Podcasts about un relief

Gaza's health system nears collapse as UNRWA issues urgent alarm Gaza's healthcare is on the brink, warns the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The agency says one-third of vital medical supplies are gone, with another third vanishing fast—blaming Israel's siege and relentless bombardment. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini grimly cautions that the blockade risks silently killing more women and children beyond the bombs. Israel's military invasion in Gaza has killed over fifty-two thousand four hundred Palestinians since October 2023, while Tel Aviv faces genocide charges at the International Court of Justice. Yemeni Houthis target Tel Aviv airport with hypersonic missile strike Yemeni Houthis said they have launched a hypersonic ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, warning international airlines of the airport's unsafe conditions. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed the missile hit the target, and another struck Ashkelon. Israeli authorities suspended flights at the airport after a missile landed near Terminal 3, injuring six people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation against the Houthis and their Iranian backers. In response, US warplanes conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. Romania's presidential election heads to a second round Romania will proceed to a second round of presidential elections on May 18, following the failure of any candidate to secure the required 50+1 percent majority in the first round. Far-right George Simion led with over 40.2 percent of the vote, based on results from over 98 percent of ballots. He was followed by Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, who garnered 20.8 percent, and Crin Antonescu of the Social Democratic Party, who earned nearly 20.5 percent. The first-round victory of pro-Russian candidate Calin Gorgescu was annulled in November 2024 following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, which Moscow has denied. Simion emerged to replace Gorgescu after his ban from the new race. Fighting in eastern DRC escalates as rebels take key town M23 rebels and allies seized Lunyasenge, a strategic fishing town on Lake Edward's west coast in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after deadly clashes with the army that left 17 dead, including seven soldiers. The Congolese military condemned the assault as a blatant ceasefire violation. As rebels advance in North Kivu, Kinshasa warns of retaliation. Rwanda faces renewed accusations of backing M23, amid ongoing peace talks in Doha and Washington. Kigali denies any involvement. Trump imposes full tariff on non-US movies President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films, claiming Hollywood of being ""devastated"" as US filmmakers turn to other countries for production incentives. The decision, shared via Truth Social media platform, follows criticism of his aggressive trade policies. While the full impact on the movie industry remains unclear, Trump insists it's a matter of national security. Meanwhile, talks with China and other nations on trade deals continue, with potential agreements on the horizon.

UN Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher has been forced to make “brutal cuts” to his organization, as major donors in the rich world slash their aid and international development spending.UN News's Conor Lennon spoke to him on Thursday via video-link from the UN offices in the Afghan capital Kabul, at the end of a three week visit to some of the most vulnerable communities in the country, where he has witnessed first-hand the deadly consequences of the dramatic aid slowdown.Mr. Fletcher has publicly challenged policymakers who signed off on cuts to come to Afghanistan to see the effect they're having on the population, saying that “the effect of aid cuts, is that millions die”.Conor began by asking if he uses the same blunt language with senior politicians in private.

The United Nations was founded to promote peace, security, and international cooperation, but critics argue that it has become an inefficient bureaucracy that often works against U.S. interests. In particular, UN agencies and organizations – in which each UN Member State can choose whether or not to participate – have sometimes taken positions in conflict with what some U.S. policy makers regard as important principles and priorities. The Trump Administration recently announced that the United States will no longer participate in the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC), will end all financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and may withdraw from the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Supporters, on the other hand, contend that the U.N. and its affiliated organizations remain a vital forum for diplomacy and that the United States should lead efforts to reform them rather than abandon them.Should the United States push for structural changes within the U.N. and its affiliated entities, or would withdrawal better serve American sovereignty and foreign policy goals? What are the legal and geopolitical implications of either path? Join the Federalist Society for a discussion with experts on international law, foreign policy, and constitutional governance as we explore whether the United States should help reform or quit the United Nations. Featuring: Hon. Grover Joseph Rees, III, Former General Counsel of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization, Former United States Ambassador to East TimoPeter Yeo, Senior Vice President, UN Foundation; President, Better World CampaignModerator: John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out. Israel has cut off aid, risking the lives of more than two million Palestinians. Benjamin Netanyahu says he'll tighten the siege even further if Hamas doesn't accept a ceasefire extension. So, will his policy of starvation work? In this episode: Ahmad Al Najjar, Resident, Gaza. Sam Rose, Acting Director, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International. Firas El Echi, Host, 'Here's Why' podcast. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

