covers politics, money, sex, and everything in between. Voted the best new conservative podcast in America, AJ Steel has staked out a reputation of being "Unafraid to say what so many want to scream out". Controversial and brutally honest, AJ steel, an immigrant and self-made millionaire, never bows down to political correctness, or to the perpetually offended. Contact: [email protected]
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Podcast Noor is a show by award-winning storyteller Noor Tagouri (@noor). This series brings together storytellers in all forms, sharing their story for the first time, or the right time. In between investigative series, Noor uses Podcast Noor as an outlet to explore topics she’s curious about, with people whose work she admires. Podcast Noor is produced by Noor’s own At Your Service Media founded in 2019, telling stories as a form of service.
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Welcome to PodCast Buzz!! We provide podcasts on stress management, skill's management, theory, motivation, educational training, feminism, and news of the world. PodCast Buzz has a vision to promote research based knowledge to the world.
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A space for women to feel like they are not alone in the hardships or struggles that they are facing. Some conversations may be lighthearted, some may touch upon taboo topics, but the overall mission for this podcast is to make every woman realize that she is not alone in whatever struggle she may be going through. We are all in this together, I promise.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enjoys vast deposits of precious minerals and metals. Diamonds are found in the south and center of the country and the land holds 80% of the world's Coltan, needed in all our mobile phones. It should be one of the richest countries on Earth, but it is not. This Podcast explores why, from the very beginning. A new podcast will be released each Monday every two weeks, the website is https://www.thehistoryofthecongo.com Starting in prehistoric times, ...
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Best Carlift Dubai Best Car Lift Services from International City & Silicon to JLT Phone: +971553738761 Website: https://carlift-dubai.com/ WhatsApp: Carlift Dubai #CarLift #CarLiftDubai #PickDropDubai Dubai’s fast-paced lifestyle often requires reliable transportation solutions to meet daily commuting needs. For professionals, students, and residents traveling between International City, Silicon Oasis, and Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Sajjad Ali Carlift Services Dubai stands out as the trust ...
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Episode 303: Traceability of Critical Raw Material with Romane Dideberg
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This episode with Romane Dideberg explores responsible mineral sourcing in the context of rising geopolitical risk, with a focus on the Sahel. We examine how insecurity, military coups, and shifting alliances are reshaping control over critical minerals, driving resource nationalism, and complicating governance in fragile and conflict-affected stat…
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319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)
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Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? …
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What the 1968 fight for ethnic studies classes teaches us about today
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The fight over the soul of higher education is very alive right now, with the Trump administration engaged in dozens of investigations and multiple lawsuits against colleges and universities around the country. Billions of research dollars at those schools have been frozen, too. So today, in a special series called Code Switch History Class, we're …
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Episode 302: Srebrenica and the Politics of Memory: Enduring Genocide Legacies in the Western Balkans with Aidan Hehir
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In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Aidan Hehir discuss the legacy of the Srebrenica genocide, the politics of remembrance, and why, nearly thirty years later, the region continues to struggle with denial, revisionism, and rising ethnic tensions. Find out more about how competing narratives have shaped post-war identities, the role of international …
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The year is drawing to a close, which means its time for The New Arab Voice's annual review of year. To guide us through the tangled mess of the past 12 months, we're joined by The New Arab's Managing Editor Karim Traboulsi (@Kareemios), and journalist Oliver Mizzi (@OllyMizzi99). In this episode, we look back on the 12 days of war that shook Iran …
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318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1)
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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…
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Episode 301: Lessons Learned 2025 - Part One with Dominic Bowen and Melanie Meimoun
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2025 wasn't just a year with a few bumps, it really was a live fire activity when it comes to leadership, business models, political systems and geopolitics and I think we've had some amazing guests on the International Risk Podcast this year. I'm Dominic Bowen, host of the International Risk Podcast and as wars are dragging on, new ones are flicke…
