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I've been doing terribly. All of us are. But I can't go on like this. I will not cede them this victory.

This is possibly my most personal episode yet as I try to make sense of it all.

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I've been doing terribly. All of us are. But I can't go on like this. I will not cede them this victory.

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Sectarianism Kills the Nation: Sweida Under Siege 32:57

8 days ago32:57

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The sectarian violence in Sweida, Southern Syria has genuinely been keeping me up at night. The images, stories, and potentials for further violence is just really hard to process. There's also a lot of confusion as to what exactly is happening, how did this start, and how does it end. In this episode I try to provide some overview of the situation, but mostly talk about my thoughts and feelings watching this unfold and seeing all the discourse online, and denounce in as strong of terms as possible the violent sectarianism of it all. Syrian Druze communities are under great threat at the moment, and its really scary. As I say in the episode, there have been attacks as Bedouin community and security forces at the hands of Druze militias, but that does not, in anyway justify massacres of Druze civilians and of the sectarian hate being spewed at them online. For a decent chronological breakdown of how this started I recommend this short video by Charles Lister: https://x.com/Charles_Lister/status/1945976275606089749 There's also this very informative episode of a podcast recorded in March with two activists from Sweida (very helpful for background info for whats happening now): https://www.patreon.com/posts/stir-2-unrest-in-128972762 For the full list of social media pages and accounts to follow please check the description in my youtube video (all the links look super clunky here): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K2nnauhj9M&ab_channel=PoliticallyDepressed -- -- Liked this episode? Tip me in my tip jar: ko-fi.com/aymanmak Or become a monthly member @ patreon.com/fromtheperiphery…

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How Did You Sleep Last Night? S2E15 - Solo 27:57

22 days ago27:57

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I've never slept well. But of course the political catastrophes around all of us make it even harder. I talk about my issues with sleep, what I've been doing/not doing, and ask you how you've been dealing sleep and sleeplessness. --- --- Give me a tip: ko-fi.com/aymanmak Become a member of the FTP Patreon: patreon.com/fromtheperiphery…

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Announcement - I'm Moving to Youtube (mostly) 9:26

5 weeks ago9:26

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I'm making a few changes and wanted to keep you all up to date. Hope to see you all on my Youtube Channel. Note: This is not announcing the end of this podcast. It's more of an expansion, but in a slightly different direction. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_d8-WfM5gyULH5zL0_e89A Love and solidarity, Ayman…

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Edward Said, Bluesky, and Liberal Hypocrisies /w Leila a.k.a Emissary of Night 1:15:59

6 weeks ago1:15:59

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I left twitter last year, soon after Musk took it over. It's no longer a safe place to be. So I moved to Bluesky, which has its own set of problems, but nowhere near as problematic as twitter. But on saving grace is the few brilliant accounts I've encountered while there. In this episode I talk to the person behind one such account, Emissary of Night. A queer lefty Arab intellectual in predominantly English speaking spaces, we definitely had a lot to talk about. So over an hour and a bit we talk about a lot: Edward Said, the role of the intellectual in Palestinian liberation, Bluesky, Twitter, Tankies, Liberals, the War on Terror, being an Arab watching American media. It's a lot and it was great. I hope you enjoy listening half as much as I enjoyed having the conversation. Note: This was recorded on June 7. You can follow Leila on Bluesky @diplomatofnight.com Leila also just started a new blog: https://to-our-land.ghost.io/ To give me a tip: ko-fi.com/aymanmak Become a member of the FTP Patreon: patreon.com/fromtheperiphery #palestine #bluesky #podcast…

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Death, Indigeneity, and Nourishment - An Interview with Peggy (gwi-seok hong) 1:03:57

7 weeks ago1:03:57

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In this episode, I talk with Peggy, someone whose wisdom and approach I've found really nourishing in this time of depleting catastrophe. I just like talking to her and she always comes up with really interesting insights. We initially met in the Palestine watch party, which I hosted, and many of the things she said in those discussions are still with me. We talk about a wide-range of topics and so its hard to sum up. If there's anything that's said that sparks your interest, let me know in the comments and I'll definitely respond. You can follow Peggy on Instagram: @halmonipower@lei4palestinePeggy also has a blog at https://stillinsirsasana.blogspot.com/ --- --- Like this podcast? Consider supporting it by: Leaving a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Becoming a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Following me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Following me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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14,000 Babies - S2E12 16:23

10 weeks ago16:23

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The Israeli blockade on Gaza will kill 14,000 babies in 48 hours if it is not lifted. This was announced today by the UN. It has been 79 days since the total blockade was placed on Gaza, after Israel unilaterally ended the ceasefire agreement they signed with Hamas. It is impossible to deny what is being painfully and maliciously enacted on a daily basis: a genocide, mass extermination and annihilation. Two million Palestinians in Gaza are being starved and bombed. This has to stop. I don't know how, but it has to. Donate to support community kitchens in Gaza: https://chuffed.org/project/allchildrenareourchildren…

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The Worst Thing Elon Musk Ever Did - S2E11 24:51