With fewer than 50 days until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump spent the long holiday weekend inviting more people to join his administration. But for Democrats, the conversation is still very much backward looking, as the party litigates why it lost the 2024 election despite delivering on a lot of its promises from four years ago. Matt Yglesias, who writes the Substack newsletter ‘Slow Boring,' explains why ‘deliverism' didn't deliver for Democrats in 2024.And in headlines: President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, a new drug to seek authorization to fight the AIDS epidemic, and The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees suspended deliveries into Gaza through a key crossing.Show Notes:Check out Matt's Substack – https://www.slowboring.com/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN relief chief urged global support this week as Israeli legislation threatens aid to Palestinian refugees. California education chief vows to seek state solutions amid concerns over potential federal funding cuts. Immigrant rights groups rally in Fresno, vowing resistance to Trump's mass deportation plans. San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie pledges unity, prioritizes public safety, and vows government accountability after defeating London Breed. Santa Clara County leaders pledge commitment to community interests amid GOP threats of deportation and civil rights rollbacks. The post UN relief chief urged global support this week as Israeli legislation threatens aid to Palestinian refugees – November 8, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A critical warning about U.S. air-defense missile stockpiles running low, as global conflicts push demand to the breaking point. Could America be left vulnerable if another crisis unfolds? Israel escalates its response to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), accusing it of links to terrorist groups. This bold move has triggered concerns from the U.S. and backlash from the international community. Russia launches fresh nuclear drills, test-firing long-range missiles in a simulation of a "massive" nuclear retaliation. And in today's Back of the Brief: Paranoia grips Pyongyang as North Korea tightens security to protect Kim Jong Un from potential assassination threats. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com  Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The official death toll in Gaza is now roughly 43,000 people, very conservatively. As the Lancet and others remind, armed conflicts have indirect health implications beyond the direct harm from violence, including deaths from causes such as reproductive, communicable and non-communicable diseases. In Palestine, the death toll is exacerbated by displacement; destroyed healthcare infrastructure; severe shortages of food, water and shelter; the inability to flee to safe places; and the loss of funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNWRWA), one of very few humanitarian organizations working in the region. A real accounting will also include not just those we don't yet know are dead but the maimed, the orphaned, the starved, the homeless. Democracy Now! recently spoke with a doctor from Gaza who said  he wishes “Americans could see more of what it looks like when a child is shot in the head, when a child is flayed open by bombs. I think it would make us think a little bit more about what we do in the world.” As media critics, we look to Palestinians to represent Palestinian views, but it's crucial that we not see the present moment as something happening to Other People, Somewhere Else. The repression of simple anti-genocide calls, the censorship, the firings, the disinformation, the malforming of concepts like “antisemitism” — these are problems for all of us, about all of us, that will influence all of us forever. Defending Rights & Dissent has started a project called the Gaza First Amendment Alert, which is going to come out every other Wednesday. Chip Gibbons is policy director at Defending Rights & Dissent, a journalist, a researcher and a longtime activist. He led a successful campaign to defeat a proposed unconstitutional anti-boycott bill in Maryland.   The post Chip Gibbons on Gaza First Amendment Alert appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council met to discuss Gaza war, humanitarian crisis after Israeli attack kills 6 UN relief workers. UN, aid groups work to provide education at sites across Gaza, including school-turned-shelter. Former President Trump target of ‘attempted assassination' at Florida golf club. Firefighters battled a massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and damaged a nearby park. An evacuation was ordered for people living nearby. California voters may soon decide to ban the last form of constitutionally allowed slavery in the state, as a ballot measure this November will propose ending involuntary servitude, even as a punishment for a crime. The post UN Security Council meets to discuss Gaza war, humanitarian crisis after Israeli attack kills 6 UN relief workers – September 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