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Keep culture and tradition alive at the mahjong table
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How do we keep family traditions alive? For some people, it's by speaking their heritage language, or learning how to cook family recipes. For Nicole Wong, it was through games — specifically, learning the ins and outs of Mahjong. Her research led her to start the Mahjong Project, and to write a book about what she was learning called Mahjong: Hous…
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2025 Year in Review – Reflections, Stories, and What’s Next | The Lebanese Physicians Podcast
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What a year it has been. In this special Year in Review 2025 episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Khalil Diab and MohammadAli Jardaly look back at a remarkable year of conversations that went far beyond medicine. From artificial intelligence and innovation to humanities, storytelling, identity, and reinvention, 2025 revealed a powerful shift…
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TAG Podcast: LIVE from Doha - Jordan hearts broken at FIFA Arab Cup
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Scott McIntyre and Sudesh Baniya are in Doha after Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to be crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions. Together they discuss Jordan's run to the final, and what it means ahead of their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026. They also discuss the fortunes of Asia's other World Cup-bound nations, and what can be rea…
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Episode 300: Conducttr and Robert Pratten: Risk Prevention
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In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Robert Pratten discuss why storytelling is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in crisis management, which shapes how leaders, their teams, and organisations behave under pressure. Find out more about how immersive, narrative-driven crisis simulations build confidence, reveal real decision-making styles…
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This is part 2 of a special investigation. You can find part 1 in your feeds now. For 15 months, The New Arab, in cooperation with Bridges Investigations, explored the shadowy world of Maltese bird hunters. We uncovered how Maltese hunters, frustrated by local laws, were travelling to Egypt to slaughter migratory birds in vast numbers. Their huntin…
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Who's afraid of Palestinian Christianity?
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This time of year, Palestinian Christians are often invoked in media and political discourse as emblems of faith, coexistence, and hope, while the political conditions shaping their lives — including military occupation, genocide, and forced displacement — are ignored. Palestinian theologian and lecturer John Munayer sheds light on the Palestinian …
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317. Churchill's Photographer: From Escaping Genocide to MLK
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Who was Karsh and how did he become one of the most famous portrait photographers of the 20th century? How did Karsh escape from the Armenian Genocide as a child? What was the story behind some of the most famous photographs of Churchill, Einstein, Castro, Queen Elizabeth II, and Martin Luther King? Anita and William explore the fascinating life of…
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Breaking New Ground on the Global Stage: Memoirs of Kuwait’s First Woman Ambassador
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In this seminar, Ambassador Nabeela Al Mulla, author, is in conversation with Professor Eugene Rogan, MEC Director, about her new book ‘Breaking New Ground on the Global Stage: Memoirs of Kuwait’s First Woman Ambassador’. In this Gender and Sexuality Series seminar, Ambassador Nabeela Al Mulla, author, is in conversation with Professor Eugene Rogan…
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Founding Partner of Uncork Jeff Clavier on Being the First Seed Investor, When Your First LP is Your Wife, Passing on Uber & LinkedIn and the ‘3 Asses’ Rule
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On this episode of Invested, Michael sits down with Jeff Clavier, the Founding Partner at Uncork Capital, a seed-stage venture firm in Palo Alto and San Francisco. Clavier founded Uncork Capital in 2004 (then called SoftTech VC) to provide active support and capital for companies in their first 18 months of life. Jeff has helped numerous companies …
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The fight over public education, from Texas to the White House
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For months, the Trump administration has been making moves to dismantle the Department of Education — with mixed success. But when it comes to the fight over public education, some of the most significant dustups are happening on the local level, with school boards around the country. Today, we're looking at one of those fights, which played out in…
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Episode 299: Grey Zone Warfare and Strategic Ambiguity: Risk, Deterrence, and the Space Between Peace and Conflict with Dr Andrew Mumford
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Today, Dominic Bowen hosts Dr Andrew Mumford on The International Risk Podcast to examine how grey zone warfare, hybrid tactics and strategic ambiguity are reshaping the contemporary security environment. They explore why sub-threshold activity has become a central feature of modern geopolitics, how states exploit ambiguity and deniability to pursu…
