Best Queer Arabs Podcasts (2024)

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Taqbir on Taking Her Mask Off, Rediscovering Morocco Through Music, and Touring America with Haram 1:19:16

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On this latest episode of SCENE REPORT we talk with Nao -- vocalist of the Barcelona punk band Taqbir -- about starting Taqbir as a bedroom Covid project, the revolutionary spirit of signing in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), breaking the band’s anonymity, immigrating to Europe, and returning to Morocco through music. Recorded in Dan, Dane and Chase’s wo…

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Hari Raya Special

11d ago

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This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja reached out to the Queer Melayu community living in Naarm, Ethan and Yazid, inviting them to delve into their thoughts on the importance of Hari Raya in their lives. Together, they explored the nuances of celebrating this cultural festival in their current environment as opposed to their native land, navigati…

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Back in the Saddle (?) and Beating a Dead Horse 1:06:06

11d ago1:06:06

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Nick and Steve get together for some drinks and have some fun comparing the political situations of the US and the UK. Nothing earthshattering here, folks, but good to be back, even if only for a moment.By The Intervention Podcast

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Shel Maala: An Anti-Zionist Queer Yeshiva with Binya Kóatz & Rabbi Xava De Cordova 1:00:12

10d ago1:00:12

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Binya Kóatz is a talmud teacher and standup comedian, trying to be radical and funny wherever she goes. She helped start Shel Maala, an online Queer anti-zionist Yeshiva, and has performed and taught in cities across North America. Rabbi Xava De Cordova is a disabled, Sefradi, Mizraxi trans woman and co-host of the world's first Queer Talmud podcas…

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Marisa Zapata from Novel Coffee Roasters 1:28:47

21d ago1:28:47

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In this episode, Marissa shares her transition from a barista (who didn't even like coffee!) to becoming the head roaster at Novel Coffee Roasters. Marissa also delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated field, her push for inclusivity, and her aspirations to connect directly with coffee producers. Plus, she shares…

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Two Mystic Sisters Discuss the Spiritual Path with Maria Amiouni 1:03:10

17d ago1:03:10

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Maria Amiouni is a spiritual coach, human design reader & published poet. She’s been devoted to the spiritual path for the past 10 years as it’s led her to remember who she is & why she is here. Her purpose is to help people break free from their conditioning & come out the other side more empowered & connected to the Divine. @maria.amiouni (ig), m…

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Nationalism and the Error of Patriotic Socialism (Rebroadcast from Upstream) 1:41:31

17d ago1:41:31

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The United States is the world’s leading purveyor of immiseration, destruction, death, and instability—as the swamp that sustains our current world order of monopoly capitalism and imperialism, the United States is still, and has been for a century now, the leading global hegemon, the imperialist super power that calls the shots on the world stage.…

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Israel's Black Panthers: The Radicals Who Punctured a Nation's Founding Myth with Asaf Elia-Shalev 1:38:06

24d ago1:38:06

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Asaf Elia-Shalev is an Israeli-American journalist with Mizrahi roots. Based in Los-Angeles, he works as an investigative reporter for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. He was the historian behind the 2022 re-release of the Israeli Black Panthers Haggadah. He recently published a narrative nonfiction book titled, “Israel's Black Panthers: The Radicals…

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Mar Yooree, founder of Tanbrown Coffee 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

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This week's episode features an intimate and thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable Marissa from Tanbrown Coffee in Atlanta. 🌟 Episode Highlights: - Get to know Marissa, a trailblazer in the coffee industry, and the force behind Tanbrown Coffee, renowned for sourcing and roasting exceptional Asian coffees. Discover the inspirations and …

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Ancestral Healing & Spiritual Leadership in A Time of Genocide with Daniel Foor 59:40

1M ago59:40

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Daniel Foor is a doctor of psychology, experienced ritualist, and the author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing. He's an initiate in the Òrìṣà tradition of Yoruba-speaking West Africa and practicing Muslim who has also learned from the older ways of his English and German ancestors. Daniel is passionate about work at the…

