Podcasts about Palestinians

Reem Farhat is a Palestinian journalist and poet, as well as the Editor in Chief of PACC's literary magazine, Falastin. She is on the show today to talk about her family's story and her own experience going back and forth between Palestine and America. She also recites a beautiful poem for us, titled “Resistance is Breathing”. I really enjoyed recording this episode, and I hope that you all love hearing Reem's story which is truly straight from the heart. As many of you have heard, the IDF continues to demolish Palestinian homes, with the most recent being the Salhiya home in Sheikh Jarrah. To learn more, please follow @theimeu @paccusa @palestinianyouthmovement and make sure to share and donate when you are able to.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by John Kiriakou, co-host of Political Misfits, which you can hear from 12 to 2 PM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss the resignation of Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal and the rot that characterized the prison system under his watch, Carvajal's refusal to act on the spread of COVID in prisons as people died directly because of his refusal to act, how this refusal and treatment of prisoners reveals a larger disdain for incarcerated people in society, and how the harsh treatment of prisoners contributes to high rates of recidivism.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Miko Peled, human rights activist and author of “The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine,” and “Injustice, the Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five.” to discuss efforts by Israel to displace a family in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem, how it fits into Israel's campaign to expel Palestinians from the neighborhood and its colonization campaign, the greenwashing of Israel's ethnic cleansing campaign in the Naqab, and the US taxpayer money that goes into these displacement campaigns.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Anthony Rogers Wright, Director of Environmental Justice with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest to discuss Joe Biden's empty rhetoric on environmental justice and the health of Black people, the failure of the Justice40 initiative to allocate infrastructure funds to poor Black communities, how corporate control of politicians continues to contribute to the harms faced by working class communities, and the possibility of worsened infrastructure and economic inequality for communities suffering from environmental racism.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of the book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents" to discuss the first year of Joe Biden's presidency and his rejection of progressive reforms and so-called “harm reduction” that is responsible for his election in the first place, the crisis of legitimacy that has opened up due to Biden's abandonment of working and poor people, the opportunity to organize for a system that works for working and poor people that has arisen because of that crisis, US attempts to overthrow the government of Nicaragua and the system that it represents, and the cooptation of progressive language in the service of imperialism.

The European Union is pouring millions of Euros into the Palestinian Authority in order to steal land that belongs to Israel in any future agreement The Jay Shapiro Show 20JAN2022 - PODCAST

On Cultivating Place this week, as we revisit a Best Of conversation with Vivien Sansour, the heart and head behind The Palestine Heirloom Seed Library aiming to revive and share forward Palestinian seed heritage and a culture of care and gratitude. Vivien was born in Palestine and spent her early childhood in Bethlehem before she and her family immigrated to North Carolina when she was ten. She writes: “The seed, the seed, the seed….for what is it but a continuation of ourselves? Aren't we all seeds?" – Vivien Sansour Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so much for listening over the years and we hope you'll support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow even more of these types of conversations. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Podcast, and Stitcher. To read more and for many more photos please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Season 2022 Episode 3 First Yishai and Malkah on getting "Rona", celebrating Tu Bishvat, and debating Palestinian activist Amer Zahr. [00:21:40] Then Professor Eugene Kontorovich on his new PragerU video asking whether Israeli has rights in Judea. [00:46:20] And finally, Rav Mike Feuer on a being a Priestley Nation.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yishai)

GORDON CHANG, Contributor, Gatestone Institute, Newsweek, Author, “The Coming Collapse of China,” “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes the World, “Losing South Korea,” and “The Great US-China Tech War,” @Gordongchang Gordon Chang discusses the various dangers athletes and spectators may be subjected to should they participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games Chang makes the case of decoupling from China: “You're not really looking at market fundamentals anymore, you're looking at political decisions of a Communist regime” Chang: China has somewhere between 35 to 45 million more men than women BILL WALTON, Chairman, Resolute Protector Foundation, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow Bill Walton responds to China's declining birthrates: “Population is one of the strong indicators that's linked to economic growth…China's curve's moving the other direction” What implications will President Joe Biden's nomination of Sarah Raskin to serve as the next vice chair for supervision at the U.S. Federal Reserve have on monetary policy moving forward? Will Raskin push the Fed to write about climate change as a “systemic risk” Walton: Larry Fink is a genius with money, not at climate change or public policy AMB. YORAM ETTINGER, Former Minister for Congressional Affairs, Embassy of Israel in the U.S., Former Consultant to Israeli and US legislators, @YoramEttinger Amb. Yoram Ettinger discusses how the Iranian regime has not changed since revolution Yoram delves into the wider relationship between the Palestinians and the international Arab community at larger What is the current state of Israel-China relations?