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#86 Between War & the Hospital..When Healing Becomes Mission بين الحرب والمستشفى يصبح الشفاء رسالة
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Send us a text In this conversation, Ricardo Karam meets Rima Bikhazi, a woman who turned pain into strength, fear into purpose, and leadership into an act of compassion. From a 14-year-old girl forced to leave Beirut during the war, to a woman who returned ten years later to rebuild not just a hospital but a mission, Rima embodies resilience in a …
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For 15 months, The New Arab, in cooperation with Bridges Investigations, explored the shadowy world of Maltese bird hunters. We uncovered how Maltese hunters, frustrated by local laws, were travelling to Egypt to slaughter migratory birds in vast numbers. Their hunting activities have been described as an environmental disaster, and a threat to the…
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Linked but Distinct: Understanding Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Muslim Racism (Part I) ( Episode 48)
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In this first episode of a two-part series, guest host Esaa Mohammad Sabti Samarah, PhD, LMSW leads a powerful conversation examining how anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim racisms function as distinct yet interconnected systems of harm. Together with scholars and practitioners Dr. Siham Elkassem, Dr. Bryn King, Dr. Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, an…
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316. Hitler's Photographer: Nazi Secrets, Eva Braun, & Escaping Justice
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Who was Heinrich Hoffman and how did he use his photography to promote Adolf Hitler and Nazism? When did Hoffman introduce Hitler to Eva Braun? What lies did he tell a Jewish journalist who interviewed him in 1950? Anita and William discuss the life of Hitler’s photographer as part of a series on Eyes on Empire - exploring the influential people be…
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Episode 298: Where does Egypt stand within the Arab world, and in its relation with Israel? Insights from former Ambassador Hesham Youssef
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In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Hesham Youssef discuss the growing tensions between Egypt and Israel, the fragile state of regional diplomacy, and the pressures placed on long-standing agreements such as the Camp David Accords. Find out more about why Egypt views forced displacement from Gaza as an existential red line, how humanitarian access h…
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Ep 13- Iraq Beaten By Jordan In 2025 Arab Cup Quarterfinals - Was It A Good Tournament For Iraq?
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Welcome to the Iraq Football Podcast, where we discuss the latest news in the world of Iraqi football. In this episode, we discuss Iraq’s recent run in the 2025 Arab Cup in Doha - two wins and two losses - what do we make of it? We also look at the next round of World Cup Qualifiers Other things to look forward to in this episode: - [x] Who were th…
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The evolution of blackface in the age of AI
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With AI image and video generators, it's become easier than ever to create hyper-realistic clips of almost anything. Today, we're looking at the landscape of AI influencers that depict Black people in various ways, from the mildly stereotypical to the ultra-demeaning. And we're talking to writer Zeba Blay about why she thinks these types of videos …
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Episode 297: Threat Multiplier: Understanding the Climate-Violence Nexus with Peter Schwartzstein
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Around the world, more and more communities are finding that climate change isn’t only about rising temperatures or shifting weather patterns, but for many communities, the first signs of climate change appear in far more everyday pressures: a harvest that doesn’t come in, a water source that no longer lasts the season, a job that disappears becaus…
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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions …
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315. Controversy, Colonialism, & V.S. Naipaul
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Who was V.S. Naipaul and why was he so controversial? How did Naipaul alter the way in which writers and readers saw the world, and in particular how they saw Trinidad? Why did he make an enemy of Salman Rushdie? Anita and William are joined by Ben Moser to discuss the life of V.S. Naipaul. Make someone an Empire Club Member this Christmas – unlock…
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Why Your Kids Keep Getting Sick (And How to Stop It with Functional Medicine)
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The information shared in this video is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice and guidance. In this compelling episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, host Nour sits down with Sarah, a functional medicine health coach and integrative health practitioner, to explore various facets of maternal health an…
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In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning?
