Podcasts about middle east history

Israel's air assault on the heart of Iran's nuclear program has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East. Iran's bid for regional hegemony and the survival of the Islamic regime itself is now under serious threat. But can Israel finish the job on its own or does it need the U.S. to tighten the vise on Teheran? While Donald Trump still says he wants to see a deal made, his administration is also weighing whether to join Israel's assault. As the conflict continues, who will eventually define the future of the Middle East? On this episode of Free Expression, Middle East policy analyst Marc Reuel Gerecht tells Gerry Baker how much more assistance the U.S. should provide Israel, how Russia and China are reacting to the conflict, and how Iran's future might look.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:08 — Joel Beinin is Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  00:33 — John Nichols is National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation. The post How Israelis View a War with Iran; Plus, the Role of Off-Year Elections in Resisting Trumpism appeared first on KPFA.

7:08 — Tamir Sorek, Liberal Arts Professor of Middle East History at Pennsylvania State University 7:33 — Carlos Anastasio, son of one of the people snatched by ICE during a raid in the Los Angeles garment district last week. 7:45 — Joe Rivano Barros, reporter and editor at the independent news site Mission Local who's been covering the anti-ICE protests in San Francisco The post Netanyahu's Government Faces Possible Collapse; ICE Raid Devastates Los Angeles Zapotec Community appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post Israel Allows More Food Aid Into Gaza, UN Warns of Child Death and Starvation appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Joel Beinin is Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post Fund Drive Special: Israel's Plan to Expand Its Seize on Gaza; Palestinians Face Starvation from Humanitarian Aid Blockade appeared first on KPFA.

Uncovering Roots returns with the first episode of its new season, beginning in Aleppo, at the doors of one of the most iconic hotels in the Middle East.The Baron Hotel once hosted kings, spies, archaeologists, and refugees. It was a grand hotel at the crossroads of empire, war, and survival. In this episode, we trace the layered history of the Baron through the voice of Mary Momdjian, whose family built and ran the hotel for generations.From stories of Armenian refugees during the genocide to cocktails with Agatha Christie, the Baron's past is woven into the fabric of Syria's modern history. Today, it stands abandoned. A fragile, fading symbol of memory and loss.This episode was co-produced by Maxim Saakyan and Zila Demirjian. Sound design by Maxim Saakyan. Thank you to the Armenian Film Foundation for letting us use Koko Mazloumian's  testimony. Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, please leave us a review – it really helps.If you have a story you'd like to tell, or for us to investigate, DM us on Instagram or email max@uncoveringrootspod.com!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @Uncovering.Roots and Twitter @UncoveringRoots

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 151On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the United Nations definition of "Indigenous peoples" and the UN resolution that provides certain rights to "Indigenous People". We look at these definitions comparing the Jewish claim to the land of Israel and the Arab claim to the land of "Palestine".Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show

Tonight we are joined by Dr. Assal Rad, scholar of Middle East History, she works on research and writing related to US Foreign policy issues, the Middle East and contemporary Iran. He writing can bee seen in Newsweek, the National Interest, the Independent, Foreign Policy and more. She has appeared as a commentator on the BBC, CNN, NPR. She completed a PHD in history from the University of California Irvine in 2018 and is the Author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture, and Identity in Modern Iran. Join us for a in depth conversation.you can follow Assal here:https://x.com/AssalRad

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 144  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the start of Ramadan in Israel and how every year brings friction and danger while anti-Israel forces attempt to harm Israel physically and on the world stage. We look into the history of the Temple Mount and the controversy over the space during Ramadan and how this is playing itself out this year.Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the show

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 140  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the Bad Ass women of Israel from history and today. We look into the treatment of those female hostages released from Gaza this past week. We look into the ways that they defied their captors and how divine intervention may have played a role. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the show

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 139  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the updates on this past week in the Ceasefire Deal and how Hamas has been pushing the envelope with not following the deal that they had agreed to. We look into all of the ways that Mike was right last week and seemingly predicted all of Hamas' actions, one week ago.  We look into how history is our guide to understanding what we are seeing on the ground in Gaza and what plans American President Trump has for the future of the region. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the show

