Podcasts about Shadi

This week's episode is a live recording of Wisdom of Crowds, where we celebrated a very special occasion: the publication of Shadi Hamid's new book, The Case for American Power. The book is a soul-searching study about American power as a force for good in the world, and it combines memoir and foreign policy analysis. Shadi's thesis is that if we want to make the world “more just and more moral, more democratic and more respectful of human rights,” then backing the United States is both the “last best hope and the least-bad option.”Joining Shadi Hamid and Damir Marusic is special guest Matt Duss, former foreign policy advisor to Bernie Sanders, executive vice president of the Center for International Policy, and co-host of the Undiplomatic Podcast. “I am certainly not against the idea of American power,” says Matt. But his question is: “Which America?” Duss is less optimistic that US power can be put to good use because, he says, we are currently having a national debate about “what is the nature of the American project.” It's unclear how that debate will end.Nevertheless, Shadi argues, American democracy, however imperfect, is still superior to the regimes in the other global hegemons, Russia and China. We should not fear our own home — oikophobia is a real issue, Shadi says, using the term for “fear of one's home,” the opposite of xenophobia. Duss partially agrees, but says that being a democracy does not necessarily imbue American foreign policy with moral authority. “International law does that.” The topic of international law prompts Damir to steer the conversation towards the topic of Gaza. Does American collaboration with Israeli war crimes disprove Shadi's thesis? Or does it paradoxically strengthen the argument that the world needs morally-guided American power? At this point, Shadi utters one of the best lines of the night: “To be seen as hypocritical is the cost of trying to being better than you actually are.”We are making this episode completely free for all subscribers, including the Q and A section, which covers topics like: hypocrisy in foreign policy; why working with China is preferable to the US for some nations; how Gaza will change the Democratic Party; the crisis in the MAGA coalition; and more! Required Reading and Listening:* Shadi Hamid, The Case for American Power (Amazon).* Shadi, “A Genocide is Happening in Gaza. We Should Say So” (Washington Post).* Shadi, “Everyone says the Libya intervention was a failure. They're wrong.” (Vox). * Our 2024 podcast with Matt Duss (WoC). * Rod Dreher, “What I Saw and Heard in Washington” (Substack). * Roger Scruton, “Oikophobia” (Journal of Education). Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe

Teaser ... Shadi's path to his new book, The Case for American Power ... George W. Bush's “Freedom Agenda” ... Does America's role in Gaza undermine Shadi's case? ... Shadi's case for US moral supremacy ... What does China want? ... What justifies military intervention? ... Bob: International law is the answer ... Heading to Overtime ...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comIt's release day for Shadi Hamid's new book, The Case For American Power, and we're excited to have him back on The Fifth. Paying subscribers get access to the full interview in audio & video (plus literally hundreds more), and help us do what we do, so… In this episode: * Shadi makes the “case for American power”* A love letter to America, “despite all its faults”* Mor…

In deze podcast van Happy Times Radio zetten we alle winnaars van de Wubbo Ockels Innovatieprijs 2025 in het zonnetje!In de geest van oud-astronaut Wubbo Ockels krijgen vernieuwende ideeën rondom biodiversiteit, circulariteit en veranderingen in het klimaat, met deze prijs eindelijk een podium. En van de meer dan zestig inzendingen kwamen drie innovatieve ideeën als beste uit de bus: Aestuarium, die zout water in schoon drinkwater verandert;iON-Energy, die elektriciteit uit de lucht verandert in bruikbare energie;Taaly, een app die de gebruiker niet alleen Nederlands laat leren, maar ook nieuwe mensen laat leren kennen. In deze aflevering hoor je hoe deze waanzinnige initiatieven op het idee kwamen, hint: één van de founders ontdekte zijn startup per ongeluk bij het ophangen van de was… ;) Ook schuift Frank Turkenburg, namens mede-organisator De Groene Grachten, aan bij Tessel Zandstra om meer te vertellen over deze prijs, hoe de vibe tijdens de uitreiking was en wat voormalige winnaars inmiddels hebben bereikt. In seizoen 3 van Happy Times Radio spreken we special guests die de wereld mooier maken én impactmakers die een specifiek probleem tackelen. Wil je meer Happy Times? Lees dan ons boomvrije tijdschrift, ga naar happytimesmedia.nl of volg ons op de socials!Shownotes:Klik hier voor meer info over de Wubbo Ockels Innovatieprijs, en volg ze ook op LinkedIn!Volg De Groene Grachten en Frank op LinkedIn!Volg Aestuarium, Lara en co-founder Neha op LinkedIn!Volg iON-Energy en Jop op LinkedIn!Volg Taaly en Shadi op LinkedIn!

