Fighting fascism and the far-right in combat sports like MMA and BJJ.
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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Cha ...
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Conversations with experts and witnesses to uncover the real story of Israel. CAMERA's Partnership of Christians & Jews is a powerful response to the intensifying effort to delegitimize Israel in evangelical churches throughout North America and Europe, and to the media's shameful silence about the alarming rise of Jew-hatred worldwide. The Partnership helps activists effectively counter anti-Israel campaigns and oppose hatred of the Jewish people by providing educational resources through s ...
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From the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, 12 Years That Shook the World explores stories of real people, the choices they made, and specific moments in Holocaust history from 1933-1945. Please be advised, 12 Years That Shook the World tells true stories from Holocaust history that may not be suitable for everyone.
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Taking Back the Narrative is a Zionism education initiative (www.tbtnisrael.com), which aims to fill in the historical 2,000 'gap' proving Jews have had a continuous presence in Israel. This podcast delves deeper into topics relating to Israel, Jews as a people, and current events relating to Taking Back the Narrative.
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PRA Presents features podcast miniseries that reveal the ideologies, strategies, and fractures of right-wing movements. Each miniseries dives deep into the nuances of a specific right-wing ideology or agenda, and discusses strategies on how to combat rising authoritarianism. PRA is proud to partner with other social justice organizations and podcast producers to create these series; our partners are instrumental in making this deep work possible. Please note that each miniseries is a discret ...
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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
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Fighting Terror brings together counter-terrorism experts and practitioners from Europe, the United States, and beyond to address different approaches to combat terrorism in our society. Our frank discussions cover the lifecycle of terrorism from propaganda and recruitment, to financing, action and failure. This series is brought to you by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and hosted by Lucinda Creighton, Senior Advisor to CEP in Europe and a former European Affairs Minister. CEP is a non- ...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, through deeply honest and personal conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Hosted by actor & advocate Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authen ...
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Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.
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The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) is committed to fighting antisemitism on the battlefield of ideas. ISGAP is dedicated to scholarly research into the origins, processes, and manifestations of global antisemitism and of other forms of prejudice, including various forms of racism, as they relate to policy in an age of globalization. On the basis of this examination of antisemitism and policy, ISGAP disseminates analytical and scholarly materials to help com ...
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My goal on Impacting Israel is to expose you -- my listeners -- to influential voices impacting Israel in so many different ways. You see, when I’m leading my delegations, I find that the most valuable element for me are the friendships I develop with incredible people. So, I started asking myself, how can I share these voices with others? Maybe I had never heard of these incredible individuals because they usually write or speak in Hebrew. But why not find a platform to introduce other Engl ...
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Brash, irreverent and mostly peaceful! Robert and Ericka cut through all the media nonsense and talk current events through the lens of American Exceptionalism. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to “Of the People” today! Listen to all episodes of Of the People at Ricochet.com. aef8ce90-31ad-11f0-8607-f9e0edb09b7e
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Women Wage Peace, Combat Antisemitism Movement
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57:32Women Wage Peace A fifth generation Australian, Peta Jones Pellach made aliyah in 2010. She is the director of educational activities for the Elijah Interfaith Institute, secretary of the Jerusalem Rainbow Group for Jewish-Christian Encounter and Dialogue and a co-founder of Praying Together in Jerusalem. She is active in Women Wage Peace, Israel's…
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Thousands farewell officer killed in Porepunkah shooting
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25:21Thousands of mourners have gathered to remember the first of two Victoria Police officers who were fatally shot in Porepunkah in the line of duty last week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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There’s No One Way to Orthodox with Jewish TikTok Star Melinda Strauss
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26:30Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: [email protected] To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram …
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It’s 1938. In Eastern Europe, life is bustling for three young Jews growing up in their vibrant Jewish community. Miriam Kabacznik, Leon Kahn, and Zvi Michaeli. But soon, the Nazi threat emerges on the horizon. View Episode Transcript Thank you for listening. What did you think of the show? Take a quick survey, send your comments via email to podca…
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Fighting vs. Violence: What’s the Difference? (w/ Janet O’Shea)