It's been a long run but the podcasting police finally caught up to us for our many crimes and are forcing us on hiatus. This may not be the end of the podcast formally, but we are putting this on the backburner for the near future as Joel moves into a new career and Naomi...does more surfing or something. We chat about All credit to Disney for use of part of the Avengers Endgame Portals theme. Hey, this is crazy and completely unintentional, but Joel discovered that his favorite track from Lilo and Stitch and that Avengers theme were both composed (or at least credited to) Alan Silvestri of Disney fame. Is Joel's taste in movies more shallow than he would like? Probably? Are they good, emotionally poignant tracks? Definitely. The Ketsa theme we've been using doesn't really portray endings well - Joel thinks Daft Punk's Touch is actually a far better song to go out on but wanted to avoid copyright strikes. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineSupport the show

Joel and Naomi wrap up Intimate Matters by talking about same-sex relationships in the 19th and 20th century (including the Wild West!),  Margaret Sanger and the contraceptive revolution, and the impact the Kinsey report had on both law and media before, during, and after its release. If it sounds like Joel was choking back his words for 90% of the episode...that's because he was coming down from a cold and stopping every 2 minutes to cough. Clever editing cut most of that out...but his intonation and pacing for most of this episode is pretty weird. Feel free to make fun of him for that.  Find a copy of the book here.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the show

Joel and Naomi get back together to continue discussing Intimate Matters. In this section we talk more about community regulation of vice, how "queer" behavior was punished but also strangely tolerated by early settlers, the "duty" of sex in relationhips, how 17th century Enlightenment ideas radically changed people's perspectives on individual happiness, and how prostitution filled a social vacuum left by wars and new settlement patterns during the same period. Joel also goes on a tear about "The Dawn of Everything," David Graeber's incredible book that covers, among other things, the role Native people's had on influencing European thought in the 17th and 18th centuries. Find a copy of the book here. Find a copy of The Dawn of Everything here. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Joel and Naomi get together to discuss a unassuming book no one has ever heard of. Yes, we continue to make smart choices that expand our audience and move us closer to careers of full-time podcasting. Go us!We discuss Intimate Matters, a 1988 book that does an incredible job breaking down the social, political, religious, and economic factors that heavily influenced relationships, family patterns, and sexual behavior throughout American history. In part 1 we go way back to early English colonists and talk about early Protestant ideas about sex, contrasts with Native peoples, how communities helped regulate sexual mores, and the practice of "bundling." Find a copy of the book here.All credit to Cole Porter for Anything Goes. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

It's been 10 months since we last dropped intimate deals of our lives and lessons we've learned about the world so we felt entitled to share some stuff. Well, actually we had another episode planned but Naomi shared a completely whackadoodle travel story that derailed Joel and Naomi chat about NYC travel to see the Pickle Guys, Joel's new and amazing podcast ideas, Naomi's recent move, and Joel's intimate thoughts about weddings and why no one should ever hold one. Unrelated, but he's getting married soon. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Naomi and Joel get together to discuss more kink specifics including some of the kink created by different cultural periods, the kinkiest presidents, and how kink is talked about in media. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Naomi and Joel get together to discuss the basics of kink, everything ranging from BDSM to findom to the principles surrounding consent. We also come up with some good movie ideas. The AI companies are crashing and burning and hopefully Hollywood will come crawling back to us eventually. Phoot credit to Anna Shevts on Pexels.com DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

In part 3 we wrap-up our discussion of the Straight State by discussing how military regulations of homosexual behavior in the early 20th century helped shaped queer culture for decades to come.  Find a copy of the book here.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

In part 2 of the Straight State we discuss the links between queerness and tramp lifestyles in the 1930's, how federal work programs like the FTP and the CCC helped shape public perception of queerness, and how backlash to and support of different forms of social assistance during this era was likely due to concerns about a lack of jobs making people gay. No, seriously. Find a copy of the book here.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.Support the Show.

Joel and Naomi get together to discuss more queer history with this book, a guide to how US government policy in the 19th and 20th century helped shape and reinforce ideas about queerness across America. In this part we discuss Joel's half-remembered recollection of Foucault's History of Sexuality and author Margot Canaday's in-depth discussion of queer immigration policy. Find a copy of the book here. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