In today's FittBite, we break down why great designs often fail to perform in the market. You'll learn how to validate real demand, manage production costs, and make decisions that balance creativity with scalability. Tune in to understand what makes a product truly succeed, and how to avoid costly first-launch mistakes.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro (0:14) Naam Ko Pharrny Se Asar? (0:42) Female Teacher Agar Salary Bhool Jaye To? (3:06) Janwar k Bachy par Zakaat ka Hukm (4:20) Ramazan ke Mamulaat & Masail (15:25) Islam 360 App par Ashkal (16:00) Nafil ke Baad Farz Namaz – Kya Sahi Hai? (17:14) Nikah mein Qabool Hai Poochhna, Talaq mein Kyu Nahi? (34:03) Sadqa-e-Fitr & Zakaat ke Ahkam (36:44) Shalwar Takhno se Ooper Rakhna (37:32) Zakaat Dena Aise Shakhs ko Jo Namaz Nahi Parta (37:48) Sadqa ko Sar se Ghuma ke Dena – Sunnat Hai? (38:11) Roze ke Dauran Menses & Musafir ke Ehkam (39:32) Wuzu ke Masail (40:16) Jehad ke Ehkam (43:46) Bivi ko Tabligh mein Sath Le Jana (47:56) Traffic Police ko Rishwat Dena (50:42) Bijli Chori ka Hukm (Kundy Istemaal) (52:12) Doosri Shadi ke Masail (53:24) Beemar Walida ke Rozon ka Fidiya (54:01) Ramazan mein Sehri/Iftari Status Lagana (56:08) Larki ke Susral Wale Rabta Tod Dein To Kya Kare? (58:03) Shadi ke Baad Alag Rehna (58:31) Sadqa-e-Fitr ka Nasab (59:21) Sleeping Partner par Zakaat (1:02:24) Exams ki Wajah se Taraweeh Chhodna (1:03:03) Safar ke Dauran Roze ka Hukm (1:05:15) Freelancing mein Jhoot (1:05:51) Family Vlogging ka Sharai Hukm (1:08:45) Channel Promotion aur Niyat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's FittBite, we break down why most founders fail after launch—and how to build a brand that lasts. You'll learn the five systems every sportswear brand needs to stay scalable, consistent, and profitable long after the first drop. Tune in to build smarter, not faster.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's FittBite, we cover the overlooked weak point in most production pipelines: sample approval. You'll see why feedback over WhatsApp fails, how to apply a clear versioning process, and how the 5F System helps you fix fit, function, and finish with precision.Tune in to learn how to review smarter and produce better.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveWe need to get better at asking for help.So argues author Leah Libresco Sargeant in her new book, The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto. The core thesis of the book is that “women's equality with men doesn't depend on their interchangeability with men.” But the book also has many insights that apply to men as well as women. All of us need to get better at asking for help. Hosting this episode are Shadi Hamid and Christine Emba, who each bring their political perspectives to bear upon the conversation. Christine asks Leah whether the physical differences between the sexes affect the scope of political equality. Shadi asks whether Leah's practical proposals, which are rooted in her religious convictions, are feasible in a contemporary society formed by modern ideas. The conversation also touches upon the limits of personal autonomy, as well as the recent discussions about the so-called “feminization” of the workplace. In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Leah discusses her conversion to Catholicism from atheism; whether or not religion factors into her thinking about the morality of abortion; different strategies for asking for help; why it's better to ask for help first before you offer help to someone else; and more!Required Reading:* Leah Libresco Sargeant, The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (Amazon).* Leah Libresco Sargeant's Substack, Other Feminisms.* Leah Libresco Sargeant, Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gathering Two or Three Together in His Name (Amazon).* Christine, Rethinking Sex: A Provocation (Amazon). * Shadi and Kristina Tabor Saccone, “Provocation: Am I Unhappy Because I'm Unmarried?” (WoC). * Helen Andrews, “The Great Feminization” (Compact). Free preview video:Full video for paid subscribers below:

Join us as we welcome Shadi the founder of Agents of Chaos! His journey into the EDM scene began in Lebanon, where he was drawn to its infectious rhythms. Leaving his corporate job, he launched a luxury clothing line that celebrates the EDM community with stylish swag while supporting emerging artists and sustainability.In this episode, we discuss his business journey, life aspirations, and the excitement of seeing his brand worn by local EDM artists and having the trajectory of seeing his clothing featured on Invidia, Don't Blink Music. You can connect with Agents of Chaos on Instagram @agentsofchaosofficial

In today's FittBite, we break down what customers really think when they first see your brand—from that first scroll on social media to the moment they try on your product. Learn how perception shapes value, and how to control the experience from first impression to repeat purchase.Tune in to learn how to influence what they feel before they decide.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Aayaat Surah Ma'arij(0:48) Insan ki Khush Fehmi(1:54) Bhare Huay Pait — Allah Se Ghafil(3:21) Kafiron ki Chamak Damak ki Haqeeqat(4:54) Liberal Aunty ka Lateefa (7:10) Jhoot ke Paon Nahin Hotay(8:29) Mufti Sahab Zojain ke Jhagron ko Kaisy Hal Karte Hain(10:28) Molana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (ra) ka Aqwal Public Behaviour par(12:19) Judicial Divorce Topic – Upcoming Podcast Announcement(13:27) Walad uz Zina Bachon par Gumrahi ka Jawab(16:03) Bachy ke Nasab ki Sharai Hifazat (Le'aan kya hota hai?)(29:43) Qadiyani Kaisy Kafir Qarār Huay(30:17) Nizam ki Tabdeeli ka Tariqa(34:08) Adalti Khula ke Khilaf Awaaz Na Uthane ka Natija(36:37) Zani Bivi se Pareshan Shohar ka Case(38:29) Gharailoo Aurat se Shadi ka Faida(40:20) Public ki Nafsiyat – Hamesha Kamzor ka Sath Dena(43:01) Zalim vs Mazloom(45:55) HPV Vaccine Reality(46:41) Polio Kiyun Hota Hai(47:27) Haqq vs Batil(48:09) Shirk vs Tauheed(50:32) Hinduon ka Shirk(52:41) Pakistani Showbiz Mein Nakam Kiyun Hain(54:14) Bahaduri — Musalman ki Khoobi(56:09) “Ya Rasulullah ﷺ Madad” Kehne Walon ko Paigham(1:01:40) Qabar Parasti vs Tauheed(1:03:44) Liberal Aunty se Hoshiyar ⚠️(1:04:14) Islam Dushman Liberals(1:05:26) DuaQ&A Session (1:05:29) Chhup Kar Nikah Karne Wali Khatoon ka Masla(1:11:15) Dil aur Dimagh ka Connection(1:22:57) Baghair Darhi Walay Larkay ko Dekhna — Buri Nazar?(1:33:11) Shehbaz Shareef ka UN Speech — Palestine Issue(1:39:55) Afghan Taliban aur India ka Taluq — Shaheed Kaun Hua? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bienvenue boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, à Paris, au Trianon en direct du MaMA Festival présenté par Angèle Chatelier. Nouvelle édition de ce grand rendez-vous de professionnels du secteur et pour les artistes qui feront demain. Le MaMA Festival, c'est depuis 2010 un moment qui favorise les échanges, les rencontres et les concerts… Un événement qui fait vibrer les quartiers de Pigalle et de Montmartre pour accueillir à la fois le grand public et les professionnels de l'industrie musicale. Rendez-vous en direct du Trianon avec Savanah, ARTICLE15, Shadi, Thierry Duval.