10 weeks ago24:51

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Elon Musk is one of the most dangerous men alive today. But he didn't come out of nowhere. In this episode I talk about one thing that he's done, that I think most people don't even know he did. To me, it's amongst the worst of it all. Note: When I list some of the wort things he's done, I forget to mention his creation and involvement in DOGE, which I know is a pretty huge thing to miss, but alas. Also, this was recorded on Tuesday May 13 (3 days ago). Since then the podcast 'Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution' has released a new episode! Check out the first two episodes here . -- -- Like this podcast? Consider supporting it by: Leaving a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Becoming a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Following me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Following me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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It's Been a Minute - S2E10 18:36

12 weeks ago18:36

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I've been a bit absent from this podcast the last couple of weeks. I share why - which amounts to some pretty good, interesting news. One thing I forgot to mention in the episode is that I've also been arranging a few interviews for this podcast by really really cool people, so stay tuned for that. Anyway, I guess the crunch is over, so I'll go back to releasing episodes on the weekly. Film Club: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lebanon-wars-126557915 New Video Essay: https://youtu.be/W1pKLk-E6J0 -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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Announcement - Lebanese Films Screenings 24:35

14 weeks ago24:35

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This is a special announcement episode broadcast on all FTP channels. We at FTP are hosting a series of weekly film screenings and discussions on the Lebanese wars starting this Sunday April 20. In this short episode, Elia and Ayman go through the list of films they selected, what you can expect from the screenings, and how you can participate. To sign up and join the watch parties head over to ⁠our Patreon⁠ where you'll find ⁠this post with the invitation link⁠ . Invites are immediately available to all Patreon members. If you don't want to become a member, you can buy the link with a one-time purchase. -- All the films (except the last) are already publicly available on ⁠this playlist⁠ on our Youtube Channel. The films we'll watch are: ⁠ A Feeling Greater than Love ⁠ (2017) dir. Mary Jirmanus Saba - A feature-length documentary about the class struggle and labour movements in the lead up to the outbreak of the war in 1975. ⁠ Lebanon's War ⁠ - Part 3: Explosion (2001) - A 42 minute episode of a documentary series by Al-Jazeera on the Lebanon Wars that covers in great depth the 1975 outbreak of the civil war with incredible, rare interviews. ⁠ Beirut, My City ⁠ (1983) dir. Jocelyne Saab - A 38 minute film by a legendary Lebanese filmmaker filmed in Beirut amidst the Israeli siege that serves as a timeless intimate meditation on a city tortured by war and occupation. ⁠ Souha, Surviving Hell ⁠ (2001) dir. Randa Chahal Sabagh - A 57 minute documentary following communist resistance fighter South Bechara as she returns to the south of Lebanon after its liberation from Israeli occupation in 2000. ⁠ Last Days of the Man of Tomorrow ⁠ (2017) dir. Fadz - A short film that serves as a brilliant, illuminating, and humorous retrospective on the war by the post-war generation. -- -- Hope to see you at the film screenings! ⁠Here again is the link to sign up. ⁠…

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We Are All Deeply Unwell - S2E9 40:44

14 weeks ago40:44

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Going back to basics for this episode. I talk about how sad I've been, how so many of us are unwell, and how we should talk about it more. -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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Self-Defence, Pre-emptive Strikes, and Human Shield - S2E8 32:22

16 weeks ago32:22

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I'm just so damn mortified by the daily massacres. The images. The wailing screams. The f*scist apologia. This was recorded on Wednesday, April 3th. -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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Schadenfreud is bad politics 38:31

18 weeks ago38:31

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Joy at others misfortunes. It's fine when it's punching up, but I've noticed it too often be used to punch down. I talk about it. Headlines: - Israel kills two more journalists in Gaza: Hussam Shabbat and Mohammad Mansour - Protests seize Turkey after Erdogan's latest power grab -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠…

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My Next Video Essay - S2E6 59:16

19 weeks ago59:16

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I talk about the idea that I have for the next video essay. -- -- Support Ali's Go Fund Me -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠

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What's Really Happening in Syria 44:51

19 weeks ago44:51

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There were numerous massacres that happening in the Syrian coast over the last week. I talk about them, share some information that I have about them and the reactions to them. I also provide some context to recent developments in Syria which I think too many are confused by and even more are coopting for ideological purposes. Here's some additional resources on the coast massacres: Article by Robin Yassin-Kassab Report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights Short video by Megaphone News -- -- New video essay 'Where Are the Arabs?' -- -- As always I'll be going live this Sunday at 6pm CET to talk more about what I discuss in this episode. Join me if you have any questions or just want to hold space. -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠…

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My Therapist Broke Up With Me - S2E4 43:30

21 weeks ago43:30

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Just a personal rant about feeling sad that my therapist can no longer do sessions with me. I also share some thoughts about why therapy was so useful/helpful for me, especially in this present moment of despair and gloom. Headlines: Zelensky v. Trump, Vance; Israeli aggression on Syria. -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠…

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S2E3 - Lebanon: Sovereignty without Liberation 56:54