You may have seen some news making the rounds about a new study that claims to have objectively ranked all the US States according to how friendly they are for singles. We were skeptical of this claim and dug into the data – believe it or not, there are issues. Join us to discussing the importance of accurate variable weighing, checking the sources of one's data, and covering up your classism a bit better. We also talk a little bit about what the uncritical coverage of this dreadful material says about the state of US media.Joel has been podcasting for 3 years and occasionally drops the ball when it comes to podcast setup. The content is great but the audio was recorded on his laptop microphone, not the high-quality Blue Yeti stand-alone mike that you all have grown accustomed to. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Joel and Naomi wrap up our discussion of this book by talking about the rise of dating apps, Joel's hot takes on Bridgerton, how queer culture was encouraged (and discouraged) by different groups,  and the weird history/development of early internet-enabled sex toys.  Joel also finds a way to squeeze in a rant about worker's rights. Go figure. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

In part 2 we continue to discuss Samantha Cole's amazing internet history. We dig into the emergence of images and some of the initial ethical issues involved in image sharing, how early virtual smut was shared prior to images, the sectioning-off of the early tech industry, major technological innovations pushed by the early adult industry, and how early adult websites sometimes found success and how that shaped the lives of the operators. Find a copy of the book here at writer Samantha Cole's website. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

TNT Radio host Patrick Henningsen speaks with former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, revealed the inside story of how Washington and Tel Aviv are planning to destroy Gaza's most crucial humanitarian lifeline, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), cynically using Israel's ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people to accelerate their operation which intends to starve and ethnically cleanse the native Palestinian population and militarily take over more illegally occupied territory.  Read Peter's latest Interview: “The Future of UNRWA and Hamas in Gaza” More from Peter: 21stcenturywire.com  TUNE-IN LIVE to TNT RADIO for the Patrick Henningsen Show every MON-FRI at 4PM-6PM (NEW YORK) | 9PM-11PM (LONDON) https://tntradio.live

Joel and Naomi get together to discuss an amazing collection of essays exploring early internet history and how that shaped, reinforced, and sometimes changed the sexuality and love lives of the earliest users. We dig into the early "SEX" Operating Systems, talk about how early forums and chat rooms changed the lives of millions, dig into the earliest attempts at internal regulation of internet content, and wrap up with a abbreviated history of how government attempts at censorship yielded a legal compromise in the 1990's that still regulates the internet today. Find a copy of the book here at writer Samantha Cole's website.  DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

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Jojo and NaO finish up the second part of More, digging into the juicy tidbits of the author's polyamorous relationships. Joel provides a bunch of feedback about how uncomfortable this makes him and how this whole thing seems like a weird combination of cashgrab/fetish thing/recontextualization of events/confession. One big problem with the podcast format is how poorly our quiet looks of confusion and awkward cringing translate to the audio - trust us, there was a lot of that this time. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Joel and Naomi touch base for a third year in a row to pull our hair out, gloat about podcast successes around the world, talk about future plans, and catch up with Giselle, Rj, and Tazmin. If your favorite scene in Wizard of OZ was the one where they see the man behind the curtain, this is the episode for you. All credit to Judy Collins for use of the "Send in the Clowns" backup music. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Joel and Naomi get together to discuss the general culture around polyamory and More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter.  DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Today on ST we mark the Nakba which according to the UN means “catastrophe”. This year will mark 76 years since the 1948 forced removal of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to establish the state of Israel. Even according to UN reports prior to the Nakba Palestine was a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society. In December of 1948 the UN General Assembly passed resolution 194 which called for the Palestinian right to return, for property restitution and compensation, this has not happened 76 years later. Indeed it was an act of the UN that caused the partition that displaced Palestinians from their land in the first place. According to the UNRW the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees mor than 5 million Palestinian refugees are throughout the Middle East. We are now 7 months into the genocide where more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed including 14,000 children. 8 thousand are reported missing. This followed the attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct 7th where 1,200 Israeli's were killed. Palestinian fighters have resisted the occupation of Palestine going back to the 1930's, even before the Nakba, when the operation to remove Palestinians from their land had begun. Meanwhile according to the Washington Post, Israel receives more military and aid of any type than any other country in the world since WWII. The Post reports that since between 1946 and 2023 the US has provided 287 billion. For the past 7 months protests have been building in countries around the world, SA took Israel to the ICC, and most recently occupations have sprung up on university and college campuses across the US and across the world. Let us go to a clip about the impact of children of the genocide. Our guests are Zeiad Abbas Executive Director of the Middle East Children's Alliance and Um Lana a Palestinian refugee living in Shatea Refugee camp in Gaza.

