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On the phone-in: Author and journalist, Omer Aziz, answers questions and speaks with listeners about Donald Trump's second term as US president. And off the top of the show, we speak with Delphine Durette-Morin who's a scientist with the Canadian Whale Institute. She comments on the US government backing away from regulations that would slow vessels in US waters. This could negatively affect endangered North Atlantic Right Whales.
The social and economic crises that we are experiencing in Canada are frequent topics of conversation in this country, with many Canadians expressing the belief that we have seen a decline in quality of life. Our guest on the program this week is a former foreign policy advisor to Justin Trudeau's government — but today he's on the show to talk domestic policy, and what he sees as “a betrayal of the Canadian dream.”Omer Aziz is a former Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University and a contributing writer to The Boston Globe. He's also the author of Brown Boy: A Memoir. His recent essay for The Globe and Mail is titled, “The Canadian dream is on life support.”You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com
Brian interviews Omer Aziz. Omer is a writer, author, journalist, lawyer, and former foreign policy advisor. He is the author of the forthcoming Brown Boy: A Memoir (Scribner, 2023). He has worked on Parliament Hill for Global Affairs. Born to a working-class, immigrant family, Aziz received his BA in politics from Queen's University in Canada, where he was awarded the Gold Medal. He received his MPhil in international relations from the University of Cambridge, and a JD from Yale Law School. Omer talks about his article “The Death of NeoLiberalism” which is a provocative view of our current political and economic capitalist system and asks is it working well for us?!
The term fascism is loosely bandied about. When most people think of it the images that come to mind are of stormtroopers and Hitler ranting and raving. It is often automatically assumed that fascism developed in Europe in the 1920s. But it had its origins earlier in the United States. The United States was built on genocidal attacks on Indigenous people, white supremacy and enslaved Black people. Actually, Hitler and the Nazis were greatly impressed and inspired by American fascism. Though the term was not used the United States had developed a sophisticated system of aggressive nationalism, racism and oppression, in other words: fascism. It lingers in the shadows and reappears, as is evident today. Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and other groups are fascist. They fear social equality as a threat to patriarchal, white supremacist domination.
Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Omer Aziz reads an excerpt from his debut memoir Brown Boy! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781982136314 Follow the author: www.instagram.com/o.maz12 and www.twitter.com/omeraziz12. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.
From Scarborough to Cambridge University, Yale Law School, and even the prime minister's office, Omer Aziz always felt like he was caught between two worlds and never quite felt at home in either. In his memoir, "Brown Boy," he interrogates identity, family, religion, race, and class, and considers the question he could have never asked in his youth: Was assimilation ever really an option?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omer Aziz sits down with legendary Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward to talk about Donald Trump, the presidency, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, the craft of journalism, and other topics. More about Brown Boy: A Memoir. More about Omer's work at Harvard. Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
We had special guest Omer Aziz on the show, and we talked about his book release in April 4th 2023 - do check it out - available in all good book stores.Publisher Website and where to Buy the bookOmer's TwitterHarvard Radcliffe Extract on OmerBrown Boy is an uncompromising interrogation of identity, family, religion, race, and class, told through Omer Aziz's incisive and luminous prose. (Source Simon & Schuster)I have personally got attached to this book, and I couldn't wait to speak to the author himself - listen to this great podcast. Get in touch and come onto the show:https://linktr.ee/theofficialtmepodcasterFind your true purpose today and start your course today: https://www.udemy.com/course/fix-your-mindset-to-live-a-more-purposeful-lifeOur Podcasts are available on over 25 different directories including iTunes, Spotify, and Google. Support the showSupport our show by pledging a monthly donation!We truly appreciate every penny we receive and it will help towards our ongoing expenses and doing what we love - providing you with beneficial content.
Omer Aziz is an author, journalist, lawyer, and former foreign policy advisor. He is currently the Catherine A. and Mary Gellert Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute, Harvard. His essays and writings have been published in the New York Times, Atlantic, Harper's, New York Magazine, among others. He is a former foreign policy advisor for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and has held residencies at both MacDowell and Yaddo. His new memoir Brown Boy: A Memoir, is published by Scribner, and will be released April 4th. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer Socials @EndeavoursRadio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-mcpeake/message
This past weekend I spoke with Omer Aziz about growing up in Scarborough and his new book, Brown Boy. We spoke about: living in Scarborough his book, Brown Boy why he wrote Brown Boy how seeing Barack Hussein Obama on television altered the trajectory of his life what his next book will be about his favourite bookstore what's he's currently reading and so much more! Omer Aziz is the author of the book “Brown Boy”. The book is a memoir in which Aziz reflects on his experiences growing up as a Pakistani Canadian Muslim and explores themes of identity, belonging, and family. In “Brown Boy”, Aziz writes candidly about his struggles with mental health, his relationship with his father, and his experiences of racism and discrimination. He also examines the larger societal and political forces that shape the experiences of people like him, including the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the rise of Islamophobia. The book has received positive reviews for its honesty, insight, and compelling storytelling. It has been described as a “brave and thought-provoking memoir” that “offers a fresh perspective on the challenges of growing up in a world that often fails to understand or appreciate difference.” Omer Aziz is a Canadian writer, lawyer, and journalist.