22 weeks ago56:54

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A LOT has happened in Lebanon (and the region) in the last few months. This is the first of many episodes where I try to unpack not just the situation of Lebanon but the situation of the region as a whole from a Lebanese (leftist) perspective. There's a lot of moving pieces, a lot of history, and most important, a lot of seismic shifts that I think needs to be accounted for in our analysis, discussions, and actions. I'll be doing a live-stream for this episode (where you can ask your questions, ask for elaborations, or just chat about stuff). It'll happen on Sunday 23rd at 8pm CET. Here is the link to join (press notify me to get a notification when I start): https://youtube.com/live/KBxiEWlUFx0?feature=share -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠…

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S2E2 - Arab Anarchism: Remembering Omar Aziz 38:30

24 weeks ago38:30

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On Feb 16, 2013, the revolutionary Syrian anarchist Omar Aziz was martyred by the Assad regime. His legacy and actions, specifically around the local councils during the Syrian revolution, will be commemorated in events and talks held around the world on Feb 16, 2025. Here is a link with texts, resources, and dates: https://rememberomaraziz.net/ Here is the comic I did on the Syrian rev + local councils: Comic on Syrian Revolution As part of the new series, I'll be hosting a live-stream discussion on this episode tomorrow (Tue 11th) at 6PM CET on Youtube. It'll be a space for you the listener to engage more, ask your questions, get more clarity on stuff I may have skimmed over, etc. Here is the link to the live stream: https://youtube.com/live/yc6qQoWkn2c?feature=share -- -- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠…

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S2E1 - When The Political is Personal 41:43

25 weeks ago41:43

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New season! Same format! Not much will change with breaking up this podcast into seasons, it's just more helpful for planning/organizing. I am going to take the opportunity to try to regularise some of the formats I was playing with towards the end there. Announcement: - New Podcast: Mutual Aid Podcast Headlines: - Musk and 4chan - Lebanon ceasefire: displaced force their way back home - War on Jenin - Egypt and Jordan reveal their hypocrisy Main topic: - Personal baggage in political organizing - (Self) Projection of parental roles onto leaders - There are no adults in the white house ---- ---- Leave me a tip in my ⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠…

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Video Essay Announcement 14:03

26 weeks ago14:03

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It's finally happening. I finished the video essay. There's a live drop happening on Patreon on Sunday 26th at 8pm CET. Ayman will be in the live chat. Join us! Link to the Video Essay Free for members, available for one-time purchase for anyone else!

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Existentialism in the Age of Genocide 32:08

29 weeks ago32:08

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Even when things feel pointless, we have to keep going. We have to give our actions meaning. Whether it's our own individual contributions or the movements we participate in, we can't completely lose hope in their possible impact and meaning. I think doing so is giving our enemies an unnecessary victory over us. --- --- Leave me a tip in my ⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠ Become a member of the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow me on ⁠Bluesky⁠…

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54. One Year of Politically Depressed 35:09

30 weeks ago35:09

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Today it is officially one year exactly since I started this podcast. I look back and reflect on this year and talk about the year ahead. What has changed, what has stayed pretty much the same, what has gotten much worse? I ask these questions at the political, personal and polito-personal (to coin a term) level. Thank you to everyone who has listened over the last year. I appreciate every single one of you. May we mark the 2nd year of this podcast with new achievements, new breakthroughs, new ruptures to this depressing, catastrophic existence. --- --- Leave me a tip in my Tip Jar⁠ Become a member of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky…

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53. Sometimes the personal isn't political 27:36

31 weeks ago27:36

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So I got rejected from yet another writing grant. But I persist. From now I'm gna focus on doing my work and hoping those listening/reading appreciate enough/are able to support me. This episode is basically a free-association personal ramble about stuff I've been thinking about re my work and what I'm reluctantly calling 'diasporic discomforts'. Very little politics in this one, except brief talk about the "ceasefire" in Lebanon. -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Personal Tip Jar Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> FTP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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52. Long Live the Syrian Revolution 29:16

33 weeks ago29:16

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It's finally happened. After 13 years of struggle, the Syrian people emerge victorious. What started as military operations in the north quickly escalated into country-wide revolt, built on decades of resentment, organising and, counter-revolutionary violence. Prisons liberated, Assad fled, and for the first time, in over a decade, Syrians are celebrating. They know, more than any of us, the work that comes now, but for now, let's celebrate with them. This episode is dedicated to Omar Aziz, to Razan Zaitouneh, to Alan Kurdi, to all the brave fighters who were martyred by this regime, to all the ordinary men and women who dared to dream, to the organisers of the councils that sustained their communities through years of siege, to those who perished in refuge under the crushing weight of exile, to all the revolutionaries who are no longer with us: this moment is for you. May this inspire all of us to dare to dream, to understand that sacrifice may well pay off, that the long struggle towards justice is but that: a long struggle. The people wanted the overthrowal of the regime, the people overthrew the regime. May we experience such joy in Lebanon, may the Palestinians experience such joy. May all oppressed peoples across the globe be victorious in their struggle against their oppressors. Oppression leads to resistance which oppression can never crush. I have so many thoughts and feelings, so I share with you this episode. It of course is not expansive. Three main things I forgot to discuss: The Israeli opportunism in this moment, bombing areas in southern Syria and seizing new territories. Sednayel prison as a place not just of disappearance but wholesale massacres. Accepting Syrian agency the way we do with Palestinians. Are you reading Syrian poetry? Listening to Syrian music? Engaging with Syrian twitter or insta? Centring Syrian voices? Are you accepting and trusting that Syrians understand their situation better than anyone else? If not, you may be falling for narratives that ultimately hurt Syrians and contributing to their erasure. - - But for now Syrians celebrate. Let's celebrate with them. -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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51. Ceasefire in Lebanon 29:33