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Some Revolutionary Roots of the Queer Liberation Movement w/ Destiny Clarke of Closeted History 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

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We join Destiny of Closeted History to begin what we anticipate being the first in many collaborations exploring the intersection of the LGBTQ+ movement with other revolutionary struggles. Through the lens of "pinkwashing," we consider how landmark actions of the LGBTQ+ liberation movement (think Stonewall) have been appropriated to justify limited…

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Rainbow Jobs Expo & Victoria Pride Awards

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Our esteemed host Sasja Sÿdek hosted a compelling discussion with Anastasia Rose Le, shedding light on the highly anticipated Rainbow Jobs Expo 2024. This expo serves as a remarkable and free platform that brings jobseekers, employers, and community organisations together, fostering meaningful connections and invaluable opportunities for all partic…

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"I Am What Was Taken From Me": Unlearning Colonization and Embodying Resistance with Ariella Aïsha Azoulay 1:15:37

1M ago1:15:37

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This episode was recorded on March 23, 2023 and is in collaboration with Jewish Ancestral Healing and the Sarah & Hajar Series. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay is an author, curator of anti-colonial archives, film essayist, and theorist of photography. She is a professor of Modern Culture and Media and Comparative Literature at Brown University. She is of Al…

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Josephine (of the Josephine Network) on Queer Rock, New York Jewish Grandmas, and Being Your Total Unhinged Self 1:13:16

2M ago1:13:16

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Josephine is on a victorious rock n’ roll joy ride. For SCENE REPORT, we spoke about blurring the rock n’ roll and queer scenes, her timeless New York yenta ancestry, using art to manifest her transition, and channeling Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris all at once. Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner As…

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Slop for the Trough 6: German Chocolate Slop 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Getting sloppy again going over the basic contours of the European left in anticipation of Levi's move to the German fatherland. We also break some fresh ground talking about Biden's infirm grasp on reality and Trump's racial insensitivity...there's some good stuff in there too, we think. We tease our latest collaboration with Destiny over at Close…

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Episode 214 [in English]: Hannah Moushabeck 56:06

2M ago56:06

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Hannah Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. She is the author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, a children’s book about three girls who experience Palestine through bedtime stories. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts on the homelands of the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc Nations. Hannah talks abo…

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Protect The Pride

2M ago

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On this week’s episode of Queering The Air, we dived deeper into the ongoing conversation surrounding “No Police at Pride” and taking a closer look at the strategies for effectively navigating future pride events. Joining Sasja and Jacob with guests is none other than Budi Sudarto and Pharrell Shaymar, who brought a wealth of knowledge and experien…

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Mapping the Moment: Getting Unstuck on Jewishness, Zionism, and Trauma with Daniel Maté 1:24:12

2M ago1:24:12

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Daniel Maté is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and playwright for musical theatre with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from McGill. He co-authored the New York Times bestselling book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, with his fat…

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Stories of Struggle in Palestine w/ Karim and Ahmed (Rebroadcast from Pittsburgh Liberation Radio) 48:40

2M ago48:40

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Hey all, no Intervention standalone this week, but enjoy Nick's conversation with two local Palestinian-American activists on Pittsburgh Liberation Radio. Palestinian-Americans Karim and Ahmed return to the show to tell stories of struggle from the past and present that have defined their families. As we witness replays of the 1948 Nakba in real ti…

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The History, and Future, of Pride

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David Hood, a 78er who marched and was arrested in the original Mardi Gras, shares his experiences of the infamous day in queer history, and reflects on the meaning of pride. Find out more on the first Mardi Gras. Frank Gafa, a queer Aboriginal unionist, speaks on the No Police at Pride campaign, the lack of engagement from VicPol in LGBTQI+ commun…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire, Pt. 11: The Fourth Arab-Israeli War or The Rise of Likud 1:22:52