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57:57In this episode of Fighting Matters, Jeff Shaw (Bellingham BJJ) and Mike Mahaffey (Old Bastard BJJ) welcome special guest Janet "Jay" O’Shea. Janet is a martial artist, scholar, and the author of Risk, Failure, Play: What Dance Reveals about Martial Arts Training. The team tackles one of the deepest questions in combat sports: what separates fighti…
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From the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, welcome to 12 Years That Shook the World. This season is a six-part series: the true story of three young Jews who face the Nazi reign of terror in their hometown: Zvi Michaeli, Miriam Kabacznik, and Leon Kahn — three young Jews from a town called Eyshishok. Featuring historians from the US Holocaust Memorial …
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Xi and Putin discuss immortality on hot-mic
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25:13Two authoritarian leaders, who've both extended their grips on power, caught discussing immortality, in a rare, unscripted moment in President Xi Jinping's tightly choreographed military celebration in Beijing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 6: Building Horizontal Alliances and Fighting Antisemitism as Progressives with Shanice McBean and Rachel Shabi
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1:03:21The final episode of Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism explores how to understand and fight antisemitism as progressives—and as part of a wider struggle for justice. Centrist and right-wing political forces frequently frame antisemitism as integral to social justice movements, suggesting both that there is no place for Jews on the Left, and also …
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 5: Anti-Antisemitism and Antiracism with Leo Ferguson and Steven Gardiner
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52:05The penultimate episode of Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism looks at the interwoven, and often tangled, relationship between fighting antisemitism and fighting racism. Antisemitism and anti-Blackness are deeply connected forms of oppression that often work together to reinforce structural inequities under racial capitalism. And yet, the Right ha…
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 4: Antisemitism in the Far-Right Ecosystem with Elad Nehorai and Stefanie Schüler-Springorum
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48:35This episode takes a deep dive into the role of antisemitism in the far-right ecosystem, focusing in particular on the United States and Germany. Whether it’s Elon Musk performing a straight-armed salute during Trump’s inauguration celebrations before going on to champion Germany’s far-right AfD party, or the widespread “great replacement” conspira…
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 3: Weaponizing Antisemitism to Advance Authoritarianism with Lara Friedman and Yousef Munayyer
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57:34Political commentators and rights advocates Lara Friedman and Yousef Munayyer discuss ongoing efforts to suppress criticism of the Israeli government’s oppression of Palestinians under the guise of fighting antisemitism—efforts which are fueling authoritarianism and pushing shared safety further from grasp. Lara and Yousef lay out how the Israeli g…
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 2: Conspiracy Theories, Antisemitism, and the Politics of Holocaust Memory with Valentina Pisanty and Jelena Subotić
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55:29Guest host Natasha Roth-Rowland talks to scholars Valentina Pisanty and Jelena Subotić about the anatomy and function of conspiracy theories and the role of antisemitism within them. How do conspiracy theories come about? Why do they so often revolve around false narratives regarding Jewish people, power, and control? How are they used to discredit…
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Episode 1: What is Antisemitism and its Weaponization? A Conversation for Movement Organizers with Shoshana Brown and Ben Lorber
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43:55In this first episode of Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism, co-hosts Shoshana Brown and Ben Lorber share how they came to be working on the issues of antisemitism and its weaponization. They dive into discussing antisemitism itself—its history, how it looks today, how to understand it, and why the fight over defining it has become a primary means…
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A huge display of China's military might in Beijing caps off four days of high level diplomacy with the leaders of more than twenty countries.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Listeners of The Insurgence: Sheriffs, we're thrilled to announce an exciting change to this feed. We’re renaming it “PRA Presents” and it will be a home for all of PRA’s future miniseries. Each miniseries is created with a close research or production partner, and together we dive deep into the nuances of right-wing strategies and rising authorita…
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Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice"
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30:57Tracy-Ann Oberman is a British actress. She gained prominence for her role as Chrissie Watts in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders." Oberman has appeared in numerous television shows, including "Doctor Who," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Toast of London." Tracy-Ann is passionate about Jewish rights and uses her platform to speak about th…
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President Xi Jinping is holding bilateral talks with Russia's President, Vladimir Putin;By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Far-right demonstrators storm Indigenous gathering place
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26:41Anti-immigration rallies lead to violence and arrests across the country - how do the major parties respond to this sentiment?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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I have a long conversation with two men who are highly motivated to be writing about Jewish issues. Shane Shmuel is based in Melbourne, Australia, He is a proud Zionist and grandson of 4 Holocaust survivors. A finance professional, he is passionate about Israel, Zionism, the Holocaust and politics as it relates to Israel. Since October 7, he began …
