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Delete Your Account Podcast

Delete Your Account
Israel
Lebanon
Hezbollah
Iran
Palestine
Gaza
Star Wars
United States
Palestinian Liberation
Decolonization
Andor
Venezuela
Hannibal Directive
South Lebanon
Immigration
Electronic Intifada
Cultural Politics
US Imperialism
Asa Winstanley
October 7, 2023

Delete Your Account is a new podcast hosted by journalist Roqayah Chamseddine and her plucky sidekick Kumars Salehi. Every week they will talk about important stories from the worlds of politics and pop culture, both on and off-line, in a way that will never bore you. They're radical leftists, but not that kind. The other kind. The fun kind.

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This week, Roqayah and Kumars unpack Roqayah's latest reporting and analysis on the genocidal implications of the trilateral agreement in south Lebanon, including her new article for the UK Column, "The Un... more

This week, Roqayah and Kumars discuss the latest developments on the ground in south Lebanon and review some common tropes in Western coverage of imperialism in the south and the region more broadly.

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Roqayah is off this week, so Kumars is joined from the top of the hour by returning guests Maryam Jamshidi and Adnan Husain to discuss sportsball and geopolitics.

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Lina Mortada Farhat
Dr. Lina Mortada Farhat, pediatrician interviewed about the massacre's aftermath
UK Column article discussant, Lebanese doctor
Episode: Ep. 269 – The South is the Heart of Lebanon
Maryam Jamshidi
Associate professor of law, The Nation article expert
University of Colorado Law School; Quincy Institute
Episode: Episode 267 – Relegate Israel
Adnan Husain
Associate Professor of History, medievalist historian
Queen's University (Ontario)
Episode: Episode 267 – Relegate Israel
Navid Zarrinnal
Iranian historian in Tehran
Episode: Episode 266 – Iran War Diary (Day 151)
Sina Rahmani
Host of East is a Podcast, producer
East is a Podcast
Episode: Episode 266 – Iran War Diary (Day 151)
Alex Aviña
Associate Professor of History at Arizona State University; author
Arizona State University
Episode: Episode 265 – Group of Death
Sam Sacks
Host of the Daily News Roundup, Means Morning News on Means TV
Means TV
Episode: Episode 265 – Group of Death
Alexander Avina
Associate professor of history; contributor to Foreign Exchanges; author
Arizona State University
Episode: Episode 264 – The 49th Team
Nora Barrows-Friedman
Associate Editor of the Electronic Intifada; co-host of the Electronic Intifada Daily News Roundup
Electronic Intifada
Episode: Ep. 262 – Iran's control of the Strait is legal, probably

Hosts

Kumars Salehi
Co-host of Delete Your Account Podcast; frequent host with a focus on critical leftist analysis and organizing.
Roqayah Chamseddine
Co-host and primary host; leads critical, theory-informed discussions with a focus on imperialism and social justice.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 530 ratings
  • Yes and yes

    As Dean Spade reminds us: make sure you have friends more radical than you. Love this podcast and am grateful for all y’all’s labor and knowledge sharing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmmmmmmrose
    United States2 years ago
  • Clear and deeply insightful, restores faith in humanity

    I can’t rate this podcast highly enough. Such a range of expertise, and refreshingly deep analysis, all delivered in a way that won’t bore you to death, or depress you into acquiescence. Of particular note — somehow it feels like there is enough time given to really get into the weeds of issues, but it still feels spirited and accessible. I love this show, and I have so much respect and admiration for Roqayah and Kumars, and all their expert guests. Thank you for all you do 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    minaondrums
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic

    A great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben4eggs
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Every episode is great- but the ones with Brett

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TC391
    United States5 years ago
  • One of the first podcasts I started listening to around 2014. Many have fallen by the wayside since then; this is not one of them.

    Roqayah and Kumars have a wonderful chemistry and provide your ears with a balanced diet of snark, passion, and well-researched political commentary.

    I would consider this show to be normie-adjacent (well, maybe normie-adjacent-adjacent) so it is a good one for converting your friends into a farther left version of themselves. Very solid podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    green trash
    5 years ago

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Ep. 263 – Iran War Diary (Day 80)
Q: What will it take for Iranians to fully view the Islamic Republic as legitimate, and how does this affect internal politics?
The guests suggest legitimacy is not simply about regime change but about durable institutions, national unity, and acceptance of the regime's role in security and sovereignty, with continued public support for resisting external pressure shaping political outcomes.
Ep. 262 – Iran's control of the Strait is legal, probably
Q: Why does the law matter in the context of the naval blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz?
Because the blockade frames the conflict as a continuation of an armed attack, which has legal implications for self-defense, legitimacy of actions, and potential escalation, while also guiding how Iran may respond within a legal-claims framework.
Episode 260 – War Diary
Q: What are Iranians saying about the Hormuz Strait closure and the resulting shift in the global order?
Navid notes that many Iranians are impressed and proud of the effective retaliation, with hopes that Hormuz tolls and strategic control can be maintained, while recognizing that media narratives outside Iran can exaggerate successes.
Episode 260 – War Diary
Q: What does Quds Day mean to you personally as an Iranian particularly this year?
Navid describes Quds Day as a meaningful act of solidarity with Palestine, especially given intensified repression at home and abroad, and frames it as both a personal recommitment and a political statement against the current geopolitical order.
Episode 259 – A Hero
Q: How do regional leadership changes in Lebanon and Iran influence the resistance movement?
The guest argues that leadership in Iran—especially Ayatollah Khamenei—provides spiritual and strategic motivation for resistance, while in Lebanon Nawaf Salam's government is criticized for failing to support civilians and for political calculations that empower the resistance.

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What is Delete Your Account Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, left-leaning current-events show that centers global politics, imperialism, and grassroots organizing, often tying geopolitics to everyday life. Episodes frequently thread through Iran, the Middle East, and diaspora narratives with rigorous critical analysis of Western media, state power, and solidarity movements, while also dissecting sports geopolitics and global governance. Notably, guests span historians, lawyers, academics, and organizers, creating a rich mix of on-the-ground reporting, theoretical framing, and practical activism that appeals to listeners who want rigorous, anti-imperialist perspectives paired with accessible, often humorous banter. The format stands out for its willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, ... more

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7. Sam Sacks
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