00:08 — Iman Abid-Thompson is the Director of Advocacy and Organizing at the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR). 00:20 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 00:33 — Nathan Solis is a breaking news reporter with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. 00:40 — Tony Marks-Block is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies at CSU East Bay.  00:50 — Joel Laucher is an insurance expert and Program Specialist at United Policyholders. He is also a former Chief Deputy Commissioner for the California Department of Insurance.  The post Ceasefire in Gaza Reached and Delayed; Plus, Diving Deep into the Los Angeles Fires appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — John Nichols is National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation. 00:33 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post A Look at Washington Before Trump Takes Office; Plus, What's Driving Israel to Increase Settlements in the Golan Heights appeared first on KPFA.

Did you know that Syrians welcomed Bashar al-Assad as "a breath of fresh air" when he initially assumed power? My guest, Dr. David Lesch, has visited Syria 35 times. In 15 of those visits, he met with Mr. Assad to write his biography. But after the biography was published, Mr. Assad invited Dr. Lesch back for more meetings! What you may find amazing about Dr. Lesch's meetings with Mr. Assad is the wide latitude he enjoyed in his conversations with Syria's president - he could essentially ask him whatever he wanted, including whether or not Mr. Assad ordered the killing of a certain foreign leader. In this interview, Dr. Lesch tells us the story behind the story, and we also talk about the following: transition from Hafez to Bashar Bashar: Syria's hope Syria's lost hope - the turning point for Bashar The Alawites Syria's obsession with the Golan Heights A 2012 prediction that the House of Assad will fall? *****

00:08 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  00:36 — Maryam Jamshidi is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School.  00:49 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  The post HTS Rebels Expand Takeover to Hama in Central Syria; Plus, Israel Continues Attacks Amid Lebanon Ceasefire appeared first on KPFA.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 131  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the current events in Syria between the Shiite government forces and the Sunni "Opposition" forces and how this civil war may affect the middle wast. We look into the history of Syria and how we got to where we are today. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the show

Peter talks with Baylor University Professor and Author David A. Smith. A deep dive into Middle East History and Current Events.  Also we check in with John Marriott of the Larson Ski Swap Event happening Today and Tomorrow (November 24 at I-70 and Kipling - 4715 Kipling Street). Donate, Sell,  and Purchase Quality Used Ski Equipment!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:12 — Sameea Kamal is a reporter for CalMatters covering the state Capitol and California politics. 00:20 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and  Policy Research. 00:33 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford  University. The post California Election Results; The Economy and the Election; Plus, Israeli Defense Minister Fired Amidst Another Netanyahu Controversy appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 00:33 — Joe Eskenazi, managing editor and columnist at Mission Local 00:49 — Teresa Wierzbianska's feature on Berkeley Measure GG The post Israel's Continued Assault on Northern Gaza; SDUSD School Closures Stopped with New Superintendent Sworn in; Plus, What Measure GG Could Mean for Berkeley appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 – John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 0:33 – Joel Beinin is Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  The post The latest in Russia's war in Ukraine with John Feffer; plus one year since the Oct 7 attacks with Joel Beinin appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Justin Salhani is freelance a journalist who's been reporting from Beirut since 2011. 00:33 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post Deadliest Day in Lebanon in 34 Years as Israel Continues Bombing, Killing Hundreds, Displacing Thousands appeared first on KPFA.

00:08 — Sameea Kamal is a reporter for CalMatters covering the state Capitol and California politics. 00:33 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  The post Governor Newsom Calls CA Legislators Back After End of Legislative Session; Plus, Israel Faces Protests After Killing of Six Hostages appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  0:33 — Fereshta Abbasi is a Researcher in the Asia division at Human Rights Watch, focusing on research and documentation of ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan. The post Will Blinken Secure a Ceasefire in Gaza? Plus, Three Years Since the Taliban Returned to Power in Afghanistan appeared first on KPFA.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 116  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan talks about history and current situation of Palestinian Statehood. We look into how this experiment of creating a people, offering them a state and trying to make lasting peace and ceasefires has been a complete failure. How long should these failed policies continue to be pushed onto the Israelis before the world realizes that doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting different results, is the definition of insanity. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the Show.