Starhawk, renowned author and ecofeminist spiritual leader, speaks of ancestrally-resourced non-violent resistance in this conversation with Rae Abileah. She shares stories about her Earth Activist training, Palestinian solidarity work, and the power of rooting in joy as a transformative practice.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Palestinian Affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman and Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Israelis awoke to news of an overnight eviction from the much-discussed east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, the first eviction since 2017. The hot-button area has been the site of countless court cases and protests. What is different about this current eviction case -- and why was it carried out in the dead of night? It's a few decades late, but it appears that Israelis are now experiencing shades of "1984" with the government's use of NSO Group Pegasus software on innocent-until-proven-otherwise citizens. Gross delves into what we know so far in this developing story. Boxerman recently investigated one of the most lucrative industries for Palestinian residents outside of Hebron: metal salvage from electronic waste. This livelihood, they claim, comes with a terrible cost -- their health. Boxerman spent time with countless people who claim their families' cancer cases are due to rampant air pollution. And finally -- snow! Find out what these ToI staffers do when the weather outside is frightful. Discussed articles include: Jerusalem police evict Palestinian family overnight, ending standoff; 18 arrested In first since 2017, police try to evict family in flashpoint Jerusalem neighborhood Israel Police accused of using NSO spyware on civilians for years without oversight Comptroller to probe spyware use on citizens, as outraged lawmakers demand inquiry Police chief doesn't deny use of spyware, says it wasn't deployed against protesters A deadly trash trade is poisoning Palestinians in the West Bank Golan covered in white as Jerusalem braces for snow Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: The remains of a house that was destroyed by Israeli authorities in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, on January 19, 2022. (Jamal Awad/Flash90 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Muslim terror attack on a synagogue in Texas, Sniffy Joe the meat puppet went to the microphones and said he doesn't know why the Muslim terrorist used anti-semetic and anti-Israel language. I guess we'll just never know.  We have a Duracoat Finish segment for you again, but this week it is not a firearm, but something that pairs well with a firearm. During our Brownells Bullet Point, Professor Paul will consider some suggested reading before you go out and spend money on more stuff.  For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we discuss being dangerous on demand, even inside your house of worship. We will remind you of the Legion of Michael Church Security program that is available to all.   Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:02:25] New video partner: SCCY Firearms Cold Weather Concealed Carry video www.full30.com [0:08:55] Bob Saget Update: Did we call it or what? www.tmz.com Dr. Peter McCullough on Joe Rogan open.spotify.com/episode/0aZ Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan open.spotify.com/episode/3SC [0:20:39] Duracoat Finished Firearms - Duracoat University TOPIC: AOR1 helmet from HHV turned White with Duracoat Mission Specific Get Yours: www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com [0:28:15] Zach “The Shipping Ogre” put out a book. Please consider checking it out! Inferni Ensium: Conception https://amzn.to/3IlUFgd [0:32:40] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: How do I know what stuff to buy? READ/STUDY https://amzn.to/3rlcJ30  Pipe Hitters Guide to CIDC Huge thanks to our Partners: SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat | Hi-Point Firearms [0:46:27] The concept of the "Echo Chamber" [0:53:56] SOTG Homeroom - CrossBreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Legion of Michael Church Security training. “But, I'm not paranoid.”  www.legionofmichael.com Check out the L.o.M. Book https://amzn.to/3fy0Y3K [1:07:02] UPDATE: Hostages Safe: British Hostage Taker Dead: the Rabbi and the Pakistani www.sofmag.com [1:23:26] WATCH: Joe Biden doesn't understand why the guy making Anti-Semitic Comments took a Synagogue Hostage www.louderwithcrowder.com FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Full30, Parler, MeWe.com, TikTok, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From www.sofmag.com: “Around 9 p.m., the HRT — hostage rescue team — breached the synagogue, they rescued the three hostages, the suspect is deceased,” Colleyville Police Chief Michael Miller. Background The hostage taker at first was thought to be Muhammad Siddiqui be the brother of Aafia Siddiqui, a Palestinian in prison for life according to Israel Times. However, updates state that the brother was uninvolved, according to the prisoner and the Siddiqui family UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: “We are aware of the death of a British man in #Texas and are in contact with the local authorities,” the Guardian reported. (Click Here for Full Article)   From Amazon.com: Building upon the widespread popularity of the original Pipe Hitters Guide, this book will take the lessons from the original text and build upon them. The Citizens Irregular Defense Corps is a modern incarnation of many successful programs used throughout history for the defense of a community during times of crisis or prolonged emergency. (Click Here for the Book)   From www.tmz.com: Bob Saget wouldn't be the first one in his immediate family to die from a heart attack ... it's what killed 3 of his uncles. In Bob's book, "Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian," he references that 3 of his uncles died from a heart attack between the ages of 37 and 41. When Bob was 8, his Uncle Ozzie died at 40 from a heart attack while chasing some kids down the block after they stole a tire. (Click Here for Full Article)

