
A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 571 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | IslamPoliticsReligion & SpiritualityNews | |||

**Note: When stuff in Iran goes down, my natural inclination is to avoid doing content and stay above the fray, at least until the media hysteria dies down. Not the best way to run a media project, I know, but I just have a hard time with all the bre... more
I have been on the road and unable to do a proper episode on what's happening on Iran, so I decided to post this quick spot I did with The Freedom Side from BT News. You can watch the full episode on their YouTube channel
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Ghassan Abu Sittah: Clinic as site of resistance
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[NOTE: This is the first portion of the latest episode of The Anti-Imperialist Scholars Collective podcast. Lots of great content has already been released on both audio and video feeds and more to come, so please make sure you subscribe to both!]
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Love most things about this pod except the way Sina pronounces Khan Younis like it’s a french suburb. Keep it up guys 👍
At a time dominated by Western imperialism and colonialism, citizens need to understand the impact of the old oligarchs and corporate elites. The podcasters are a diverse knowledgeable well educated bunch that immerse us with opposing perspectives to help us understand and resist oppressive regimes.
On the ground reports of the perverted system of capitalist injustice which leaves working, poor people without adequate housing, health care, nutritious food, childcare, livable wages, human dignity and, above all, the power to control their communities and control the workplace for the good of the workers. All Solidarity with the Working Class! ¡El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido!
Literally one of the best podcasts on the air. Simultaneously devastating and uplifting. Tankie Therapy has been a source of hope in these bleakest of times.
The genocide in Gaza and how the media has been so unashamedly Zionist has me feeling very gaslit and insane…this podcast is the only place where I can find solidarity
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The content primarily focuses on the critical examination of historical and contemporary issues related to West Asia and North Africa, often with an emphasis on political themes, resistance movements, and social justice. Episodes feature a mix of expert interviews and discussions that dissect topics such as imperialism, colonialism, and the complex socio-political landscape of the region, often in the context of global power dynamics. Unique to this podcast is the incorporation of archival materials alongside current discussions, providing listeners with a dual lens on history and its implications today. The engaging narratives help to illuminate underreported perspectives, especially around issues of human rights, cultural identity, and ge... more
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Recent guests on The East is a Podcast include:
1. Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah
2. Carlos Ron
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5. Reza Aslan
6. Navid Zarrinnal
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