0:08 — Redwan Ahmed is a freelance journalist covering Bangladesh. 0: 33 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:50 —  Lucía Cholakian Herrera is an Argentinian journalist reporting for the New York Times. She has just come back from Venezuela. The post Student Protests in Bangladesh Escalate; Israeli Rightwing Rise to Defend Soldiers Accused of Sexual Assault; Plus, What Happened in the Venezuelan Elections? appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 — Joel Beinin is a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. His most recent book is Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power (2020). The post Netanyahu Visits Congress; Plus, A Look at Kamala Harris's Career in Public Office appeared first on KPFA.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 111  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan talks about the "Revisionist History" often used by those who try to promote a false narrative about the land of Israel before 1948. We see how this, along with other false narratives, are used to justify the death and destruction of Jews and Israelis. We also see the recent conspiracy theory of using the IDF's "Hanibal Directive" to revise history of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the Show.

American Jews were interested and involved in Palestinian rights all the way back to 1948. There's this idea that it came about just now or in the 1970s, but actually as long as there's been a Nakba. As long as there's been Palestinian refugees, there's been American Jews concerned with that, too. I would say that a lot of times these American Jews were very well informed and spent time in the region, and they came to these conclusions often not in the United States, but over there where they were talking to the Israeli left and meeting Palestinians and seeing a situation that they don't feel is ethical or sustainable.- GEOFFREY LEVINIn this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast, Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Geoffrey Levin, Joel Beinin, Simone Zimmerman about the long tradition of American Jewish critiques of Israel, protests around the world against Israel's attack on Gaza and how they have been suppressed by college administrators and national political leaders alike as being anti-Semitic and harmful to Jewish students. The US House of Congress has just passed a bill endorsing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism as including criticism of the State of Israel.In this context, there could be no better time to discuss a new book by Professor Geoffrey Levin, Our Palestine Problem. In this fascinating and revealing study, Levin documents longstanding criticisms of the State of Israel, and of Zionism, by both Jewish American individuals and organizations, dating back to the early 20th century. In varying degrees, since the founding of the State of Israel, American Jews have argued for Palestinian rights, for their enfranchisement, for their repatriation, and some for a Palestinian state.Also joining the discussion is the eminent historian Professor Joel Beinin and prominent Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman, who is co-founder of If Not Now and who appears in the documentary film, Israelism.Joel Beinin is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. His research and teaching have been focused on the history and political economy of modern Egypt, Palestine, and Israel, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He has written or edited twelve books. In 2001-02 he served as president of the Middle East Studies Association of North America.For many years Joel Beinin was a member of the editorial committee of the Middle East Research and Information Project, which provides critical reporting and analysis of state power, political economy, social hierarchies, and popular struggles in the Middle East and US policy in the region. More recently, he is a non-resident fellow of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), an American non-profit organization that advocates for democracy and human rights in the Arab world.Geoffrey Levin is assistant professor of Middle Eastern and Jewish Studies at Emory University in Atlanta. His research interests lie at the intersection of Jewish, Arab, and modern US. histories.Prior to joining Emory's faculty, Levin was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University's Center for Jewish Studies. He holds a PhD in Jewish history from New York University. Our Palestine Question, published by Yale University Press last November, is his first book. The book has been discussed media outlets including The Washington Post, The Guardian,+972 Magazine, and Jewish Currents, and it is now available as an audiobook.Simone Zimmerman is an organizer and strategist based in Brooklyn, New York, and the co-founder of the Jewish anti-apartheid organization IfNotNow. Her personal journey is currently featured in the film Israelism, about a younger generation of American Jews who have been transformed by witnessing the reality in the West Bank and connecting with Palestinians.https://history.stanford.edu/people/joel-beininwww.geoffreylevin.comwww.ifnotnowmovement.orgwww.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comhttps://twitter.com/palumboliu?s=20www.instagram.com/speaking_out_of_place

0:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Jeff St. John is the director of news and special projects at Canary Media, a nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The post Benny Gantz Resigns, Truce Deal on the Table; Plus, California Budget Cuts Hit Distributed Energy Efforts appeared first on KPFA.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 105  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan looks into the issues around online trolls and people on the anti-Israel side presenting false facts and fictional histories when discussing the current and past conflicts. We look into the difficulties of solving issues in the real world when one side is unwilling and unable to accept the realities on the ground. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the Show.