In today's FittBite, you'll learn how to ask the right questions—about MOQs, timelines, sampling, quality control, and more. These 10 prompts are designed to help you earn trust, avoid surprises, and lead the conversation with clarity.Tune in to start asking smarter.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This week we have a very special guest: Robert Malley, a veteran American diplomat and Middle East expert. From advising President Clinton at Camp David to serving as President Obama's top White House official for the Middle East and then as Biden's Special Envoy for Iran, Malley has spent decades at the heart of U.S. diplomacy. Today he joins Shadi Hamid and Damir Marusic to discuss his new book, Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine.Malley begins the discussion with an arresting suggestion: that the war in Gaza has brought Palestinians and Israelis back to where they were before 1948 — before the twentieth century, even. Looking back at the Oslo Peace Process, Malley argues that liberal peacemaking was too dismissive of those who are motivated by history or faith. Yet it is precisely those attachments — Zionism's pull toward Eretz Yisrael, the Palestinian longing for the right of return — that define the conflict's soul. Any peace plan has to take these deep yearnings into account from the get-go.Shadi insists that resilience itself has become the Palestinians' act of resistance. Their struggle, refracted now through moral discourse and digital mediation, animates the conscience of a younger America. He predicts that one day this generation will alter U.S. policy in a way that may make peace truly possible — by putting significant pressure on Israel to make concessions it has rarely been willing to make. Malley wonders how one persuades a people that their yearning is wrong; Shadi replies that after genocide, there is no moral equivalency between the competing narratives. And Damir reminds everyone that peace without victory is only surrender.Given its timeliness — Israel and Hamas are currently deciding whether to adopt Trump's Gaza peace plan — we are making the episode free for all subscribers. The tail end of the episode has several golden moments: Robert discusses the details of Trump's peace plan; Shadi asks Robert why he thinks that October 7 was “Palestinian to the core”; Robert explains his support for the Abraham Accords; the real problem with the blockade and sanctions on Gaza; Shadi asks what Obama really believes about the conflict; “Obama is a speech that has been cut mid-sentence”; why Obama's presidency hurts Shadi more than Trump's; “Something fundamentally rotten about the foreign policy establishment despite their pretense to morality?”; some Bernie nostalgia; and more!Required Reading:* Robert Malley and Hussein Agha, Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine (Amazon). * Elliott Abrams, “There Never Will Be a Palestinian State. So What's Next?” (Mosaic). * Damir, “Hamas' Bid for Revolutionary Legitimacy” (WoC). * Shadi, “A Genocide is Happening in Gaza. We Should Say So” (Washington Post). Full video below:Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe

Last week for 48 hours, and without any warning, Afghanistan was in a total internet blackout. It was a telecommunications shutdown imposed by the Taliban and one that had an immediate and profound impact on the population. Journalist and Full Story producer Shadi Khan Saif speaks to Reged Ahmad about the regime's calculated effort to silence dissent

In today's FittBite, we look at what makes a product impossible to ignore. We explore how exclusivity, storytelling, and timing can transform simple items into collectible experiences.Tune in to learn how to create demand through design, not discounts.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveLast week, Wisdom of Crowds philosopher-in-residence Samuel Kimbriel wrote an essay about the political use of Christianity within MAGA, contrasting the sincerity of Erika Kirk's piety with the propagandistic use of the Lord's Prayer in a recent military recruitment video. Shadi Hamid reflected on Samuel's piece and more, writing a column about it for the Washington Post. Today, we bring both men together to discuss the central questions of both articles: do Christianity and politics mix?Damir Marusic adds his own take on the debate, trying to dissuade both Samuel and Shadi from thinking that there is a “true” Christianity that can be saved from the corrupting influence of political power. Shadi says that he does not care whether there is a true version of Christianity: what he wants is a healthy, forgiveness-centered version of Christianity to triumph politically, that is what is good for America. Meanwhile, Samuel talks about the inherent tension between living a radical faith while also being politically successful.In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Shadi discusses the Islamic idea of politics as a “site of imperfection”; Samuel explains why he is “especially attracted to acts that happen under conditions of scarcity”; Damir explains why he would not want any of his Christian friends to become powerful politicians; the three discuss the difference between the politics of conviction and the politics of responsibility; and more!Reading and Watching:* Shadi, “Two Versions of Christianity Battle for America's Soul” (Washington Post).* Sam, “What Christianity Isn't” (WoC).* Military recruitment video w/Our Father (X).* Erika Kirk speech at Charlie Kirk memorial (YouTube).* Matthew Rose, A World After Liberalism: Philosophers of the Radical Right (Amazon).* Max Weber, “Politics As A Vocation” (Internet Archive).* Ezra Klein interviews Ta Nehisi Coates (New York Times).Free preview video:Full video for paid subscribers below:

In today's FittBite, I'm showing you how minor brand mistakes create major customer drop-off, and what you can do to close the gap between first impression and long term trust.Tune in to strengthen your brand's post-sale experience.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveToday's guest is Geoff Shullenberger, the managing editor of Compact and a writer whose articles and reviews have appeared in American Affairs, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The New Atlantis, UnHerd, and more. Last week, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Geoff wrote an incisive piece titled, “The Return of the Assassin.” In it, he observes that the nature of violence has shifted in recent years, away from the mass shooting and towards the targeted political assassination. Why this is the case, and what it bodes for the future, is the subject of this week's podcast.The conversation provides historical perspective by comparing contemporary political (or quasi-political) violence to radical groups from the 1960s and 1970s like the Baader Meinhof group, the Red Brigades, the Black Panthers, and figures like Huey Newton and Eldridge Cleaver. Shadi Hamid distinguishes between left-wing violence (utopian, seeking new systems) and right-wing violence (preservationist, maintaining hierarchies). Geoff challenges this framework, noting that recent shooter profiles don't fit neatly into these categories. Damir Marusic notes that human beings always want events to “mean” something, but it may very well be that all this violence is essentially senseless.In our bonus section for paid subscribers, the guys discusses Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver; Geoff explains why he doesn't think we are on the brink of civil war; was the Charlie Kirk assassination an “honor killing”?; was January 6 a “mobilization”?; what Trump does next; were we living under a liberal dictatorship in 2020?; Damir on “the rotten Democratic Party”; Shadi says: “Nobody is blameless, but that doesn't mean everyone is equally to blame”; and more!Required Reading and Viewing:* Geoff Shullenberger, “The Return of the Assassin" (Compact).* Geoff Shullenberger, “Popular Justice” (The Point).* Tom Wolfe, “Radical Chic” (New York).* Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punish (Amazon).* Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver (IMDB). * Oliver Stone, JFK (IMDB).* Oliver Stone, Talk Radio (IMDB).* Eric Bogosian, Talk Radio (Amazon).* La Verkin City, Utah, United Nations-Free Zone Ordinance.* Punk rock picture of Oswald and Ruby.Free Preview Video:Full video for paid subscribers below:

In today's FittBite, we explore how logos silently shape the perception of your brand. We cover sizing rules, placement logic, and color psychology to help you build recognition and trust through better design.Tune in to learn how to design with intent and strengthen your brand identity.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's Fittbitte, I walk you through the playbook brands like Nike, Vuori, and YoungLA are using to win without relying on fabric innovation alone. You'll learn how to build experiences that stick, reduce reliance on paid ads, and create a brand people want to be part of. Tune in to see how to build your own ecosystem.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro (0:54) Ishq-e-Mustafa ke Naam par Doosron ko Takleef Dena (2:10) Karne Wale Ahem Kaam (2:38) Nabi ﷺ ke Khutbat vs Aaj ke Joshiley Khutbat (3:26) Rabi-ul-Awwal mein Musalman ko Iblees Kehne Wale (4:07) Pakistaniyon ka Islam (4:39) Rabi-ul-Awwal mein Jhoot aur Sach ki Pehchan (5:38) Mufti Sahab par Shadiyon ka Tanz(7:00) Sehat Bananay mein Aitidaal (8:19) Japan ke Slim Smart Log vs Mote Pakistani (9:16) Halal Chori — Fiqhi Masla (9:55) Insani Jaan ka Qatal (10:19) Khudkushi ka Gunah (10:50) Slow Poisoning se Qatal (11:29) Mufti Sahab ki Listeners ke liye Golden Advice (15:24) Agar Nabi ﷺ ke Samne Aaj ka Musalman Aa Jaye To (16:52) Aaj ke Musalmanon ki Shaklain aur Soorat (17:30) Asbab Ikhtiyar Karna Zaroori Hai (18:19) Late Night Shadiyon ke Dinners ka Nuqsan (19:23) Sehat ke Liye Behtareen Lifestyle ke Usool (32:10) Mufti Sahab ka Sensitive Throat aur Pet (33:01) Doctors ki Reports on Ads Products (34:05) Quetta aur Peshawar ki Health Condition (35:13) Mufti Sahab ke Walid Sahab ra (35:49) Fiber Roti vs Naan, Bread aur Buns (36:41) Depression Patients ki Be-Rang Zindagi (37:41) Jawani mein Burhape ke Maze (38:36) Masajid mein Kursi par Namaz (39:02) Frozen Meat vs Taza Meat (39:45) 2 Number Masalon ki Haqeeqat (42:20) Saudi Masalay vs Pakistani Masalay (43:35) Kya Qur'an mein "Fi Sabilillah" sirf Jihad ke liye hai? (45:01) Lemon Water Peenay ka Sahih Tareeqa (46:56) Baitiyon ki Shadi mein Islahi Ta'alluq ki Rukawat? (48:38) Rukhsati mein Der Kyun Hoti Hai? (49:17) Dr. Israr Sahab ra ka Yeh Bayan? (49:55) Kya Tablighi Log Rehbaniyat Par Hain? (51:09) Karachi ka Road Block Masla — Hal kya hai? (55:15) 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal Taqreebat vs Madrasah Taqreebat, Tablighi Ijtema, Masjid ka Gunbad (59:33) Bid'aat kya hoti hain?(1:05:03) Car chalate waqt Hatt Dharmi aur Bike walon ko Rasta Na Dena (1:07:47) Rabi-ul-Awwal ke Jaloos Rokne ka Behtareen Tareeqa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week is more on the serious and somber side. Shadi Hamid and Damir Marusic discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and speculate about its consequences. What are we learning about America and American politics in the wake of that horrible shooting? Is America heading toward low-grade civil war—like the Years of Lead in Italy during the 1970s? Does the Right control the culture and the media—and will it use this event to expand its political power? Does the Left have a problem with violence? Do we even have an opposition party?In light of how Trump has reacted to the Kirk shooting, Shadi begins with a mea culpa for having criticized the Left for its illiberalism in the past: it looks like the Right is worse. But Damir disagrees: what we are seeing now is an “inversion of what we had a few years ago,” though perhaps a bit worse. Shadi thinks out loud: “you'd think that having power would make you more magnanimous,” while instead, both sides “when they're winning, they act like they're losing.”So what is the prognosis? Shadi thinks the Right is an existential threat to American democracy. Damir says, “we are a turd spiraling down a toilet,” and we are currently on the Right side of the spiral — but “the spiral began before.”We are making this episode free for all subscribers — the issues discussed touch at the core of our mission at Wisdom of Crowds. As Shadi put it, Charlie Kirk, however different his ideology was from our own, was “someone I could've known, who could've been at my house.” The episode concludes with discussions of possible civil war, whether political categories make sense with regard to assassinations, and why the Years of Lead might be an apt analogy for what is developing in America right now.Required Reading and Viewing:* Donald Trump's appearance on Fox & Friends (YouTube). * The Years of Lead in Italy (Wikipedia). * Shadi, “My Faith in America is Being Sorely Tested” (WoC). * Ukrainian woman stabbed (ABC). * Shadi, “Think you're above conspiracy theories? Don't be so sure” (Washington Post). Full video below:Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe

(0:00) Intro(0:09) 15 Saal ki Umar mein Halal Trading se 2.5 Lakh Ki Kamai(1:27) New Karachi Imam ke Bayan ka Masla(2:14) Naukri Chhorh Kar Karobar Karne Walay Shakhs ka Hal(3:48) MBBS Student (Side Business) ki Shadi mein Waliden ki Rukawat(7:50) Mufti sb par Lemon Shehad peene ka Asar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe now to enjoy all of our Sunday bonus episodes. Danny and Derek welcome Washington Post columnist and Wisdom of Crowds co-host Shadi Hamid to the show to discuss the shift in rhetoric and framing around the genocide in Gaza. Shadi explains why he hesitated to use the word “genocide” until this year, reflects on reactions to his Washington Post piece, and explores with Danny and Derek how language shapes mainstream debate. They further discuss the future of the Democratic Party, the absence of left institutions, and whether shifting the discourse can translate into policy given the current structure of American power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's FittBite, I explain why even profitable brands run out of cash and how poor planning around production, deposits, and reorders creates invisible risk. We'll cover the exact systems top brands use to manage their money and timing with precision. Tune in to learn how to protect your business from the mistakes that kill most startups.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro(0:10) Khutba, Aayaat Surah Ma'arij(0:48) Insaan ke A'maal Uski Pehchan(7:22) Jannat ka Visa Kisko Milega?(7:37) Rabi ul Awwal par Jhootay Aashiq e Rasool(13:18) Fauj mein Taraqqi ke Asool(14:09) Aqaaid aur A'maal ki Ahmiyat(14:35) Tafseer Lectures ka Sabaq(16:13) Islam ke Bunyadi Aqaaid(16:57) Arsh ki Mitti vs Qabar ki Mitti(17:15) Hayati–Mamati (20:38) Ehl-e-Ilm ki 2 Iqsam(21:34) Hadis by Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA)(23:32) Awam ki Mentality ke Mutabiq Baat Karna(24:25) Glory of Hazrat Umar (RA)(25:26) Awam ka Ilmi Level(25:47) Waqia: KPK ki Burhi Khatoon ka Gumshuda Bacha Hajj mein(26:55) Ilmi Bayanat vs Awami Bayanat(27:40) YouTube ke Jaali Hakeem(29:42) Fake Doctors ka Judge karna(31:04) Jamia Tur Rasheed mein Dars e Qur'an Training(35:52) Waqia: Karachi ka Molvi jo Talib Ilm ko Ijazat Na Deta(37:54) Jannati Visa Holders(38:56) Jazbaat vs Nabi ﷺ ki Ita'at(44:02) Shariat ka Mizaj: Ghair Zimmedar Shohar ki Misal(46:39) Apni Banayi Hui Shariat: Fajar ke Sunnat ke Baad Nafl Namaz?(48:41) Reference ka Bharam(50:20) Islam mein Jazbati Pan Nahi(50:32) Mushrik par Jannat Haram kyu?(51:27) Akhlaaq kise Kehte Hain?(51:42) US Relative ki Confusion ka Jawab(56:56) Nabi ﷺ ka Akhlaaq: Ghussa aur Muskurahat(59:28) Batin ki Safai ka Tariqa(1:01:07) Hasad aur Bughz ka Ilaj(1:01:38) Waqia: Hakumat ki Tareef aur Opposition ka Lateefa(1:04:17) Hamari Aisi Zindagi(1:05:28) Pankha aur Neend ka Nuskha(1:09:16) Canada se Machines for Good Sleep(1:09:59) 1.5 Hour ki Neend ka Raaz(1:10:53) Shor aur Bekhaabi ka Ilaj(1:11:25) Hasad ka Ilaj (2 Points)(1:14:49) Takabbur aur Khud Pasandi ka Ilaj(1:16:00) Indian Doctor Research(1:16:52) Achhe Insan ki Sifaat(1:17:54) Sahabi (RA) ka Waqia(1:19:08) Musalmanon ka Akhlaaqi Image(1:19:47) Qur'an mein Musalman ki Sifaat(1:22:42) 15 Saal ki Umar mein Dhai Lakh ki Halal Kamai(1:24:00) New Karachi Imam Statement(1:24:47) Job chhod kar Karobar karne ka Masla(1:26:20) MBBS Doctor ki Shadi aur Walidain ki Rukawat(1:26:52) Suggestion for MBBS Doctor(1:27:54) Doctors ka Commission (Medical Stores)(1:28:32) Gorkan Se Commission(1:29:02) Kidney Commission(1:29:22) Dead Body Spare Parts Commission(1:30:24) Lemon Shehed ka Asar(1:31:51) Doctors ka Bright Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Fittbite, I reveal why so many new sportswear brands don't make it past year one.Lack of a clear USP, bad financial planning, overproduction, and no customer retention plan are just some of the silent killers I unpack. Alongside each, I highlight the practical steps that founders can take to avoid these pitfalls and build for long-term success.Tune in if you want to learn how to launch smarter and scale stronger.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro(0:10) Walid ki Haram Kamai Se Baligh Beti ka Khana?(0:31) Kya Zina Aik Qarz Hai?(1:10) Ulti Chappal Ko Seedha Karna?(2:54) Ghar k Matehet Namaz k Liye Zabardasti Karna?(3:14) Shadi k Baad Nahoosat ka Hal(8:49) Jinnat Se Dosti Ho Jaye To?(9:54) Molana Tariq Jameel sb ki Ghalti Pr Aiteraz ka Jawab(15:37) Namaz k Liye Paainche Takhnon Se Upar?(15:54) Mahol ka Insani Zindagi Pr Asar(16:05) Hakeem Saeed sb k Dost ka Mufti sb Se Punjab Waqia(19:54) Juma ki 2 Namazain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Fittbite, I explain why so many people end up buying black leggings even when they plan to try something different. We'll discuss how black reduces decision fatigue, why it makes logos stand out more clearly, and how it becomes the foundation of repeat purchases. Beyond consumer psychology, I highlight the way major brands turn black into their most reliable product and use it to fund seasonal experiments. Tune in to discover how you can make black a powerful tool for your brand.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