2M ago1:22:52

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The episode details the events of the Fourth Arab-Israeli War of 1973 (also known as the Yom Kippur War, the Ramadan War, and the October War) and the aftermath in Israels domestic affairs. The sizable amount of Israeli blood spilled provided an opening for what would become the Likud front to articulate a wedding of their revisionist Zionism with …

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Victoria Pride Street Party 2024

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The previous Sunday was a momentous occasion that called for a heartfelt expression of gratitude to Ãdaraya, James (In Ya Face), and Sasja for their invaluable contributions to our successful outside live broadcast. Stepping out onto the bustling streets of Victoria’s Pride Street Party 2024, Sasja and Ãdaraya conducted interviews that delved into …

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Imperialism, Popular Resistance and Self-Determination (Rebroadcast from PGH Liberation Radio) 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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Nick and Comrade Ty have a discussion on imperialism, popular resistance and self-determination in our contemporary context. We discuss how to apply and update foundational theory to concrete conditions in 2024, with the genocide in Gaza and the actions of regional anti-imperialist forces as a backdrop. Now, more than ever, it is clear that our rol…

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Slop for the Trough 5: Truth and Slop 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

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Another heaping helping of slop for Mr Pig's piglets. On this one we "cherry-pick evidence — some factual, some highly distorted — to push misleading narratives" - according to the Washington Post. We talk bloodthirsty Dems John Fetterman and Nancy Pelosi antagonizing anti-imperialist protestors as well as the defunding of UNRWA. The point in each …

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Episode 213 [in English]: Yaffa 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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Yaffa is a trans displaced Palestinian activist, engineer, death and birthing doula, peer support specialist, and artist. They are the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity and recently released their book of poetry Blood Orange, raising funds for queer and trans Palestinian work. In this episode, Yaffa reads a poem …

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Singer songwriter LION, and the Frankenstein Show Art Exhibition!

3M ago

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Jacob speaks with queer black electro pop superstar LION about headlining Midsumma Carnival and the k-pop obsession that inspires their artistry.AND... what do queer people and a sci-fi cult classic have in common? We hear from the curators of The Frankenstein Show exhibition, CJ and ZJ, about creating trans and queer art. Artists Emme Southey and …

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The IRA, Pt. 1: By Way of Introduction 57:46

3M ago57:46

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We've been teasing this one for quite some time and, after long last, it's here. Steve leads an initial discussion on where we're in our knowledge and preconceptions of the Irish Republican Army and the broad history of Ireland. The Intervention Podcast: Twitter: @intervenepod Instagram: @intervention_pod Email: interventionpod@gmail.com Levi Levi:…

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Queer Photo & Queer Arabs Australia

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Queer PHOTO: Ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ showcase taking over Melbourne’s West 27 January 2024 – 24 March 2024Sasja and Delsi Moleta, Public Program Producer at Queer PHOTO discussed the upcoming collaboration between Midsumma and PHOTO 2024. This unique event, in partnership with Creative Victoria’s Go West program, will feature artist commissions fo…

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39. Life After Telling the Truth on Yourself (Live with Amanda Palmer at Rubin Museum) 1:38:17

3M ago1:38:17

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Life After Telling the Truth on Yourself (Live with Amanda Palmer at Rubin Museum) *Welcome back to another live episode of Podcast Noor! We went into this conversation with the intention of talking about “telling the truth on yourself” - vague, but also specific. Everyone has their own experience with what that means. Throughout the conversation, …

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The Palestinian Cause is the Cause for Humanity w/ Karim and Ahmed (Rebroadcast from Pittsburgh Liberation Radio) 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Notes this is a rebroadcast from the Pittsburgh PSL podcast: Pittsburgh Liberation Radio In this episode, Nick sits down with local Palestinian-American activists Karim and Ahmed for a wide ranging conversation on Palestine. Karim and Ahmed relate the heart-wrenching conditions of their families in Gaza, many of whom have been injured or murdered b…