As protests against Israel's geocidal attack on Gaza and increased dispossession and violence on the West Bank grow into encampments that have sprung up across the globe, they have been suppressed by college administrators and national political leaders alike as being anti-Semitic and harmful to Jewish students. The US House of Congress has just passed a bill endorsing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism as including criticism of the State of Israel.In this context, there could be no better time to discuss a new book by Professor Geoffrey Levin, Our Palestine Problem. In this fascinating and revealing study, Levin documents longstanding criticisms of the State of Israel, and of Zionism, by both Jewish American individuals and organizations, dating back to the early 20th century. In varying degrees, since the founding of the State of Israel, American Jews have argued for Palestinian rights, for their enfranchisement, for their repatriation, and some for a Palestinian state. In this episode of Speaking Out of Place we discuss the debates and controversies over the decades.We are grateful that Professor Joel Beinin, an eminent historian and participant in many of these debates, is here with us, as well as prominent Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman, who is co-founder of If Not Now and who appears in the documentary film, “Israelism.”Joel Beinin is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. His research and teaching have been focused on the history and political economy of modern Egypt, Palestine, and Israel, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He has written or edited twelve books. In 2001-02 he served as president of the Middle East Studies Association of North America.For many years Joel Beinin was a member of the editorial committee of the Middle East Research and Information Project, which provides critical reporting and analysis of state power, political economy, social hierarchies, and popular struggles in the Middle East and US policy in the region. More recently, he is a non-resident fellow of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), an American non-profit organization that advocates for democracy and human rights in the Arab world.Geoffrey Levin is assistant professor of Middle Eastern and Jewish Studies at Emory University in Atlanta. His research interests lie at the intersection of Jewish, Arab, and modern US. histories. Prior to joining Emory's faculty, Levin was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University's Center for Jewish Studies. He holds a PhD in Jewish history from New York University. Our Palestine Question, published by Yale University Press last November, is his first book. The book has been discussed media outlets including The Washington Post, The Guardian,+972 Magazine, and Jewish Currents, and it is now available as an audiobook.Simone Zimmerman is an organizer and strategist based in Brooklyn, New York, and the co-founder of the Jewish anti-apartheid organization IfNotNow. Her personal journey is currently featured in the film Israelism, about a younger generation of American Jews who have been transformed by witnessing the reality in the West Bank and connecting with Palestinians.     

0:08 — Brian Concannon is a Human rights lawyer and the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) 0:33 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post Ariel Henry Resigns, What's Next for Haiti? appeared first on KPFA.

In May 2023, Turkey held its national elections, where Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a third term in office, until 2028. The local elections may give the mistaken impression that they are less important in outcome than the national. This could not be further than the truth, as Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) suffered a resounding defeat across the entire country. The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) delivered its best electoral performance since 1977, and denied Erdogan the ability to win back major cities across the country, including Istanbul and Ankara. Moreover, the result can be interpreted as a personal repudiation of Erdogan by voters, and the launching of Ekrem Imamoglu's national political career. It is now widely assumed that Imamoglu, the current CHP mayor of Istanbul, is the presumptive nominee who will seek to succeed Erdogan at the next presidential election (2028). Questions following Sunday's elections are clear: are the results of the local elections the beginning of the end of Erdogan's time in office? To what extent is Erdogan politically wounded? Are we witnessing a democratic revival in Turkey? What course will Erdogan chart in response to Sunday's results?To discuss the election results and its immediate to long term implications, FDD hosts a panel featuring Guldem Atabay, Economist at Istanbul Analytics; Sinan Ciddi, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at FDD; Howard Eissenstat, Associate Professor of Middle East History at St. Lawrence University; and Atilla Yesilada, President at Istanbul Analytics. The panel will be moderated by journalist Yavuz Baydar, and feature introductory remarks by FDD Senior Vice President for Research, Jonathan Schanzer.Read more and watch the conversation here:https://www.fdd.org/events/2024/04/03/turkeys-local-elections-outcome-and-implications/

