Best Dxb Podcasts (2024)

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Sole DXB: Bringing Street Culture to Dubai | Rajat Malhotra 1:01:30

10d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Rajat Malhotra — partner at Sole DXB: Dubai's annual footwear, music, art and lifestyle festival — comes on the afikra podcast to talk about bringing street culture to his home city. He shares what it was like starting the festival alongside his co-founders, reflects on his favorite acts from over the years, and what it's really like to curate an e…

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137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor Air 2:21:08

7h ago2:21:08

2:21:08

Paul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circle…

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Hijacked City: Urban Planning for a Better Beirut | Mona Fawaz 1:01:15

6m ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this episode of the afikra podcast, we tackle the alternative histories of Beirut, planning cities that put communities first, and rethinking public spaces. Mona Fawaz — co-founder of Beirut Urban Lab and professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the American University of Beirut (AUB) — tells us about her research into Lebanon's temporary sett…

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Zanzibar Gold: Unveiling Investment Gems with AJ & Kalojan 38:20

7d ago38:20

38:20

🌴 Welcome to "Zanzibar Gold: Unveiling Investment Gems," where your hosts Anthony Joseph "AJ" and Kalojan Georgiev take you on an insightful journey to the heart of Zanzibar's investment opportunities! 🌅 In this episode, AJ and Kalojan dive deep into the vibrant world of Zanzibar, a hidden gem off the coast of Tanzania, renowned for its pristine be…

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Architectural Future of the Gulf: Out With the New In With the Old | Civil Architecture 1:10:16

10d ago1:10:16

1:10:16

This afikra podcast episode with Hamed Bukhamseen and Ali Ismail Karimi of Civil Architecture delves into the architectural, geographic, cultural, and historic fabric of "the Gulf". We ask what and where is the Gulf? Is it a concrete geography or an abstract entity? Ali and Hamed reflect on what it means to be of and from this region and how this h…

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EP105 - RID presents Bunker 1:03:55

14d ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Join us, on our way to the Ravers In Dubai techno bunker!!Over the last 2 years, RID has brought quality house & classics back to Dubai, 90s and 00s style. It's been a wild ride and we have loved all the glitz, glamour and gorgeousness along the way. TOGETHER will be back on May 4th. Check our socials soon for more details on how to get tickets.Thi…

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Sharia Law, the State & Modernity’s Moral Predicament | Wael Hallaq 1:13:11

17d ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Renowned professor of ethics, law and political thought and leading scholar of Islamic Legal Studies, Dr Wael Hallaq, joins us on this episode of the afikra podcast to discuss Sharia law, the modern state, Legal Orientalism, and the idea of a "stateless" yet still orderly world. Dr Hallaq deals with reductionist understandings of Sharia law, critiq…

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EP104 - RID X The Long Ride C2C 1:04:50

20d ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Simon returns this week with some disco & indie disco while again, trying to play the rest of his record collection.Tracks from Luther Vandross, Robyn, MGMT, Soulwax, John Tejada and the man, Erol Alkan!!RID is in collaboration with Paula Ralph and The Long Rid Cape To Cape project. Paula will be cycling through 19 countries in 100 days or less to …

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Unapologetically Palestinian: Arab Comedians in America | Maysoon Zayid 50:31

29d ago50:31

50:31

Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, and advocating for the disabled community. Maysoon talks about how she grew up to be the confident, unapologetic, publicly Palestinian comedian …

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EP103 - Live from the manroom 1:05:01

27d ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Simon uses his last day of annual leave to queue up in a bank then blast out house, bass and techno aplenty for an hour in the manroom!!For more, visit lintr.ee/raversindubaiBy Ravers In Dubai

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Platforming Regional Design Excellence Design Doha | Fahad Al Obaidly 23:54

1M ago23:54

23:54

The first of three live Design Doha podcast recordings features an interview with the Biennial's deputy director Fahad Al Obaidly. He takes us behind the scenes of Design Doha, breaks down what "Celebrating Regional Design Excellence" means in practice, and how the Biennial roots itself in locality. Fahad tells us about the strength of the design i…

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Where Media in the Arab World Stands Today | Marwan Kraidy 54:05

1M ago54:05

54:05

Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean of Northwestern Qatar and leading scholar of global communication and media, joins us on the afikra podcast to discuss media, truth, and journalism in the Arab world. This episode dives into the impact of mobile phones, reflects on whether social media is a force for good or not, and explores the notion of “socio-politic…

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EP102 - RID Radio Returns 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Simon returns with his microphone, big booming voice and even bigger record collection with an hour of choice cuts from the archives.Check RID out at lintr.ee/raversindubai for more info.By Ravers In Dubai