34 weeks ago29:33

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These horrible two months seem to have come to an end. At least for the time being. A brief bittersweet moment amongst all the horribleness. I share they thoughts and reflections about the ceasefire deal that was announced just two days ago. -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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50. Hitting Rock Bottom or: How to Resist Despair 31:50

35 weeks ago31:50

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I've been doing terribly. All of us are. But I can't go on like this. I will not cede them this victory. This is possibly my most personal episode yet as I try to make sense of it all. -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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49. Germany is Doing Fascism (Again) /w Doqsi 1:28:44

36 weeks ago1:28:44

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What was meant to be a reflection on The Peoples Want festival ended up being a long discussion of how insane Germany has become. Doqsi (Egyptian living in Berlin) shares their experience and analysis of the current situation of the Palestine solidarity movement in Berlin as well as the intense and white supremacist crackdown from the state, the media, and liberal organizations. We do talk a bit about the festival but end up really lamenting that the safety we both sought in Europe is increasingly being chipped away. Essay I make constant reference to: https://criticalmuslim.com/explore/issues/halal/german-redemption-theology The Peoples Want Links Website: ⁠thepeopleswant.org⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/lespeuplesveulent⁠ -- -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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48. The Peoples Want: Building Internationalism From Below 1:08:11

38 weeks ago1:08:11

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I had the extreme pleasure of spending the last week discussing and organizing with a group of activists and revolutionaries from across the global south. This happened at a conference hosted by The Peoples Want, a collective working on building genuine, strong internationalist bonds between struggles across the globe. Holding these conversations was intense but full of inspiration, especially at a time where I'm witnessing my world being destroyed, while everything feels empty of meaning, let alone hope. I share my reflections of this past week as well as brief comments on: the continued Israeli aggression on Lebanon, the impending U.S elections, and climate-crisis induced flooding in Spain and Saudi Arabia. The Peoples Want Links Website: thepeopleswant.org Instagram: instagram.com/lespeuplesveulent -- -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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47. The Genocidal Limits of Liberalism 40:22

41 weeks ago40:22

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What is liberalism? Who are liberals? Where do they stand in relation to the colonies? Where do they on genocide? I think the answer to the last question is pretty obvious to anyone paying attention over the last year. But regardless, I thought I'd do an episode sharing my reflections and understanding of liberalism, as a historical movement and political tendency that is riddled top to bottom with contradictions. History has shown that liberals are much friendlier to fascism than they are to anything resembling communism. We see this history repeating itself painfully clear. I share my, admittedly messy and incomplete, impressions on the matter. --- --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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46. Where are the Arabs? 1:03:58

41 weeks ago1:03:58

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A question people have asked over the last year (and half a century). A constant mark of shame for the entire 'arab world' but also the beginning into a very serious inquiry - which I would contest has radical potentials that have yet to be fully explored. As I develop my next video essay, on this very topic, I'm doing this episode to just explore the things I'm thinking about out loud. I also provide some - incomplete - highlights on the latest developments in Lebanon and Palestine. One thing I definitely neglect to mention, specifically in southern Lebanon, is how great the losses are of Israeli soldiers who are trying to invade Lebanon. They cannot win real confrontations, so they use their aerial superiority to bomb hospitals and civilians. --- --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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45. The End-Game is Apocalypse 24:04

43 weeks ago24:04

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It's so difficult to speak. Confirming in words what we know, but cannot believe, is happening. Lebanon, my home, has been subjected to an unfathomable aggression by Israel over the last week. Over 1600 people have been killed, thousands more injured, and approximately 1 million people internally displaced! Almost all of this in almost two weeks. In this episode I share my reflections as a Lebanese, but also my bitter analysis based on what Palestinians have been showing us over the last year. Israel will not stop, it needs to be stopped. Otherwise we're all doomed. -- -- -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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44. Queer Mutual Aid Lebanon 26:13

43 weeks ago26:13

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The criminal and vile escalation of Israel's aggression in Lebanon has forced 10s of thousands to flee the South. In lieu of a government, organizations, grassroots groups, and local communities have been stepping in and doing, essentially, the government's work - to provide for and protect its population. I'm dedicating this episode to talking about one of these groups, which has in fact been operating since 2020, and which I helped found. It's a group I'm proud to be a part of and whose members are the most inspiring, powerful, and caring comrades that a queer could ask for. I talk about the work we do, the context within which we work, as well as the necessity for mutual aid and community work in this time of war and displacement. Also just to note, I ofc don't claim to speak on behalf of the group, just as myself as a member and comrade. -- -- -- -- This is also a 'Fundraiser Episode' . Please donate what you can, become a member of our Patreon, or just share it with your friends, families, comrades and allies: QMA Patreon -- https://www.patreon.com/qmalebanon Reach out to this email for direct x-fer (bank, paypal,etc.): queermutualaidlebanon@protonmail.com -- -- -- Referenced Materials: My Old Essay's on Mutual Aid https://thepublicsource.org/charity-mutual-aid https://thepublicsource.org/charity-mutual-aid-2 Essay written by two members of QMA Lebanon https://jeem.me/en/society/1286 -- -- -- -- Love and Soldarity, Ayman…