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Next week is MLK Jr. Day in the US, and we take some time to remember and discuss King's impact on our philosophy of peacemaking, especially around the issue of nonviolence—what is it really, and does it require different things from us depending on the power we hold? We also discuss the common accusation that Palestinian solidarity is synonymous with antisemitism, after a former Israeli official called Emma Watson, famous for her role in the Harry Potter movies, an antisemite for a recent Instagram post. Read and share the Principles and Practices of PeacemakingFollow Telos on Instagram @thetelosgroupIf you're enjoying the podcast, become a monthly donor to Telos!Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts or SpotifyResources mentioned:I Have a Dream Speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sarah SturmThe Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and ReconciliationLearn more about the upcoming Peacemaking Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Palestinian Affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and Health Reporter Nathan Jeffay join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in today's episode. The forestation of parts of the Negev is sparking a coalition crisis and days of violence, including heavy stone throwing at vehicles and a train, and road closure. Boxerman dives into why Keren Kayemet L'Yisrael-Jewish National Fund's "greening of the desert" is viewed by Arab communities in southern Israel as a means of expelling those who live this contested land. We then get an update on the high court's Tuesday ruling that Interior Minister Ayyelet Shaked must stop enforcing the expired Citizenship Law. With the lapsing of the law, Palestinians married to Israelis are currently legally no different from any other foreign spouse. Let's hear what's actually been happening. Next, we turn to Jeffay, who recently visited two coronavirus hospital wards -- one for children at Sheba Medical Center and one at Hadassah Medical Center. Even as the Omicron variant rampages, is there room for optimism? Discussed articles include: FM Lapid calls to halt Negev tree planting amid violent protests, coalition trouble High Court tells interior minister to stop enforcing expired ‘Citizenship Law' 1st kids' Omicron ward opens with classes, clowns, and doctors bracing for ‘war' View from a COVID ward: With Omicron, even the sickest patients are breathing easier Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Image: Israeli police detain a man as Bedouins protest in the southern Negev Desert against a forestation project by the Jewish National Fund (JNF), on January 12, 2022. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden says changing the way elections are held is crucial to saving US democracy. Also, Liberia places an entire ministry under investigation following allegations of corruption, and Palestinian militants accuse Israel of using dolphins for military purposes.

We need your feedback! Please take 2 minutes to fill out our short survey as we go into 2022: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... If you read a news story from an Israeli publication, it must be true, right? Unfortunately, Israel sometimes deals with misinformation and propaganda amongst its own ranks. In today's episode, we dive into an article by Gideon Levy that was published in Haaretz, a left-leaning Israeli newspaper. Levy claims that Israel murdered 319 Palestinians in 2021, while also claiming that Israel did not face any real wars or terrorism during the last year. We bring the real story, as well as the facts and numbers to back it up.

On COI #213, Kyle Anzalone discusses upcoming talks between the US and Russia. The talks are set to begin tomorrow in Vienna. Over the past month, the US has signaled an unwillingness to allow Ukrainian membership for a decade and Russia moved 10,000 troops away from the border with Ukraine. However, recent meetings between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO officials suggest the US will go into talks with Russia refusing to compromise.  Kyle breaks down a recent Newsweek article on the Neo-Nazi movement in Ukraine. White nationalists in Ukraine have become a key part of the military supported by the US. These Ukrainian militias are recruiting globally, with some members coming from the US who are further radicalized and given battlefield experience. America backs the Neo-Nazi-infested military to play geopolitics with Russia.  Kyle updates the growing network of anti-China alliances the US is fostering in the Indo-Pacific. Japan inked a military pact with Australia last week. With a focus on hypersonic weapons, the US and Japan signed a weapons research and development agreement. Kyle talks about the escalating conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is cruelly blocking fuel from reaching key ports while ramping up its airwar. However, Riyadh will soon need a resupply of Patriot missiles. The weapons sale may present an opportunity for Americans to try to end the war.  Kyle also discusses the apartheid Israeli state. A woman from Gaza documented the inhumanity she faced attempting to get medical care. Israeli tanks destroyed Palestinian wheat fields.    Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

On COI #213, Kyle Anzalone discusses upcoming talks between the US and Russia. The talks are set to begin tomorrow in Vienna. Over the past month, the US has signaled an unwillingness to allow Ukrainian membership for a decade and Russia moved 10,000 troops away from the border with Ukraine. However, recent meetings between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO officials suggest the US will go into talks with Russia refusing to compromise.    Kyle breaks down a recent Newsweek article on the Neo-Nazi movement in Ukraine. White nationalists in Ukraine have become a key part of the military supported by the US. These Ukrainian militias are recruiting globally, with some members coming from the US who are further radicalized and given battlefield experience. America backs the Neo-Nazi-infested military to play geopolitics with Russia.    Kyle updates the growing network of anti-China alliances the US is fostering in the Indo-Pacific. Japan inked a military pact with Australia last week. With a focus on hypersonic weapons, the US and Japan signed a weapons research and development agreement.   Kyle talks about the escalating conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is cruelly blocking fuel from reaching key ports while ramping up its airwar. However, Riyadh will soon need a resupply of Patriot missiles. The weapons sale may present an opportunity for Americans to try to end the war.    Kyle also discusses the apartheid Israeli state. A woman from Gaza documented the inhumanity she faced attempting to get medical care. Israeli tanks destroyed Palestinian wheat fields.   

After days of violent protests prompted by a rise in energy prices, local residents in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, are now struggling with patchy internet connectivity, and food shortages in local shops. The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov says the protests are unprecedented in Kazakhstan, and many there are surprised at the speed and the violence of the unrest. Also on the programme: The latest on the controversy surrounding the vaccine exemption of the world's tennis number one Novak Djokovic; and we hear from the prominent Palestinian politician, Nabil Shaath, whose son has been released after almost three years of arbitrary detention in Egypt. (Picture: Shows Russian peacekeepers prior to boarding a military flight on their way to take part in a "CSTO peacekeeping operation" in Kazakhstan Credit: EPA/RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY)

The Bible prophesies a peace agreement will be reached between the Israelis and Palestinians, based on a two-state solution Model, that will trigger the final seven-year period before the Second Coming of Jesus. We will analyze the ongoing fulfillment of this prophecy, while taking your calls on this open-line edition of End of the Age!

