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Ending Israeli Apartheid, Protecting Palestinian Rights by MFlowers We speak with two Refusers from Israel, Yasmin Yablonko and Khaled Farrag, who are on tour in the United States to raise awareness about the conditions that youth face in Israel. Yasmin and Khaled are part of a coalition of organizations called the Refuser Solidarity Network that supports teenagers who decide not to serve in the Israeli Defense Force. Then we speak with Ramah Kudaimi of End the Occupation and Chip Gibbons of Freedom to Boycott – Maryland about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement to end Israeli Apartheid and the push back against it in the United States. Relevant articles and websites: No One Would Serve in the Israeli Army if They Knew; Israel Should Let Conscientious Objector Serve Both Society and Her Conscience by Tair Kaminer Refuser Solidarity Network Facebook Page Congress Under Pressure to Defund University Middle East Programs by Chip Gibbons The BDS Movement and the Return of McCarthyism by Chip Gibbons Palestinian-American Teen Brutalized by Israeli Police Testifies on Capitol Hill by Chip Gibbons End the Occupation BDS Movement   Guests: Yasmin Yablonko is a 23 year-old Israeli conscientious Objector from Jaffa. Today she is the coordinator of Mesarvot, a newly established network of Israeli organizations supporting refusal and opposing the occupation. The network helps elevate the voices of young people refusing military service, offering them capacity building, assisting with media work and helping them organize.Yasmin currently studies Humanities and Arts in the Tel Aviv University.       Khaled Farrag is a 34 year old Palestinian Druze conscientious objector from Rama village in the Upper Galilee. In 1999, after moving to Jerusalem, Khaled refused to serve in the army and was sentenced to two months in military prison. Khaled was of the founders of Urfod, a movement that calls for ending compulsory military service imposed on Druze men at the age of 18, and reconnecting Druze with their Palestinian and Arab identity as it was throughout the history. Khaled law at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, established and run a preparatory school for university admission in East Jerusalem and co-found Grassroots Jerusalem, a Palestinian NGO working on empowering communities in East Jerusalem.     Ramah Kudaimi is the membership and outreach coordinator for End the Occupation. She serves on the board of the Washington Peace Center. She has been an activist with other grassroots organizations including CODEPINK: Women for Peace and the Arab American Action Network. She has a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University. Her writing has been published by Al Jazeera English, The Progressive, Truthout, and more.       Chip Gibbons is a long time supporter of the Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement. In 2014, he helped form Keep Free Speech in the Free State to battle an anti-BDS bill in Maryland and more recently served as legislative Chair of Freedom to Boycott-Maryland. As a freelance journalist, his work has frequently covered the struggle for Palestinian human rights, as well as attempts to suppress the it. Gibbons is a Legal Fellow at the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and Defending Dissent Foundation, where he heads the Activism is Not Terrorism Campaign, which focuses on protecting the rights of activists with an emphasis on the increased use of anti-terrorism legislation against non-violent activists and terrorism as a pretext for the surveillance of First Amendment protected activities. Additionally, he is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared at Truthout, Counterpunch, and the Dissent NewsWire.

Roxi Dlite as a Pirate Wench-(5:36)- America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show celebrated "Talk like a Pirate Day", by inviting our favorite Pirate Wench, Roxi Dlite to perform. Watch as Roxi unpacks her treasure chest and shows you her pirate booty. And check out the unique pirate costumes our cast and contestants were forced to wear.Your hosts: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.Performed with a rabid audience at Sideshows by the Sea Shore, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on September 19, 2008.

Dirty Martini-(4:38)- Our contestant Joe has won the opportunity to pick between our two curtains, "This" or "That". Behind one of our curtains is a fabulous burlesque act. Behind the other is something, less than fabulous. Which act will Joe win? The theater audience, your host "The Great Fredini", and Julie Atlas Muz all help Joe make his decision. This episode was shot at the Belt theater, in New York City, on November 5, 2004.Categories: DirtyMartini, Striptease, Performance

Super Showdown-(4:45)- It's time for the "This" or "That", "Super Showdown!" Joe & Anastasia face off with a large bunch of bananas. This is the last chance for one of them to come from behind and win one of our fabulous prizes. Now they must compete in a "style competition", where the theater audience will be the final judge. "This or That" Girls, "Bunny Luv", and "The Lady Ace" partner up with our contestants to show them how it's done. Julie Atlas Muz keeps everyone supplied with bananas. "Now that's Entertainment!" With your host, "The Great Fredini". This episode was shot at the Belt theater, in New York City, in November 5, 2004.Categories: SuperShowdown, BunnyLuv, Bambi, Challenge