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43. Israel Wages War on Lebanon 39:36

44 weeks ago39:36

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569 people killed in 2 days in Lebanon by the same people committing genocide in Gaza and moving to annex the West Bank. The Israelis are truly unhinged. Their aggression on the south of Lebanon has steadily increased over the last year. But yesterday was different. I provide an overview of what happened yesterday, Sept 23rd, and demonstrate that the Israelis are indeed speed-running through the playbook they have developed in Gaza over the last year. I share other thoughts on the issue in general as well. ---- ---- ---- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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42. Israel Escalates Aggression on Lebanon 37:11

44 weeks ago37:11

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In the last 4 days, Israel has essentially declared war on all of Lebanon. With its mass electronic terrorist attack on Sept 17, followed by similar attacks the following down, and yesterday, Sept 20, they attacked the southern suburbs of Beirut with a bunker buster bomb. All told, Israel has killed more than 70 people and injured thousands of others. They have also increased their illegal, terrorising fly-overs across Lebanon and have drones that buzzed all throughout the night. They claim this aggression is all about deterring Hezbollah, but of course we know this is not the case - with yet another minister going on t.v. claiming that all of Lebanon is Hezbollah. The rogue fascist state of Israel is completely unhinged. What will it take to reign them in? I share my reflections on this as well as my feelings in this moment as a Lebanese person who is worried and heartbroken from my friends and family back home. --- --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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41. The Sabra and Shatila Massacre 47:25

45 weeks ago47:25

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42 years ago today, far-right anti-Palestinian Christian militias in Lebanon committed the most horrendous massacre of the 15-year long Lebanese civil wars. With the heavy support of Israeli forces, who were occupying Beirut at the time, these militias (most notably the Lebanese Forces) killed up to 3500 Palestinians and Lebanese over 3 days. In this first filmed episode of this podcast, I talk about this massacre, providing a brief overview of the lead-up to it, as well as its continued relevance to today. Two brief notes: Although filmed, this episode can still be listened to as normal (there are no visual elements except my face and hand-gestures). This is not a thorough historical overview, which would require much more time and research. There are things I have left out, intentionally o forgetfully. Although I focus on the atrocities committed by far-right christian militias, I am of course aware they are not the only to commit massacres. I know people in my comments will be talking about the Damour massacre, committed by Palestinian factions. Although I acknowledge that no faction during the civl wars is innocent of committing atrocities, I reject the false equivalencies that many proclaim. The most egregious example of this, to my mind, is Ziad Doueiri's 2017 film 'The Insult'. -- -- -- Documentary on the Massacre -- -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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40. Against Against Hate 40:39

47 weeks ago40:39

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'Hate' is a terrible way of understanding fascism and all forms of bigotry. Claiming to be against it seems to be more of a balm for the already protected subject, but does nothing for those that are violating, persecuting, and targeting by these violent structures. It is a moral statement, a pretty boring one, and not a political one. Despite this, its a very popular thing here in the imperial centers. I discuss this among other topics including: comments from my recent video essay (on Arab nationalism and colonialism), the Israeli invasion of the West Bank (specifically Jenin), and the floods in Sudan and Bangladesh. -- -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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39. What is Self-Marginlization? 29:16

48 weeks ago29:16

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Its a genuine question. Is it even a thing? Or is there a better term/framework?I also talk about how it seems that tankies have finally realized Sudan exists and ofc are producing the worst takes - with it creating harm and distractions. -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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38. Comradery as a Verb 28:06

50 weeks ago28:06

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'Organize' is one of those words thats used a lot but needs to be critically examined for each respective situation, space, struggle etc. In building strong, long-lasting, and powerful movements, we need to make sure that the human connections within are built on trust, respect, and duty - especially enough to deal with conflict. I share my thoughts on this as well as other things like how there was a public Swiftie concert 20 meters away from a Palestine protest in downtown Vienna, and how dystopic and surreal that was. -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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37. Is it Impossible to Make People Care? 22:34

51 weeks ago22:34

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I'm so tired. -- -- Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fromtheperiphery

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36. Massacre in the Occupied Golan Heights 13:34

52 weeks ago13:34

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35. Zionism from the Standpoint of its Victims 34:31

1 year ago34:31

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In preparation for a video essay I'm developing, I decided to do an episode where I talk about the themes, arguments, and histories I've been examining and trying to synthesize. Definitely a ramble, but a potentially interesting one. Also, I have this weird tendency to emulate people's manner of speech when I read/listen to them too much (in this case, there are certain points, I'm basically just cosplaying as Edward Said). Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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34. What are 'Tankies'? (and why we oppose them) 34:06

1 year ago34:06

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The world, especially the global south, desperately needs a strong internationalist left. There are some who think they're part of it, but are in fact doing incredible amounts of harm to communities that they de-facto erase in their analysis. These are the 'Tankies'. Is it white supremacy on the left, a conspiratorial world view, or just a lazy inability to understand the many systems of power and domination that exist in different contexts (and that local communities continue to resist)? People Not States Website People Not Sates Instagram --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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33. We Cannot Normalize Genocide 36:28