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Over the past few weeks, President Trump has amplified derogatory and stereotypical comments about people from Afghanistan. He's derided Somalians as a whole, and specifically targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. And he's said he will end immigration from "Third World countries." So in a political climate where rhetoric like this has become normalize…
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Episode 296: The Shifting Landscape of Far-Left Extremism with Felix Neumann
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Our conversation today with Felix Neumann traces the shifting landscape of far-left extremism, beginning with the broader global pressures shaping today’s political climate. We unpack how certain ideological threads have evolved, splintered, and re-formed, creating a movement that is at once fragmented and unexpectedly resilient. Along the way, we …
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#85 Elias Jarade: Healing a Nation Through Wounded Eyes I إلياس جرادة: شفاء وطن تُبصره عيون مجروحة
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Send us a text In this profound and eye-opening episode, Ricardo Karam sits down with Dr. Elias Jarade, the doctor who became a voice for the wounded nation, and the parliamentarian who still treats people with the precision of a surgeon and the heart of a healer. From the Khiyam detention center to the operating room, from the echoes of explosions…
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314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3)
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Should we still read Kipling today? What family tragedy did Kipling face in the later half of his life? How did he fan the flames of jingoism during and after the First World War? William is reunited with Anita to discuss Rudyard Kipling’s later life and legacy and to debate whether we should revere or despise him... Make someone an Empire Club Mem…
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Episode 295: India's Strategic Autonomy and Multialignment Approach in 2025 with Dominic Bowen
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In a world where geopolitical camps are hardening, India continues to play by its own rules on the world stage. It buys oil from Russia, deepens technology and security ties with the US, while trading extensively with China and positions itself as a voice for the Global South – all while tensions simmer across its border, protectionism is on the ri…
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Weaving a Life Across Continents: Medicine, Humanities, and Home with Dr. Nancy Chedid
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dr. Nancy Chedid—surgeon, educator, writer, musician, and cultural bridge—shares the extraordinary journey that shaped her life across the United States and Lebanon. From training at Yale, Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Harvard to rebuilding a life in Beirut after loss, Dr. Chedid reflects on identity, purpos…
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Exploring the depths of cultural identity, today’s podcast takes us on a journey to France, the nation that has the distinction of being home to the first official national anthem, "La Marseillaise." This episode intricately weaves together the history of the French Revolution, the life of Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, and the creation of a song t…
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TAG Podcast: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction
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Paul Williams and Michael Church analyse the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, looking at all nine Asian nations in contention and how friendly, or otherwise, the draw was and assess their chances of progression next year. Plus we hear reaction from Tony Popovic (Australia), Herve Renard (Saudi Arabia) and Fabio Cannavaro (Uzbekistan). Be sur…
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Remembering disability activist Alice Wong
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Alice Wong was a major force in disability activism. She passed away last month at the age of 51. For Here and Now, reporter Elissa Nadworny speaks with Yomi Young about Wong’s impact as a fellow activist, and what she leaves behind as a friend. Subscribe to Here and Now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: pod…
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Episode 294: Russian Culture War with Olha Mukha
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In this episode, we journey into the heart of a cultural battleground shaped by war, identity, and resistance with Olha Mukha. Our conversation unpacks how Ukraine’s cultural resilience has become a force of national survival, even as attempts at cultural erasure intensify. We explore grassroots efforts to preserve language, art, and memory, alongs…
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Uncovering the inner workings of an AI genocide
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Investigative journalist Yuval Abraham takes us inside his reporting on the systems driving Israel’s mass killing in Gaza over the past two years. He discusses the core challenges and ethical dilemmas of uncovering state-backed atrocities, and why the stories revealed so far are just the tip of the iceberg. Abraham highlights the need to hold power…
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