"A.J. Silver"-(7:22)- It's time for our contestant Anastasia to choose from between our two curtains, "This" or "That". Will she reveal a classic burlesque act? Or an act so "whacked", words can't describe it? The theater audience, Julie Atlas Muz and your host, "The Great Fredini" all help her decide. By this time in the show, our contestants are ready for anything. This episode was shot at the Belt theater, in New York City, on November 5, 2004.Categories: AJSilver, Performance, Whips, Striptease

Julie's Treasure Trove"-(3:41)-It's time for Joe and Anastasia to open up Julie's treasure trove. Tonight's winner gets to trade in their "This or That" dollars for a chance to pick a unique prize, like the "Freedom Tickler"! But wait, what's in that box Julie is holding? With your host: "The Great Fredini" and Julie Atlas Muz. This episode was shot at the Belt theater, in New York City, on November 5, 2004.

Coney Island CornStar-(4:24)-Another unique act from America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, "This or That!"Our winning contestant to picks the next act. Behind "That" curtain: Bambi, in CornStar! Our contestants can't believe their eyes...With your host: "The Great Fredini" and "Julie Atlas Muz"Shot at Side Shows by the Seashore, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on May 15, 2004. Categories: Performance, Bambi, Sideshow, striptease

Mr. Roky Roulette-(3:59)- From behind 'That' curtain, all the way from San Francisco, the man who does it all on his Pogo Stick, Mr. Roky Roulette! Your host: the Great Fredini, with Julie Atlas Muz. Shot at Side Shows by the Sea Shore, in Coney Island, Brooklyn on September 17, 2004.See all video from this show here. Categories: Performance, striptease, Sideshow

"Chocolate"-(3:42)- Your host, "The Great Fredini" lets the audience see what's behind "That" curtain: "Miss Bunny Luv" and a box of chocolate...An example of a fabulous burlesque act that contestants on "This or That!" will have a chance to win, Miss Bunny Luv is presented here to 'warm up' the theater audience.This episode was shot at the Belt theater, in New York City, on November 5, 2004. Categories: Performance, BunnyLuv, striptease

"Pickles, Tubes, New Clothes!" -(6:07)- Contestants Jessica & Danny race through a series of unusual 'oddsticles' on America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, "This or That!"The contestants are competing to win unique prizes at the end of the evening. The theater audience cheers them on as they 'slip into something more comfortable', and 'pick a peck of pickled peckers'. Partnering with our contestants are "This or That" girls: Bambi & Bunny.With your host: "The Great Fredini" and "Julie Atlas Muz".This episode of "This or That!" was shot with a very alive audience at the Belt theater, in New York City, on March 11, 2005. Categories: GameShow, Fredini, JulieAtlasMuz, Challenge

"Do you know the right answer?" -(7:37)- Match your knowledge of obscure sex trivia with tonight's contestants, Danny and Jessica. They might win big, but remember, there is a penalty if they are wrong! With your host: "The Great Fredini" and the one and only "Julie Atlas Muz". From an episode of "This or That!" shot with a live audience at the Belt theater, in New York City, on March 11, 2005. Categories: JulieAtlasMuz, Fredini, GameShow, Quiz

Mr. Tyler Fyre -(5:17)- Tyler Fyre, the Lucky Devil himself appears from behind 'That' curtain. Get your fire extinguisher ready. With your host: the Great Fredini, and Julie Atlas Muz. Shot at the Belt theater in New York City, on March 11, 2005. Categories: Sideshow, Performance, TylerFyre

Go Bananas -(6:07)- It's time for the "This or That!" Super Showdown! Our contestants have one last chance to prove to the audience that they are worthy of the fabulous prizes in Julie's Treasure Trove. They will be helped by "This or That!" girls, Bambi and Bunny. And not to worry, Julie always has extra bananas on hand. With your host: the Great Fredini, and Julie Atlas Muz. Shot at the Belt theater in New York City, on March 11, 2005. Categories: SuperShowdown, Performance, BunnyLuv, Bambi

Fabulous Prizes! -(4:16)- It's time to find out what our grand prize winner will take home tonight. On America's Favorite Burlesque game Show, there's always a choice: 'This' or 'That'! But will they get a crack at Julie's box? Prizes from Julie's treasure trove are displayed lovingly by Miss Julie Atlas Muz. With your host: the Great Fredini. This episode was presented before a live theater audience on March 11, 2005, at the Belt theater in New York City. Categories: GameShow, Fredini, Prizes, JulieAtlasMuz