1 year ago36:28

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It feels like fewer people are talking about Palestine. Has the supression of protests worked? Are people burntout, or have they lost interest? The unfathomable amount of violence cannot normalized. If it is, then its all doomed for sure. In this episode, I of course talk about G*z* as well as the nationalist mob violence against Syrian refugees in Turkey (and briefly in Lebanon). -- -- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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32. There is no President of the United States of America 28:50

1 year ago28:50

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I watched the 'debate'. I watched U.Sians (esp liberals) freaking out. Even the NYT is turning against Biden. It truly is a shitshow, but one in which all of our fates are attached. We need bold movements to counter both rising fascism and this privelaged resignation (e.g. 'we're so cooked'). I don't know, this episode is also a bit of a ramble. It's hard to think straight when Israel is threating to send your home country 'to the stone age' on the daily. --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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31. Why Israel Can Never Defeat Hezbollah (or Hamas) 32:01

1 year ago32:01

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With the grim prospects of an expanded war in Lebanon, I share my grim Lebanese analysis. --- --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠

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30. 'Death of Bed #12' by Ghassan Kanafani 40:36

1 year ago40:36

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I've known this story for years. It has deeply affected my ways of thinking and understanding both myself and the world around me. I'll let it speak for itself for now, but I will probably discuss in a future episode what it means to me. I hope you appreciate this reading and apologize in advance for some of the clunky translations (the only English translation is from some white guy in the 80s and cross-checking with the original, it does seem he's made some weird choices). --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠…

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14. Soft White Supremacy: Or Why I Won't Watch the New Contrapoints 26:02

1 year ago26:02

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Left or right looks pretty much the same to those on the bottom. This episode is more analysis than introspection, a brief departure from previous episodes. I'll be moving between the two from now on, especially as I continue to make more episodes sharing my thoughts and feelings about this absolutely f*cked up world. Tip Jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep…

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13. I Saw That Photo 21:52

1 year ago21:52

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And it haunts me. I don't know if I'll ever forget it. But I had to talk about it. This is a really stressful episode. I'm unable to hold back my grief. So please don't listen unless you feel ready and able to. TW: Description of de*d body. https://www.instagram.com/politically_depressed/

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12. Community of Grief w/ Lina Mounzer 45:13

1 year ago45:13

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I interview my favourite writer Lina Mounzer. We talk about grief, community, and being in Lebanon at a time of war and during the on-going genocide in Palestine. This is a shortened version for public release. The full interview will be released on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes Follow Lina on Twitter: @warghetti Check out The Markaz Review at www.themarkaz.org - an arts, culture and literary magazine by and for the greater Middle East.…

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11. I Caught A Zionist Infiltrator at a Palestine Solidarity March 17:18

1 year ago17:18

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This is a tactic. Infiltrators, saboteurs, and opportunists. We should all be vigilant of those actively damaging and/or co-opting activist spaces. I recount this story as a cautionary tale but also as a detailed account to help others spot similar suspicious behaviour. ** Oh! I didn't mention that someone did snap a photo of him at the end, so we can spread it and make sure he's never welcomed to these marches. Highly recommend, esp if it gets really suspicious. Stay safe everyone.…

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10. Do Protests Work? 21:26

1 year ago21:26

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The short answer is sort of. The long answer is it depends. But as we continue to protest and organize for a ceasefire in Palestine, and for an end to white-supremacist, imperialist, capitalist, patriarchy (yes it is one of those podcasts), we need to really think hard about what tactics and strategies we're relying on, and why. I share my reflections on this as well as debut my world famous zizek impersonation. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes…

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9. This Fire Will Consume You Too 20:20

1 year ago20:20

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Israel attacks Rafah, an escalation in their genocide. Israel attacks Lebanon, an escalation in their collective punishment. The West continues to applaud, although now with some moans, an escalation in their complicity. Those murdered will not be the last. This violence, embodying the death of humanity, will spread and will destroy us all unless it is stopped. To support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes…

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8. Treat Us As Though We're Mourning 22:34

1 year ago22:34

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Because we are. Whether from the grief of the on-going genocide in Gaza, military aggressions against Lebanon and Syria, the months-long war in Sudan, or the daily violence of economic/political collapse (the list goes on), we are not okay. For those of us experiencing casual white supremacy in 'the West', holding that pain has been difficult and frustrating. I share some personal reflections as I navigate all of this, hopefully with some coherence and empathy.…

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7. Life On Hold 23:54

1 year ago23:54

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We are broken; the living dead. It's becoming hard to put words to it all. Yet I still make my attempt, despite the immense grief and anger. Al-Jazeera Interview with Moataz Azaiza: https://youtu.be/BQSiGbzD4yo?si=Y2W6CPVFPxbDEqjm Middle East Eye Interview with Plestia Alaqad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GBaNDGCh4I…

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6. White People Cannot Stop Fascism (Alone) 26:31

1 year ago26:31

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I attended the "Defend Democracy" protest in Vienna. What I witnessed disturbed me.