0:08 — Joel Beinin Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University.  0:33 — Khury Petersen-Smith, Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. 0:43 — Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, is Executive Director at Middle East Children's Alliance. He is a Palestinian refugee from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in the West Bank. He is also a filmmaker, journalist and educator. The post Pressure Inside the Israeli Government], A Looming Invasion of Rafah and What a Ceasefire Would Mean for Humanitarian Aid appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 — Joel Beinin is a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He spent much of that time as executive editor of the Bay Guardian. 0:45 — Suzanne Moore, advocate for housing and homelessness. Currently a board member of San Mateo County's Health Care for the Homeless & Farmworker Health Program, speaking only for herself. The post Tensions in the Israeli Government Over Gaza War and Release of Hostages; San Francisco City Budget Battles; Plus, San Mateo County Supervisors Proposal Would Make Houseless Camping a Misdemeanor appeared first on KPFA.

In this special Christmas edition of The Indypendent News Hour, we spend the first segment with Jonathan Kuttab, executive director of Friends of Sabeel North America, an unapologetic Christian voice for Palestine. Kuttab is a human-rights attorney and author of Beyond the Two-State Solution. We will speak about the ongoing atrocities in Palestine including those against Christian Palestinians. Then we speak with Dr. Bedross Matossian, Professor of Middle East History & Politics at the University of Nebraska-Lincon. He focuses on Armenian and comparative genocide, Ottoman studies, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and global History. We will look at the Armenian genocide, the current ethnic cleansing of Armenians from the Artsakh territory between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the oppression Armenian Palestinians face in Palestine.

We speak with Dr. Bedross Matossian about the Armenian genocide, the current ethnic cleansing of Armenians from the Artsakh territory between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the oppression Armenian Palestinians face in Palestine. Matossian is a professor of Middle East History & Politics at the University of Nebraska-Lincon. He focuses on Armenian and comparative genocide, Ottoman studies, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and global History.

What is the history of colonization in the Middle East? Are the Arabs indigenous to the Middle East? Are the Jews? Join us as we trace back the more than 3000 years of colonization, empire building and settlement in the cradle of civilization. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future. Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.KenSpiro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.elliebass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.MyJFI.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com  Donations: Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your  money donated to the organizations  below will go directly to help people in Israel now.   Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.  Magen Adom Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mdais.org/en/donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hadassah Hospital Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ United Hatzalah Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://israelrescue.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leket food Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zaka Israel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zakaworld.org/⁠ To Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Jewish-History-bySpiro/dp/B008A0NYHS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jfi-remember-whats-next/message

