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The Enlightenment Podcast

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Palestine
Gaza
Zionism
Human Rights
Israel
Apartheid
Colonialism
Palestinian Genocide
Palestinian Rights
Ethnic Cleansing
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Nakba
Activism
Social Justice
Balfour Declaration
Palestinian Representation
Israeli Apartheid
Racism
Israeli Occupation
International Law

Filmmakers and creatives talking about the stories that matter to us - starting with Palestine...We believe in social impact, humanism, and hope.

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Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory, joins Shamim and Hanan on Episode 82 of The Enlightenment Podcast for a powerful conversation about Gaza, genocide, international... more

What does it mean to be a Palestinian Christian living under occupation? How has Christian Zionism shaped Western support for Israel? And why did Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac's sermon Christ in the Rubble resonate with millions around the world?

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For decades, Palestine has been erased—not only from maps, but from history itself.

In Episode 81 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim Sarif and Hanan Kattan are joined by Carol Hage, a Palestinian-Christian storyteller, guide, and creator of Discov... more

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In Episode 80 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Hala Sabbah—a London-based Palestinian of Gazan origin and co-founder of The Sameer Project, alongside Lena Dajani and Translating Falasteen.

After losing her uncle, Samir Ab... more

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Hala Sabbah
Palestinian of Gazan origin, London-based and co-founder of The Sameer Project
The Sameer Project
Episode: How The Sameer Project Saved Lives in Gaza | Ep 80 with Hala Sabbah
Randa Abdel-Fattah
Palestinian-Australian writer, sociologist and lawyer
Macquarie University (Future Fellow)
Episode: The Cost of Speaking for Palestine: Academic Freedom & Decolonization | Ep 79 - Randa Abdel-Fattah
Noura Erakat
Palestinian-American human rights lawyer, professor and author
Rutgers University; Jadaliyya
Episode: Noura Erakat: Palestine Is the Trojan Horse for Authoritarianism | Ep 77
Steve Cutts
Chief Executive Officer of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
Episode: Why MAP Refused Israel’s Demands & Continued Operating in Gaza | Ep 76
Dr. Ahmed Massoud
Palestinian consultant pediatrician and endocrinologist; chairman of The Hanoon Foundation
The Hanoon Foundation
Episode: Dr Ahmed Massoud on Training Palestinian Doctors Through Siege, War & Occupation | Ep 75
Nick Maynard
Professor, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals, Imet2000, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
Episode: Oxford Surgeon Nick Maynard on Starvation, Snipers & Gaza’s Destroyed Hospitals | Ep 74
Ilan Pace
Professor and Israeli historian
University (historian and author)
Episode: Ilan Pappé on Israel’s Foundational Myths & the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine | Ep 73
Jamal Kanj
Palestinian American author and prolific columnist on Palestinian liberation, identity, and myths used to justify dispossession
Episode: Jamal Kanj on Palestinian Refugee Camps, Historical Fabrications & Exile | Ep 78
Billy Howle
British actor known for On Chesil Beach, Dunkirk, The Serpent, The Perfect Couple, and Palestine 36
Episode: Why Actor Billy Howle Chose to Speak Publicly for Palestine | Ep 71

Hosts

Shamim Kattan
Co-host of The Enlightenment Podcast; frequently discusses Palestine, social justice, and storytelling.
Hanan Kattan
Co-host of The Enlightenment Podcast; engages with guests on themes of humanity, culture, and advocacy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Get educated

    I am a pro Palestinian Zionist yes I exist the basic fundamental ideas about Zionism have nothing to do with not be believing in a Palestinian state I believe that we should share and the God the war Gaza should not be classified as genocide because if Israel wanted to kill all the Palestinian and done also modern day as Israel is know that baby Netanyahu is hated they only vote for me because they fear that they don’t also join joining the army is mandatory so they don’t have a choice. Most is ... more

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    Koleythekoala
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtful and humane

    So pleased to have found this program. Authentic guests and interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisalisap
    United Statesa year ago
  • Episode with Ahed Tamimi

    I left this episode in tears, sadness, and grief. Listen to Palestinians! For anyone who still has their humanity, this interview is for you. FREE PALESTINE!🇵🇸

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    5
    Ummah1234
    United Statesa year ago

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Powerful storytelling that blends art, history, and activism to illuminate human rights concerns.
Thoughtful discussions that highlight Palestinian voices and perspectives.
Authentic guests and interviews that humanize complex issues.
Episodes often provoke strong emotional responses and call for accountability and justice.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Noura Erakat: Palestine Is the Trojan Horse for Authoritarianism | Ep 77
Q: How has international law been used against Palestinians, and how can it be used differently?
Erakat explains that international law often reflects political winds and state interests, with mechanisms like the Alien Tort Statute, ICJ, and ICC offering moments of leverage, but lacking enforcement without mass movement pressure and political will from powerful states.
Ilan Pappé on Israel’s Foundational Myths & the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine | Ep 73
Q: How did your personal upbringing influence your perspective on Israeli history?
I was raised within a Zionist narrative in Haifa, but through study, exposure to Palestinian scholars, and time abroad, I confronted evidence that contradicted the dominant story, leading me to adopt a critical, archival approach.
From Succession to Palestine 36: Hiam Abbass on Palestinian Representation | Ep 69
Q: When did you know you wanted to act, and was it in a way a form of activism or pure art at the time?
Abbass explains that she was drawn to acting from childhood through experiences with theatre and storytelling, growing into a sense that art could communicate emotions and histories that matter to others; she treats documentary and narrative work as a duty to tell meaningful stories, not just personal expression.
Why Actor Billy Howle Chose to Speak Publicly for Palestine | Ep 71
Q: What happened during the Jerusalem screenings and how did it affect the film's reception?
The conversation details the raid on a Jerusalem screening, the ban on further screenings, press silence, and the broader implications for censorship and international recognition of the film.
Why Actor Billy Howle Chose to Speak Publicly for Palestine | Ep 71
Q: Why speak out in support of Palestine and the Artists for Palestine UK?
Howle explains the pressures faced by artists to stay apolitical, the importance of using art to provoke discussion, and his view that art and politics are inherently intertwined.

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An insightful interview-focused series that centers storytelling around social impact, human rights, and cultural justice in the Palestinian context. Across recent episodes, guests range from Palestinian artists and filmmakers to physicians, lawyers, historians, and political strategists, all discussing lived experiences, systemic injustices, and paths toward accountability and resilience. The show is notable for elevating firsthand narratives, using personal histories to illuminate complex geopolitical issues, and consistently linking art, culture, and advocacy to broader social change. This combination of intimate storytelling and rigorous discussion makes it a compelling listen for audiences drawn to human rights, anti-occupation perspec... more

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