The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Munich Massacre, during which Palestinian terrorists kidnapped and killed 11 members of the Israeli sports team at the Munich Summer Olympics in 1972. On this occasion, Prof. David Clay Large of the University of San Francisco, spoke about the massacre and his research on the topic in December 2021. Prof. Large outlined the course of events, analyzed local and international reactions and also spoke about the legacies of this massacre. He was introduced by Prof. Michael Brenner, who is the chair of Jewish History and Culture at LMU Munich. The lecture was part of the annual Yerushalmi lecture series here in Munich, which presents current research to a wider public. It is supported by the Center for Culture of the Jewish Community of Munich.

The Hebrew word of the year marks a good way to start 2022. Yonit and Jonathan discuss how Israel is losing its place as the trailblazer on COVID, allowing a more flexible policy on testing and policy of living alongside the pandemic.  Benny Gantz is ruffling political feathers meeting with Arab leaders, including Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, cementing his position as an alternative to Bennett and Netanyahu.  Also, we talk about the appearance of the Jew-goblins of Harry Potter, courtesy of Jon Stewart.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president at the FDD think tank, and Noa Shusterman, research assistant and Israel-Palestinian Research Program coordinator at INSS, reassess Operation Guardian of the Walls and its ramifications for Israel, the United States, and the Palestinians, on the occasion of the publication of Dr. Schanzer's book Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and 11 Days of War. What are the core problems that gave rise to this round of fighting? How was it regarded in the United States? How was the Palestinian sphere affected by the change of U.S. administration and by the new administration's Middle East policy? What explains the difficulty in achieving long-term calm in the Egyptian-mediated contacts undertaken since the operation, and what policy might promote stability in the Gaza arena?

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Political correspondent Tal Schneider and documentary filmmaker Natan Odenheimer join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. Schneider takes a deeper look at the arguments that broke out during Wednesday's Knesset session, regarding a bill that would allow thousands of illegally built homes, mostly in Arab communities and in Jewish settlements in the West Bank as well, to connect to the power grid. Likud politicians accused prime minister Naftali Bennett of caving to the Islamic Ra'am party in his coalition, causing Bennett to lose his cool. Schneider discusses the pressures Bennett is experiencing, and the fact that his predecessor, former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was heading for the same power grid agreement. Odenheimer, one of the two creators behind The State of Jerusalem production company, discusses the third in the series of three shorts about Jerusalem. This one looks at the Israelization of Palestinians in Jerusalems, and why more Arabs living in Jerusalem are suddenly learning Hebrew and studying in Jewish Israeli institutions. Discussed articles include: Power struggle: Bill to hook up illegal Arab homes to grid passes in stormy session State of Jerusalem: The Maqdasyin State of Jerusalem: The Christian Community State of Jerusalem: The ‘Secular' Struggle Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: MK Mansour Abbas, leading of the Islamist Ra'am party, speaks during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, January 5, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than twenty years have elapsed since the United States last brokered a peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians. In that time, three presidents have tried and failed. Today's guest, Martin Indyk—a former United States ambassador to Israel and special envoy for the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in 2013—has experienced these political frustrations and disappointments firsthand. To understand the arc of American diplomatic influence in the Middle East, Indyk returns to the origins of American-led peace efforts and to Henry Kissinger, the man who created the Middle East peace process. He is the author of the new book “Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy.” He discusses the unique challenges and barriers Kissinger and his successors have faced in their attempts to broker peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Based on newly available documents from American and Israeli archives, extensive interviews with Kissinger, and Indyk's own interactions with some of the main players, the author takes readers inside the pivotal negotiations and reveals how American diplomacy operates behind closed doors. He argues that understanding Kissinger's design for Middle East peacemaking is key to comprehending how—and how not—to make peace.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Asa Winstanley, investigative journalist and Associate editor with The Electronic Intifada to discuss the end of the 141-day hunger strike of Hisham Abu Hawwash, who has been illegally detained without trial, the use of so-called administrative detention by Israel to indefinitely detain Palestinians, and the history of interfaith solidarity and resistance of Palestinians.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Michelle Witte, co-host of Political Misfits, which you can hear from 12 to 2 PM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss the state of emergency instituted in Kazakhstan amid widespread protests over the financial burden of fuel prices, the rumors surrounding ethnic tensions sparking this current uprising and the reality of exploitation of workers in Kazakhstan at play, the underlying issues in Kazakh society that may have contributed to this uprising, and what the US and Russian responses to this uprising might look like.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Johanna Fernandez, Associate Professor of History at Baruch College of the City University, author of the book The Young Lords: A Radical History and editor of Writing on the Wall: Selected Prison Writings of Mumia Abu-Jamal to discuss nw evidence of bias in the trial of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Larry Krasner's stance and role in Mumia's case and the influence of the Fraternal Order of Police in Philadelphia politics, the push for a new trial for Mumia., and the links between Mumia's case and the crisis of white supremacy.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Esther Iverem, artist, author and independent journalist, and host and producer of On The Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital on Pacifica Radio to discuss the incomplete and slanted narratives that the corporate media is churning out about Ukraine and Russia, the bad week that ex-cops turned mayors LoriLightfoot and Eric Adams are having with regard to teachers and so-called “low-skilled workers,” and the brutality of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and of Israel's military on the Middle East.

