Best Voices of the Middle East and North Africa Podcasts (2024)

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – July 4, 2024 59:58

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – July 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Are Israel and Hezbollah on the brink of an all-out war? 58:03

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Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are at all-time high. Israel and Lebenese Hezbollah have been exchanging fire since October 8 the, when Israel launched its devastating war on Gaza, but the conflict between the two archenemies escalated after one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, on June…

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Karim Haggag: Egypt's Balancing Act 41:03

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Ambassador Karim Haggag. After an Egyptian diplomatic career that spanned more than 25 years, Amb. Haggag is now a professor of practice at the American University in Cairo's School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, the director of the university’s Middle East Studies Center, and a non-resident visiti…

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Julian Assange is Free / Social Media 2024

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In a plea bargain with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, the Justice Department ended its effort to extradite him to the U.S. for an Espionage Act trial, and Assange, freed from Britain’s Belmarsh Prison, returned home to Australia a free man. The Assange legal case is over, but what are the ongoing implications for press freedom? We hear from the …

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The Nakba Deniers: MEMO in Conversation with Ilan Pappe 57:57

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In an effort to absolve Zionist militias of charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes, a number of stories spread within Israeli society, they have been disproven but the denial of the horrors of the Nakba remains. Something Professor Pappe hopes to tackle through his new project the Nakba Memorial Foundation. In 1948, just under one millio…

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A Mezze: The Voice Inside AI's Head Speaks English 2:18

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On March 20, Saudi Arabia announced that it planned to invest $40 billion into AI development. This move comes on the heels of the UAE's creation of two large language models developed within the last year. However, as these Arabic-speaking nations race for AI supremacy, they are starting behind the pack. Josh Phillips, "The Voice Inside AI's Head …

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The Progressive Magazine and Project Censored Look at U.S. Media in an Election Year 59:58

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The Progressive magazine dedicated its June/July issue to an in-depth look at media and media literacy, especially in the context of the upcoming election. On this week’s program, we hear from the publisher of the venerable political journal, as well as two Project Censored staffers who took part in producing the special issue. Later in the program…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 27, 2024 59:58

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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'Saving Damascus' Christians': MEMO in Conversation with Eugene Rogan 1:00:03

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In 1860, 15% of Damascus' Christian population were wiped out in 8-days of a murderous rampage. Despite widespread anti-Christian violence, roughly 85% of Damascus' Christian population were saved by their Muslim neighbours. In 1860, Syria's ancient and thriving Christian community nearly came to an end. A civil war raged in Mount Lebanon, which sa…

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Karim Elgendy: Climate Diplomacy in the Middle East 31:07

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Karim Elgendy, an expert on climate and energy policy in the Middle East and North Africa. Elgendy is the associate director at Buro Happold, an associate fellow at Chatham House, and a senior non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute. They talk about the geopolitics of climate change, the challe…

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The No-State Solution & The Case For Open Borders 59:59

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In the first half of the show, Eleanor Goldfield speaks with professor and author Mohammed Bamyeh about the no-state solution, an idea rooted in Palestinian and regional history that speaks of legitimate liberation in the face of continued state-imposed oppression and colonialist violence. Mohammed also explains the origins and outgrowth of fundame…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 20, 2024 59:58

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Tracking Israel's lies: MEMO in Conversation with Jennine Khalik 1:10:43

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Since Israel launched its genocidal bombing campaign in Gaza in October 2023, it has released numerous allegations to justify its actions and the killing of civilians, including that Hamas baked Israeli babies in ovens, or that it is operating from hospitals throughout the Strip. To date, most of its claims have been found to be unfounded, fabricat…

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Analysis: Lebanon's Dangerous Campaign against Refugees 6:28

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Recently, the Lebanese government developed a plan to deport Syrian refugees who were not registered with the United Nations, which accounts for almost half of all refugees in Lebanon. Although Lebanon’s sovereignty is important, so are its humanitarian obligations and its role in regional security. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program.…

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Apaches Fight to Protect Oak Flat / Euphemizing Genocide in Gaza 59:58

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In the first half of the show, we learn about the ongoing campaign to defend Oak Flat, a region of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest sacred to the Apache and other Native peoples of the region. Federal authorities want to allow a large copper mine to be dug there. The San Carlos Apache say the struggle involves both land defense and religious freedom…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 13, 2024 50:34

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 13, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fuelling Israel's Genocide: MEMO in Conversation with Lydia de Leeuw & Misa Norigami 32:43

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Businesses that supply Israel with jet fuel are helping to maintain its bombing campaign in Gaza, but what are the legal implications to such support? In this week's MEMO in Conversation, we speak to the authors of a damning new report by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) that uncovers the extensive support provided by Is…

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Jonathan Rynhold: Israel's Divided Politics 39:29

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Professor Jonathan Rynhold, the head of the Department of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University and a senior researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. Together, they talk about how Israeli public opinion has evolved since October 7th, the divisions within Israeli politics, and Israel…

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Dangerous State of the World: Can Diplomacy Be Reinvigorated? / PRESS Act: Federal Reporter Shield Bill 59:58

