Best Islamic State Of Mind The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Series 2: The Court Decides 6:24

5M ago6:24

6:24

Nine years to the day since Shamima Begum entered ISIS controlled Syria, she’ll find out whether she’s any closer to coming back to Britain. Josh is at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London to hear whether Begum’s lawyers have succeeded in arguing that the British government’s decision to take away her citizenship was unlawful. After she em…

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Israel's Day in Court: Genocide Accusations and the Battle of Narratives 36:25

6M ago36:25

36:25

In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Mohamad H. Elmasry, Professor of Media Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Professor Elmasry discusses how South Africa presented a solid case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Irrespective of the outcome, bringing Israel to the court for "the crime of crimes" i…

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Series 2: Josh Baker Answers Listener Questions 53:06

8M ago53:06

53:06

Josh answers your questions about Shamima Begum and the making of the multi-award winning series. Recorded in front of an audience at the BBC’s Radio Theatre in London, Naga Munchetty puts your questions to Josh including: what is it about this story that captures the imagination and curiosity of so many people? How did Josh keep safe while making …

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The Israel Palestine Conflict: The Power of Narratives and the Quest for Justice 34:17

9M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Sami Hamdi, Managing Director at the International Interest. Sami Hamdi discusses how a war of narratives shapes the perception of the Israel and Palestine conflict. He explains that for a long time, the Israeli point of view dominated the policy scene and the media. He also demonstrates …

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Media Bias and the Coverage of the Karabakh Conflict 39:40

9M ago39:40

39:40

In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Shafag Mehraliyeva, Program Director, Communication and Digital Media, ADA University. Shafag Mehraliyeva, drawing on her personal experience, explains the Karabagh conflict and Azerbaijan's victory. As an expert, she discusses how the Western media reports the issue, misleading the publi…

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Series 2. Our Live Show 1:10

11M ago1:10

1:10

What do you want to know about The Shamima Begum Story and the making of the podcast? Join us on Tuesday the 12th of September in London, as Josh answers your questions about the series, share more about how it was made and some extra things we’ve learnt about the story. Apply for FREE TICKETS: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shamima-begu…

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Islamophobia in UK Education: The Trojan Horse Affair 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

In this episode of Media Mind, Dr Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr Fahid Qurashi, a leading criminology expert at the University of Salford and Research Director at the Ayaan Institute. Dr Fahid Qurashi will delve into Islamophobia in the UK education sector, focusing on the highly controversial Trojan Horse affair. Drawing on his expertise in the field, h…

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Series 2: 10. The World’s Unwanted 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

What happened to the girl Shamima Begum says convinced her to join the Islamic State group? Less than 24 hours before this episode was published ,we got the answer. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten and produced by: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe KentComposer: Firas Abou FakherTheme music: Sam SlaterMix and sound design: Tom BrignellProduction coordina…

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Series 2: A Message From Josh 3:16

1+ y ago3:16

3:16

Episode 10 will be available on Wednesday March 22ndBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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Series 2: 9. State of Mind 37:19

1+ y ago37:19

37:19

No longer a vulnerable schoolgirl, but a seemingly unrepentant adult. Shamima Begum enrages the British public and ends up stuck in Syria. A series of media interviews come to shape how she’s perceived - with long lasting consequences. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten and produced by: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe KentComposer: Firas Abou FakherTheme…

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Series 2: 8. No Plan B 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

29:42

Raqqa falls, the so-called caliphate crumbles and a pregnant Shamima Begum is desperate to come home. After she and her husband Yago walk out of the ashes of the Islamic State group, she’s discovered in a detention camp where she gives an interview that will change her life. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Josh Bak…

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Series 2: 7. Trapped 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

Someone close to Shamima Begum is looking for a way out of the so-called caliphate. Reporter: Josh Baker Written by: Josh Baker and Joe Kent Producers: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe Kent Composer: Firas Abou Fakher Theme music: Sam Slater Mix and sound design: Tom Brignell Production coordinator: Janet Staples Series Editor: Jonathan Aspinwall H…

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Series 2. 6. Father Figure 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

With her new husband in prison, Shamima Begum is left in the care of a stranger, but who is he? Josh travels to the heart of the former caliphate as he searches for clues and investigates what her life with the Islamic State group was like. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe KentCompos…

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Series 2: 5. Empty Paper 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

34:29

Shamima Begum’s new life under ISIS isn’t what she expected. She says what she thought would be paradise is more like a prison. At just 15 years-old she finds herself trapped in an ISIS guesthouse, where the only way out is to get married. In his first interview since 2019, Islamic State group fighter Yago Reidjik reveals how he became her husband …

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Virtual reality (VR) and new media technologies 22:54

1+ y ago22:54

22:54

In this episode of Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Fahad Rehman, co-founder and CEO of VR Future. Fahad Rehman will help us to discuss the emergence of new technologies that have the potential to transform our world and particularly virtual reality (VR). He will also relate his entrepreneurial experience in this field in Istanbul, Turkey. Thi…