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Asa Winstanley, investigative journalist and Associate editor with The Electronic Intifada to discuss the end of the 141-day hunger strike of Hisham Abu Hawwash, who has been illegally detained without trial, the use of so-called administrative detention by Israel to indefinitely detain Palestinians, and the history of interfaith solidarity and resistance of Palestinians.

Terrorist gets two life sentences for killing student Jewish Yehuda Guetta; Administrative detention is over for Palestinian prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash & a new judge takes up the position at the IDF West Bank Court. Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: 7 Days a Week; Daniel Jacob ft. Chano & DJ Mizrachi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/israeldailynews/support

  In today's episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Noa Baum, Writer, storyteller, Author, and Coach, about her book ‘A Land Twice Promised'. Noa discusses the power of storytelling that helps people bridge the differences and also reveals how she started doing workshops.   Episode Highlights 02:00: The guest, Noa, introduces herself and says that she grew up in Jerusalem, Israel and she was an actress there. 04:00 – Noa took the workshop with two prominent storytellers at her first National Storytelling Network Conference. The workshop was titled ‘The Importance of Telling Difficult Stories.' 06:30 – Noa talks about how she began telling personal stories. 08:30 – Noa took the conversations with her Palestinian friend and started recording them and this is how she created a one-woman show called ‘A Land Twice Promised', where she tells personal stories of mothers that echo the contradicting national narratives of Israeli people. 10:20 – Dr. Carla enquires about the title of the book – ‘A Land Twice Promised'. 12:30 – Noa's book – ‘A Land Twice Promised' embraces the core values of Familiar Publishing that allows people to work together through their differences, to come to a commonplace, and to heal together, says Dr. Carla. 15:10 - Dr. Carla asks Noa if she could share a few snippets from her book for the listeners that might give a list or the energy of her storytelling. 17:00 – Noa reads through the excerpt from the opening of her book for the listeners. 20:00 – Dr. Carla praises Noa saying that her book reflects that she is a wonderful storyteller at the same time it talks about transformation, unity, change, and the power of love and listening. 22:45 - We definitely can create a lot of peace not just within ourselves and within the other person but throughout the world because everything we do tends to make waves in one way or another, mentions Dr. Carla.   Three Key Points Noa realized from the responses that her story is not about mom's meeting on the playground, it's not even about Israelis and Palestinians but her story is about the power of storytelling, and the power of listening to the story of other people where their stories are so different and difficult. When Noa realized that this is the power of storytelling that helps the bridges, she started doing a lot of workshops. She still does workshops where she uses the power of stories in many different applications to help, people bridge the differences. The book is a journey into how do we change from a rigid place to a place that can embrace more complexity and paradox. It is also the story of Noa's life journey of the transformative relationship of this story had on her relationship with her mother. So it's a lot about the values of healing because she had to tell her mother's story.   Tweetable Quotes “I grew up in Jerusalem in Israel and I always wanted to be an actress.”– Noa Baum “So that trust did not build overnight.” - Noa Baum “It echoes the idea that people feel that the land was promised for them and they have proof, we all have a lot of proof.” - Noa Baum “As you were describing it, your friendship, there was plenty of laughter and play and love involved.” - Dr. Carla Marie Manly “As I started writing the book, I realized, well, how did I get there?” - Noa Baum “It sounds like that's a huge part of the energy of your book.” - Dr. Carla Marie Manly “I don't remember much of what that Palestinian man said.” - Noa Baum “Let me just add that it's not easy.” - Noa Baum   Resources Mentioned Helping Families be Happy Podcast Apple Dr. Carla Marie Manly Website LinkedIn Twitter   Instagram Noa  Baum Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Podcast Editing

In May 2021, the media breathlessly followed the 11-day armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, with hundreds of pundits appearing on television and commenting on social media to analyze the escalation of fighting. However, according to Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer, much of the media missed many important details, opting for a version that ignores many of the complexities and nuances of the most recent conflict. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Jonathan to discuss his new book, Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel, and Eleven Days of War, the history of Hamas and its conflict with other Palestinian factions, and the future of policymaking regarding Israel and Hamas.

On COI #211, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Israeli apartheid and why Tel Aviv's worries that awareness of their regime's brutality will spread this year. Kyle and Connor then update the JCPOA talks, the slight potential for peace on the Korean Peninsula, and the latest on tensions in Africa highlighting Sudan's unrest. Connor details how a prisoner's 141 day hunger strike is exposing Israel's longstanding policy of indefinitely locking up Palestinians without charges or trials. Israel is buying more U.S. arms and bombing the Gaza concentration camp. Tel Aviv's top diplomat is greatly concerned over the UN's coming investigations into Israeli war crimes.  Connor also updates the Vienna talks and Israel's latest threat to attack Iran without first warning the United States. Kyle talks South Korean President Moon Jae-in's efforts, before his term ends, to work with Pyongyang, Washington, and Beijing to bring about the Korean War's formal end. Kyle covers Sudan's ongoing turmoil since last year's military coup. The Sudanese President has stepped down and the protesters are now demanding an end to Khartoum's international military aid.  Kyle then breaks down the latest news on conflicts in various African countries including Somalia, the Congo, and Ethiopia. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