Today on ST we mark the Nakba which according to the UN means “catastrophe”. This year will mark 76 years since the 1948 forced removal of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to establish the state of Israel. Even according to UN reports prior to the Nakba Palestine was a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society. In December of 1948 the UN General Assembly passed resolution 194 which called for the Palestinian right to return, for property restitution and compensation, this has not happened 76 years later. Indeed it was an act of the UN that caused the partition that displaced Palestinians from their land in the first place. According to the UNRW the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees mor than 5 million Palestinian refugees are throughout the Middle East. We are now 7 months into the genocide where more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed including 14,000 children. 8 thousand are reported missing. This followed the attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct 7th where 1,200 Israeli's were killed. Palestinian fighters have resisted the occupation of Palestine going back to the 1930's, even before the Nakba, when the operation to remove Palestinians from their land had begun. Meanwhile according to the Washington Post, Israel receives more military and aid of any type than any other country in the world since WWII. The Post reports that since between 1946 and 2023 the US has provided 287 billion. For the past 7 months protests have been building in countries around the world, SA took Israel to the ICC, and most recently occupations have sprung up on university and college campuses across the US and across the world. Let us go to a clip about the impact of children of the genocide. Our guests are Zeiad Abbas Executive Director of the Middle East Children's Alliance and Um Lana a Palestinian refugee living in Shatea Refugee camp in Gaza.

Joel and Naomi catchup on how we're using our "twenty twenty door" mantra then get into a discussion about the wacky new stuff in the world of dating. We discuss TruBluu, a dating app for progressives,  Volar, a dating app where AIs go on dates for you, the philosopher Zizek's musings on sex toys, the ever-rising cost of dating apps, the rise of dating app coaches, the return of in-person meetups, and the possibility that online dating can be just as effective randomly pairing people together compared to carefully selecting matches.  DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

In this episode we sat down with Jonathan Fowler, Senior Communications Manager for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Jonathan provides insight into the current situation for Palestinians in Gaza, as well as an overview of the access constraints and other challenges humanitarian actors face in delivering aid. Highlighting the vital role of UNRWA in not just aid distribution, but also the provision of medical care, education and other support, he discusses how disinformation campaigns targeting UNRWA and subsequent funding cuts have severely limited the Agency's capacity.

Man, it would be nice if we didn't have to do these, right? Like, if we could spend all of our time talking about new ice cream flavors or smutty novels or whatever. But sadly some legislators have decided to be real jerks about abortion stuff so we're back on the grindstone once more. This episode we discuss Arizona's recent abortion ban and the history behind it, a rise in anti-birth control information around the country, and some small blips of hope in an otherwise gloomy time.  Oh, and we bully Ben Shapiro a bit.  DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

Naomi and Joel talk about the rising tide of body image issues and some stuff that may or may not make people feel better about themselves.Here's a gallery of what people of different body sizes look like.  DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the Show.

In this one we discuss the medical drama series The Resident, the trauma-bonding science fiction film Upstream Color, the polyamory memoir "More," the lesbian romance drama manga How Do We Relationship, the gangster/rich person drama The Gentlemen, the immigrant relationship drama Past Lives,  the Meryl Streep romcom It's Complicated, the Spiderman fanfiction comic "Spider-Sense and Sensibility," the "Things We Never Got Over" series,  the existential philosophy/multiverse theory film Mr Nobody,  and (only as an honorable mention) the sketchy dating romcom No Hard Feelings. The episode outro music is "Sous les draps" by Pierre von Dormael.  The whole Mr Nobody soundtrack is pretty baller. So is the movie, except for the part where Jared Leto says "It's Nobody time" and nobodies all over the place.   DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the show

Wrapping up a book critique in only 2 sections? Wow, we're making great progress on our New Year's Resolutions. In pt 2 of Art of Seduction we get into the actual text and find some uncomfortable stuff, ranging from Robert Greene misrepresenting his sources to his examples not supporting his arguments to his examples ignoring commonly-accepted historical details that run contrary to his assertions about the seductive capabilities of people like Cleopatra and JFK. Basically this book is garbage from every perspective. We also get into how the seduction advice this book gives is structured less to help normal people pick up dates and more to aid bad people exploit others. Hopefully not his intention but unfortunately an obvious conclusion. DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the show

