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Previously Prohibited

Previously Prohibited
Israel
Gaza
Donald Trump
Middle East
Palestine
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
Hamas
Free Speech
Zionism
Netanyahu
U.S. Foreign Policy
Palestinians
Saudi Arabia
H1B Visas
Genocide
Trump Administration
Palestinian Rights
Censorship

Two contrarian chics talking about all the things you're not supposed to talk about

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Jenin and Mel speak with Chicago based criminal defense attorney Leonard Goodman and get his thoughts on the infamous sweetheart deal Jeffrey Epstein was given by the Feds in 2008. Len weighs in with the benefit of decades of experience dealing with ... more

Jenin and Mel talk with Palestinian British doctor, Rahmeh Alawden about her experience being targeted by the Jewish lobby in Great Britain after speaking out on the genocide in Gaza.

Jenin and Mel talk with journalist Jasper Nathaniel about his recent trip to the West Bank and the ongoing persecution of American citizen Mohammed Ibrahim at the hands of Israel's notorious criminal justice system.

Jenin and Mel welcome back independent journalist Brad Pearce to discuss Trump's recent foreign policy moves in Venezuela, Ukraine and Gaza.

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Leonard Goodman
Chicago criminal defense attorney
Independent attorney
Episode: Epstein Files: The Sweetheart Deal w/ Len Goodman | Previously Prohibited Episode 60
Dr. Rahmeh Alawden
A UK doctor advocating for Palestinian rights.
NHS
Episode: The Lobby: UK Edition | Previously Prohibited Episode 59
Doc Jazz
A Palestinian surgeon and jazz musician known for his activism
Episode: A Convo with Doc Jazz | Previously Prohibited Episode 56
Mouin Rabbani
Middle East analyst of Palestinian origin
Episode: Mouin Rabbani on Zionism and the Middle East | Previously Prohibited Episode 55
Jackson Lahmeyer
Pastor and member of the White House Faith Council
Sheridan Church
Episode: Christian Zionism Challenged | Previously Prohibited Episode 51
Jason Jones
Filmmaker and humanitarian worker
The Vulnerable People Project
Episode: The Vulnerable People Project | Previously Prohibited Ep 50
Casey Felin
Conservative social media influencer and commentator on the MAGA movement
Episode: MAGA's Inflection Point | Previously Prohibited Episode 49
Sulaiman Ahmed
Journalist and influencer with a focus on Middle Eastern politics
Episode: Deal or No Deal: Iran. With Sulaiman Ahmed | Previously Prohibited Ep 48
Christopher Brunet
An independent investigative journalist and former Manhattan Institute Fellow
Substack
Episode: Speech Wars Round 10 with Chris Brunet | Previously Prohibited Episode 46

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Jenin Younis
Co-host of Previously Prohibited; frequent guest on topics around Middle East politics, censorship, and media representation; collaborator with Melissa Witte.
Melissa Witte
Co-host of Previously Prohibited; discusses foreign policy, humanitarian issues, and media narratives with a contrarian perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Laughably Idiotic

    The Jew hatred is almost as strong as the lack of education and information in this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Martha Norberto
    United States8 months ago
  • Smart and independent thinkers!

    Found this podcast through Glenn Greenwald and love it so far, appreciate these thoughtful people. I’d be curious to hear Mel elaborate on what she disagrees with Greta Thunberg on climate change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micaela O
    United States8 months ago

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Thought-provoking and fearless in pushing back on narratives.
Often provocative, which can be polarizing but keeps the conversation lively.
Quality guests and sharp, critical discussion though some episodes feel aggressively contrarian.

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Greatest Ally Criminal Justice | Previously Prohibited Episode 58
Q: What can people do to support Mohammed?
People need to start calling lawmakers and applying pressure for intervention, especially those at a high level.
A Convo with Doc Jazz | Previously Prohibited Episode 56
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background, you know, where you grew up and that kind of thing?
Doc Jazz shares that he grew up in the Netherlands and was trained as a medic, later specializing in surgery. His activism as a media spokesman for the Palestinian community significantly affected his career, leading him to relocate to the Middle East.
Middle East Showdown | Previously Prohibited Ep 42
Q: How are the Palestinian and Israeli dynamics affecting the U.S. foreign policy?
There's significant concern about humanitarian issues and the actions of the Israeli government, which might influence U.S. relations with these countries moving forward.
Middle East Showdown | Previously Prohibited Ep 42
Q: What do you think about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East?
The U.S. and Trump are navigating complex relationships with countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel, potentially shifting strategies due to recent developments.
How Gaza is Changing American Politics Forever w/ Shaiel Ben-Ephraim | Previously Prohibited Ep 54
Q: Can you talk about your shift on the question of whether Israel is committing genocide?
Shaiel emphasizes the importance of the terminology and shares his revelation during a conversation with an IDF source about the targeting of essential infrastructure in Gaza, which prompted him to define the actions as genocide.

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2. Dr. Rahmeh Alawden
3. Doc Jazz
4. Mouin Rabbani
5. Jackson Lahmeyer
6. Jason Jones
7. Casey Felin
8. Sulaiman Ahmed

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