Guest: Joel Beinin is Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. He is the author or the editor of several books including Was the Red Flag Flying There? Marxist Politics and the Arab-Israeli Conflict in Egypt and Israel 1948-1965; The independent left in Israel, 1967-1993: Essays in memory of Noam Kaminer; The Dispersion of Egyptian Jewry Culture: Politics, and the Formation of a Modern Diaspora; and A Critical Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa.   Photo (c): Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands/Tel Aviv- Diaspora Museum on Wikimedia Commons     The post KPFA Special – A History of the The Jewish Diaspora appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of "The Rational Egoist," host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Professor Joel Beinin, the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. Together, they delve into the intricate history of Israel, shedding light on its origins and the various factors that shaped its trajectory. Joel Beinin and Michael Liebowitz explore the vision of Theodor Herzl, the father of modern political Zionism, and how he envisioned Jews as a united entity despite their diverse backgrounds. They delve into Herzl's aspirations and how his vision did not unfold as expected. The Zionist movement witnessed Jews migrating to the late Ottoman Palestine for a multitude of reasons, including religious pursuits such as studying the Torah and the profound desire to live and eventually rest in Jerusalem. One striking aspect of the discussion revolves around the acquisition of approximately 7% of Palestine by a company with the intention of facilitating the separation of Jewish communities. The episode navigates through the complex historical events that led to the establishment of Israel, providing valuable insights into the region's past and its implications for the present. For more in-depth information on this topic, you can refer to the full article "The History of Israel" by Carole Benri at the following link: https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1881&context=ilj. Join us for a captivating conversation that delves into history, identity, and the intricacies of Israel's formation, all from a rational and objective perspective. Michael Leibowitz is a renowned philosopher, political activist, and the esteemed host of the Rational Egoist podcast. Inspired by the philosophical teachings of Ayn Rand, Leibowitz passionately champions the principles of reason, rational self-interest, and individualism, seeking to empower others through his compelling work. His life's narrative exemplifies the transformative power of Ayn Rand's writings. Having faced challenging circumstances that led to a 25-year prison sentence, Leibowitz emerged from adversity by embracing the tenets of rational self-interest and moral philosophy put forth by Ayn Rand. This profound transformation propelled him to become an influential figure in the libertarian and Objectivist communities, motivating others to adopt reason, individualism, and self-interest in their own lives. Leibowitz is a versatile author, co-authoring the thought-provoking book titled "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime." This groundbreaking work delves into societal attitudes surrounding punishment and rehabilitation, shedding light on how misguided approaches have contributed to the rise of crime and recidivism. Additionally, he has authored the book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty," offering an intimate portrayal of his personal journey while exploring the philosophies that influenced his transformation. As you embark on your intellectual journey, join Michael Leibowitz as he advocates for reason, individualism, and the pursuit of self-interest, inspiring others to embrace a philosophy that empowers and uplifts the human spirit. For a deeper exploration of his ideas and insights, don't miss the opportunity to read "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," co-authored by Michael Leibowitz. And also, delve into his book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty." Both books are available for purchase using the following links:"Down the Rabbit Hole": https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X"View from a Cage": https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

On this edition of Parallax Views, Armenian Christian in the Old City of Jerusalem are purportedly under threat from Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir-backed settler movement as per reporting from The Armenian Weekly and The New Arab. Additionally, statements have been released by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem and the Christian Scout Groups of Jerusalem. Dr. Bedros Matossian of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln joins us to discuss this troubling situation which involves settler extremists as well as a company known as Xana Gardens Ltd and its owner Danny Rothman (aka Danny Rubenstein). We also discuss the history of the Armenian people in Jerusalem, the Armenian diaspora and the Armenian genocide, Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkey, The Cow's Garden, and much more. Dr. Matossian's bio: Dr. Bedross Der Matossian born and rasied in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, is Professor of Modern Middle East History and Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies; and Vice Chair of the Department of History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he began his graduate studies in the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. He completed his Ph.D. at Columbia University in 2008 in Middle East History in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies. From 2008 to 2010, he was a Lecturer of Middle East History in the Faculty of History at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His areas of interest include ethnic politics in the Middle East, inter-ethnic violence in the Ottoman Empire, Palestinian history, and the history of Armenian Genocide.  Der Matossian is the author, editor, and co-editor of seven books. His latest edited volume, Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century, published by U. of Nebraska Press (2023), documents how modern genocides have adapted with new strategies to augment established modes of denial.  A powerful image from the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem taken by the prominent Armenian photographer Garo NalbandIan. Armenian priests standing in front of the tractor that destroyed the wall of the Armenian Seminary.  - Dr. Bendross Der. Matossian

0:08 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Hana is a student at Stanford University and is involved in the “Stanford Sit-in to Stop Genocide” Farah is a student at Stanford University and is involved in the “Stanford Sit-in to Stop Genocide” The post What Comes After the Ground Invasion of Gaza? Plus, Stanford University Students Hold “Sit-in to Stop Genocide” appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 — Akhtar Mohammad Makoii, a reporter for the Guardian covering Iran and Afghanistan 0:33 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post Back to Back Deadly Earthquakes Hit Afghanistan; Plus, Israel Bombings of Gaza continue as Israeli Civilian Hostages Remain Missing appeared first on KPFA.