We're back on the media critique grindstone, kicking off the second quarter of the year with our takes on Robert Greene's Art of Seduction. It's bad, but it's also...weird...mixing together a pseudo-academic take on seduction through the ages with ramblings about how it can be applied to advertising and politics. It's also sold over a million copies, which is more success than we'll ever have, so what do we know? Part 1 discusses the background of the book, Robert Greene's intro and reasons for writing, and then a bunch of our criticisms about the framing. Turns out relying on a bunch of myths and anecdotes isn't the best way to prepare a scholarly assessment of love through the ages. But then again, 1 million copies sold. What do we know? DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following: UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the show

Uh, not a great way to intro this one. We talk about genocide in Palestine,  the atrocities being committed there, how major news media companies are complicit in war crimes based upon their skewed coverage, how Israeli actions will directly impact (and already are impacting) Americans fighting for abortion access/trans rights/everything else, and the stuff that keeps us going in the face of a world seemingly only getting worse. No, seriously, we have some hopeful stuff. We would not have done this episode without that. We get it, there's a lot of doom and gloom in the world and you may already be aware of the stuff going on over there. You also might not listen to Joel's annoying voice reading summaries of war crimes for 15 minutes straight. If you want to skip to where we start talking about the lessons to take away for America, go to 35:38. If you want to skip to where Joel and Naomi talk about what is giving us hope and how to fight back, skip to 49:10Here's a piece above passive voice used by media for the current conflict...and here's a piece from 2001 pointing out the exact same thing being done for Israel/Palestine issues.Here's some information about oil deposits in Palestine. Here's some information on settler's developing Gazan real estate. Here's the article "I don't know how you explain why you should care about other people."Joel didn't fully explain the Emily's List/UDP connection. This article goes into more detail. Instagram has started suppressing political content: Go to Settings,  Suggested Content, and make sure to allow "Political Content" from all users if you want to see independent groups taking action. Here are some charities to look at:eSims for GazaPious ProjectsUNRWAPalestine HealHere's some resources on starting a union:UFCW guideAFL-CIO guideWired has a decent guide to attending protests - dig deeper if you're interested:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Zencaster and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload. Support the show

Sarah E. Hill created a groundbreaking book that takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between women's health and hormonal contraception. In the first part of this podcast series, we explore the relationship between female hormones, the brain and, how those hormones play such a vital role in every day life.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Riverside.fm and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload tSupport the showSupport the show

Sarah E. Hill created a groundbreaking book that takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between women's health and hormonal contraception. In the second part of this podcast series, we continue to explore the relationship between female hormones, the brain and, how those hormones play such a vital role in every day life.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Riverside.fm and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload tSupport the showSupport the show

UN relief chief says Hamas is not a terrorist group! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esatalks/message

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP non-resident fellow Peter Beinart interviews Chris Gunness, formerly the Spokesman and Director of Strategic Communications at UNRWA. They discuss the enormous humanitarian crisis in Rafah and Gaza more broadly as well as the history and function of UNRWA - the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - and the campaign against it.  Original music by Jalal Yacquoub.

After the International Court of Justice's finding that Israel's war on Gaza was a "plausible case of genocide," Israel smeared the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, claiming that four or five UNRWA employees were affiliated with Hamas. These employees were fired without any proof of wrongdoing, and several countries stopping funding UNRWA, also without seeing any concrete evidence. Many of these countries are signatories of the Genocide Convention, which means they should be doing everything possible to stop Israel's acts of genocide. Instead, they are aiding and abetting genocide by cutting off desperately needed humanitarian aid.In this episode of Speaking Out of Place we collect statements from 27 leading activists and organizations from Kashmir, Indonesia, Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere, including Ardi Imeis, a former legal counsel for UNRWA, former UN Special Rapporteurs on Palestine Richard Falk and Michael Lynk, Palestinian writers and activists Susan Albuhawa, Sherene Seikaly, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Lina Abojaradeh, Nasser Mashni and others, and legendary activist Angela Davis.In our Blog we list all the speakers and the time of their statement. We are also uploading the video on our YouTube channel