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On this week’s show: Mickey welcomes Peter Kuznick, Professor of History at American University and best-selling author with Oliver Stone of The Untold History of the United States. They discuss the ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine along with U.S./NATO reactions, as well as U.S. support for Israel’s ongoing assaults on Gaza and how close we may b…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 6, 2024 59:58

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 6, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Palestinian women's unique struggle against occupation: MEMO in Conversation with Amani Mustafa 53:55

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The prolonged nature of Israel's occupation of Palestinian land has meant women have to make life altering decisions from a very early age, the country director for Women for Women International in Palestine tells MEMO, their struggle is unique but women have been instrumental in rebuilding and healing their communities. A rights organisation that …

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Analysis: Environmental Politics in Postrevolutionary Tunisia 3:19

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Since the revolution, Tunisia has had 12 different governments. Amid chronic political instability, Tunisian institutions lack the legitimacy necessary to implement policies. Environmental policies have taken a particularly hard hit. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Mohamed Omar Kardous, "Political Instability and Environmental Pol…

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The Fight for Abortion Rights in 2024 / New Hope for Julian Assange 59:58

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In the first half of the show, cofounder and executive director of Shout Your Abortion Amelia Bonow joins Eleanor Goldfield to highlight the shifting times and paradigms on abortion access. Amelia points out that abortion has always been difficult to access for millions of women in the U.S, even before the Supreme Court’s reversal of its 49-year-ol…

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The New Arab Weekly - May 30th, 2024 50:58

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While The New Arab Voice is on a break, we giving you the latest episode of The New Arab Weekly podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when a new episode drops. The New Arab Weekly on Apple The New Arab Weekly on Spotify The New Arab Weekly on Google and everywhere else... This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent …

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 30, 2024 59:58

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Sanam Vakil: Iran's Trajectory after Raisi 37:43

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House and a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies for almost 20 years. They talk about the fallout from President Raisi’s death, how Gulf states are likely to react, and the feasibilit…

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Serbia and the Balkans through time: MEMO In Conversation with Dr Marko Attila Hoare 1:04:26

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The history of Serbia remain poorly understood and is not discussed enough, but how did it transition from a narrative of being an oppressed people to perpetrator of a genocide? Join us as we discuss this and more with the author of 'Serbia: A Modern History'. In the 1990s, Yugoslavia broke down and a brutal war unfolded, culminating in a genocide …

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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming 59:58

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Today’s Project Censored is preempted by special spring fund drive programming. The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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The New Arab Weekly - May 23rd, 2024 54:46

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While The New Arab Voice is on holiday, we bring you another episode of The New Arab Weekly podcast. You can find all the links you'll need to subscribe to The New Arab Weekly here. This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and what it means for Iran, the news that the International Criminal C…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 23, 2024 59:59

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 23, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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2023, the year displaced people broke all records: MEMO in Conversation with Ivana Hajzmanova 30:04

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Conflict and violence in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and occupied Palestine drove the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world to 75.9 million at the end of 2023. This is a new record, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). The body's global monitoring manager explains the driving force…

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Analysis: The Impacts of Raisi's Death 4:02

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This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, about the impacts of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, and how it will affect Iran's foreign and domestic policy. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Jon Alterman, "The Impacts of Raisi's Death," CSIS, May 20, 20…

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Special Fund Drive Programming: Voices of the Middle East and North Africa 59:58

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Today’s Project Censored is preempted by a special fund drive episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa in which Rashid Khalidi discusses his book, The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017. The post Special Fund Drive Programming: Voices of the Middle East and North Africa appeared f…

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The New Arab Weekly - May 16th, 2024 47:52

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The New Arab Voice is on a break at the moment. While you wait, why not check out the latest episode of The New Arab Weekly. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts. This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese government for…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 16, 2024 59:59

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Interfaith coexistence in a time of war: MEMO in Conversation with Dr Amineh Hoti 34:17

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Peoples, communities and faith groups are being utilised to kill one another, but while different communities can clash this is not the only possibility, we can learn a lot about religious and cultural harmony from the Islamic rule of Spain, the leading conflict mediation expert says. The world is riddled with conflict, warfare and discord between …

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Nicholas Blanford: Hezbollah’s Struggle Against Israel 30:04

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Nicholas Blanford, a Beirut-based security consultant, the author of two books on Lebanon, and a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. They talk about Hezbollah’s evolution, its ties to other actors in the region, and the role the group is playing in the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict…

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Project Censored – May 10, 2024 59:58

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The News That Didn’t Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The post Project Censored – May 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 9, 2024 59:59

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Judaism vs Zionism: MEMO In Conversation with Hadar Cohen 1:04:00

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Though internationally Israel uses the Bible to justify its colonisation of Palestine, for many Jews it is within Jewish ethical traditions that the seeds of anti-Zionism can be found. Israel coats itself in Jewish identity and purports to speak on behalf of all Jewish people, while critics of Israeli policy or its treatment of Palestinians are oft…

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A Mezze: The Bonds of Marriage between Syria and Iraq 2:19

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Desperate for stability and lured by promises of a life of luxury, a Syrian widow accepted a marriage proposal from a member of an Iraqi militia. She did not know that she would become one of dozens of Syrian women to fall victim to Iraqi marriage exploitation in the past year alone. A new Mezze from the CSIS Middle East Program. Josh Phillips, "Th…

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