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In a world overflowing with noise and division, this podcast cuts through the chaos with candid conversations that matter. Each week, award-winning journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin sits down with activists, artists, thinkers, and disruptors—people bold enough to challenge the status quo and brave enough to reimagine what connects us. From art and identity to technology and social justice, Out Loud is... more

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A love story, a political narrative, and a tale of self-discovery converge in this intimate conversation. What happens when queerness, Palestine, exile, and truth-telling all intersect in one life? How do we reclaim ourselves when the world teaches u... more

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Every few months, the world rediscovers the word peace.

A ceasefire is staged, a headline sighs in relief — and for a moment, we all pretend coexistence is possible.

But coexistence without equality isn’t peace — it’s PR.

In this episode of Out Loud... more

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Recorded just before the ceasefire — and released as Israeli forces violate it — this Out Loud episode with Abby Martin confronts Gaza not just as a tragedy, but as a mirror.

From the Great March of Return to today’s live-streamed horror, Abby and I... more

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In this searing episode of Out Loud with Ahmed Eldin, I sit with Palestinian novelist, poet, and activist Susan Abulhawa—bestselling author of Mornings in Jenin and Love in the Time of Genocide. Susan speaks with brutal clarity, refusing half-truths ... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Abulhawa
Author of 'Mornings in Jenin' and activist speaking on Palestinian issues
Episode: Susan Abulhawa: Why Gaza Demands Rage, Resistance & Accountability
Richard Sanders
Investigative journalist and content producer for Double Down News
Double Down News
Episode: "Palestine Will Free Us All” — Richard Sanders on Gaza, Israel & Rising Dissent Against Israel’s Genocide
Tamer Nafar
A Palestinian rapper, storyteller, and actor whose voice and verses resonate deeply with the struggles of his community.
Episode: Palestine, Rage & Hip-Hop: Tamer Nafar Tells It Like It Is
Dr. Gabor Maté
A physician, Holocaust survivor, and a voice advocating for justice in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Episode: Dr. Gabor Maté: Gabor Maté: Israel's Genocide 'Energetically' Identical To Nazis
Ibtihal Aboussad
Whistleblower and activist, former software engineer at Microsoft
Formerly of Microsoft
Episode: When AI Fuels Genocide in Gaza: Ibtihal Aboussad vs. Microsoft
Ben Cohen
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's and activist
Ben & Jerry's
Episode: Ben Cohen on Why He Refuses to Stay Silent About Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Motaz Azaiza
Powerful Palestinian photographer known for documenting Gaza's struggles
Episode: Motaz Azaiza: The Man Behind the Lens, and the Grief It Carries

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Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Host of Out Loud, award-winning journalist known for engaging conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Much needed & much appreciated

    Ahmed Eldin invites his guests to define the most important ways we can communicate the truth, overcome self-censorship and impuissance. We need conversations like the ones presented in this podcast to happen more often in the public domain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    superfly_Di
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • The conversation ❤️ with Motaz

    was so poignant. Thank you Ahmed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PelforS
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Welcoming, engaging

    I just discovered this podcast and I am grateful I did. Nothing pretentious, bursting with honesty, I felt welcome to listen on a beautiful conversation and engaged with the content. Can’t wait for the next episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LibrarianMG
    Canada8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Thank you. Loving this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intuitive Online Life Mentor
    United Arab Emirates8 months ago
  • Respect

    I follow both of you on IG and I have nothing but respect and admiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarouchkaB
    France8 months ago

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'Israel Has Become A Pariah State' — Kenneth Roth
Q: Why do you think Israel is doing that, and why has it not elicited a greater response from member states, but also from media organizations?
Roth explains the targeted killings of journalists in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis, highlighting the inadequacy of Western media coverage in addressing these issues.
When AI Fuels Genocide in Gaza: Ibtihal Aboussad vs. Microsoft
Q: Can you walk us through how it felt as you discovered Microsoft's role in enabling genocidal operations in Gaza?
I felt shattered when I realized that the technology I was part of was being weaponized and directly compliciting with genocide.
When AI Fuels Genocide in Gaza: Ibtihal Aboussad vs. Microsoft
Q: What gave you the courage to disrupt a major Microsoft event with the AI CEO, Mustafa Suleiman, also a fellow Arab?
I intended to confront the executives making deals behind the scenes and to educate other Microsoft employees on the impact of their work.
Ben Cohen on Why He Refuses to Stay Silent About Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Q: Why did you frame it in terms of children? And what were you feeling by linking those two issues?
Cohen emphasized the innocence of children and their prioritization in discussions about conflict, linking the military spending in the U.S. to the suffering of children in Gaza.
Ben Cohen on Why He Refuses to Stay Silent About Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Q: What sparked this fire in you to speak out, especially in moments when staying silent might have been easier?
Cohen felt a personal responsibility to act against the injustices he witnessed, particularly the lead poisoning in children and the slaughter in Gaza, reaching a breaking point that compelled him to disrupt political proceedings.

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This podcast features candid conversations that focus on pressing societal issues, art, and technology, often through the lens of social justice and activism. The dialogues with a diverse array of guests, from artists and journalists to activists, highlight personal experiences and broader movements challenging the status quo. The engaging discussions aim to inspire listeners to think critically about complex narratives surrounding identity and justice while fostering a sense of connection and urgency in voicing their own perspectives.

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Recent guests on Out Loud include:

1. Susan Abulhawa
2. Richard Sanders
3. Tamer Nafar
4. Dr. Gabor Maté
5. Ibtihal Aboussad
6. Ben Cohen
7. Motaz Azaiza

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