Townhall Review – February 10, 2024 Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York of the Washington Examiner about the Senate border bill that was dead on arrival in the House. Larry O'Connor ran through all of the provisions within the bill, including no border wall, that gave it no chance of passing. Seth Leibsohn talks with Senator John Cornyn about why the contents of the bill were not the only reason it couldn't garner enough GOP support, it is also because President Biden won't follow the laws already on the books. So why add more to be selectively enforced? Seth Leibsohn also talks with Brandon Weichert about the existential crisis at the border and how a nation without borders ceases to be a nation. Victor Davis Hanson suggests that the turmoil in the Middle East stems from rushed foreign policy decisions aimed at opposing Trump and exploiting regional tensions. He cautions that without consistent deterrence, peace is impossible. Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, discuss the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), shedding light on its controversial practices and questioning its unique treatment of Palestinian refugees compared to other global refugee issues. Todd Starnes introduces John Rich, a renowned musician, to discuss the profound impact Toby Keith, another great musician, had on their lives. Rich reflects on Keith's patriotism, work ethic, and independence in the music industry, emphasizing his genuine love for country and unwavering faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, discuss the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), shedding light on its controversial practices and questioning its unique treatment of Palestinian refugees compared to other global refugee issues. The discussion expands to touch on antisemitic violence, border security concerns, and potential threats from state-sponsored terrorism. 

Canada pledges an additional $40-million in aid for Gaza. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will meet with countries that decided to withhold funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, Canada included. Already in prison and barred from the ballot, Pakistan's former Prime Minister is handed a 10-year jail term for leaking state secrets, just ahead of the country's election.

Today's Headlines: Over the weekend, three US troops were killed and dozens injured by a drone strike near the Syrian border in Jordan. These are the first US fatalities following months of strikes by Iran-backed militia groups in the region. In response, President Biden stated that the US will hold those responsible to account. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice issued an interim response to South Africa's case against Israel for acts of genocide in Gaza, ordering Israel to prevent deaths and destruction but not explicitly calling for a ceasefire. Negotiations for a hostage deal involving Israel suspending military operations for two months in exchange for the release of hostages are reportedly getting closer to an agreement. On a different note, nine countries have suspended aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees due to allegations of employee involvement in the October 7th attacks. In other news, a New York City jury awarded writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in a defamation suit against Donald Trump, who plans to appeal. The FAA approved Boeing 737 Max 9 jets to fly again after implementing new inspection and maintenance procedures. A study found the HPV vaccine Cervarix effective in protecting women from cervical cancer, and a massive data breach affected 26 billion records across various companies, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Canva, Adobe, and MySpace. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: 3 U.S. troops killed in drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militia | AP News AP News: Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire NY Times: Negotiators Close In on Hostage Deal That Would Halt Fighting in Gaza for Weeks NBC News: U.S., U.K. among 9 countries pausing funding to UNRWA amid allegations 12 employees were part of Oct. 7 attack NY Times: Trump Will Be Able to Wait to Pay Full $83.3 Million Until All Appeals Are Exhausted NBC News: Highlights: Trump civil fraud trial is over; judge aims for decision by Jan. 31 NY Times: Grounded Boeing Max 9 Jets Could Resume Flying Within Days  Medscape: HPV Vaccine Shown to Be Highly Effective in Girls Years Later Cybernews: Mother of All Breaches: ​a Historic Data Leak Reveals 26 Billion Records Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Wikimedia commons Drone strike that kills three American servicemembers in Jordan mistaken for US drone and not intercepted. House impeachment vote on Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas could come by next week. UN Chief calls for countries cutting funding to UN Relief agency to reconsider. Gazans dependent on UN aid worry about loss of relief funding. Vice President Harris visits San Jose to talk reproductive rights as part of nationwide abortion rights tour. Climate activists protest at Wells Fargo San Francisco headquarters to demand bank disinvest in east coast gas pipeline. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 29, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Wikimedia commons Drone strike that kills three American servicemembers in Jordan mistaken for US drone and not intercepted. House impeachment vote on Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas could come by next week. UN Chief calls for countries cutting funding to UN Relief agency to reconsider. Gazans dependent on UN aid worry about loss of relief funding. Vice President Harris visits San Jose to talk reproductive rights as part of nationwide abortion rights tour. Climate activists protest at Wells Fargo San Francisco headquarters to demand bank disinvest in east coast gas pipeline. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 29, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

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