(0:00) Intro(0:09) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayat, Hadis, Dua(1:24) Buner, Swat affected areas ka safar(1:54) Selab: Allah ka azaab ya qudrati haadsa?(2:43) Tareekhi selab ke dardnaak waqiaat(4:14) Haadsat kyun hotay hain? Bachao ka tariqa?(7:10) Cloud burst kya hota hai?(7:54) Selab zadgan ki afra tafri(8:22) Afra tafri se bachne ke 2 tareeqe(9:50) Assembly ka naya qanoon(11:11) Divorce law ka nateeja(11:53) Shadi aur tension ka taalluq(13:00) Khushi hasil karne ka tariqa(14:50) Baghair wajah tension lene wale log(15:33) Tension sirf dunya walon ka masla(17:54) Deendaar log tension mein kyun nahi hotay?(20:45) Pareshaniyon ka hal(24:15) Michael Jackson ki misaal(27:53) Maut: sabse badi tension(28:38) Bayan pr khatoon ke comment ka jawab(30:54) Co-education English course centres(31:50) Biwi vs girlfriend ki tension(32:48) Mufti sb ke bayanaat ki logic(34:23) Mufti sb ka mashwara khawateen ke liye(35:16) Ghairat vs beghairti(37:03) Jabri talaq ke ehkaam(39:23) Biwi ka kya qasoor?(39:58) Ehnaaf pr aitraaz ka jawab(40:40) Jabri talaq ke masail(41:47) Jabri talaq: mazloom aurat ke liye rehmat(42:38) Mufti sb vs Michael Jackson(43:55) Tokyo plane crash + Corona disasters(45:49) Khulasa bayan + dua(46:27) Walid ki haram kamai se baligh beta ka khana?(46:48) Zina aik qarz hai?(47:27) Ulti chappal seedhi karni chahiye?(49:11) Ghar ke matehet ko namaz ka kehna(49:30) Shadi ke baad nahoosat ka hal(55:05) Jinnat se dosti ho jaye to?(56:12) Molana Tariq Jameel sb ki ghalti pr aitraaz ka jawab(1:01:10) Mahol ka insani zindagi pr asar(1:01:53) Namaz ke liye paainche takhnon se upar?(1:02:22) Hakeem Saeed ke dost ka waqia (Mufti sb se mulaqat)(1:06:09) Jumma ki 2 namazain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Fittbite, I compare $15, $50, and $150 leggings to show exactly how they differ in fabric, construction, and fit. From gusset shape to fabric weight and seam type, you'll see what makes premium leggings feel different—and how to borrow those techniques to upgrade your own designs.Tune in to see what you're really paying for and how to apply it to your brand.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

در این اپیزود از پادکست، موهانجی توضیح می‌دهد که خوشحالی واقعی از روابط معنادار به‌دست می‌آید، نه از پول، دارایی یا لذت‌های زودگذر. روابط حقیقی مثل یک نهال هستند که با صرف زمان، انرژی و عشق رشد می‌کنند و ثروت واقعی زندگی شما می‌شوند. برای داشتن روابط باکیفیت، باید افراد را همان‌طور که هستند بپذیرید، قضاوت و انتقاد را کنار بگذارید و توقعاتتان را کم کنید. دوستان واقعی کسانی‌اند که در سخت‌ترین لحظات کنار شما می‌مانند و شما را احیا می‌کنند. روی این روابط سرمایه‌گذاری کنید و از روابط سمی دور بمانید، چون خوشحالی پایدار در همین ارتباطات صمیمی و انسانی است.

