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The Adnan Husain Show

Adnan Husain
Gaza
Iran
Israel
Palestine
Genocide
Colonialism
Settler Colonialism
United States
Islamophobia
Imperialism
Middle East
Islam
Yemen
Holocaust
Capitalism
Sufism
Ottoman Empire
Al-Ghazali
Sanctions
Spirituality

Professor Adnan Husain, historian and scholar of religion, hosts a show spanning history, politics, global affairs, intellectual culture, as well as religion and spirituality. The format ranges from scholarly guest interviews, panel discussions, recorded lectures, and his own readings and commentary.

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Latest Episodes

As part of this channel's effort to explore the theme of religion and resistance and to understand the Islamic resistance confronting US-Israeli empire, Adna speaks with scholar, translator, and historian of Islamic political movements, Mujamma Harak... more

Helyeh Doutaghi from Tehran and Bikrum Gill join me to discuss the haunting and powerful series "Still Minab" and its first two episodes. Helyeh's documentary absorbs the first part of our discussion about narrating and expressing the truth outside o... more

In this era, the most active forces combating colonialism and imperialism are the "Axis of Resistance" in West Asia. Since October 7th, many have been either inspired or puzzled by the incomparable endurance of the Palestinian people and their heroic... more

The Struggle Session returns! This ninth edition of the livestream panel program about the state of the world and how to change it brings together a wonderful group, Corinna Mullin of the Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective, author and filmmaker Mtu... more

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Recent Guests

Mujamma Haraket
Translator, academic researcher in political philosophy with specialization in non-state actors, political Islam and the history of the Islamic Resistance Movement
Independent scholar; Substack author
Episode: Myths about Islamic Resistance History in Palestine w/Mujamma Haraket
Helyeh Doutaghi
Scholar of international law and geopolitical economy; postdoctoral fellow at University of Tehran
University of Tehran; Vocal Politics (narrator)
Episode: Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill
Bikram Gill
Author and scholar of geopolitical economy
Cardiff University (School of Law and Politics)
Episode: Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill
Ghassan Abu Sittah
Physician, revolutionary thinker and co-author of the discussed piece
activist scholar (Gaza/Beirut)
Episode: A Call for Revolutionary Intellectual Alignment w/Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah
Radhika Desai
Political economist and political scientist; proposed geopolitical economy
University/independent scholar (as discussed on show); convener of International Manifesto Group
Episode: The Violent Demise of Imperialism w/Radhika Desai
Laith Marouf
Founder and key member of Free Palestine TV, community media activist, geopolitical analyst
Free Palestine TV
Episode: Resistance Media Report 2 w/Laith Marouf of Free Palestine TV
Navid Zarinnal
Historian of religion; correspondent reporting from Tehran
The Colony Archive; The Adnan Husain Show collaborator
Episode: Iran War Diary (Day 35)
Booker Omole
General Secretary, Communist Party Marxist Kenya
Communist Party Marxist of Kenya (CPMK)
Episode: Political Persecution in Kenya w/Booker Omole-Guerrilla History and Adnan Husain Show Collaboration
Adnan Husain
Historian of Medieval Mediterranean and Islamicate World History
Queen's University
Episode: From Persia to Iran: Islam, Empire, and the Politics of West Asia-Adnan on RevLeftRadio!

Hosts

Adnan Husain
Historian of Medieval Mediterranean and Islamicate World History; host with a focus on anti-imperialist framing and global histories.
Marc Applebaum
Co-host and psychologist; contributes critical analysis and psychological framing to discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Among the best

    Always interesting insightful and respectful dialogue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Omar Elmady
    United Statesa month ago
  • A much needed podcast

    Much needed anti-imperialist focused education!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bsanch3878
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    The intellectual debate and analysis on this podcast is high caliber. The guests are well informed and knowledgeable. The host is deeply thoughtful and an excellent listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasha Glass
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    The intellectual debate and analysis on this podcast is high caliber. The guests are well informed and knowledgeable. The host is too while also being highly argumentative about distinctions without a difference and loves loves loves the sound of his own voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasha Glass
    United States7 months ago
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Only because that’s the highest number available. 10 our of 5 would be more like it. Good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirtrack
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Sometimes the host's rhetorical style dominates, but depth of analysis remains strong.
High-caliber intellectual debate; hosts listen deeply and challenge ideas.
Thoughtful, insightful dialogue that stays respectful and rigorous.
Authentic anti-imperialist education with a wide range of expert guests.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill
Q: How has the documentary addressed the issue of sovereignty versus recognition in the international system?
By amplifying local voices and linking their experiences to broader anti-imperialist frameworks, the series positions sovereignty as a lived, material condition rather than a bureaucratic status, arguing that true recognition comes from internal legitimacy and the capacity to defend one's territory and people.
Still Minab: Iran's Martyrs and Sovereign Truth w/Helyeh Doutaghi and Bikrum Gill
Q: Can you describe the overarching aims of Still Minab and why this format matters for the families involved?
The series aims to relocate the agency of truth back to the people of Minab, letting survivors and families tell their stories in their own words, thereby challenging dominant Western narratives and revealing the political dimensions of the tragedy as a sovereign indictment of imperial violence.
The Qur'an as Geopolitics w/Indi.ca
Q: First tell us a little bit about yourself because you're not a Muslim, where that would be conceivably considered a natural thing to do.
Indi explains his multi-religious upbringing, his Buddhist background, and how reading the Qur'an became a bridge to understand current events and the resistance in Gaza and West Asia.
Resistance Media Report 2 w/Laith Marouf of Free Palestine TV
Q: Can you explain the relationship between the Zionist project and imperial hegemony, and why do you say they cannot exist separately?
The Zionist project is presented as the regional anchor of imperial hegemony; removing or undermining one would destabilize the other. They are described as interdependent, with empire and Zionist state structures mutually reinforcing, making it difficult to disentangle their strategic aims without addressing both together.
Resistance Media Report 2 w/Laith Marouf of Free Palestine TV
Q: What is the significance of the underground warfare metaphor you used, and how does it translate to real-world outcomes on the ground?
Underground warfare represents a strategic, nearly invisible mode of resistance that undermines airpower and surveillance. By operating beneath the surface, resistance movements can sustain operations, evade immediate countermeasures, and project power through controlled, high-impact demonstrations that can shift regional dynamics over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adnan Husain Show

What is The Adnan Husain Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on anti-imperialism, geopolitical economy, and region-wide dynamics in the Middle East and wider Global South. Conversations frequently tilt toward historical context, sovereignty, and the rise of multipolar power as Western hegemonic structures face challenge. Guests include scholars, activists, and regional analysts who connect imperialism, sanctions, and resistance with contemporary conflicts, economic policy, and social justice. A distinctive angle is pairing rigorous historical analysis with on-the-ground reporting and activist perspectives, often linking academia to practical solidarity work and political organizing. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who value critical geopolitics, anti-imperialist framing... more

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1. Mujamma Haraket
2. Helyeh Doutaghi
3. Bikram Gill
4. Ghassan Abu Sittah
5. Radhika Desai
6. Laith Marouf
7. Navid Zarinnal
8. Booker Omole

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