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Arrests made in Porepunkah but hunt continues
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25:32Two people arrested in police raids in the Victorian town of Porepunkah, as police hunt for Dezi Freeman, the man alleged to have shot and killed two police officers on Tuesday.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Israeli Michelin Chef Eyal Shani - Uniting Humanity Through Food
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27:43Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: [email protected] To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @Being…
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Search continues for alleged Porepunkah gunman
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25:28The search for fugitive Dezi Freeman continues in the rugged Victorian high country, as the state's police force mourn two of their own.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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"Jane" Speaks: Allegations Against Adam Zugec & ZUMA Martial Arts
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1:09:08In this episode of Fighting Matters, we're joined by "Jane Doe," who expands on her recent allegations surrounding Adam Zugec and ZUMA Martial Arts in Victoria, BC. "Jane" recaps her story of training at ZUMA, her experiences with misconduct and boundary violations, why she decided to go public, and how that experience has impacted her. We discuss …
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August 27, 2025: Micah Wood, Eagles Wings, and a Transformative Journey
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34:06Micah Wood of Eagles Wings joins the Partnership Program to share his transformative journey of aligning heart and mind with God’s perspective on Israel and the Jewish people. Engaged in full-time ministry, Micah gave little thought to Israel. Micah’s path shifted when a friend challenged him with one question: “Are you a Zionist?” His candid respo…
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Trevor Asserson is the author of the Asserson report that indicated that the BBC is heavily biased against Israel by means of a thorough investigation into how the BBC covered the Israel–Hamas war from 7th October 2023 until 7th February 2024. According to the report which utilised AI, the BBC breached its own editorial guidelines over 1,500 times,…
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ABC worse than the BBC, Jews choosing to write
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57:34Trevor Asserson is the author of the Asserson report that indicated that the BBC is heavily biased against Israel by means of a thorough investigation into how the BBC covered the Israel–Hamas war from 7th October 2023 until 7th February 2024. According to the report which utilised AI, the BBC breached its own editorial guidelines over 1,500 times,…
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Police hunt for alleged Porepunkah gunman
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25:34Who is Dezi Freeman, the man accused of killing two Victorian police officers, and what do his previous legal altercations tell us about the threat of pseudo-law?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Iran 'orchestrated' at least two antisemitic attacks
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25:46Federal government alleges Iran directed multiple anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has listened from the dock as family members of her victims spoke about the impact of her crimes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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⚖️ The Left’s Purity Trap: Why We Keep Losing
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1:10:57In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models, Jesse Walker of Rough Hands BJJ, and Mike Mahaffey of Old Bastard BJJ welcome special guest Eric Muntz to tackle one of the most self-destructive tendencies of the political left: the purity trap. We’ve talked plenty about the dangers of the far right, but tonight we turn the mir…
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Education ministers agree to CCTV cameras in childcare centres, mandatory child safety training and establishing a national educator register.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Israel prepares for takeover of Gaza City
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25:32Israel begins the first stage of its planned take-over of Gaza City, with the IDF confirming its troops are in position on the outskirts of the city.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Israeli Knesset Member Banned, Lawyers for Israel
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56:19Simcha Rothman MK has had his visa to Australia revoked and has been banned from visiting Australia for 3 years. Rothman had been invited by the Australia Jewish Association as part of s solidarity tour to show support for Australia's Jewish community. Australian Jews are experiencing unprecedented antisemitism. Many feel that the Australian Govern…
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Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism—Sneak Peek
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2:58Lifting the Curtain on Antisemitism, a new podcast miniseries brought to you by Political Research Associates and Diaspora Alliance, explores how to understand antisemitism and its weaponization and to fight for collective liberation. Amidst rising authoritarianism and Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the stakes are higher than ever. Launching September …
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Australia stands firm after Netanyahu's criticism
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25:28The rift between Australia and Israel is growing wider, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a scathing letter from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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August 19, 2025: Dr. McDermott Returns Discussing Israel, the Church, and Replacement Theology.
