
Where doom scrolling meets radical hope. “The Fire These Times is a place where we tell our hardest truths, and find one another" - Naomi Klein. Hosted by Elia Ayoub with co-hosts Dana El Kurd, Daniel Voskoboynik, israa' and other members of the From The Periphery Media Collective.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 258 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

For episode 209, Elia sits down with Nicole Rose from The Solidarity Apothecary to talk about her Overcoming Burnout series, which is also a podcast and an e-book. We talked about burnout, grief, trauma, mutual aid, herbalism, and more.
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I wanted to let you all know that I’ll be giving online classes starting this January, and that I’m still accepting new people for the very first class. I recommend doing so asap as I’ve already had to open up a second class due to th... more
For episode 208, Elia and Dana talk about Zahrani Mamdani's victory and what it could mean for all of us.
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Dana seeing Mamdani win as a Muslim-American (and Arab/Palestinian) who grew up in the aftermat... more
In this collaboration episode, host israa’ is joined with Jordan and Prince from The Dugout Podcast and Dr. Mohamed Abdou. We got together to talk about Malcolm X, his evolution over time, his commitment to the below, and the role and impact of Islam... more
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Thank you for helping me the pieces together. My family , Maronite Christians from Aslout who immigrated to the states during the fall of the empire and always spoke of the old country. I am still trying to put the pieces of our history together. This really was great perspective ❤️🇱🇧💚
Elia and his team bring together engaging and knowledgeable people to provide context, nuance and essential education in this troubling world we are all trying to navigate.
The quality of the discussions around Middle East problematics is fantastic. By concerned people that know what they are talking about. Really recommend this podcast. Especially the round table around Syria !
Check it out for a deep dive into mutual aid, how it works across geographies and its importance in the current political moment.
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so glad about a collective that brings many different struggles into connection and conversation
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Exploring crucial socio-political issues, this podcast emphasizes the intersection of global struggles, identity, and activism. It engages with topics such as the Palestinian plight, colonial histories, and contemporary resistance movements across various regions. The content is characterized by insightful discussions and personal narratives that challenge mainstream narratives, often featuring experts and activists who provide depth and context to complex realities. Notably, a commitment to anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist perspectives likely resonates with an audience seeking enlightened dialogue on urgent global challenges.
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Recent guests on The Fire These Times include:
1. Dr. Muhammad Abdou
2. Pablo Abufom
3. Ather Zia
4. Abdulla Moaswes
5. Athar Zia
6. Hafsa Kanjwal
7. Naomi Klein
8. Astra Taylor
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