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Rania Khalek Dispatches

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Catch Rania Khalek's Dispatches for insight, analysis, investigations, interviews and on the ground reports on global issues from a left perspective.

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Donald Trump has issued a shocking ultimatum to Iran: submit, or face the destruction of its civilian infrastructure and the total devastation of the country within hours.

As Washington and Tel Aviv escalate their war threats, Iran says it will reta... more

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The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has entered its second month, and despite repeated assassinations, attacks on infrastructure, and growing civilian casualties, Iran has not collapsed.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is threatening to take Iran “back to the Ston... more

Journalist and lawyer Dimitri Lascaris just returned from Iran, where he traveled from Tehran to the Strait of Hormuz, witnessing firsthand the impact of the US-Israeli war.

From hospitals treating the wounded to the world’s most important oil choke... more

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Speaking from Tehran, Al Jazeera correspondent and columnist Ali Hashem explains how Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq are all part of a single, interconnected battlefield, a coordinated confrontation between the axis of resistance and the United States... more

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Mohammad Marandi
Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Iran Won’t Back Down — And Is Ready to Escalate If the US Does, w/ Mohammad Marandi
Yanis Varoufakis
Economist, former Greek finance minister, DiEM25 co-founder
DiEM25 / Former Greek Finance Minister
Episode: War on Iran Could Crash the Global Economy: Yanis Varoufakis Explains
Mike Prysner
Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War; Filmmaker at Empire Files
Center on Conscience and War; Empire Files
Episode: Military Analysis of Iran’s Strategy + U.S. Soldiers’ Growing Opposition to the War
Vali Nasr
Professor at Johns Hopkins University, former senior advisor at the US State Department, author
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Iran Prepared for a Long War. Vali Nasr on Trump’s Miscalculation
Giorgio Cafiero
CEO of Gulf State Analytics
Episode: Huckabee Admits Insanity of Christian Zionism on Tucker: Israel Can Take ‘All’ of Middle East
Dylan Saba
Attorney with Palestine Legal and co-host of the podcast Turbulence.
Turbulence Podcast
Episode: Rubio vs AOC: Different Strategies, Same Empire [Preview]
Navid Zarrinnal
An Iranian-American academic and host of The Colony Archive
The Colony Archive
Episode: On-the-Ground in Iran as US Prepares New Bombing Campaign
Meghdad Bose
Independent journalist and professor of journalism
University of Memphis
Episode: Minneapolis Erupts, Protests Spread Nationwide After ICE Killing of Alex Pretti
Simon Elliott
Community activist in Minneapolis
Episode: Minneapolis Erupts, Protests Spread Nationwide After ICE Killing of Alex Pretti

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Rania Khalek
Host and journalist providing insightful commentary on global issues, with a focus on leftist perspectives and underreported narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 769 ratings
  • Unfiltered honesty and great guests

    What a moving experience to hear Rania and her learned guests talk about Palestine Lebanon and West Asia. Excellent discussions.

    Free Palestine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2ambori
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Yanis an excellent guest

    Programs always good this one was great. His ability to connect the local present to the global struggle and the decent to fascism are fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alfred W K
    United States5 months ago
  • Top notch

    Even among the independent media sphere, Rania stands out as one of the very best with her journalist integrity and interview skills. The show pulls no punches, dives deep without loosing sight of the big picture, never equivocates on moral principles, all without being grumpy or cynical. Kudos to all BreakThough crews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States8 months ago
  • Rania is my queen 🫶🏽💜🍉

    Always love listening to Rania and her amazing guests. You’re one of the best humans when it comes to this ish 🤌🏽👏🏽💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad gal moni
    Canadaa year ago
  • Mack le more!

    What a moving experience to hear Rania and her learned guests talk about Palestine Lebanon and west Asia.

    Looking forward to welcoming Macklemore to Ireland this June.

    Viva viva Falasteena

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2ambori
    Irelanda year ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its in-depth analysis and integrity, often highlighting the unique insights provided by long-form discussions.
The host is commended for asking critical questions and facilitating dialogues that challenge mainstream narratives, showcasing various political perspectives.
Some criticisms point to the podcast's leftist leanings, although many appreciate the alternative views presented, particularly regarding social justice and human rights issues.

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#196
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#249
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#59
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fate of Global South Hinges on Iran War, w/ Marxist Economist Prabhat Patnaik
Q: Do you think we're witnessing the end of US dollar dominance, or is it more a reordering of how reserve currencies and trade are managed?
The era of dollar dominance is fraying, but not collapsing; the shift involves a move toward more regionalized and currency-diverse trade, with commodities like oil potentially serving as new anchors for currency behavior, gradually reducing unilateral dependence on the dollar.
Fate of Global South Hinges on Iran War, w/ Marxist Economist Prabhat Patnaik
Q: What happens to the Gulf states and other oil-reliant economies when external security guarantees weaken?
Oil-reliant Gulf economies face investment disruption, tourism slowdowns, and labor mobility shocks; in the absence of a stable safety net, these economies confront pressure to diversify away from oil dependence amid higher transport and energy costs.
Fate of Global South Hinges on Iran War, w/ Marxist Economist Prabhat Patnaik
Q: And how does this impact the US? What would be the domestic economic signals we should expect?
Prices, inflation, and public support become the main levers; higher gasoline and energy costs can erode domestic support for leaders while policymakers struggle to balance inducing pain with avoiding a full-blown recession.
Fate of Global South Hinges on Iran War, w/ Marxist Economist Prabhat Patnaik
Q: So I wanted to ask you, is Iran effectively turning the global economy into a battlefield? And do you think this strategy can actually work in Iran's favor?
Iran is using leverage over energy choke points to impose costs rather than conventional victory, and while it cannot militarily match the US-Israel coalition, the strategic aim is to disrupt energy flows and build political-economic pressure that could prolong the conflict and complicate Western interventions.
Iran Won’t Back Down — And Is Ready to Escalate If the US Does, w/ Mohammad Marandi
Q: What is the role of China and Russia in this conflict and how might their stance shape outcomes?
Marandi says relations with China and Russia are strong, with cooperation and mutual recognition that the West is not behaving normally; their support signals a geopolitical realignment toward a global majority stance against Western dominance.

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2. Yanis Varoufakis
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4. Vali Nasr
5. Giorgio Cafiero
6. Dylan Saba
7. Navid Zarrinnal
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