On COI #211, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Israeli apartheid and why Tel Aviv's worries that awareness of their regime's brutality will spread this year. Kyle and Connor then update the JCPOA talks, the slight potential for peace on the Korean Peninsula, and the latest on tensions in Africa highlighting Sudan's unrest. Connor details how a prisoner's 141 day hunger strike is exposing Israel's longstanding policy of indefinitely locking up Palestinians without charges or trials. Israel is buying more U.S. arms and bombing the Gaza concentration camp. Tel Aviv's top diplomat is greatly concerned over the UN's coming investigations into Israeli war crimes.  Connor also updates the Vienna talks and Israel's latest threat to attack Iran without first warning the United States. Kyle talks South Korean President Moon Jae-in's efforts, before his term ends, to work with Pyongyang, Washington, and Beijing to bring about the Korean War's formal end. Kyle covers Sudan's ongoing turmoil since last year's military coup. The Sudanese President has stepped down and the protesters are now demanding an end to Khartoum's international military aid.  Kyle then breaks down the latest news on conflicts in various African countries including Somalia, the Congo, and Ethiopia.

*) Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted the government's resignation after mass protests over fuel price increase. Tokayev named Alikhan Smailov as acting prime minister. A state of emergency was declared in Almaty and the oil-producing western Mangistau province. The protests began in Mangistau province on Sunday following the lifting of price caps on liquefied petroleum gas, after which its price more than doubled. *) North Korea launches possible ballistic missile into sea North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into the sea, in the first such launch by Pyongyang this year. The latest launch came after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to further boost the country's military capability last week. The development signals that Pyongyang isn't interested in rejoining denuclearisation talks anytime soon. ​​​*) US reports record one million Covid cases in single day Nearly two years into the pandemic, the United States has become the first country to report one million coronavirus cases in a single day. President Joe Biden addressed the nation, telling the public not to be afraid. He instead urged them to be vigilant and get vaccinated Meanwhile, ​​a lockdown has been declared in the Chinese city of Yuzhou after it reported some new coronavirus cases. *) Palestinian prisoner ends 140-day hunger strike after deal with Israel A Palestinian prisoner who was on hunger strike for over 140 days to protest being imprisoned without charge has agreed to end his fast. Hisam Abu Hawash, a 40-year-old father of five, agreed to end his strike after reaching a deal with Israel to be released next month. Abu Hawash is the latest of several Palestinians to go on hunger strike to protest being held under “administrative detention,” a controversial measure Israel says is needed for security. And finally … *) Djokovic criticised for medical exemption to play at Australian Open World tennis number one Novak Djokovic has been granted exemption from getting vaccinated against Covid-19 to participate in the Australian Open. The exemption drew criticism from some including Seven-times Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray. Murray said it would have been difficult for him to get a similar exemption if he were in the Serbian's place.

Samuel Nurding speaks to BICOM Director Richard Pater about events that transpired over the Christmas period.  Most significantly, Defence Minister Benny Gantz hosting PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in his home and the Palestinian view of right wing politician Ayelet Shaked. They also discuss Hamas's latest provocation towards Israel, and an update from the Knesset. To catch up on events in Israel, be sure to listen to this episode.

This week, we continue revisiting and updating some of our favorite episodes on The Take. The year 2021 was the deadliest year to be a Palestinian child since 2014. As many as 86 children were killed, and Defense for Children International Palestine (DCIP) documented each of them. One of them was Obaida Jawabra. This week, we tell Obaida's story, one of our most memorable on The Take, and hear about why it is getting harder for DCIP to do their job. In this episode: Farah Bayadsi, Human Rights Attorney (@DCIPalestine) Ayed Abu Qtaish, Accountability programme director for Defense for Children International Yuval Abraham, Journalist at 972 Magazine (@yuval_abraham) Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and Arab Affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman join host Jessica Steinberg. Gross and Boxerman discuss the events and possible reasons as to why two rockets were fired from Gaza, landing off the Tel Aviv coast on Saturday morning, followed by retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza late Saturday night by the IDF and further retaliation from Gazan terrorists targeting Israeli military helicopters early Sunday morning. The two talk about Israel and Hamas relations, seven months after the events of last May, the current ceasefire and the possible role of the Palestinian prisoner who has been on a hunger strike for 137 days. Discussed articles include: Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza in response to rockets off Tel Aviv coast Anti-aircraft missiles fired at IDF helicopters during Gaza strike, but miss Islamic Jihad, PA demand release of hunger-striking Palestinian detainee Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Smoke and fireball rises following an airstrike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, early on January 2, 2022. (SAID KHATIB / AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you hoping for in the twelve months ahead? What might you be fearing? These are questions which we often ask ourselves at this time of year, and yet it is hard to imagine a year when they have felt quite so pressing. In this special, New Year's Day edition of From Our Own Correspondent, we hear about sentiment both optimistic and pessimistic, and about the efforts people are making to rebuild after a year of loss. Plus there is a look at why many people seem to be optimistic, whatever the challenges ahead. 2021 saw terrible, weather-related destruction, which many blamed on climate change. In California, more than eight thousand major fires broke out, their number and intensity a marked increase on what is normally seen there. Justin Rowlatt witnessed the resulting devastation, but says that amidst the burned out ruins, people were still holding out hope of recovery and reconstruction. There was plenty of destruction in 2021 that did not come from nature, war continuing to take its toll in many parts of the world. Ethiopia and Yemen were perhaps the worst examples, but there were also small-scale conflicts, like the insurgency in Myanmar. Then there were the conflicts which never really went away, like that between Israel and the Palestinians. An exchange of rocket fire with Gaza back in May, along with Israeli airstrikes, left more than two hundred dead, the overwhelming majority on the Palestinian side. When Tom Bateman went to Gaza, he met a woman trying to restart her life as a sculptor. The Coronavirus has been described as offering a lesson in humility, a challenge to our belief in humanity's power to control and manage the world around us. This tiny, sub-microscopic string of rogue DNA, has led to death on a scale most will not have experienced in their lifetime. At the same time though, vaccines and anti-viral drugs have been developed in response to Covid, which use new technologies that promise cures for other diseases in future. Rajini Vaidyanathan saw some of the worst of Covid, reporting from India where hundreds of thousands died, perhaps more than a million. But while off duty recently, she found herself struck by the effects of one individual death, in a place very familiar to her. People often talk about climate change in terms of future trouble ahead: rising sea levels, and crops no longer able to thrive. In the Pacific island nation of Fiji, whole villages have already had to be evacuated, because of current weather conditions, and what that weather is expected to do in the years ahead. Many Fijians traditionally have a strong attachment to the land they live on, so moving from their homes presents a challenge that goes way beyond mere inconvenience. When Megha Mohan visited, she found local people trying hard to retain a sense of connection to their original homes. Despite Covid, climate change, and all the other challenges which humanity faces, many remain optimistic that normal life can continue or be restored, or perhaps that something new, and better can emerge from the ashes of the old. In fact, according to Marnie Chesterton, most people are predisposed to have an optimistic outlook, and to believe there are solutions to the challenges we face.