These days, the Israeli Communist Party is a marginal force—but the errors made by this party through its 100 year history still provide valuable insight into how Zionism developed historically and what mistakes Jewish and Arab leftists in Palestine have made along the way. In an impressive piece for +972 Mag, Joel Beinin recounts this long history with its many twists and turns. TRNN Board Member Bill Fletcher Jr. sits down with Beinin to discuss the history of the Israeli communist movement and what lessons it may hold amid the current constitutional crisis in Israel.Joel Beinin is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. His research and writing focus on the social and cultural history and political economy of modern Egypt, Palestine, and Israel, and the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict.Studio: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino Post-Production: Cameron Granadino Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Haggai Ram, professor of Middle East History at Ben Gurion University, discusses his book Intoxicating Zion: A Social History of Hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel.

VT invites researcher Ken Meyercord to question the origins of COVID-19 and test the lab theory.   It's an open conversation that questions and asks.  VT makes no attempt at claiming it knows where COVID-19 comes from and has NO experts on staff who can make such a claim.  However, we do question and, like the billions around the world ask "So where did it come from?"Ken Meyercord produces a public access TV show called Worlddocs which “brings the world to the people of the Washington, DC area through documentaries you won't see broadcast on corporate TV.” He has a Master's in Middle East History from the American University of Beirut.He is also the author of “112 Ways To Alienate Most Everybody” (2023)He can be contacted at kiaskfm@verizon.net.ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH Follow VT on TwitterFollow VT on FacebookOfficial VT Radio Home PageSupport the show Visit VT for more Uncenosred Alternative Foreign Policy Media

0:08 — Philip Weiss, Founder and Senior Editor of the news website Mondoweiss, which covers Israel/Palestine and US entanglements there. 0:33 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford. The post Israeli President Isaac Herzog Addresses US Congress, Reaffirms US Support for Israel Despite Criticism appeared first on KPFA.

0:08 — Joel Beinin a Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:33 — Rajan Menon is Director of the Grand Strategy Program at Defense Priorities, a non Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute; also a Senior Research Scholar at Columbia's Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. The post Israel Approves over 5000 Homes in Settlement Expansion; Plus, Takeaways from the Biden-Modi Meeting appeared first on KPFA.

HOWARD KAPLAN, a native of Los Angeles, has lived in Israel and traveled extensively through Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. At the age of 21, he was sent on a mission into the Soviet Union to smuggle a dissident's manuscript on microfilm to London. His first trip was a success. On his second trip, he transferred a manuscript to the Dutch Ambassador inside his Moscow embassy. A week later, he was arrested in Khartiv in the Ukraine and interrogated for two days there and then two days in Moscow, before being expelled from the USSR. The KGB had picked him up for meeting dissidents and did not know about the manuscript transfers. He holds a BA in Middle East History from UC Berkeley and an MA in Philosophy of Education from UCLA. He is the author of five novels.DAMASCUS COVER is now a major motion picture starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Sir John Hurt and Olivia Thirlby.On this episode we explore his microfilm smuggling daysBeing held for questioning for two days by the KGBGrowing up as the son of Holocaust survivorsand the real power of Stories to edutain, rebel, and make moneyfor more info and to access his 5 books and film go to https://www.howardkaplanbooks.com/for more info on The Holy Sparks Podcast go to www.holysparks.tvThank you to JTLV for sponsoring this episodego to www.jltv.tv for 24/7 broadcasting of stories that inspire.to help keep this podcast going go to https://www.patreon.com/saulkaye

With protests erupting all across Iran after the killing of a young woman for wearing her headscarf too loosely, Dan is talking to Assal Rad. As Research Director for the National Iranian American Council and historian for Middle East History, she provides us with unique insight into these protests and Iran more broadly.Follow Assal Rad at: https://twitter.com/AssalRadYou can order her book "The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture, and Identity in Modern Iran on https://t.co/HiZkKB93gE. Follow us on Social Media:► Twitter:                     https://twitter.com/IronDicePod► Dan's Twitter:          https://twitter.com/Dan_Arrows► Instagram:              https://www.instagram.com/dan.arrows/  Support the show