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5. Sounds of Silence: Or Why I Binge 'The Office' 22:02

2 years ago22:02

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Is anyone else talking to themselves lately? Anyone else randomly blurting out sounds to express their immense grief and frustration while avoiding a complete mental break down? What T.V show are you binging to bridge the gaps between work, organizing for a ceasefire, and bearing witness to the ongoing genocide? I think about these things out loud in this episode, in a hopefully coherent and interesting way. I'm just so tired.…

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4. Sanity or Humanity 23:40

2 years ago23:40

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"These tears make us different from our enemy." - Wael Al-Dahdouh, Palestinian Journalist Staying sane in this cruel and absurd world is becoming an impossibility. The only choice we have left is maintaining our humanity. I talk about this along with other things.

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3. Genocide Golden Globes 22:54

2 years ago22:54

22:54

Since the world did not stop for Palestine, Palestine will stop the world. Or something like that. Dystopian does not begin to describe this new state of the affairs. Many will try to normalize the ongoing genocide, but we must ensure that that is their undoing. While we continue to demand a ceasefire, in anyway we can, how do we reckon and resist these new contradictions?…

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2. Israel Attacks Beirut 28:54

2 years ago28:54

28:54

It felt inevitable. I've been terrified about this for years and now it's happened. On Jan 3rd, our lovely neighbours attacked our capital. It's not the first time, it won't be the last. After 3 months of genocide on Gaza, and attacks on Southern Lebanon, Isr*el's military aggression is expanding even further with full support from Western states. I share my thoughts and feels about this as a Lebanese who left Beirut largely because of the fear (and knowledge) that this was inevitably going to happen. Zi*nism and Western Imperialisms are constant threats to the safety, security, and freedom of the entire South-West Asian region.…

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1. Introductions 17:22

2 years ago17:22

17:22

I'm depressed. You're depressed. We're all just super mega depressed. Soo ... is it just low levels of serotonin? Our so-called 'childhoods'? Or is it because the world is falling apart and we all feel super impotent while witnessing the collapse of capitalism give way to far-right resurgence across the globe. Idk. Maybe my mother's right and I'm just not taking enough Magnesium and Vitamin D. Who knows? Anyway, in this first episode I give a flavour of what future episodes of this podcast will feel like and what topics I'll be exploring. Hope you enjoy it!…

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29. Lessons From My Mother and Ghassan Kanafani 21:11

1 year ago21:11

21:11

Witnessing the genocide in Gaza, and the barbaric violence of the Zionist state, has made imagining a better world near impossible. The question on everyone's mind, after each new massacre, each new escalation, is where do we go from here? How do we go on? What is the point of it all? There are obviously no definitive answers, but I talk about a couple of new nourishing insights which have helped me reframe some things. --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> ⁠Tip Jar⁠ Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> ⁠Patreon⁠…

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28. 'Letter From Gaza' by Ghassan Kanafani 14:01

1 year ago14:01

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I read out a short story written by the great Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. The power of his words remain as relevant as it ever did. I'll periodically do readings like this and of course open to recommendations. Read the short story here --- --- Support this podcast: Tip jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes…

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27. F*** Pride 24:32

1 year ago24:32

24:32

I go off on one. I can't. As a queer arab, as an anti-capitalist, anti-racist, anti-imperialist, as someone whose eyes are bloodshot with rage and heart is constantly breaking over the ongoing genocide in Gaza, I thoroughly reject Pride in its most popular co-opted forms. Pride is a protest, not a surrender to and integration into white supremacist capitalist heteropatriarchal ways of relating to one another, the state, and our queer siblings and comrades around the globe. Also who keeps inviting all these straight guys? --- --- Want to give me a small tip? --> Tip Jar Want to become a member of our Patreon? --> Patreon…

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26. Living in the Era of Collapse 27:47

1 year ago27:47

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I've been thinking about collapse for at least 5 years now. It's a formitive concept for me, how I understand the world we live in. I think as time goes on, as history plays its course, collapse will spread. It is very definitive in the peripheries, but not as clear in the imperial cores. Collapse creates uncertainty and new possibilites. Although that means some good new stuff can come from it, it is crushingly obvious that it is the prefered circumstances of monsters. How do we prevent collapse? How do we adapt to it? How do we control it? I'll add these to the list of questions with no coherent answers. --- --- --- Support this podcast: Become Patron: ⁠Patreon.com/firethesetimes Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep…

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25. The Palestine Watch Party w/ israa abd elfattah 1:15:29

1 year ago1:15:29

1:15:29

I sat with israa abd el-fattah to talk about the Palestine Watch Party, a series of online watch parties I've beeng curating and hosting over the last few months. israa has been a long-time participant and our conversation about the space both gives an overview of our experiences with the watch parties as well as gives an insight into how those conversations and discussions usually go - the space we hold for each other, our pain, and varied experiences. If you want to join us the sign up link is below. -- -- -- Sign up link: forms.gle/GTKoCLSAb1u8cTtW9 Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/firethesetimes…

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24. The Lebanese Who Are Jealous of Israelis 24:39