On the final COI of 2021, Kyle Anzalone discusses Biden's phone call with Putin, the 2022 NDAA, and recent news about Israel's oppression of Palestinians. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

On the final COI of 2021, Kyle Anzalone discusses Biden's phone call with Putin, the 2022 NDAA, and recent news about Israel's oppression of Palestinians.

South Africa will come to a standstill tomorrow for Archbishop Desmond Tutu's funeral. Tutu, who died on Sunday after a long battle with cancer, was a key figure in the fight against apartheid. He also campaigned for human rights internationally, including advocating for LGBT rights and standing up for the rights of Palestinians. To learn more about the late archbishop, we speak with his close friend Father Michael Lapsley, the founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories. We also speak with Prof. Tim Murithi, the head of programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in South Africa.

As the year ends, we want to share where this podcast began and replay our first episode. What does the public shaming of Palestinian immigrant Majdi Wadi — and the boycott of his Minneapolis business — say about who we are becoming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Matbakh event, we talked to Sami Tamimi about his career as a Palestinian cook in London. Sami had won several awards such as International Award and the Best Cookbook, James Beard Award, Cookery Book Award, and Dun Gifford Award for ‘Jerusalem.'Created by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Hosted by Antonio TahhanEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Matbakh:Matbakh is a conversation series that focuses on food and drink of the Arab world. The series will be held with food practitioners who study how food and the kitchen have evolved over time in the Arab world. The guests will be discussing the history of food and what its future might be, in addition to a specific recipe or ingredient that reveals interesting and unique information about the history of the Arab world. Guests will be chefs, food critics, food writers, historians, and academics. Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben David and US correspondent Jacob Magid join host Jessica Steinberg. Magid first discusses his interview with Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai, which included how to engage with young American Jews using social media and their interest in Israel and the Palestinians. Magid also expounded on his recent interview with Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli, her emphasis on her role in the left Labor Party and her plans to only approve West Bank infrastructure projects that maintain prospect for future solutions with Palestinians. Ben-David explains what's happening with the so-called Facebook Bill that has opened the door for government censorship, with questions now being asked about freedom of speech. She also reports on the entry of private label drugmaker Teva which is developing pharmaceutical, therapeutic oils with cannabis grown in Israel, that would be distributed in Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Ukraine. Discussed articles include: Diaspora minister: To engage with young US Jews, we must advance Palestinian issue Allied with the right, Labor's Michaeli insists she's keeping peace hopes alive Proposed online censorship bill more intrusive than in any other democracy — expert Teva makes first foray into medical cannabis sector, with new distribution deal Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Potted medical-grade cannabis plants growing in Israel. (Courtesy Israeli Medical Cannabis Agency) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our news wrap Wednesday, the United States and Russia announced that Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin plan to speak by phone again Thursday. Shooting broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants along the Gaza border, for the first time in months. The Pacific Northwest faced another Arctic blast, ahead of a coming warm-up by the weekend. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week and announced a series of measures which seek to improve relations with the Palestinians. Just last night an Israeli and three Palestinians were wounded in the first exchange of fire in months in Gaza. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson for the international media, about the latest violence and what threats he sees Israel facing in the new year.   