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The History & Impact of Paper in the Islamic World | Jonathon Bloom 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

Art historian, educator and author Jonathon Bloom joins us on the afikra podcast to talk about paper, print and the Islamic world. He talks us through changing understandings of "Islamic" art and architecture through the decades, explains the premise of his book "Paper Before Print: The History and Impact of Paper in the Islamic World" and whether …

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Diversifying Real Estate with Stock Options - Bespoke Options Academy 37:27

1M ago37:27

37:27

Welcome to AJ podcast, where we explore innovative investment strategies and uncover the secrets of financial growth. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with the visionary behind Bespoke Options Academy, delving deep into the synergy between real estate and the stock market, and why mastering multiple asset categories is pivotal for investor…

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136 DXB - Vegan First Class, lounge bouncers, jet stream rush, intermittent flying fasting, improper JFK 2:01:11

2M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Is Emirates low key encouraging membership to the high mile club? (And how Alex and Layovers saved Paul's Emirates First upgrade. The controller goes "oh that sucks", or why Alex keeps listening to ground whilst traveling (but he always gets the last bag delivery ever). Lounge bouncers (not exactly, but lounge double dipping is a thing). Going agai…

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Building with a Future Vernacular | Wael Al Awar 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

The chief curator of the UAE's National Pavillion for the 17th Architecture Bienalle di Venezia (2020 and 2021) – and recipient of the Golden Lion Award – architect Wael Al Awar joins us on the afikra podcast for fascinating conversation about the problem with modern and globalized architecture, and building with the future in mind. Waiwai's foundi…

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Demystifying Sufism | Waleed Ziad 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Waleed Ziad — author of "Hidden Caliphate: Sufi Saints beyond the Oxus and Indus" — joins us on the afikra podcast to demystify Sufism. Ziad explains the mystical and scientific aspects of Sufism and its far reaching geographies that surpass today's "securitized" borders and colonial conceptions of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East as "r…

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Casinos, Secondary Markets, and Future Prospects | Anthony Joseph & Dr. Anand 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

Welcome to AJ PODCAST , the go-to platform for insightful discussions on global investment trends and opportunities. In this episode, we're diving into the heart of Dubai's evolving market landscape with industry experts Anthony Joseph and Dr. Anand. 🎰 New Casino in UAE: We kick off the conversation with the groundbreaking news of a new casino open…

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Why is Islam So Misunderstood? | John Esposito 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

Professor John Esposito joins us on the afikra podcast to talk about studying Islam, Islamophobia in the US, and what Arabs inside and outside of the Arab region misunderstand about Islam. Esposito shares his roundabout journey into the field of Islamic studies, starting with wanting to become a priest. Finally, he reflects on the Iranian revolutio…

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The New law Updates 2024 Dubai - Anthony Joseph/Andree Saade "AJ PODCAST " | EP 001 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

Join Anthony Joseph and Andree Saade as they explore pivotal legal changes impacting the realms of finance, real estate, digital communication, and AI employment in the UAE. This episode offers a wealth of insights into bonus check regulations, hate speech laws, real estate market shifts, and the evolving role of AI in the workforce. In This Episod…

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What Exactly Is Islamic Art? | Wendy Shaw 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

Art historian and author of “What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception”, Wendy Shaw talks to us about whether art can truly be "Islamic" or "theological", and if so, what that means. We talk about the complex ways in which museums interact with the broader economies and what this means for decolonizing the field of art history, and he…

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Dubai 2040: Unveiling the Future of Real Estate & Economy with AJ & Dr. Anand 35:29

2M ago35:29

35:29

Join AJ and Dr. Anand for an enlightening discussion on the future of real estate and the economy in Dubai as we head towards 2040. Dive deep into the economic strategies and real estate developments that are set to shape the landscape of one of the world's most dynamic cities. Key Discussion Points: Real Estate Revolution: Uncover the trends and p…

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Decolonizing & Decentering Theater in the Arab World | Laila Soliman 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

A captivating conversation with theater director and playwright Laila Soliman about theater, cultural discourse and decolonization across the Arab world. Using three of her major works – Zigzag, La Grande Maison and her first opera Woman at Point Zero – as reference, we discuss western-centric art education, dismantle the concept of “alternative na…

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ERIC CALDERWOOD | Rethinking Al-Andalus | The afikra عفكرة podcast 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Al-Andalus exists in history, geography and the Western cultural imaginary. Professor Eric Calderwood talks to us about Al-Andalus, examining it as both a place and an idea which is productive in memory, culture and politics. He explains how this cultural imaginary has transcended its geographic bounds and has created fruitful debates around the id…