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The Intervention Reads: V. I. Lenin's Draft Theses on National and Colonial Questions for the Second Congress of the Communist International w/ Mike of Turn Leftist 1:38:24

3M ago1:38:24

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As promised in the previous episode, we discuss V. I. Lenin's Draft Theses on National and Colonial Questions for the Second Congress of the Communist International. It takes us quite awhile to get to the actual text of Lenin because we end up discussing the nation, the ecumenical state, ethnicity, and many of the contradictions therein. Note: Had …

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A Reading of V. I. Lenin's Draft Theses on National and Colonial Questions for the Second Congress of the Communist International 19:14

3M ago19:14

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This is an experiment of sorts. Before jumping into the seminar style discussion we've done in the past, we've chosen to do a straight reading of V. I. Lenin's Draft Theses on National and Colonial Questions for the Second Congress of the Communist International. The piece is short and, by nature as a draft, not fully fleshed out, but it is also br…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire, Pt. 10: Black Septembers 1:18:52

3M ago1:18:52

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In this episode begins with the War of Attrition beginning 1967 through the fallout of the 1972 attack by the Black September Group on the Munich Olympics. Pan-Arabism transitioned to more localized struggles in which the Soviet Union and the United States emerged as major, opposed, forces. As a benefactor of nobody, a stateless people, Palestinian…

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38. Live Panel: Breaking Barriers Through Movement, in Partnership with On 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

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Breaking Barriers Through Movement: Live Panel Conversation in Partnership with On * Hello beautiful community, welcome back to Podcast Noor. This episode is a special live panel conversation. We recorded this podcast panel a few days before the 2023 New York City Marathon as one part of a partnership with the sportswear brand ON (www.on-running.co…

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Fat Tony on Houston Texas Rap, Online Music Nerds and Being 90% African in America 1:18:17

3M ago1:18:17

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On this latest episode of SCENE REPORT, we talk with Fat Tony from Houston Texas about the legacy of Houston hip hop, being a DIY hustler across genre and scenes, and his family's African roots. Recorded in my kitchen on 10/20/23. Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: Ash Tyner Theme Song & Logo: Kyle Seely Thanks Tony --- Suppor…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire Gaiden: Exodus (1960) and American Jewry w/ Left of the Projector & Labor Jawn 1:47:16

4M ago1:47:16

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We're back with Evan of Left of the Projector for the third (maybe second?) entry in the History in Film series. This time it's 1960's Zionist epic, Exodus. Based on the novel of the same name by Leon Uris, this film aimed to convince American Jewry to consider the State of Israel (at this point, only twelve years old) as a nation deserving their i…

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Ash Cantor 50:31

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2024 Best Podcast Nominations *Best DIY Podcast Finalist - The Ambies, Awards For Excellence in Audio - The Podcast Academy *Best Coffee Podcast Finalist - The Sprudgie Awards, Honoring The Very Best in Coffee - Sprudge, The Worldwide Leader In Coffee News Buy Me A Coffee My intro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mo…

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Slop for the Trough 4: A Sloppy New Year 1:07:10

4M ago1:07:10

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A year in review, U.S. Steel brings good news to their shareholders, the pillaging of the Congo, Steve's Reich-wing roundup, and a spark of hope in the smoldering left in the State of Israel. Articles: “Who are the Israeli refuseniks picking jail over the Gaza war?” in Al Jazeera "U.S. Steel’s acquisition will end a difficult marriage that forged —…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire Interview: Dan Kovalik Debriefs from the West Bank 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

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Al Jazeera launched a “Know their Names' ' project on December 12th to bring attention to the over 275 Palestinian men, women, and children murdered in the West Bank since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood has drawn the world’s attention to Gaza. There has been an (understandable) secondary attention given to the West Bank from sympathetic press or even outr…

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Areli Barrera Grodski from Little Waves Coffee 1:43:06