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Series 2: 4. When You’re In Love 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Friendship, propaganda and the promise of paradise - why Shamima Begum left London at 15 for the Islamic State group in war torn Syria. But how did she ignore the group’s brutal violence? And who convinced her to go? The feature length documentary, "The Shamima Begum Story", will be on BBC2 at 9pm on February 7th. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Jo…

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Series 2: 3. Double Agent? 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

The man who smuggled Shamima Begum to Syria claims he was spying for Canada. What's the truth? And could she and her school friends have been stopped from reaching the Islamic State group? Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Josh Baker, Sara Obeidat and Joe KentField producers: Hussam HammoudComposer: Firas Abou Fakher…

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Series 2: 2. The Point of No Return 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

31:36

Following Shamima Begum’s route reveals a dangerous Islamic State group smuggling network, but that’s not all. A local taxi firm isn’t what it seems and a gangster threatens to make Josh “disappear.” It all ends in an underground carpark with a stack of secret documents and a warning. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers…

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Series 2: 1. It Felt Like a Dream 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

32:15

Three London schoolgirls disappear, heading for a war zone. Four years later only one emerges from the ashes of ISIS. Nobody knows what really happened to her. Josh Baker meets Shamima Begum in Syria to begin unpicking her story. Almost eight years earlier, he was filming in Shamima’s local mosque when news broke that she and her friends had gone m…

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Introducing… The Shamima Begum Story 3:44

1+ y ago3:44

3:44

Investigating the story of Shamima Begum. At 15, she ran away from her London home with two school friends to join the terror group ISIS in war torn Syria. Now she wants to come back. It’s a tale that has gripped the world, but there are different ways to tell it. Josh Baker has been following the story since 2015 when Shamima Begum left for the Is…

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Football and Media: Qatar and the World Cup 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

In this episode of Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Danyel Reiche, a leading international academic in sports and policy. Dr. Danyel Reiche will help us to navigate some of the media criticism against Qatar as this country is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar has been hit by an unprecedented negative campaign over the football world c…

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Contesting Israel’s Dominant Media Narrative 34:29

2y ago34:29

34:29

This episode of Media Mind unpacks a different perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Miko Peled, a well-known Israeli peace activist and author of the acclaimed book, The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine. Miko Peled offers his takes on peace and justice in Palestine, advocating for the creation of …

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Coming soon... The Shamima Begum Story 1:29

2y ago1:29

1:29

Seeking to separate fact from fiction, the multi award-winning series returns to investigate the divisive story of Shamima Begum. When three London school girls went missing in 2015, they generated global headlines and the media storm that ensued continues to this day. Back then, investigative journalist Josh Baker was filming at a mosque in the gi…

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Counterterrorism, Islam and the British Security State 53:17

2y ago53:17

53:17

This episode of Media Mind will dwell on the connections between global counterinsurgency warfare and the domestic 'war on terror' being fought in the UK through policing, counterterrorism, and counter-extremism policy, law, and practice. Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Rizwaan Sabir who shares his scholarly research and first-hand experience with th…

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Connecting Thread: American and Global Islamophobia 43:19

2y ago43:19

43:19

Muslims worldwide are challenged by the rise of Islamophobia and violent Islamophobic attacks. State-sponsored pogroms and genocides have occurred in the past decade in disparate locations ranging from Bosnia, Myanmar, and India. Meanwhile, the war on terror has paved the way for a mass-mediated demonization process in the US and internationally. I…

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Information Warfare in Ukraine 37:33

2+ y ago37:33

37:33

While many experts believe that Ukraine and its allies are winning the information war by implementing a multi-faceted strategy, Russia, a country known for its success in shaping international media narratives, is not faring well until now in this conflict. In this episode of Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Sean Mcfate to discuss Russia'…

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Worthy and Unworthy Victims 41:35

2+ y ago41:35

41:35

After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the plight of Ukrainian civilians has attracted the world’s sympathy. The debate surrounding Ukrainian refugees in Europe has been very positive. This situation contrasts with the media and political discourse towards other refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc., which was entirely different. In this episode …

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Who is Eric Zemmour? 43:10

2+ y ago43:10

43:10

For years, Eric Zemmour, a far-right TV pundit, saturated the airwaves in France with his acerbic anti-immigrant and anti-Islam discourse. On November 30th, he announced his bid for the 2022 French presidential elections, hoping to outsmart the other main far-right party led by Marine Le Pen and outmanoeuvre incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. Loc…

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Series 1: 13. Your questions answered 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

31:04

Since the series ended, so many of you have got in touch wanting to know more. With the help of criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw, Josh answers your questions. Presenters: Josh Baker and Dr Julia Shaw (host of the Bad People podcast on BBC Sounds)Mixed by: Tom BrignellProducer: Joe KentProduction Co-ordinator: Janet StaplesEditor Emma Rippon “I’m…

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Series 1: 12. Those we leave behind 25:44

2+ y ago25:44

25:44

In Northern Iraq, Josh finds out how two people you’ve been asking about are doing now. In 2014, the Islamic State group killed thousands of members of the Yazidi religious community and kidnapped and enslaved many, many more. Ayham and Saud were both taken from their families and ended up in Syria where they were eventually bought by Sam and her h…