This week, Alan, Quinta and Scott celebrated the impending New Year by answering some questions and sharing some object lessons submitted by Rational Security listeners. They discussed:If you could only have one paid news subscription, which would it be?How do you think the U.S. will respond if Israeli policies towards Palestinians continue to deteriorate?Why does former President Trump's direction to his former associates not to cooperate with the January 6 committee not constitute witness tampering?Why are Tweets not subject to prepublication review?What are the United States' greatest vulnerabilities?What are the odds of a major nuclear incident in the next 70 years?What is the January 6 committee investigating other than the actions of former President Trump and his associates?Do you think the courts or Congress will rein in the executive branch's control over classified information?How will Finland's purchase of U.S. F-35s change the regional security calculus?What do you do to sound good on podcasts?And most importantly: which holiday movie is most relevant to the current state of international relations?As for object lessons, listeners: recommended the "Fat Leonard" and "Orientalist Express" podcasts; endorsed the book "Shorting the Grid" by Meredith Angwin; noted the existence of the iPhone game "Free Assange" by none other than RT (i.e., Russia Today); corrected Scott's mistake regarding what's happening with the long lost musical sequence from "The Muppet Christmas Carol"; recommended adding bourbon to Quinta's easy pie dough recipe; seconded Alan's earlier endorsement of the spaetzle maker; and shouted out Purdue University for the civic education program they recently implemented for all incoming students. Rational Security 2.0 will be back in 2022, but until then be sure to visit our show page at www.lawfareblog.com and to follow us on Twitter at @RatlSecurity. And Rational Security listeners can now get a committed ad-free feed by becoming a Lawfare material supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan After helping to overthrow apartheid in South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu continued demonstrating and speaking out around the world for justice, peace, women's equality, gay rights, in solidarity with Palestinians, and more.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Palestinian Affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman and Hebrew sister site Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at his home in Rosh Ha'ayin on Tuesday night. It marked the first time the Palestinian leader held talks with a senior Israeli official in Israel since 2010. Boxerman delves into what was the impetus behind the surprise meeting while Goren discusses its Israeli political blowback. We also hear how the Palestinian Authority views the event, within the context of Abbas's approval ratings. Next, we discuss the Hebrew word of the year -- tirlul or "lunacy." Thousands of Israelis voted on 10 offerings from the Academy of the Hebrew Language in honor of the annual Hebrew Day last week. What else almost made the cut? Discussed articles include: Gantz hosts Abbas at his home, in PA leader's first meeting in Israel in a decade Gantz's right-wing coalition partners assail him for hosting PA chief Abbas Gantz announces series of gestures to Palestinians after meeting Abbas  Academy of the Hebrew Language picks ‘lunacy' as its word of 2021 Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE -- From top: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Bottom: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool, File) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Parallax Views, we have a double-header episode. First, free speech is an issue often discussed in American politics. One aspect of that discussion involves a movement called BDS, or Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions. The BDS movement seeks to pressure Israel on issues related to Palestinian human rights vis-a-vis the three measures of its initials. This has caused backlash from Israel and its supporters, including many evangelicals Christians in the United States. In an attempt to quash the BDS movement, the conservative organization ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and certain states within the U.S. are seeking to put anti-BDS laws on the books. This led to Arkansas Times publisher Alan Leverett being asked to sign a pledge that his publication would make a pledge to Israel against BDS. Leverett refused on the grounds that the publication is neither for or against Israel, is focused on local issues of significance to Arkansas rather than the Middle East, and that said the state forcing such a pledge from the Arkansas Times violates both the 1st and 14th amendments. This has not only cost the publication in advertising revenue, but has also led to a court case in which the Arkansas Times is being supported by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The case, Leverett says, is not so much about Israel/Palestine (Leverett's publication has no stance on this issue) but rather free speech. The case will likely go to the Supreme Court and has ramification for freedom of speech across America. Alan Leverett  joins us to discuss this case and its implications, which has gained more attention thanks to his November op-ed in the New York Times entitled "We're a Small Arkansas Newspaper. Why is the State Making Us Sign a Pledge About Israel?" Then, the Center for International Policy's William Hartung joined me to discuss the war in Yemen and how U.S. arms sales from the Obama, Trump, and Biden Presidencies have enabled the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to carry out deadly blockades and bombings on the Yemeni people. President Biden had promised to end the U.S. support for the war in Yemen. However, he is now signing off on an arms sale worth $650 million. Congress, both Senate and the House, are seeking way to block the sales from happening. Said attempt to block the sale has received bipartisan support with its proponents including Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ilhan Omar, and Ro Khanna. William and I discuss all of this as well as the problem with Washington's foreign policy establishment aka the D.C. "Blob", the changing consensus around U.S. involvement in the Middle East, the arms race with China, progressives and conservatives working together on issues pertaining to war and peace, countering the slur of "isolationism" when criticizing U.S. foreign policy, and more. Arming Repression: U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia, from Trump to Biden by William D. Hartung - Center for International Policy, Arms and Security Program - December 2021 "The Biden Administration's Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia Is Offensive, and Must Be Stopped" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/28/21 "Congress Should Cut Off U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/8/21

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. In 1986, Tutu became the first black Archbishop of Cape Town, which he used to great effect to help tear down apartheid. The current holder of that archbishopric, Thabo Makgoba, remembers his friend on Newshour. Also on the programme: Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a member of The Elders, which was set up by Nelson Mandela. The Elders Chair and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, recalls working beside him, recounting his commitment for causes from Palestinian rights to ending child marriage. And, Desmond Tutu's international campaign against apartheid opened the way for the ANC - the African National Congress - to come to power. We speak to a former ANC cabinet member. (Photo: Archbishop Desmond Tutu makes a point as he addresses a meeting March 16, 2001 to raise awareness for World Tuberculosis Day. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/File Photo)