In today's Fittbite I explain why discounts feel like quick wins but create long-term damage. We'll cover how they devalue your brand, train customers to wait, and kill profitability. I'll also share alternatives like product bundling, content-driven launches, and exclusive access strategies that keep value high and margins intact.Tune in to learn how to future-proof your brand against discount cycles.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's FittBite, I break down exactly how Vuori built its premium perception through proprietary fabrics, refined construction methods, and a brand experience that feels deliberate at every step. From fabric innovation to retail execution, each detail plays a role in why customers see Vuori as worth the price.Tune in to learn the principles you can apply to elevate your own brand.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's FittBite, I'm sharing the 6 activewear mistakes that every designer should avoid. I'll show you how to fix issues like leggings that don't stay up, fabrics that fade after washing, and seams that cause discomfort. These fixes will make your products more durable, comfortable, and attractive to your customers.Tune in now to get the full breakdown and start improving your designs today.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's FittBite, we break down how small adjustments can fix big fit problems in activewear. Whether it's improving the rise of your leggings, adjusting sleeve angles for a better fit, or reinforcing waistbands for a smoother look, these 6 fixes will make your designs perform better and feel more premium.Tune in to learn the 6 essential fixes every designer should implement in their activewear collection.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.live“ ‘Barbarism' is a word that keeps coming to my lips lately,” writes Damir Marusic in a brilliant new article this week. Barbarism seems to be the only real word that describes what comes after the liberal international order. But Damir isn't pointing to the supposed barbarism of our enemies. His article points to the ways that we in the West — and in the United States — are becoming coarser and more egocentric. Like the poet said, barbarism begins at home. Shadi Hamid interrogates Damir about his piece in Socratic fashion. Is Damir maybe making a moral equivalence between the Trumpist Right and the hapless Left? While it's true that the Left isn't very effective, it can hardly be said to be barbaric. In the course of his answer, Damir discusses Alligator Alcatraz as the symbol of new American barbarism: kind of silly, but also, openly cruel. For Damir, barbarism isn't just Nazism; it is the strong turn toward selfishness and narcissism that has taken place since the middle of the twentieth century. And he has a theory of why the turn took place: secularization and the death of God. On this point, Shadi agrees, but he still has questions. Is it political structures or innate nature that make us turn toward evil? If it is the former, how can politics help in this moment to keep us from becoming truly barbaric? It is a timely and intense conversation.In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Damir and Shadi discuss why “war is a force that gives us meaning”; Shadi compares violence to orgasms; Damir's Calvinist sympathies make an appearance; Damir opposes “vulgar Nietzscheanism” with a “moral law” forged out of our “broken humanity”; Shadi wonders if Damir has finally become a moralist; can morality survive Pax Americana?; Gaza and barbarism; Christopher Hitchens and faith; the origin of the phrase, “Beyond the pale”; and more!Required Reading:* Damir, “Back to Barbarism” (WoC).* Thérèse Delpech, Savage Century: Back to Barbarism (Amazon). * Curzio Malaparte, Kaputt (Amazon). * Friedrich Nietzsche, “The Parable of the Madman” (Fordham University). Free preview video:

In today's FittBite, we break down the psychology of color in activewear, why core tones like black and navy drive year-round sales, and how seasonal and specialty colors can boost short-term revenue. You'll get a clear framework to structure your next collection more strategically.Tune in to see which 3 color types consistently outperform—and how to apply them to your brand.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

In today's FittBite, I'm breaking down how Gymshark's 2025 Onyx relaunch sold out in minutes, and what made it so effective. We'll cover five smart tactics you can use right now to build demand, trigger FOMO, and elevate your next launch.Tune in to see how to apply these moves to your own brand.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveDead almost six years, Jeffrey Epstein is back in the news. The sordid details of his crimes, and the elaborate conspiracy concerning elites that he may or may not have been a part of, have become a central issue within the MAGA coalition. Conspiracy theories in general are now a part of daily political life. None of us can escape them. Most of us probably half-believe in at least one of them. Why is that?Today's guest is the writer Matthew Walther, editor of The Lamp, biographer of John Henry Cardinal Newman, and a columnist for The New York Times. He has written extensively about Epstein, Russiagate, and the place of conspiracy theories in American politics. He joined Shadi Hamid and Damir Marusic to ponder the Epstein saga and its potential to hurt Trump's coalition. “We live in an awesome country, why do we have to make up stories about a decline that doesn't even really exist?” Shadi says near the beginning of the conversation. Walther explains how conspiracy theories are politically useful, and how they “almost on a dime can become useful to one side or another.” Damir agrees about the bipartisan nature of conspiracy-mongering: “For the Left it was the Pee Tape, and for the Right it's this [Epstein] stuff.” The conversation goes deep into the nature of conspiracy theories and the psychological need they satisfy. Epstein, Stop the Steal, Russiagate and of course, the Kennedy assassination are all discussed. Walther quotes the English philosopher Gilbert Ryle as a guide: “A myth is, of course, not a fairy story. It is the presentation of facts belonging to one category in the idioms appropriate to another. To explode a myth is accordingly not to deny the facts but to re-allocate them.”In our bonus section for paid subscribers, the gang discusses the work of Seymour Hersh; Damir and Shadi argue whether the Democrats have ever had a cult of personality equivalent to that of Trump; Matthew argues that Obama is a lot like Trump; Matthew explains why Nixon was “the last, great technocratic leftist”; Shadi distinguishes emotional versus material self-interest in order to explain why MAGA won't break with Trump; Damir and Shadi disagree about technocracy; and more!Required Reading:* Matthew Walther, “Sorry, This Epstein Stuff Isn't Going to Hurt Trump” (New York Times).* Matthew Walther, “The Pointless Triumph of a Hapless President” (New York Times). * Matthew Walther, “The Jeffrey Epstein case is why people believe in Pizzagate” (The Week). * Matthew Walther, “The most respectable conspiracy theory in Washington” (The Week). * Matthew Walther refers to Paul Fussell's concept of “high proles” in “Talking About Class in America” (American Conservative). * Jonathan Chait, “What If Trump Has Been a Russian Asset Since 1987?” (New York). * “The CIA Reveals More of Its Connections to Lee Harvey Oswald” (Washington Post). * Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind (Amazon). * Musa al-Gharbi, “No, America is not on the brink of a civil war” (The Guardian). * “Airline Deregulation: When Everything Changed” (Smithsonian Air and Space Museum). Free preview video:Full video for paid subscribers below:

In today's FittBite, I'm sharing the ultimate framework to perfectly forecast your activewear inventory. I'll walk you through practical strategies like lifecycle mapping, test-and-replenish methods, and a simple formula to determine optimal inventory levels. Learn exactly how brands like Gymshark and Lululemon manage inventory efficiently. Tune in and never lose money on excess inventory or disappointed customers again.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

Today, we have an update on one of our most popular Sporkful episodes ever, about a beloved sandwich shop in Aleppo, Syria, and an exiled aid worker named Shadi Martini. When the brutal regime of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad fell last December, we got back in touch with Shadi. Earlier this year, after 12 years in exile, he returned to Aleppo, and visited his favorite sandwich shop. He tells us about the whole experience in this week's update.The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. Publishing by Shantel Holder.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.