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135 RAK - Epic tropical lounge, composite burn, full row downgrade, going veg, MAXed out Boeing rant 2:07:31

3M ago2:07:31

2:07:31

Qatar'd? No, that new Al Mourjan Lounge at Doha is stunning — one thing we can't say about that RAK one. Turkish'd? Not really, when a downgrade gets you full emergency exit rows — though that 333 seat made Paul act like an animal. Boeing has gone full MAX for its windows openings (ok, ok, poor one, but come on Boeing, do better!) — the new 350-100…

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MEHDI BENCHAABANE | AI in Education: The Challenges & Opportunities for Schools | The afikra عفكرة podcast 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

AI is upending education and learning as we know it. In collaboration with Qatar Foundation, we wanted to explore the possible impacts, challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for education internationally and more specifically in the Arab world. We sat down with Mehdi Benchaabane, director of Qatar Academy Doha, to discu…

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Nesrine & Bab L' Bluz at Habibi Festival 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the fourth of six, featuring…

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ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

Contemporary Arab art doesn’t always get the attention it deserves or needs. Alia Al-Senussi — cultural strategist and arts affairs advisor — talks to us about the power that museums hold in informing and shaping cultures, forgiving and healing from the pasts, and building resilient economies. Focussing on Saudi Arabia’s cultural revolution in moti…

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Bab L' Bluz, Tarek Yamani & Yacine Boulares at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 32:54

3M ago32:54

32:54

We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the third of six, featuring …

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Goodbye Julia: A Beautifully Nuanced Film About Sudanese Society | Mohamed Kordofani 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

Goodbye Julia — which played in Cannes’ section Un Certain Regard and won the Freedom Prize — is a poignant reflection on Sudanese society. The film is Kordofani's first feature. He sat down with us to discuss his journey from aviation engineer to film director and screenwriter, achieving the critical balance between "good" and "bad" while portrayi…

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Dubai's Rise: Pioneering the Future in Economy, Education, and Lifestyle | What is D33? 32:12

3M ago32:12

32:12

🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of "Take Charge" for 2024: host By , Anthony Joseph and Dr. Anand! Join us on a thrilling podcast journey as we explore the remarkable transformation of Dubai into the world's most successful city and economic hub. Discover the Dubai Agenda - the blueprint for its meteoric rise - encompassing safety, real estate, and…

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Amal Murkus & Firas Zreik at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the second of six, featuring…

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Apartheid, BDS & Palestinian-South African Transnational Solidarity | Andy Clarno 49:18

3M ago49:18

49:18

We're excited to announce that our special episodes on Palestine are turning into their own podcast. The atrocities that continue to take place in Palestine are a reminder that, more than ever, we need to dedicate our platforms to stand for justice and truth. "This is not a watermelon" is a podcast about Palestinian history and culture. In this epi…

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Expert Breakdown: Dubai's Property Market Trends & 2024 Predictions | Anthony Joseph & Dr. Anand 32:32

3M ago32:32

32:32

Welcome to the final episode of "Take Charge" for 2023: "Market Updates" with your hosts, Anthony Joseph and Dr. Anand! In this episode, we delve into the year's biggest market trends, analyze the highs and lows, and offer insights into what 2024 might hold. Join us as we discuss: Year in Review: A deep dive into the major financial movements of 20…

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Omar Offendum & Hadi Eldebek at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is one in six, and features a c…

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EP101 - We Continue!! 1:38:10

4M ago1:38:10

1:38:10

Simon goes live for 90 mins of top notch tuneage.By Ravers In Dubai

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RERUN Rashid Khalidi | 100 Years War on Palestine 51:56

4M ago51:56

51:56

This conversation is a rerun of a 2021 episode with Professor Rashid Khalidi author of "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017". We are rerunning this episode since our team is on a break until after the second week of January and the episode is filled with lots of great information. Rashid K…

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Unpacking the Phrase “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free” | Maha Nassar 54:06

4M ago54:06

54:06

This conversation offers a brief history of Palestine and its peoples, a look at the Palestinian experience both in exile and within modern-day Israel. Professor Maha Nassar – author of Brothers Apart: Palestinian Citizens of Israel and the Arab world – talks us through the daily indignities, state repression, and racism faced by Palestinians in Is…

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KHOLOOD KHAIR | Sudan Beyond the Headlines | afikra عفكرة Podcast #384 52:34

4M ago52:34

52:34

Sudan’s ongoing crisis gets little attention in western media if in any media at all. Kholood Khair helps us go beyond the sparce headlines to get a better sense of how the daily atrocities are affecting the broader society right now. Kholood is a policy and political analyst and founding director of Khartoum-based “think-and-do” tank Confluence Ad…

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IBRAHIM ABUSHARIF | Unlearning Western Bias in Journalism | afikra عفكرة Podcast #383 43:50

5M ago43:50

43:50

As journalists on the ground in Gaza are targeted, the “truth” weaponized, and an information war for the ages unravels, we sat down with Professor Ibrahim Abusharif to discuss the construction of narratives, framing terminologies, and the ethics of journalism. Delving into questions of decolonizing journalism, the boundaries between storytelling a…

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134 HKG - All business class 321neo, biometrics AI airports, Qatar 2.0, boarding group 0, IFE gold standard 2:02:54

5M ago2:02:54

2:02:54

Alex tells us all about his return to Hong Kong, with Cathay setting a new gold standard in IFE over Emirates (Greg flew China Southern, and, errr, well). Paul flies the all business class 321neo from La Compagnie from Orly to Newark (road traffic was key to that story, but traffic there is none to board, how crazily fast is that, kudos La Compagni…

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The Nakba on Netflix: Through the Eyes of a 14-year old Palestinian Girl | Darin Sallam 42:38

5M ago42:38

42:38

Farha – the internationally acclaimed film that brought the Nakba to screens around the world – depicts the heartwrenching events of 1948 through the eyes of a 14-year old girl. In her debut film, director Darin Salam creates an intense, feminine story that captures the emotions and human experience of the Nakba in a raw yet approachable way. In th…

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RID pres. TOGETHER AGAIN @ Bla Bla, Nov 11 pt 4 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Ravers in Dubai celebrates its 100th episode with a live recording from TOGETHER AGAIN, RID's house & disco party at Bla Bla on November 11th. The mix is 4 hours of quality house music from the RID DJs NukemUK, Tom Tazey & Simon Fee.The podcast has been going since mid 2018 and has amassed almost 23k listens. Thanks so much to everyone who has tune…

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RID pres. TOGETHER AGAIN @ Bla Bla, Nov 11 pt 2 1:02:26

5M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Ravers in Dubai celebrates its 100th episode with a live recording from TOGETHER AGAIN, RID's house & disco party at Bla Bla on November 11th. The mix is 4 hours of quality house music from the RID DJs NukemUK, Tom Tazey & Simon Fee.The podcast has been going since mid 2018 and has amassed almost 23k listens. Thanks so much to everyone who has tune…

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RID pres. TOGETHER AGAIN @ Bla Bla, Nov 11 pt 1 50:56

5M ago50:56

50:56

Ravers in Dubai celebrates its 100th episode with a live recording from TOGETHER AGAIN, RID's house & disco party at Bla Bla on November 11th. The mix is 4 hours of quality house music from the RID DJs NukemUK, Tom Tazey & Simon Fee.The podcast has been going since mid 2018 and has amassed almost 23k listens. Thanks so much to everyone who has tune…

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RID pres. TOGETHER AGAIN @ Bla Bla, Nov 11 pt 3 56:08

5M ago56:08

56:08

Ravers in Dubai celebrates its 100th episode with a live recording from TOGETHER AGAIN, RID's house & disco party at Bla Bla on November 11th. The mix is 4 hours of quality house music from the RID DJs NukemUK, Tom Tazey & Simon Fee.The podcast has been going since mid 2018 and has amassed almost 23k listens. Thanks so much to everyone who has tune…

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BENJAMIN BROWER | France’s Colonial Violence in the Algerian Sahara | Conversations 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Colonial violence, resistance movements and French-colonial Algeria. Professor Benjamin Brower explains the ways in which violence is conceptualized, treating it as a historic lens to understand colonial events in the past and what is happening right now in Palestine. This conversation is key for anyone who wants a detailed history of the French pr…

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Reporting the Truth About Palestine & the Failure of Western Journalism | Dima Khatib 1:16:09

5M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Dima Khatib, managing director at AJ+, is leading crucial work to speak truth to power in the face of what we’re witnessing in Palestine: tackling misinformation, dismantling false narratives on multilingual platforms, and standing apart in the current media landscape. We start with a reflection on the targeting of journalists and the assassination…

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Violence, Nonviolence & the Palestinian National Movement | Wendy Pearlman 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Peace processes, two-state vs one-state solutions and nonviolent protests. In conversation with Professor Wendy Pearlman from Northwestern University, we take two of her books as a foundation to examine grassroots activism historically and to consider a potential future “just” solution. Wendy shares her views on realistic outcomes for the ongoing P…

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