In this episode, we are joined by Adam Shapiro of the organization Front Line Defenders to discuss the situation of human rights defenders at risk. We ask "What kind of challenges do human rights defenders face?" 'What kinds of tactics are used

Why Israel/Palestine Matters (with Phyllis Bennis)

Aug 21st, 2020 20m 19s

In this episode, Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis joins us once again, this time to discuss why the situation in Israel/Palestine matters. We ask, "How does militarism in Israel/Palestine impact the rest of the Middle East and the rest of the

Why Do You Call it an Occupation? (with Phyllis Bennis)

Aug 19th, 2020 31m 6s

In this episode, we call upon Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis to answer our most persistent audience questions stemming from our recent series set in the occupied West Bank. We ask, and she answers, questions like "Why do you call what is ha

Palestinian Gandhi on Trial: Part 4 (“Electronic Crimes” and The Palestinian Authority Case)

Jul 12th, 2020 26m 43s

In our final episode of the series, we go deeper into Issa's trial before a Palestinian Authority court, where he stands charged with violating a controversial and highly restrictive "Electronic Crimes" law for no more than a Facebook post cri

Palestinian Gandhi on Trial: Part 3 (Guilty Until Proven Innocent)

Jul 5th, 2020 37m 27s

Join us as we go deeper into the case of Issa Amro before an Israeli military court, and deeper into the two very different sets of laws at work in the West Bank. We will discuss Israeli civil law, to which Israeli settlers are party as citizen

Palestinian Gandhi on Trial: Part 2 (Non-Violent Resistance Under Occupation)

Jun 23rd, 2020 49m 38s

In this episode, we explore Issa Amro's development as a non-violent activist, from his childhood spent living under intense military occupation in the West Bank city of Hebron; to his first actions as a university student during the second int

Palestinian Gandhi on Trial: Part 1 (Introducing Issa Amro and The Occupation)

Oct 2nd, 2019 33m 48s

By the time you hear this episode, Palestinian activist Issa Amro, who as of September 2019 faces trial before an Israeli military court and a Palestinian Authority court, may be behind bars. Or perhaps he will be exonerated, or his case contin

Episode 4: Talking Technology, Part Two

Apr 28th, 2019 37m 29s

Deeper into the efforts of activists and engineers to make technology secure and free for all. We discuss communications protocols, free software, and the barriers that stand in the way of those researching the inner workings of technology in

Episode 3: Talking Technology, Part One

Mar 31st, 2019 1h 1m

Exploring the human rights impacts of modern technology, from Facebook to Amazon Alexa to government spying operations. Our focus here is not on "how you can protect yourself," but on the technological changes needed to secure privacy and freed

Episode 2: Finding Freedom, Founding Freedom (special Black History Month episode)

Feb 28th, 2019 42m 42s

Discussing the vital contributions of people of African descent to human rights as we know them. Our guest is Christina-Proenza Coles, author of "American Founders: How People of African Descent Established Freedom in the New World."

Episode 1.5: Yemen and How to Stop a War — Special Update

Feb 26th, 2019 24m 25s

A crucial update on Congressional efforts to stop the devastating war and blockade in Yemen. Our guest is Kate Gould, Legislative Director of Middle East Policy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation.Advocates for Middle East pea

Episode 1: Talking Yemen and How to Stop a War

Jan 31st, 2019 42m 18s

Since March of 2015, Saudi Arabia has led a devastating attack on its neighbor to the south, Yemen – a war made possible by military, logistical, and intelligence support from the United States. This attack, and the accompanying blockade, has l

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