Omer Aziz talks to Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, about city government, her political journey, the tension between progressive cities and high rents, mental health initiatives, and how local government can support working-class families. More about BROWN BOY: A Memoir can be found here. More about Omer's research at Harvard can be found here. Twitter: @omeraziz12Instagram: @o.maz12 Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Omer talks with Noam Chomsky about free speech, American history, fascism, Donald Trump, China, Israel, George Orwell, and other topics. Minority Views is the podcast from Omer Aziz, Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University and author of "Brown Boy: A Memoir."More about Omer's book. Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Symbolism or solution? Do special advisors on race, religion, or gender actually change minds or are they simply political gestures? Former foreign policy advisor Omer Aziz on how politics works - or doesn't! The author of Brown Boy on this week's No Nonsense.
Omer Aziz sits down with Dr. Homeira Qaderi, author, activist, Harvard Radcliffe Fellow, and refugee from Afghanistan who was on the last U.S. military plane out of Kabul in August of 2021. They discuss her personal story, the re-emergence of the Taliban, and the fate of Afghan women after twenty years of war. Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Omer Aziz sits down with Noah Feldman, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School, columnist for Bloomberg, author of 10 books, and the host of the Deep Background Podcast. They spoke about rising antisemitism, social media, Ye and Trump, threats to the Constitution, the study of different languages, and other topics. Feldman can be found on Twitter @NoahRFeldman. More information about Professor Feldman can be found on his website noah-feldman.com. Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Omer Aziz talks with Murtaza Hussain, national security reporter for The Intercept, about the World Cup, human rights, the Middle East, China, and the new era of global competition. The New York Times piece referenced in the episode can be found here: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/06/opinion/qatars-showcase-of-shame.html Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Omer Aziz talks to first-year Harvard student Thomas Tait (Class of 2026), also a producer of the Minority Views Podcast, about meritocracy, class, college admissions, cancel culture, and how to get into Harvard. Twitter: @omeraziz12 and @MinorityViews_Instagram: @o.maz12 and @minorityviewspodcast
Quote: “The fundamental building block of Flow is this idea of an emotional high.” Omer Aziz What is Flow, why do we need it and how do we achieve it? A Flow State, also known as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Omer Aziz to discuss how to increase productivity by achieving a state of Flow. Omer is a strengths-based coach who uses an engineering approach. He has a background in Engineering and HR both in education and experience. He obtained his Masters in Engineering from Carleton University and certificates in HR Management from the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan. He has over 30 years of experience working for Canadian telecommunications and hi-tech companies. Authentic Touch Points: What is Flow? 2:15 Is Flow quantifiable? 5:45 How to track and build Flow. 11:00 Silencing your inner critic. 14:30 How to trigger your Flow. 19:45 What can restrict Flow? 24:00 Flow is contagious. 28:30 The research of Flow. 31:30 Omer has presented at various conferences including TEDx (Thunder Bay), DisruptHR (Ottawa and Niagara region) and HR Redefined (NYC). He also achieved his coaching certification with the Flow Genome Project, and he currently consults with companies and individuals on achieving the state of peak performance called Flow. With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection. I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me. Stay Authentic, Roxanne Links: Omer's email: omer@peakperformance.engineering Connect with Omer by email to receive your free gifts Omer's website: https://peakperformance.engineering/ Roxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Book a complementary Call with Roxanne Roxanne's previous podcasts
Mike Ricciardi joins Kilian for a wide-ranging discussion on Edmund Burke, Islamic Reform, New Atheists, the basis of moral claims, and problems with the new religion of the Left (social justice). Sorry for some audio problems and cat meows in the background. Burke: https://www.hoover.org/research/burke-between-liberty-and-tradition Pew polls Muslim world: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/08/09/muslims-and-islam-key-findings-in-the-u-s-and-around-the-world/ UK Muslim polls: https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/7861/british-muslims-survey Munk debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYimeaoea0&t=6847s Sam Harris and Omer Aziz: https://samharris.org/podcasts/the-best-podcast-ever/
In a recent post covering a discussion between Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Maajid Nawaz at the JW3 in London, I wrote the following regarding their critics: Allegations — often nothing more than insinuations — have been made that Hirsi Ali and Nawaz have lied about who they are, that they don’t mean what they say, and that they are either greedy and self-serving or greedy and self-hating or both. A paradigmatic example of what the late Christopher Hitchens called “the pseudo-Left new style, whereby if your opponent thought he had identified your lowest possible motive, he was quite certain that he had isolated the only real one.” Hitchens offered this remark, not just as a matter of observation, but from personal experience. He had set out the moral arguments in favor of the removal of Saddam Hussein at abundant length and with a rare passion and clarity. Salient to his advocacy was the Iraqi regime’s mass-murder of Kurds and Marsh Arabs, and the torments suffered by Iraqis more generally at the hands of a despotism of uncommon paranoia … The post Bad Faith: Sam Harris, Omer Aziz, and Islam appeared first on Quillette.
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Fresh off a great interview, it’s time for some Tommenting! Lots of people asked if I was going to talk about Sam Harris and Omer Aziz, and while I’m definitely not doing a full review like I did with Maryam Namazie, I want to at least talk about some broad themes. So I do that, … Continue reading AS224: Tommentary → The post AS224: Tommentary appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
Sam Harris talks to Omer Aziz about Islam, Islamism, free speech, and related topics.
In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris talks to Omer Aziz about Islam, Islamism, free speech, and related topics. You can support the Making Sense Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at samharris.org/subscribe.
In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris responds to Omer Aziz and Salon magazine, and then speaks with Jonathan Haidt about the scientific study of morality, the problem of political correctness, and other topics. You can support the Making Sense Podcast and receive subscriber-only content at samharris.org/subscribe.