The Special Relationship 1

In this episode, we explore the fragile balance of power during the later years of the Umayyad Caliphate under Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik. Between 112–114 AH (731–733 CE), the empire faced crushing defeats on nearly every frontier. Yet Hisham refused to abandon his policy of c ...  Show more

In this episode of the Umayyad Caliphate, we continue our exploration of Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik’s reign as the Umayyad Caliphate faces mounting crises across its vast empire. The year is 110 AH (728 CE), and the empire’s edges are on fire. In the Caucasus, Maslamah ibn Abd ...  Show more

Israel at war. Should we support Israel or pull back? Should we stand with them or run from them? Be careful what you believe when it comes to the media, things aren’t always what they appear to be.

(00:00) Israel and the Conservative Commentary Trend
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This episode is primarily focusing on the diverging views of Jewish communities in the US and UK. It presents survey data revealing that while many US and UK Jews maintain emotional ties to Israel, their opinions on Israeli government actions and policies are significantly mor ...

This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he’s invading the Palestinian city of Rafah despite strong opposition from the Biden administration. Why does Israel, a country that seems to rely on the U.S. for so much, increasingly ignore and defy its long time ...

In this episode of the Ansari Podcast, we hear from Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and well-known peace activist. Medea discusses her motivations rooted in empathy, her experiences confronting AIPAC and U.S. foreign policy, and her steadfast commitment to advocating f ...