4M ago1:43:06

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In this episode, specialty coffee roaster Areli Barrera Grodski shares the origin story of how she and her husband Leon bootstrapped Little Waves Coffee Roasters in Durham, NC. She takes us along on recent trips to origin in Brazil and Colombia, detailing learnings about women producers, processing methods, and building relationships. Areli discuss…

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The Intervention Reads: Marx's The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte: Chapter 2-7 w/ Mike of Turn Leftist 1:37:52

4M ago1:37:52

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After two months that have felt like two decades, Mike rejoins us to polish off The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte. In the first part, we dug deep into the theory undergirding Marx’s understanding of political history. while in this part we focused on the political history undergirding Marx’s understanding of theory. Don't worry, this isn't…

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Jacob's Europe Trip

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This episode marks the conclusion of our broadcasting for this year, and we’re dedicating this final episode to our co-host, Jacob, who has just returned from an incredible six-month trip in Europe. Jacob regaled our listeners with the details of their adventures and shared all the inside scoop. Together, Sasja and Jacob took a look back at the sho…

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Episode 212 [in English]: Hijab Butch Blues 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Lamya H., author of Hijab Butch Blues, joined us for a wonderful episode! Lamya talks about the line between invisibility and hypervisibility as a brown person in hijab in the US, alternatively overlooked or policed. She discusses her path into Queer Muslim community as well as her mixed experiences in both Arab and Desi spaces as someone born in a…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire Article Series: Judeo-Nazis and "Liberal" Tears 57:16

4M ago57:16

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We take a minute to work through two articles in depth which speak to structural rot at the basis of the Israeli liberal establishment. The first by Jonathan Ofir argues the depravity at the basis of the genocide of Palestinians is proof of a state death cult. The second, by Nir Hasson & Liza Rozovsky represents the decadence of the liberal positio…

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SILENCE IS VIOLENCE - Recognising The Presence of Violence within LGBTQIA+ Community!

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SILENCE IS VIOLENCE - Recognising the presence of violence within lgbtqia+ community! During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, that led to International Human Rights Day, it's important to acknowledge that violence is not confined to external perpetrators but also exists within our own communities. While attention is often focu…

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Yolima Taborda Rojas from Paisa Coffee 1:14:51

5M ago1:14:51

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Bonus post-show conversation Paisa Coffee 2024 Best Podcast Nominations *Best DIY Podcast Finalist - The Ambies, Awards For Excellence in Audio - The Podcast Academy *Best Coffee Podcast Finalist - The Sprudgie Awards, Honoring The Very Best in Coffee - Sprudge, The Worldwide Leader In Coffee News Buy Me A Coffee Follow the podcast on Instagram! ht…

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Johnny Hummus on Palestine, False Hummus and Arab American Punk 1:37:38

5M ago1:37:38

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On this introductory episode of SCENE REPORT, we talk with my Palestinian American brother Johnny Hummus about ending false hummus, metal/punk in New York and Florida, and the historic and modern struggles of his people. Recorded in my kitchen on 7/23/23 with a preface recorded on 12/4/23. Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea Executive Producer: As…

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Palestine, Zionism, and Empire Article Series: 9/11, Iraq, Palestine, and American Propaganda w/ Joe Mayall of JoeWrote 1:31:34

5M ago1:31:34

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Joe Mayall finally returns to talk about the parallels between the American propaganda efforts leading into the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the current massive propaganda push to support Israel's erasure of Palestine. Pulling from Joe's article (which formed the basis of our discussion) propaganda production rests on four interrelated concepts: outri…

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Scene Report Trailer 1:00

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A new podcast from Reed Dunlea, formerly of "Protest & Survive." "Scene Report" explores counterculture artists and the communities that sustain their work. Dropping real soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scene-report/support

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'My Disability Does Not Define Me' - IDOPWD 2023 (Special Broadcast)

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My Disability Does Not Define Me! While it may present certain challenges and obstacles in our life, it does not dictate who we are as a person. We are defined by our passions, our achievements, and our resilience in the face of adversity. Our disability is just one part of the complex and multifaceted individual that we are. We refuse to be limite…

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