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Series 1: 11. Epilogue - The wounds and the scars 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

What happened to the family Josh was staying with when the Islamic State group struck in 2016? I’m Not a Monster began after Josh was injured by an ISIS truck bomb in Mosul, Iraq. If it wasn’t for an old contact reaching out to see how he was doing, he may never have heard about Sam and Matthew. Now he returns to the Iraqi city and finds that while…

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Series 1: Update 3:32

2+ y ago3:32

3:32

Josh is back with news of what to expect next and with a reminder of what we heard in I’m Not A Monster. Reporter: Josh BakerProducers: Joe Kent and Max Green “I’m Not a Monster” is a collaboration between BBC Panorama and FRONTLINE (PBS) and is a BBC Radio Current Affairs production for BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Series 1: 10. It’s all behind me now 32:03

3+ y ago32:03

32:03

Sam’s son Matthew was just seven when he was taken to Syria and the Islamic State group. He thought he’d never see America again. Now he’s back with his dad and talks of the “sweet relief” of being home. Josh finds out how he and Sam’s other children are doing now. This episode includes references to violence and some upsetting moments involving ch…

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Series 1: 9. The rest be damned 33:32

3+ y ago33:32

33:32

After years of insisting she’s innocent, Sam pleads guilty and Moussa’s exes reveal more about the man that led her to Syria. Sam’s team claims she was “a wife under the thumb of her violently abusive and radical husband” but the prosecution says she has “credibility issues” and tells stories that serve her personally. So how long will she spend in…

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Series 1: 8. I take my book back 51:43

3+ y ago51:43

51:43

Josh retraces Sam’s steps in Syria and asks could she have been an ISIS supporter all along? He meets her old neighbours in Raqqa, visits the infamous torture prison where she says she was held and meets an Islamic State group member who knew her personally. This episode includes references to violence. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker an…

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Series 1: 7. On American soil 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

39:24

As Josh starts to uncover more about the family’s past, Sam tries to explain away some of the many discrepancies in her story. Then, a connection to the FBI raises new questions about her. If you know something that you think might help the investigation please email notamonster@bbc.com Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProduce…

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Series 1: 6. Now I’m calling the shots 32:06

3+ y ago32:06

32:06

A torture prison, buying slaves and a dramatic escape: Sam continues her account of her years in Raqqa. This episode includes references to sexual abuse, extreme violence and some upsetting moments involving children. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Joe Kent and Max GreenProduction assistant: Lucie SullivanComposer…

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Series 1: 5. We had a great life 30:28

3+ y ago30:28

30:28

Josh is face-to-face with Sam after a year trying to track her down. On a military base in Syria, she begins to tell her side of the story. She says it all started as a family holiday. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Joe Kent and Max GreenProduction assistant: Lucie SullivanComposer: Sam SlaterMixed By: Tom Brignel…

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Series 1: 4. She’s like my mother 28:44

3+ y ago28:44

28:44

A young boy in the mountains of Northern Iraq makes Josh question what he knows about Sam. Then ten days searching war-torn Syria lead to an offer of help, but can it be trusted? This episode includes descriptions of violence and some upsetting moments involving children. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Joe Kent an…

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Series 1: 3. My name is Yusef 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

24:06

The Islamic State group forces Sam’s son Matthew to spread its propaganda. Josh searches the woods of Idaho looking for a man on an elk hunt. Then an obscure tweet leads him to Syria to try to find the family. If you know something that you think might help the investigation please email notamonster@bbc.com Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Bake…

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Series 1: 2. Read between the lines 31:01

3+ y ago31:01

31:01

A man who says he’s a people smuggler offers to help the family, while a drive around a suburb in Indiana reveals their past. Sam’s father adds a new twist on who his daughter really is. This episode includes descriptions of violence and some upsetting moments involving children. Reporter: Josh BakerWritten by: Josh Baker and Joe KentProducers: Joe…

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Series 1: 1. I love you, I miss you 20:04

3+ y ago20:04

20:04

A suicide bombing in Iraq and a home video from inside the ISIS caliphate begin the search for a family trapped in Syria. A desperate plea arrives from an American woman who says she wants to escape the Islamic State group with her young children. This episode includes descriptions of violence and some upsetting scenes involving children. Reporter:…

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Introducing... I’m Not A Monster 2:47

3+ y ago2:47

2:47

An American mother living in the heart of the ISIS caliphate. Her husband an ISIS sniper. Her 10-year-old son forced to threaten the U.S. president in a propaganda video shown around the world. She claims she was tricked into taking her young children to war-torn Syria, but where does her account end and the truth begin? Over four years journalist …

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Interview With Nur Warsame 59:44

6+ y ago59:44

59:44

The episode we interview Nur Warsame. The subject of this interview -and the subject matter- was both difficult and important. The topics raised were contraverstial and considered a taboo in many communities including the Muslim community, but non the less they were addressed and explored. We started this podcast with many questions, and after almo…

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Episode One - Chicken And Meat 18:49

8y ago18:49

18:49

In this episode, Nasser and Will talk Halal Snack Packs with the founder of the Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society, in the back of a convenience store.By Nasser and Will

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