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1:01:40Rev. Dr. Gerald McDermott returns to continue the conversation about Israel and the Church. (To revisit the July 14, 2025, episode, you can find it on our YouTube channel or any of our podcast platforms.) Dr. Tricia Miller, the Partnership’s director, joins in this episode as co-host. Dr. McDermott teaches at Jerusalem Seminary and the Reformed Epi…
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Trump plans meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy
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25:27Ukrainian President flanked by European leaders, at a high stakes meeting at the White House.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Mercy Kafotokoza: How Nurses are Revolutionizing Community Health in Rural Africa
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28:43Mercy Kafotokoza is a Malawian nurse, midwife and public health professional with a Master’s in Public Health. She is also a mother of three and a passionate advocate for equity, compassion and the power of proximity. As a young girl, Mercy experienced the heartbreak of losing her uncle to a preventable condition. She is now the founder of Wandikwe…
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Zelenskyy and European leaders prepare to meet Trump
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25:32Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his way to the White House for his meeting with President Donald Trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dealing with the ABC's Israelophobia
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1:09:17I spoke with Jewish insider Elahn Zetlin about his experience working at the ABC and how he found the broadcaster to be biased against Israel and biased against him. Concerns about the institutionalised anti-Israel media bias at the publicly funded ABC and SBS have been mounting. It has become more and more imperative to call out the propaganda ema…
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Dr Andrew Thomas is a lecturer in International Relations and Middle East Studies at Deakin University specialising in Middle East politics and non-Western international relations theory. Just prior to what was meant to be the UN conference sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia looking to canvas more nations to recognise a state of Palestine Andrew …
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AGs meet over 'hopeless' child safety checks
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20:47Attorneys-General meet after the Prime Minister calls childcare industry checks 'hopeless'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Should Music Be Political? With Grammy-Winning Jewish Musician Joanie Leeds
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28:37Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: [email protected] To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @Being…
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Federal Government accused of "choreographing" roundtable
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25:20A leaked list of pre-written responses to the economic reform roundtable has raised questions over whether the Government is engaging in the talks in good faith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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August 13, 2025: Sima Parsai: An Iranian Perspective on Israel, Terror, and Oppression.
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45:34Sima Parsai, a dedicated medical professional and resident of the West Coast of the United States, joins us today to share her insights on the sentiments of the Iranian people regarding Israel, the Jewish people, and the ongoing war Israel has against terrorists. Born in Iran and having fled with her family just before the fall of the Shah in 1979,…
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Palestinian State Recognition, ABC anti-Israel bias
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57:24Palestinian State Recognition (0:33-25:33) Dr Andrew Thomas is a lecturer in International Relations and Middle East Studies at Deakin University specialising in Middle East politics and non-Western international relations theory. Just prior to what was meant to be the UN conference sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia looking to canvas more nation…
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Concerns ahead of Trump and Putin meeting
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25:05Experts say the summit between Trump and Putin could be a profoundly alarming moment for Europe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How "active clubs" use MMA to spread white supremacist hate
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1:26:19In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models is joined by Stephan Kesting, Mike Mahaffey, and former FBI special agent Mike German to uncover the truth about “Active Clubs” — far-right extremist fight clubs infiltrating martial arts. Mike German spent 16 years as an FBI undercover agent, including operations against neo-Nazi…
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