1 year ago24:39

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Tweet anything about Syrians in Lebanon and they'll appear. Say that Lebanese people are Arabs and you'll hear them bark. Look at the history of the failed colonial project that is Lebanon, and you'll see them everywhere. This is an obviously provocative title, but an honest one; many don't even hide it. They're not just strange characters, but very dangerous political actors whose ideologies and sadistic desires are being manifested as a state level. Incredibly concerning given the normalization of violence and dehumanization of Syrians in Lebanon. --- --- --- Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes…

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23. The Kids Are Alright 26:29

1 year ago26:29

26:29

The genocidal violence in Gaza is escalating and so is the response by students around the world. -- -- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/firethesetimes Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep

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22. A Clockwork Orange, White Supremacy, and Palestine 30:16

1 year ago30:16

30:16

A Clockwork Orange is not about human nature, it's about European fascism. This is at least my reading of it. I've been thinking a lot about it as we're seeing the European centre shift drastically to the right in defence of the ongoing Israeli genocide in Palestine. In this episode I share my analysis and reading of A Clockwork Orange that I think illuminates some terrifying and bizarre aspects of the current moment. -- -- To support this podcast: Patreon: Patreon.com/firethesetimes Tip Jar: buymeacoffee.com/poldep…

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21. Comedy and Liberation w/ Dana Saleh 1:23:34

1 year ago1:23:34

1:23:34

I talk with one of my favourite internet people Dana Saleh. She's a Palestinian comedian based in Montreal who I've followed for years, and always knew we would get along great - and we did! We talk about comedy, Palestine, liberation, grief, and everything in between. I hope you enjoy this episode. Dana's Socials: Twitter TikTok Instagram Support this podcast: Patreon: https://patreon.com/firethesetimes Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep Join the Palestine Watch Party: https://forms.gle/yNaoYiBD9iswZgy77…

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20. The Al-Shifa Hospital Massacre 22:24

1 year ago22:24

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The real extent of the Al-Shifa Massacre are still being uncovered. Every day new mass graves. Every day new horrors. All the while the genocide continues unabated. The white phosphorus is raining down on South Lebanon. Settler violence is accelerating. I don't know how to contain myself. But we can't look away, we can't stop talking. -- -- -- Tip me at: https://buymeacoffee.com/poldep Keep This Between Us (Sub-series): https://www.patreon.com/collection/468212…

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19. Lebanon Doesn't Have a Syrian Problem, It Has a Fascism Problem 32:32

1 year ago32:32

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Fascist gangs are roaming the streets looking for Syrians. It's terrifying and needs to be stopped. I talk about this recent surge of violence, its short history, but also I give a bit of a primer on Lebanon - which turns out to be incredibly difficult to do. I'll probably do more like these cause the urgent situation calls for it, but also to elaborate on some of the stuff I touch on here. *Correction: The Tal al-Zaatar Massacre happens in 76' not in 75' as I state in the episode. --- --- TipJar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep Suggestions: West Beirut - Ziad Doueiri A History of Modern Lebanon - Fawwaz Traboulsi Banking on the State - Hicham Safieddine…

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18. These Last 5 Years Have Been Fucked Up! w/ Nada Homsi 1:13:34

1 year ago1:13:34

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Nada is one of my favourite people. She's funny, interesting, unique - basically a person whose presence in my life I miss so much. We talk about Beirut, Gaza, her coverage of the war in Lebanon, and so much more in between. I sincerely hope you are enjoying these interviews because I've really enjoyed recording them - insofar as I'm 'enjoying' anything these days. -- -- TipJar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep Keep This Between Us Subseries: https://www.patreon.com/collection/468212?view=expanded Nada's Social Media: https://twitter.com/NadaOHomsi -- -- Love and Solidarity, Ayman…

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17. Distraught About Sudan w/ Sara Al-Hassan 1:15:31

1 year ago1:15:31

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This is an interview with Sudanese writer, editor, and commentator Sara Al-Hassan. We talk about her writing and coverage of the current war in Sudan, the frustrating hashtag discourse, and feelings of grief at the mass atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and beyond. We talk about other things as well. Note: Interview episodes like this are gonna be longer than my solo episodes. I hope you all still appreciate them. Tip Jar : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep My comic on Sudan (with recommended readings): https://unicornriot.ninja/2022/revolution-in-every-country-comic-series-episode-2-sudan-building-power-from-below/ Sara's Pages: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSonblast Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bsonblast/ Love and Solidarity…

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16. Who Pays for Your Silence? 25:08

1 year ago25:08

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No words feel like they live up to the current moment. We all need to do more, especially those who can and are waiting for something to push them. The warning bells couldn't be louder. Act now. Before it's too late. TipJar https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep Instagram https://www.instagram.com/politically_depressed/ Sign-Up Link Watch Party https://forms.gle/zHKPhWfYGw1uQNMM7…

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15. Strength in Times of Crisis 23:29

1 year ago23:29

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Vulnerability is strength. Existence is resistance. Justice will prevail. What meaning do sayings like these hold in our world of collapse and crisis? With mass atrocities across our region, I wonder about how people hold on and struggle against despair. Tip Jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/poldep Mentions: https://unicornriot.ninja/revolution-in-every-country/ https://shop.mangalmedia.net/products/a-letter-home-ayman-makarem-hisham-rifai Instagram: @politically_depressed Love and Solidarity.…

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