
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 597 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsReligion & SpiritualityIslamPolitics | |||

**This episode ends abruptly when Sara's internet connection cut off suddenly! We picked up the conversation as best as we could the next day. Part 2 will be available to Patrons (soonish) and on YouTube**
Tehran-based Sara discusses some of her ex... more
Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians is a documentary film produced by Jo Franklin-Trout about Palestinian views on the Israeli occupation, first aired on PBS in 1989
"Days of Rage takes an inside look at the Palestinian intifada, which began in la... more
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Mujamma Haraket returns to the show for an overview of the complex relationship between Iran and Hamas, and the Palestinian resistance.
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**I was once again forcibly conscripted into another edition of Iran vs. Epstein Empire. This is about 60% of the episode. You can listen to the entire episode if you become an EIAP Patreon or watch the livestream edition here**
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*Note to Sina, re: listeners' attention spans - My odds of listening all the way through go WAY up when the recording is available as a downloadable podcast as opposed to just on YouTube. Thank you!
Really enlightening discussions you don't find many other places. I always learn a lot. But more importantly, this podcast has hands down the best intro and outro music of anything I subscribe to (Please never change it).
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.
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A critical-tilt show examining West Asia and North Africa through geopolitical, historical, and anti-imperialist lenses. Episodes routinely explore sanctions, regime resilience, drones and modern warfare, media narratives, and the shifting balance of power among Iran, the United States, Israel, Gulf states, and regional actors. Guests range from on-the-ground reporters to scholars and journalists offering deep context on sovereignty, resistance, and decolonization, often weaving in fundraising or solidarity drives for Gaza and Lebanon. The format tends to be bold, polemical, and ideologically driven, with a strong emphasis on alternative perspectives and critical media critique that challenges mainstream narratives. A standout trait is the ... more
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