"Here comes the bride"-(5:44)-Behind "That" curtain: Lady Ace's unique bridal striptease. A new burlesque performance from America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show.With your host: "The Great Fredini".From an episode of "This or That!" shot live at the Belt theater, in New York City, on March 11, 2005.Categories: Performance, LadyAce, Striptease,

Julie's Xmas!-(3:37)-It's Christmas Time on America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, when we give our contestants a little extra Christmas cheer. Here's a bonus Christmas video: watch as Brianna and Steve compete in a special Christmas edition of "Pin the Tail on the Honkey". Part of our 2004 Christmas Show.With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on December 17, 2004.Categories: Bambi, JulieAtlasMuz, Challenge, Fredini

"Rosie the Riveter"-(4:46)-You never know quite what you're going to see next on America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show. Ready to get your tires rotated? Behind "This" curtain, it's Little Brooklyn as 'Rosie the Riveter"! With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz. From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 25, 2005. Categories: Performance, Striptease,

One of a kind striptease-(3:52)-Heather & Feather Merriweather perform a "one of a kind" burlesque act on America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, "This or That!"With Bambi the mermaid and Bunny Luv. And your host: "The Great Fredini" and "Julie Atlas Muz".This episode of "This or That!" was shot with a very alive audience at the Belt theater, in New York City, on March 11, 2005. Categories: Sideshow, striptease, Bambi, BunnyLuv

Multiple choice shampoo-(4:53)-America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show presents a very special challenge for tonight's contestant, Martin. Watch as Martin competes in a special trivia quiz and shampoo event. With special guest, Bunny Luv as "Barberella". Part 2 of the Merkin Show. With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz. From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005. Categories: Quiz, Fredini, GameShow, BunnyLuv

Waxo!-(7:45)-America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show presents a new sponsor: Waxo! Experience the indescribable Rose Wood demonstrating the many uses of Waxo! No home should be without it! Part 3 of the Merkin Show. With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz. From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005. Categories: Performance, GameShow, Fredini

Bananas & Merkins-(4:44)-America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show presents the Super Showdown for Stephanie and Martin. It's their last chance to entertain the audience with a unique style competition. "This or That!" girls, Bunny Luv and Tigger help our contestants get their daily dose of potassium. Part 4 of the Merkin Show.With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz supplies all the bananas you can eat.From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005.Categories: SuperShowdown, GameShow, BunnyLuv, Tigger

Tassel Twirling-(7:57)-America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show presents a classic Burlesque act, performed by Miss Dirty Martini. An international burlesque sensation, Dirty Martini has elevated this classic burlesque technique to a new level. Part 5 of the Merkin Show.With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005.Categories: Performance, DirtyMartini, Striptease, TasselTwirling

Julie's Treasure Trove!-(4:30)-It's the finale of America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, when the contestants get to choose between something from Julie's Treasure Trove or "what's in that box Julie's holding". Part 6 of the Merkin Show.With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005.Categories: GameShow, JulieAtlasMuz, Prizes, Fredini

Gorilla Girl-(4:08)-A new classic burlesque act from America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, "This or That!"It's time for our winning contestant to pick the next act. Behind "That" curtain: Jo Boobs as Gorilla Girl.With your host: "The Great Fredini" and "Julie Atlas Muz"Shot at Side Shows by the Seashore, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on June 18, 2004.Categories: Performance, striptease, JoBoobs, tasseltwirling

Meet the Contestants-(6:23)-Learn how to play America's Favorite Burlesque Game Show, with tonight's contestants: Stephanie and Martin. Watch as they learn the rules of the game and slip into something a little more comfortable. On This or That!, the contestants are the real stars of the show. With your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz. From a live performance at the Belt theater, in New York City on February 11, 2005. Categories: GameShow, Challenge, Bambi, BunnyLuv

Caught in a Spider Web-(5:38)-If you didn't make it to our special Halloween Show this year, here's a treat: Miss Dirty Martini performing a classic burlesque striptease inside of a spider's web."This or That!" shoots live on stage at the Galapagos Art Space, to see the show live visit:www.ThisOrThat.tvWith your host: the Great Fredini and Julie Atlas Muz.From a live performance at the Galapagos Art Space, in New York City on October 20, 2006.Categories: DirtyMartini, Striptease, Performance