In today's FittBite, you'll learn exactly how to significantly reduce activewear returns by addressing technical issues around sizing, product representation, fabric quality, construction errors, and shipping. I'm sharing actionable steps I've personally used to minimize returns, boost profits, and strengthen customer satisfaction.Tune in and stop losing money on unnecessary returns.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

When we left off, Shadi Martini was getting increasingly worried that his efforts to help those targeted by the Syrian regime would be discovered. A doctor who was known to treat protestors had been arrested and tortured. Shadi took it as a message – someone was telling him to stop. But he didn't stop. Instead, he started doing a lot more.This is part two in our series. If you didn't listen to Part 1, please go back and listen to that one first. We originally aired this series in 2017. This Monday we'll have a brand new update on this story, in the wake of the fall of the Syrian regime last year.The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.

Last month, Francis Fukuyama was scheduled to come to Washington, DC for a live taping of Wisdom of Crowds. Unfortunately, as subscribers know, Frank lost his voice the morning of his scheduled appearance, and we were forced to cancel. However, we were able to record a bit of conversation with him and Shadi Hamid the following day, with a few colleagues asking questions.The conversation ended up being a quasi-“state of liberalism” address, perfect for July 4th weekend.The conversation begins with Frank discussing the current challenges to liberal societies, addressing why some in the West today might be dissatisfied with it, but also why people living in autocratic regimes throughout the world still long for liberalism. He talks about the lassitude and dissatisfaction that permeates liberal societies, and the contradictory desires for ever-greater equality and spirited competition that drive citizens to rebel against liberalism.During the question and answer session, Fukuyama takes questions about recent events. He discusses the rise of right-wing parties in Europe, as well as recent developments in France, Germany and Romania. He touches upon citizenship, borders, deportations and Trump's immigration policies. And he answers the question that was on everybody's mind that night: Is history still over?Required Reading* Francis Fukuyama, “The End of History?” (National Interest). * CrowdSource, “Fukuyama's Children” (WoC). * Damir and Shadi's 2022 conversation with Francis Fukuyama (WoC).* Santiago Ramos, “Kicking the Ladder” (WoC).Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveThe Israel-Iran war is about to enter its sixth day. As of this recording — Wednesday evening, June 18 — President Trump has not announced whether the United States will join the Israeli war effort.During this unpleasant lull, Shadi Hamid and Damir Marusic invited Sohrab Ahmari to discuss what we can expect from the war and its aftermath. In recent days, Sohrab has emerged as an essential commentator on the Iran Israel war. His article, “The Regime Change Maniacs are Back” is one of the most informative and talked-about pieces to come out in the early days of this crisis. Sohrab was born in Iran, and so direct personal experience of the country informs his analysis.“Collapsing regimes willy nilly does not create good outcomes,” Sohrab tells Damir and Shadi, and he should know. Sohrab was once a neoconservative hawk, a supporter of US interventionism abroad. But time has been a teacher and he has become, in his own words, “penitent.” He discusses the ways that Iranian society in particular could fracture in catastrophic ways should a state collapse follow regime change. Iran has a “perennially unsettled relationship between state and society,” Sohrab says. They have a word for it: estebdad, or arbitrary rule. Shadi and Damir pressure test Sohrab's alarming prognostications, but in the end they find little to disagree with. The discussion shifts toward American perceptions of Iran and Israel, and how these are shifting both within the MAGA coalition and among Americans as a whole. They compare Tucker Carlson's recent interviews with Steve Bannon and Ted Cruz and what these say about the political dilemma faced by Trump as he decides whether or not to join the war. In our bonus section for paid subscribers, the three men discuss the role that evangelical Christianity plays in pro-Israel American sentiments. Shadi asks Sohrab whether Catholics are different from evangelicals in this regard. Sohrab teases out the differences between “Deep MAGA” and the GOP establishment that has learned how to “speak MAGA”; Damir and Sohrab both have heard that younger GOP staffers on the Hill are in despair over this war; and much more.Required Reading:* Sohrab Ahmari, “The Regime Change Maniacs are Back” (UnHerd).* Sohrab Ahmari, “Iran's Devastating Hubris” (UnHerd).* Sohrab Ahmari, “America's dime-store Nietzscheans” (New Statesman).* Sohrab Ahmari, From Fire, by Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith (Amazon).* Brent Scowcroft on the Iraq War (PBS). * “How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel” (New York Times).* Tucker Carlson interviews Ted Cruz (YouTube).* Tucker Carlson interviews Steve Bannon (YouTube).* “Azerbaijan: Israel's Quiet Friend” (Middle East Eye).* “American Sympathy for Israel Reaches 'All-Time Low' in New Poll” (Newsweek).* “Less Than Half in U.S. Now Sympathetic Toward Israelis” (Gallup).* Jason Willick, “Why Israel would benefit from defeating Iran on its own” (Washington Post).Free preview video:Full video for paid subscribers below:

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Suleiman al-Youssef's son, Shadi, has been missing since the beginning of the Syrian civil war. After the Assad regime was overthrown, Suleiman found new hope when he discovered a video of a man who looked like his son outside the country's most notorious prison. WSJ's Ben C. Solomon on Suleiman's search for his son and Syria's thousands of other missing loved ones like him. Kate Linebaugh hosts. Further Listening: - Assad's Regime Falls. What's Next For Syria?  - Ten Days That Shifted Power in Syria  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices