Podcasts about Stephen Zunes

On today's show, host Sara Gabler speaks with Stephen Zunes and Negin Owliaei about the rapidly developing situation in Iran. The post The Ongoing Violence of US Empire appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Five days ago Israel launched an unprovoked military attack on Iran. While they claimed that they were acting to destroy Iran's imminent effort to develop nuclear weapons, both the US and Israel for decades have claimed that Iran was on the precipice of developing such a capability. Israel of course already has nuclear weapons. The Iranian official who was negotating over the nuclear program with the US was one of many murdered by Israel. While President Trump claims he did not give the green light to Israel's attacks, the US has been ramping up its military support for Israel as Iran has responded to the attacks, threatening the possiblity of an all out regional war. Trump has urged people to flee Tehran and has raised the possibility of assassinating Iran's leader, though he did reportedly recently veto such an effot by Israel. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

There is outrage over the US vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for Gaza. The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire and demanded unrestricted aid entry to the Strip. But while Israel is bombing and starving Palestinians, will any UN resolution make a difference? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco. Luigi Daniele, Associate Professor of International Law, Molise University. Firas El Echi, Journalist. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

On the day of President Jimmy Carter's funeral, Allen Ruff is joined by Stephen Zunes to take on the challenge of critically assessing the legacy of a former president. The post Jimmy Carter's Legacy with Stephen Zunes appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The episode with Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes began with Professor Michael Krasny asking about the victory of HTS over Assad in Syria and the poison weapons that remain there, as well as what to expect of the new government and its effect on ISIS, the Kurds, and migration.Krasny spoke of the profound enmity and divisions, and he and Zunes discussed prospects for democracy and the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Talk of Iran's role, the Houthis and Yemen, secularism, and the Sunni/Shia divide followed, as did discussion of Saudi Arabia rebranding itself, rising anti-Semitism, and "intifada" and "jihad" as triggering words. A listener posed questions about Egypt refusing to open its borders to Palestinians.Krasny then brought up the question of possible paths to peace and how best to determine bad actors from good ones in the region, as well as the likely effects of ongoing turmoil there and the effect of change in Syria on Russia's Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The episode concluded with a listener's question about if and when Jewish Americans will be permitted to visit Syria.

Past guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden's Response to Israel's ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don't Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country's leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun until June 2024. Dr. Zunes served May-June as 2024 Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing. So what went wrong? And where does that leave the Democratic Party? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor, Government, Bowdoin College. Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Iran has responded to Israel's military attacks on southern Lebanon by launching missile strikes, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spiral even more out of control. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco, discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (15 minutes)

Iran has responded to Israel's military attacks on southern Lebanon by launching missile strikes, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spiral even more out of control. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco, discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (10 minutes)

Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political and military leadership. How will the group respond? And could events in the Middle East spin out of control? In this episode: Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief, Mideastwire.com. Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

American Political Landscape - Stephen Zunes. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country's leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun until June 2024. Dr. Zunes served May-June as 2024 Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Past guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden's Response to Israel's ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don't Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview. Check out Stephen's articles here: https://truthout.org/articles/biden-continues-to-provide-israel-billions-for-war-crimes/ https://truthout.org/articles/bidens-response-to-israels-icc-prosecution-is-an-attack-on-international-law/ https://truthout.org/articles/dont-buy-the-right-wing-disinformation-campaign-on-from-the-river-to-the-sea/ Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

Gaza an unacceptable humanitarian crisis - Stephen Zunes - Professor of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. We speculated on whether Israel's overwhelmingly disproportionate response to Hamas sneak terroristic attack on Israe citizens amounted to genocide. We also talked about President Biden's support of Israel going well beyond international lawl and its political implications for the American election. We also talked about the possible future of Palestine and Israel. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

In a recent Truthout article, Stephen Zunes writes that the U.S.'s continued military aid to Israel violates both the Section 6201 of the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act and the 1999 Leahy Amendment. “The Biden […] The post Stephen Zunes on Israel and the International Criminal Court appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

30 years ago the US brokered Oslo accords seemed to herald a new era of peaceful coexistence for Israelis and Palestinians. Yasser Arafat -- long demonized as a terrorist in the Tel Aviv, whilst being hailed as a freedom fighter in Palestine -- shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and politician Shimon Peres.  30 years later, peace seems further away than ever before after  Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants' horrific 7 October attack on Israel provoked a response from Israel that caused South Africa to take Israel to court for allegedly committing genocide.  In this episode I speak with Middle Eastern policy and strategy expert Dr. Stephen Zunes a Professor at the University of San Francisco. We discuss how the Oslo accords unraveled, the role of the US, the current situation, and prospects for peace. Guest: Dr. Stephen Zunes Official Website Music: Pixabay This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of the top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they're not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won't be bombarded by annoying ads and it's completely free. It's a great site, and don't just take my word for it they've been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia.

What responsibilities do occupiers have in their occupation of territories? And is there a legal requirement to eventually end the occupation? [ dur: 28mins. ] Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of numerous publications including Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of … Continue reading Scholars' Circle – International Laws on occupation of territories and war crimes by state and non-state actors – January 21, 2024 →

Throughout history, geopolitical conflict usually involves violence. However, is nonviolent resistance practical during those times? Stephen Zunes is a professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the Middle Eastern Studies program. He talks to Tavis about the power of nonviolent action in conflict zones.

On this edition of Parallax Views, Prof Stephen Zunes, noted Middle East scholar and politics professor at the University of San Francisco, returns to discuss the latest events unfolding in Israel/Palestine with a focus on the Hamas attack and the Israeli response. Prof. Zunes will also offer a history lesson about how Hamas originally gained power and political prominence in the Middle East. This will include an examination of U.S. foreign policy under George W. Bush. We'll also be discussing a number of other issues such as Iran, the ideology of Hamas, the Israeli far-right, and much, much more!

The story is mostly about the political fortunes of an individual; the huge numbers of less powerful people impacted are, at best, backdrop. The post Stephen Zunes on Menendez Indictment appeared first on FAIR.

Middle East and American Politics - Prof Stephen Zunes. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Israel recently launched its largest assault in the occupied West Bank of Palestine in two decades, with more than a dozen killed. Israeli said it was targeting terrorists in the Jenin refugee camp. Prof. Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco provides an update on the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

We announce the "Theocrat" & "Secularist" of the Week, play Bill Maher's very funny "Atheists Day" monologue, then interview University of San Francisco Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes about the theocratic threats in Israel and what's at stake.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited the Middle East, with stops in Egypt, Israel and the occupied West Bank. The visit came with Netanyahu presiding over the most right-wing government in Israeli history as violence and killings escalated. For our peace bucket, Stephen Zunes , Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On this edition of Parallax Views, we return to discussion of the rise of the far-right in Israel and the simultaneous spike in antisemitism happening in the U.S. In the first segment, journalist Abe Silberstein offers a progressive Jewish-American perspective on Israeli politics, Palestine, Netanyahu, the Religious Zionism Coalition, Yehudit Otzma and Itamar Ben-Gvir, J Street, non- and anti-Zionism, Peter Beinart and cultural Zionism, the Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Morton Klein and the Jewish-American fringe right-wing, gadfly Israeli journalist Gideon Levy and the Israeli left, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), racist and supremacist ideologies on the Israeli right, the ideology of Rabbi Meier Kahane and post-Kahane fa-right ideology in Israel, U.S. support for Israel, human rights, and much, much more. In the second segment of the show, Dr. Stephen Zunes returns to discuss the recent spikes in antisemitism and how to combat it while also combating the rise of the Israeli far-right and human rights abuses in Israel/Palestine. Zunes, who has also written about the human rights issues related to the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara, argues we need to take a human rights-centric approach to Israel/Palestine and that we should be wary of antisemitic tropes that blame all U.S. foreign policy on the state of Israel.

Stephen Zunes Prof. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is an advocate of nonviolent people power movements. Professor Zunes will be discussing the results of the US midterm elections as they relate to the future of democratic elections and Democracy in the United States. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Stephen Zunes is professor at the University of San Francisco, where he teaches about strategic nonviolent action. He recounts the invasion of Western Sahara by Morocco after the withdrawal of the Spanish colonial government. Morocco has organized the migration of an overwhelming number of Moroccans into the occupied territory, and this has been supported by the U.S, and France, though the World Court and E.U. courts do not validate the Moroccan position. Zunes points out the success of nonviolent resistance depends on the smartness of the strategizing. He is optimistic because there is so much awareness growing about this approach. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-501-western-sahara-and-beyond.

Ukraine invasion & other occupations - Prof Stephen Zunes - Prof. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

* Russia's War in Ukraine Exposes Double Standards in International Law and Human Rights; Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco; Producer: Scott Harris. * Gamers For Peace Reaches Out to Young People Offering Alternatives to Military Service; Chris Velazquez with Gamers for Peace; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * Combating GOP Moral Panic and Classroom Censorship; Chris Finan, Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship; Producer: Scott Harris.

Stephen Zunes: Russia Ukraine War – Long drawn out conflict or peace soon ? by Radio Islam

In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home.You can reach out to Stephen and read his articles on his website at:https://stephenzunes.comWhile we did not record any bonus footage for this episode, there are still hours of bonus footage available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an update on the effort against proof of work cryptocurrency mining due to its climate impact. Then, we hear from professor Stephen Zunes about Ukraine. After that, we hear from the former Troy city clerk about how the city council functions. Later on for “Is Radio Dying?”, we hear from Reverend Joan Ross of WNUC in Detroit. Finally, we hear about the 2022 Woodworkers Showcase in Saratoga Springs on March 26 and 27.

Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Students at the University of San Francisco, has written that while we should condemn the Russian invasion, we must also recognize that the United States has been violating other nations' sovereignty for years. He also talks about Ukraine's recent history. With Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Western Sahara and a book -- now out in an updated second edition -- called Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution by Stephen Zunes and Jacob Mundy. Our guest, Stephen Zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. His books include Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Stephen Zunes to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book WESTERN SAHARA--and what he hopes readers take away from it. 

Stephen Zunes, a leading scholar of the Middle East and North Africa gives in depth insight into The Western Sahara and Moroccan conflict. Western Sahara a sparsely populated territory about the size of Colorado located in Northwestern Africa along the Atlantic coast, with rich phosphate deposits has been occupied and annexed by the Kingdom of Morocco in violation of a series of U.N. Security Council resolutions and a landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice. In his newly updated book Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution. Zunes reports The United States and France, which see the Moroccan monarchy as an important ally, have blocked the United Nations from enforcing its resolutions calling for an end of the Moroccan occupation and a referendum on independence. Listen in as, Stephen Zunes discusses this controversy unknown to many, on this segment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.

THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED WITH A MAJOR ERROR, NAMELY DR. ZUNES SEGMENT BEING MISSING. THIS HAS BEEN RECTIFIED AND REPUBLISHED. On this edition of Parallax Views, award-winning journalist Brandon R. Reynolds joins us to discuss his recent WhoWhatWhy piece "Havana Syndrome and TikTok Tics: Many Forms of Mass Hysteria" and the potential geopolitical implications of mass psychogenic illnesses in the age of social media and renewed tensions between the U.S. and countries like China, Russia, and Cuba. In our second segment Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) journalist Mia Jankowicz joins us to discuss her coverage of prominent anti-vaxxers, chief among them Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, and how their enterprise may be proving quite lucrative for them. Among other things Dr. Tenpenny is connected to MyPillow's Mike Lindell (who has been pushing conspiracy theories about the 2020 election) and has promoted sensational claims such as the belief that vaccines turn people magnetic. And finally, Dr. Stephen Zunes returns to the program to discuss the recent Amnesty International report arguing Israel is in engaging in the practice of apartheid against Palestinians, especially in the Occupied Territories. Dr. Zunes will also give his thoughts on the reaction of the U.S. media and Congressmen to the report.  

Stephen Zunes – America's war on Islam and How September 11th helped pave the way by Radio Islam

Red Alert American Political and Climate Crises - Prof.Stephen Zunes is an American international relations lecturer at the University of San Francisco specializing in the US foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

On this edition of Parallax Views, we continue our series exploring the past 20 years of U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan. Dr. Stephen Zunes, founder of the Middle East Studies Program at USF, joins us to discuss his thoughts on the latest developments as well as to pushback on attacks on Biden's decision to withdrawal, especially from the right-wing. Additionally, Dr. Zunes and I spend a great deal of time discussing why he was against the invasion and bombing of Afghanistan by U.S. forces even in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Zunes argued at the early onset of the plans for intervention that the actions taken by the Bush administration and later continued by Obama and the administrations that followed him were playing right into the hands of Osama Bin Laden. We also discuss the issue of women's rights, where Afghanistan will go from here under Taliban rule, why Zunes believes Biden took a brave stand in going forward with the withdrawal, the need for an investigation into the botching of the exit strategy, the problem of military vs. economic/infrastructure development in the Afghan mission, and much, much more.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with talking to Blair Horner with NYPIRG about the pending departure of Governor Andrew Cuomo Then, for our peace bucket, I talk with Stephen Zunes about Afghanistan Later on, we will talk to the League of Women Voters about their August 19th event on gerrymandering and legislative redistricting. After that, we hear about JACOB ALEJANDRO a new coffee store and center in Troy Finally, we hear about the Hideaway Circus' show "Stars Above" this Friday to Sunday at Prospect Park in Troy

For our weekly peace bucket, we talk with Prof. Stephen Zunes of the Univ. of San Francisco (where he coordinates Middle Eastern Studies) about the situation in Afghanistan, including a history of US involvement and an analysis of the present situation and next steps. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. http://stephenzunes.org/

A  Politics professor at the University of San Francisco says the US Government is still trying to come to terms with how quickly the Taliban have taken over power in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US troops from the country. Stephen Zunes was speaking to Radio Islam on Tuesday following the Taliban's first press conference after seizing power from the Western-backed government in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani being among the first to flee the country on Sunday.

First 100 days of Joe Biden & Israeli bombing of Gaza - Professor Stephen Zunes is an American international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

On this edition of Parallax Views, University of San Francisco-based international relations scholar Stephen Zunes joins us to continue our exploration of recent events involving Israeli airstrikes, the Sheikh Jarrah district of East Jerusalem, Hamas, Gaza, and U.S. foreign policy. In this conversation we discuss a number of issues with a special focus on U.S. support of Israel on Capitol Hill. Additionally, we dive into the Israeli airstrike that took down an Associated Press building, the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver segment that was extremely critical of Israel, the potential misuses criticizing AIPAC, antisemitism, claims that the recent violence was the result of a plot by either Iran or Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, the misuse of antisemitism to stifle criticism of action taken by Israel as a state, U.S. foreign policy's long history of supporting oppressive regimes, the generational gap about views on Israel/Palestine in the U.S. states, the issue of racism and settler-colonialism, and much, much more.

While President Biden has made positive moves on the domestic front, activists are sounding the alarm about the direction of his foreign policy with the naming of Senator Robert Menendez to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Menendez has repeatedly attacked the United Nations and the International Court of Justice and supported unconditional military aid to right-wing governments. We speak about Biden’s foreign policy with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern studies at the University of San Francisco.

FEATURING DR. STEPHEN ZUNES – Just over a month into his Presidential tenure Joe Biden has called in air strikes. The target of his militarism was Syria, and ostensibly Iranian-backed Iraqi militias. The strikes were supposed to be retaliation for a recent rocket attack in Iraq that killed a civilian contractor and wounded a U.S....

Michael Nagler gives the Nonviolence Report for February 5, 2021.In this episode -00:31 President Biden ending support for the war in Yemen.01:17 10-point Plan for peace president. https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/02/02/ten-point-plan-make-joe-biden-peace-time-president1:56 The end of private prisons by the U.S. Justice Department2:23 Overturning the Muslim ban. Rejection of KXL pipeline. Rejoining of the Paris Agreement.3:54 Stephen Zunes article -- https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2021/01/20/trump-coup-nonviolent-activists/5:07 Truth and Healing Council - https://tribalaffairs.ca.gov/cthc/6:18 Virginia abolishes the death penalty6:41 Farmers Struggle in India8:51 Gene Sharp's 198 methods for nonviolent resistance -- https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/198-methods-of-nonviolent-action/9:38 Coup in Myanmar10:41 Peruvian doctors go on hunger strike to protest pandemic stressResources:14:02 ICNC  -- Civil Resistance Struggles course -- https://courses.nonviolent-conflict.org/courses/course-v1:ICNC+Participant_Led_Course2019+Spring2019/about15:06 Occupy Sonoma County - https://ocsoco.org/content/daniel-solnit-teach-video-effective-strategies-climate-activism15:28 Course on Restorative Justice - https://peopleshub.org/15:53 Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative -https://peacemaking.narf.org/2020/10/news-spiritual-healing-a-more-hawaiian-way-to-deal-with-delinquent-kids/16:34 Ecoleaks - https://www.facebook.com/EcoLeaksGlobal/17:22 Campaign Nonviolence Pledge - https://paceebene.org/nonviolence-pledge17:49 Rivera Sun - https://wagingnonviolence.org/cnv/2021/01/what-the-anti-coup-campaign-taught-us/18:08 Is this principled nonviolence? http://www.huntsabs.org.uk.Learn more at www.mettacenter.org/explore

Michael Nagler gives the Nonviolence Report for February 5, 2021. In this episode:00:31 President Biden ending support for the war in Yemen.01:17 10-point Plan for peace president. 1:56 The end of private prisons by the U.S. Justice Department2:23 Overturning the Muslim ban. Rejection of KXL pipeline. Rejoining of the Paris Agreement.3:54 Stephen Zunes article5:07 Truth and Healing Council 6:18 Virginia abolishes the death penalty6:41 Farmers Struggle in India8:51 Gene Sharp’s 198 methods for nonviolent resistance 9:38 Coup in Myanmar10:41 Peruvian doctors go on hunger strike to protest pandemic stress Resources:14:02 ICNC  — Civil Resistance Struggles course15:28 Course on Restorative Justice 15:53 Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative 16:34 Ecoleaks 17:22 Campaign Nonviolence Pledge 17:49 What the Anti-Coup Campaign Taught Us 18:08 Is sabotaging fox hunts nonviolence? Learn more The post Nonviolence Report Feb 5, 2021 appeared first on Metta Center.

Stephen Zunes, professor of Politics and International Studies at University of San Francisco, joins Michael and Stephanie on this episode of Nonviolence Radio to talk about how the coup attempt on January 6 reveals some remarkable and genuinely hopeful forces growing inside our democracy. Rather than fear and outrage, Professor Zunes encourages us to take heart in the effective and well-planned nonviolent response by many activists to the angry protesters. This response was not spontaneous, indeed for months various groups and organizations offered targeted trainings on a range of nonviolent methods — and activists clearly learned some key strategies necessary for effective nonviolent action: “You have this combination of people who have shown a willingness to hit the streets and a willingness to be willing to face arrest and to engage in massive noncooperation. There was one thing that was really important about these trainings: it emphasized the importance of noncooperation that underscores what Gene Sharp and a lot of other people – Gandhi and so many other people that I’ve talked about before – governments are only as strong as people’s willingness to cooperate.” The nonviolent response on January 6 to the violent challenge to the American democracy could only have happened given a growing commitment to nonviolence, one that we have every right to expect will continue should greater threats emerge in the future. And it is precisely this commitment that, with effort and dedication, will allow us to listen better and come together as citizens who may disagree on this or that policy, but ultimately care deeply about each other as human beings. Find the Transcript Here at Waging Nonviolence The post Coup vs. Nonviolence appeared first on Metta Center.

Stephen Zunes, professor of Politics and International Studies at University of San Francisco, joins Michael and Stephanie on this episode of Nonviolence Radio to talk about how the coup attempt on January 6 reveals some remarkable and genuinely hopeful forces growing inside our democracy. Rather than fear and outrage, Professor Zunes encourages us to take heart in the effective and well-planned nonviolent response by many activists to the angry protesters. This response was not spontaneous, indeed for months various groups and organizations offered targeted trainings on a range of nonviolent methods -- and activists clearly learned some key strategies necessary for effective nonviolent action:You have this combination of people who have shown a willingness to hit the streets and a willingness to be willing to face arrest and to engage in massive noncooperation. There was one thing that was really important about these trainings: it emphasized the importance of noncooperation that underscores what Gene Sharp and a lot of other people – Gandhi and so many other people that I've talked about before – governments are only as strong as people's willingness to cooperate.The nonviolent response on January 6 to the violent challenge to the American democracy could only have happened given a growing commitment to nonviolence, one that we have every right to expect will continue should greater threats emerge in the future. And it is precisely this commitment that, with effort and dedication, will allow us to listen better and come together as citizens who may disagree on this or that policy, but ultimately care deeply about each other as human beings.

Discussion of the American political or social crisis and the directions President Biden can take with Prof Stephen Zunes Prof. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specialising in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements, he has also served as a trainer and workshop leader for pro-democracy activists and community organizers in the United States, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Prof Robert Patman is a leading New Zealand University Otago academic in the field of international relations,and American Polotics .. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Scott talks to Stephen Zunes about Joe Biden’s track record on foreign policy, and its potential implications for his presidency. Zunes rehashes some of the bad parts of Biden’s record, beginning with his support for the invasion of Iraq. Although many Democrats voted for the war, Biden specifically and energetically advocated for it. Zunes worries that Biden is a true believer in the American empire, whereas President Trump doesn’t really have firm beliefs about anything. This made Trump unpredictable, but also probably less dangerous on the issue of foreign wars. Zunes speculates that Biden’s cabinet picks will be bad; all the same establishment figures that have been running America into the ground for at least 25 years. Discussed on the show: “The Other Reason Biden Shouldn’t Run” (Progressive.org) The Burn Pits: The Poisoning of America’s Soldiers Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution and Civil Resistance Against Coups: A Comparative and Historical Perspective. Find him on Twitter @SZunes. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Photo IQ; Green Mill Supercritical; and Listen and Think Audio. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh.

Scott talks to Stephen Zunes about Joe Biden’s track record on foreign policy, and its potential implications for his presidency. Zunes rehashes some of the bad parts of Biden’s record, beginning with his support for the invasion of Iraq. Although many Democrats voted for the war, Biden specifically and energetically advocated for it. Zunes worries that Biden is a true believer in the American empire, whereas President Trump doesn’t really have firm beliefs about anything. This made Trump unpredictable, but also probably less dangerous on the issue of foreign wars. Zunes speculates that Biden’s cabinet picks will be bad; all the same establishment figures that have been running America into the ground for at least 25 years. Discussed on the show: “The Other Reason Biden Shouldn’t Run” (Progressive.org) The Burn Pits: The Poisoning of America’s Soldiers Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution and Civil Resistance Against Coups: A Comparative and Historical Perspective. Find him on Twitter @SZunes.  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Photo IQ; Green Mill Supercritical; and Listen and Think Audio. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh.

Jon and Matt were privileged to have Dr. Stephen Zunes share his wealth of knowledge about the Middle East and the Unites States' destructive history in the region. Stephen is expert on the Middle East and US foreign policy and current a professor of politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco. Specifically discussed: - The disastrous US war in Iraq ( The Persian Gulf War) - As if anyone still needs to learn....the 2003 invasion of Iraq was based on lies... and many people (including Dr. Zunes) knew this AT THE TIME - Joe Biden's deep complicity in and lack of contrition for the 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Americans have a fundamental misunderstanding about terrorism - An evaluation of the Obama administration's record in the Middle East - Trump's record in the Middle East and the charlatan nature of his "antiwar" posturing - Dr. Zunes' critique of Joe Biden's foreign policy and why the president elect's claims about his Iraq vote should be be believed - A lesser known example of the US thwarting independence movement in West Sahara Dr. Zunes' Work: Please Support Him! Article mentioned in podcast: The Gulf War: 8 myths Author of the Books: Tinderbox, and Western Sahara:War Nationalism& Conflict Irresolution Much of Dr. Zunes work can be found at his website Our Work: Jon's recent article: Tackling the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Read our "In the Context of Empire" blog with corresponding and expanded posts to this content! Social Media: Twitter- @Mattylongruns.

Prof Stephen Zunes 17 Nov.2020 of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements, he has also served as a trainer and workshop leader for pro-democracy activists and community organizers Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

We spend the hour with social movement and MIddle East scholar, Professor Stephen Zunes, talking about the US election, uprisings around the world, and other subjects.

USA Political Constitution Crisis and November Election for President - Prof Stephen Zunes of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements, he has also served as a trainer and workshop leader for pro-democracy activists and community organizer in the United States, Latin America, Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Scott talks to Stephen Zunes about Susan Rice, one of the leading candidates for Joe Biden’s VP pick. Rice fits Biden’s criteria in that she’s a black woman with political experience, but Zunes raises serious concerns about her track record. In particular, Rice turned out to be one of the most hawkish Democrats during her time in the Clinton and Obama administrations, and she played a role in pushing for America’s invasion of Iraq in 2003. Zunes points out that if “a black woman” is Biden’s only important qualification, then he should at least pick someone with better left-wing credentials and with actual ties to the black community—Rice, he says, is virtually indistinguishable in her politics from all the white male establishment war hawks. Discussed on the show: “Implications of Pro-War Susan Rice as VP Nominee” (Accuracy.Org) “Colin Powell’s speech to the UN Security Council” (Brookings) “Column: No, Susan Rice did not support the Iraq War” (Chicago Tribune) “Don’t Attack Saddam” (WSJ) “Susan Rice has Israel’s back” (POLITICO) “Why Would Biden Pick Susan Rice?” (Defense One) Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution and Civil Resistance Against Coups: A Comparative and Historical Perspective. Find him on Twitter @SZunes.  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Listen and Think Audio; TheBumperSticker.com; and LibertyStickers.com. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6SqFKcoEA

Phyllis Bennis and Stephen Zunes join Paul Jay to analyze the record of Susan Rice, and what it means to progressive voters if she is Biden's VP pick - on theAnalysis.news podcast.

The United State Crises - Professor.Stephen Zunes is an American international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements, he has also served as a trainer and workshop leader for pro-democracy activists and community organizers in the United States, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

The Covid19 Pandemic - Prof. Stephen Zunes is an American international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements, he has also served as a trainer and workshop leader for pro-democracy activists and community organizers in the United States, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

In part two of an interview with Prof. Stephen Zunes, we discuss the conflict between the US, Iran and Iraq, including the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco. We discuss the pending peace agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan, the impact of COVID-19 in Iran, and the ongoing fighting in Iraq. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network (Full 19 minute interview)

Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco. We discuss the pending peace agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan, the impact of COVID-19 in Iran, and the ongoing fighting in Iraq. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network (Full 19 minute interview)

Stephen Zunes talks about Joe Biden’s shameful history helping to advocate for the invasion of Iraq in 2002 and 2003. These days he claims he was caught up in the aftermath of 9/11 and was simply mistaken about the intelligence, like everyone else who voted for the war. But Zunes reminds us that Biden was chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at that time, with a Democratic-majority congress. With his influence, he probably could have stopped the war singlehandedly. If that weren’t enough, Zunes says that Biden was actually advocating “boots on the ground” to depose Saddam Hussein before 9/11. On this issue alone, Biden should be disqualified from the presidency, and Zunes and Scott expect a poor showing in the general election, should he end up with the Democratic nomination. Discussed on the show: WORTH THE PRICE? Joe Biden and the Launch of the Iraq War“4/26/19 Stephen Zunes on the Other Reason Biden Shouldn’t Be President” (The Libertarian Institute)“2/21/20 Matthew Hoh on Biden’s Pro-War Past” (The Libertarian Institute)Gulf of Tonkin Resolution“War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death (2007)” (IMDb)The Burn Pits: The Poisoning of America’s Soldiers Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution and Civil Resistance Against Coups: A Comparative and Historical Perspective. Find him on Twitter @SZunes. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Listen and Think Audio; TheBumperSticker.com; and LibertyStickers.com. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE1fX5DiZb4

Stephen Zunes – Can “Socialist” Bernie Prevail Over “Antisocialist” Trump?A Middle East Expert Weighs in On the Conflict in the “Middle West”Aired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with USF Professor and Middle East Scholar Stephen Zunes“It’s time for the Democratic Party to become democratic.” — Swami BeyondanandaWith Bernie Sanders surging into the lead as we come to Super Tuesday, the “stop Bernie” forces on the moderate side insist that Bernie can’t win in November. But, what if he is the ONLY candidate who can truly overwhelm Trump?Can his movement of young people inspired to vote counterbalance those “moderate Republicans” who might switch from Trump to either a Biden or a Bloomberg?Weighing in on this issue on Wiki Politiki Radio is scholar and Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes, who recently wrote a piece for Truthout debunking the idea that a progressive candidate cannot win the general election. Zunes, who as a teenager worked for the George McGovern campaign, insists the comparison between McGovern, who lost in a landslide, and Sanders holds no water.Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes serves as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun. And speaking of the Middle East, I’m sure our guest will have something to say about Bernie’s approach to Israel and Palestine – in sharp contrast to the other leading candidates.If you want to go deeper into Bernie’s appeal, U.S. policy on the Middle East, and why the Democratic Party establishment is so hell-bent against Bernie please tune in this Tuesday, March 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/To find out more about Stephen Zunes please go here: https://stephenzunes.org/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/ Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#StephenZunes #USFProfessor #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

A surprising conversation about Iran with prominent Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes. Read More: https://whowhatwhy.org/2020/01/17/to-the-brink-of-war-with-no-upside/

Phosphate mining is crucial to global food production, given that phosphorus is an essential ingredient in commercial fertilisers. By far, the largest reserves of the world’s phosphates are in Morocco. And while Morocco is the third-largest miner of phosphates, a small percentage of its production comes from the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Morocco considers the territory as part of its country, something the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and the Polisario Front vehemently disagree with. Matt Davies travels to Morocco to speak to Nada Elmajdoub, an executive at the national phosphate company OCP. He also hears from Mohamed Kamal Fadel, a spokesperson for the Polisario Front, which is bringing legal challenges against Morocco's phosphate exports in its bid to win independence for Western Sahara. Meanwhile Professor Stuart White of the University of Technology Sydney questions the sustainability of the planet's usage of mined phosphates to boost crop yields, plus Stephen Zunes, a professor of Middle East politics at the University of San Francisco, explains the history of the Western Sahara conflict and how Morocco gained the upper hand. (Picture: Phosphate rock; Credit: prim91/Getty Images)

In this episode Tim reads 3 articles that help remind us why Joe Biden is an evil human and partly responsible for death and destruction all over the world. Biden's Secret Meetings Biden's Iraq War Lies Biden Fuels Migration Crisis Thanks to Max Blumenthal, Jim Bronke and Stephen Zunes. Special thanks to Telephon9 for sharing their music with us. Follow us on twitter @undoctrinated1 instagram @undoctrinatedpodcast email us undoctrinatedpodcast@gmail.com

Following breaking news of recent nonviolent victories in Sudan, we speak with nonviolent conflict analyst Stephen Zunes, and Sudanese activists Mubarak ElAmin and Bakri Ali.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.

Skully and Yana free a trapped skunk, and deal with mold in the basement. Jibran and Matt interview foreign policy scholar Stephen Zunes on Yemen and the suppression of nonviolent alternatives in the Middle East. Matt reads a post from Caitlin Myer. There is music.

The U.S. in the Middle-East, Interview with Middle-East expert, Stephen Zunes

Much like Equatorial Guinea, the former Spanish colony of Western Sahara is almost non-existent in the consciousness of Latinos in the US. This week our friends at the Latino Media Collective take over Latino Rebels Radio to interview Stephen Zunes on the fight for independence in Western Sahara.

Our guest will be foreign policy expert Dr. Stephen Zunes. Dr. Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes serves as a senior policy analyst for the Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor ofPeace Review, a contributing editor of Tikkun, and co-chair of the academic advisory committee for the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. Excellence in Progressive Radio. Join us for our 30 minute progressive politics news update. A daily dose of politics and the Liberal Fix to fit your busy schedule. As always, we offer news, commentary and analysis important to progressives and liberals across America. This is a must-add to your can't-miss directory of Progressive Podcasts or Liberal Podcasts. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact Naomi Minogue at naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Liberal Fix Website Liberal Fix Facebook Liberal Fix Twitter

The Liberal Fix team interviews Professor Stephen Zunes,  Stephen Zunes, professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco Professor Zunes and the Liberal Fix team will be discussing the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense plus the many international challenges we face. Before the interview the topics for discussion are the Obama press conference concerning no deal being reached on the sequester, Keith Ellison on Hannity.  VAWA finally passes the House, Robin Kelly wins Democratic Primary in her efforts to win Jesse Jackson Jr's seat, and the confirmation of Chuck Hagel and Jack Lew. The feature story this week will be a discussion over the Supreme Court hearing on the Voting Rights Act. A recap of the week in Progressive or Liberal Politics. News, Commentary and Analysis. Hosted by Indiana writer Dan Bimrose and co-hosted by Iowa activist Crystal Kayser and sociologist Keith Brekhus from Montana, every week the three of them feature a special guest and tackle those tough issues with a perspective that comes from outside the beltway. If you are interested in being a guest and for any other inquiries or comments concerning the show please contact our producer Naomi De Luna Minogue via email: naomi@liberalfixradio.com. Join the Liberal Fix community, a like-minded group of individuals dedicated to promoting progressive ideals and progressive activists making a difference.  

An hour with Middle East, North Africa specialist and professor, Stephen Zunes on WorldStreams

Dr. Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Studies and Chair, Middle Eastern Studies Program, University of San Francisco; H.E. Dr. Hussein Hassouna, Ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United States of America; Member, United Nations International Law Commission; H.E. Maen Rashid Areikat, Ambassador and Head of Mission, Mission of the Palestinian Liberation Organization to the United States; Dr. Thomas Neu, Executive Director, Friends of UNRWA - the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine; and Mr. Robert Malley, Middle East and North Africa Program Director, International Crisis Group; at NCUSAR's 2009 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org to learn more.

Stephen Zunes with an update on Iran; guests from the Korea Policy Institute go beyond the narrow mainstream media discourse on Korea; dissecting Obama's plan to reform Wall Street; details on the upcoming KPFA Local Station Board Election. The post The Herbal Highway – April 9, 2009 at 1:00pm appeared first on KPFA.

This week on CounterSpin: With the resounding margin of 410 to 8, the House of Representatives passed a resolution in late July endorsing Israel's continuing attacks on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip; but our guest explains that that overwhelming bipartisan majority endorsed some other things as well, including the meaninglessness of international law and potential military action against Iran and Syria. Professor and author Stephen Zunes will discuss that and other underexplored aspects of this evolving crisis. Also on the show: understanding the language we use to talk about politics is essential to understanding media coverage of politics. Buzzwords like ‘values' mean something very specific, usually defined to the advantage of conservatives. UC Berkeley linguist Geoff Nunberg explains in his new book "Talking Right" that this is no accident, part of a concerted effort by the right to define the language of politics. He'll join us to talk about it, and about what the media does to help. The post Counterspin – August 4, 2006 appeared first on KPFA.