Best Fida Podcasts (2024)

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FIDA Grand Final Day 38:25

2d ago38:25

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In this special episode we chat to the players and coaches of the winning teams on FIDA Grand Final day at Coburg Oval in Melbourne, Australia. Those who were kind enough to give us the time and not necessarily in this order: Brady Woods, Matt Shortis, Jake Scicluna, Peter Foxall, Julian Brooks, Corey Sivestro, Shaun Dux, Peter Willoughby(Snr), Kyl…

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Cross continental R&D with Dr. Rose Fida 32:57

22d ago32:57

32:57

Research and development (R&D) are the lifeblood of biotech companies, driving innovation and creating cutting-edge technologies for understanding the biological processes. These activities are crucial for developing novel therapies, diagnostic tools and biotechnological products that address a wide range of needs in the healthcare landscape. The s…

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"Weaker than a spider's web": The ghosts of the 2006 Lebanon war w/ Karim Makdisi 52:46

32m ago52:46

52:46

*Note: This is the part of my conversation with Karim. We continued for another 45 mins! To listen to the entire episode, join The East is a Podcast Patreon. Help keep the show going and access hundreds of hours of bonus content!* AUB professor and co-host of Makdisi Street Karim Makdisi (@KarimMakdisi) returns to the show after a five-year hiatus(…

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Overcoming Adversity in STEM 55:27

3h ago55:27

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In the rapidly evolving world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the journey is often marked by both incredible opportunities and significant challenges. Those who pursue careers in STEM not only face the complexities of the disciplines but also the external barriers that come from systemic inequality, lack of representati…

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Tankie Group Therapy #23: What happened to us? 1:13:58

2h ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Louis, Mikey, Nora, Sina, Alex, and Joe join for our usual therapy session. We talk about the developing Israel-Lebanon war, the difficulty performing everyday life, Macklemore's new song, Hinds Hall 2, and the historical changes we're living through. Watch the episode on the Anti-Empire Project YouTube channel Consider supporting the show www.patr…

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The Crusades and the origins of the West w/ Adnan Husain 49:40

8d ago49:40

49:40

*Note: This is the part of my conversation with Adnan. We continued for another hour! To listen to the entire episode, join The East is a Podcast Patreon for $5 a month. Help keep the show going and access hundreds of hours of bonus content. Alternatively, you can watch the episode for free on our YouTube channel linked below* Adnan Husain (@adnana…

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Why the world needs China w/ Kyle Ferrana 1:05:39

3d ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Kyle Ferrana (@KyleTrainEmoji) is a writer, software engineer, and tenant organizer. He is the author of Why the World Needs China: Development, Environmentalism, Conflict Resolution & Common Prosperity (2024) Check out his latest article,"The Occupation of East Asia" Watch the video edition on the East is a Podcast YouTube channel Consider support…

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Where My Degree Took Me Alumni Panel 22:58

20h ago22:58

22:58

A pharmacy degree can lead to a diverse and fulfilling career in healthcare. Pharmacy education equips students with a strong foundation in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and patient care, enabling them to play a vital role in the healthcare system. A pharmacy degree provides highly transferable knowledge and skills, allowing for flexibility an…

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American Jews and the Movement for Justice in Palestine with Oren Kroll-Zeldin 1:02:34

13d ago1:02:34

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In this season 5 finale episode I had the pleasure to interview Oren Kroll-Zeldin, the author of Unsettled: American Jews and the Movement for Justice in Palestine. Unsettled digs into the experiences of young Jewish Americans who engage with the Palestine solidarity movement and challenge the staunch pro-Israel stance of mainstream Jewish American…

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Tankie Group Therapy #22: The Bad Guys 1:14:30

19d ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Nora, Alex, Sina, Joe, and Mikey join for our normal therapy session just after Hizbollah's response and after a particularly rough week with the RNC and DNC disconnecting with multiple massacres in Gaza. We talk about our narrowing social circles and how we fend off the siren call of nihilism. Watch the episode on the Anti-Empire Project YouTube c…

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Beyond the Counter: Locummate with Kavita Nadan 43:06

1M ago43:06

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The pharmacy field has traditionally been associated with dispensing medications and providing essential healthcare advice to patients. However, as the healthcare landscape evolves, so does the pharmacist's role. Today, the intersection of pharmacy and entrepreneurship presents an exciting frontier that allows pharmacists to leverage their expertis…

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"The decolonization of Palestine is the liberation of the region" w/ Adnan Husain 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

*Note: This is the first hour of my conversation with Adnan. We continued for another 45 mins! To listen to the entire episode, join The East is a Podcast Patreon for $5 a month. Help keep the show going and access hundreds of hours of bonus content. Alternatively, you can watch the episode for free on our YouTube channel linked below* Adnan Husain…

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Gaza Palestine Hearing: International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism 1:55:37

1M ago1:55:37

1:55:37

The International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Economic Coercive Measures condemns the Israeli assassination of Yasser Adnan Ibrahim al-Derawi, 31 year old attorney from Gaza, Palestine. He served as an expert witness in our Gaza hearing on May 13, 2023. We recently learned of Yasser’s murder after local journalists…

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Tankie Group Therapy #21 : Single Issue Empire 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

The group gets together after two weeks of assassinations, literal mask-off moments, and massacres. The idea of the "single issue voter" arises - but perhaps it's a single-issue empire. Sina, Nora, Alex and Mikey all join for our therapy session. Watch the video edition on the Anti-Empire Project YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alYo…

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Zionism from the inside: a Palestinian view/ Fida Jiryis 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Friend of the show Louis Allday (@Louis_Allday) guest hosts a conversation with Fida Jiryis, author of Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home (2022) Read an excerpt of the book here https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/27/no-place-like-home-my-bitter-return-to-palestine Watch the episode on our YouTube chann…

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From Palate to Pipette: A scientist’s Passion for Analytical Chemistry 14:17

2M ago14:17

14:17

Analytical instruments are fundamental to modern food science, offering unparalleled precision and versatility in analyzing food components. One key application is the detection of contaminants and additives. For instance, instruments like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) can precisely identify pesticide residues in fruits and vegetabl…

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Tankie Group Therapy #20: Yemen's Sacrifice 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Another session of Tankie Group Therapy featuring the old crew: @justinpodur, @norabf, @karaokecomputer, @rosendo_joe, @alexander_avina, and Urorientalist.The session seemed to revolve mostly around Ansarallah ("Houthis") statements after they attacked Tel Aviv and were bombed by Israeli F-35s. The disconnect between their response and Western soli…

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"Palestinians are the glue that holds Israel together" w/ Mary Turfah 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Founder of Liberated Texts and longtime supporter of the show Louis Allday (@Louis_Allday) returns to guest host an episode with Mary Turfah (@maryturfah) about her article on Zionist sadism. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel "Running Amok" https://thebaffler.com/latest/running-amok-turfah Liberated Texts https://liberatedtexts.com/ Consider…

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Stranger in My Own Land with Fida Jiryis 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

In this very moving and heartwarming interview I had the opportunity to discuss with Fida Jiyris her work, a beautifully written memoir that tells the story of her and her family journey, which is also the story of Palestine, from the Nakba to the present—a seventy-five-year tale of conflict, exodus, occupation, return and search for belonging, see…

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"Landscape of deathmaking": The Palestine/Mexico Border w/ Taylor Miller 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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Friend of the show Alex Aviña guests hosts an episode with geographer Taylor Miller about the intertwined systems of carceral border control policing the US/Mexico border and Palestine. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel "A Pause, On Possibility" https://www.averyreview.com/issues/65/a-pause-on-possibility The Universi…

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"The commando who never fired a gun": Lessons from the life of Ghassan Kanafani w/ Louis Allday 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

[Producer's note: My conversation with Louis went on for another 30 minutes so if you are interested in listening sign up for Patreon at $5 a month] Longtime friend of the show Louis Allday (@Louis_Allday) is back to discuss the 52nd anniversary of Ghassan Kanafani's martyrdom. Check out Anni Kanafani's Ghassan Kanafani which features Louis' fantas…

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Grand Opening of the Sydney JaeMan Junction 40:59

3M ago40:59

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In this special episode of Coach and The Doctor, we take you to the Grand Opening of JaeMan Junction in Liverpool, NSW. The JaeMan Junction is an outcomes-focused day centre for NDIS participants. Join The Coach as he engages with an incredible lineup of special guests, including Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun, Betty Boustani, Intiyaz Ali, Sonia Aveir…

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Resume/Cover Letter Crafting with Anum Poonawala 40:52

3M ago40:52

40:52

In the present-day highly competitive employment landscape, distinguishing oneself from the applicant pool is essential for securing the desired position. An applicant's resume and interview skills represent the primary instruments that can be leveraged to captivate potential employers. Developing a compelling resume can facilitate securing an inte…

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Dwelling on The Past: Memory and Dispossession with Yair Agmon 54:45

3M ago54:45

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What is cultural memory? How do settlers use it in East Jerusalem to dispossess Palestinians? In this episode I interview film maker and scholar Yair Agmon. Known for short movies like Once Upon a School (2023), Like a Beating Heart (2022) and Our Heroes (2016), Yair is now working on his PhD at UCLA 'Dwelling on The Past: Memory, Discard, and Disp…

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Tankie Group Therapy #19: Running Amok 1:09:12

3M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

On June 18, The Baffler published an article by Mary Turfah called "Running Amok" in which Mary tried to understand the psychology underlying Israeli troops and citizens' production of trophy videos and photos we have been seeing during the war. Our therapy group (@justinpodur, @norabf, @karaokecomputer, @rosendo_joe, @louis_allday, @alexander_avin…

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Poetry for Liberation: From Haiti to Palestine 1:38:28

3M ago1:38:28

1:38:28

On 10 May 2024, the Early Caribbean Society hosted a virtual, communal, poetry reading noting connections between Haiti, Sudan, DRC, Palestine, and Indigenous people on Turtle Island, facing invasion and genocide. Program available here https://earlycaribbeansociety.org/events/poetry-for-liberation-from-haiti-to-palestine/ Watch the video edition o…

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Bonus Episode 182 - Palestine and the right to defensive violence w/ Alex Avina 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

This is a preview of the latest bonus episode. Sign up for $5 a month to access the entire conversation. Friend of the show Alex Aviña (@Alexander_Avina) joined me for an episode on the perennial questions of violence and self-defence. CBC Documentary about Palestinian resistance in Gaza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J__Burgr8qU&t=312s&ab_channel…

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Indigenous solidarity in the time of genocide: Standing against settler colonialism from the Turtle Island to Palestine w/ Madonna Thunder Hawk 1:20:37

3M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Walaa Alqaisiya (@walqaisiya) is a Palestinian academic born and raised in Hebron in the West Bank. She is a Marie Curie Fellow based at the University of Venice, Italy. Walaa's work draws on anti-imperialist, anti-colonialist, and feminist approaches to highlight the deeply gendered and ecocidal nature of Zionist settler colonialism and US-led imp…

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Imperial scheming and the "humanitarian pier" in Gaza w/ Ahmed Alqarout 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

The US regime has spent over 300 million USD constructing a port on the Gaza coast and is calling it a "humanitarian pier". Ahmed Alqarout (@MENAUnleashed), a political economist from Gaza based in the UK, explores the darker motivations behind the construction of the port. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel Consider s…

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No one left behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for all 58:27

3M ago58:27

58:27

In the pursuit of a harmonious and prosperous society, the principles of equality, freedom, and justice stand as the cornerstones upon which the foundation of any civilization is built. These ideals are not mere abstract concepts but tangible rights and values that dictate the quality of life for individuals and the community's overall well-being. …

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Tankie Group Therapy #18: Tank you for being a friend 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

We're back for another round of group therapy talking about the latest developments in the Gaza genocide with a small group of Tankie therapees: Sina (@UrOrientalist), Rob (@robrousseau) and Mikey (@karaokecomputer). Sadly, our comrade Joe Emersburger was on the call but his file didn't upload so we sometimes reference his contribution. Please send…

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