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Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal

News You Can Use with Jamal Dajani & Jess Ghannam

Arab Talk with Jess and Jamal brings news and analysis of the Arab World and Middle East, as well as issues affecting the Arab American community. Arab Talk broadcasts live every Thursday from 2-3 PM/PT on KPOO, 89.5FM San Francisco. Follow us on Twitter @ArabTalk Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/arab-talk-with-jess-jamal/id1244474570?mt=2

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00:53:51

Israel's Lobby Pouring Millions To Unseat Progressive...

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/06/07

Richard Silverstein discusses his recent article published in Tikun Olam, “Israel’s Paroxysm of Judeo-Hate--Vile chants of 70,000 Judeo-terrorists-in-the-making.” Jess & Jamal talk about AIPAC’s recent campaigns to unseat politicians critical of Israeli human rights violations.

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00:55:34

AIPAC & The NRA, Much In Common

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/05/31

Martin Konečhný, founder and director of the European Middle East Project (EuMEP), discusses why Israeli-aligned EU commissioners insist that funding to Palestinians be conditioned on revised content in their textbooks. Jess & Jamal discuss the endless mass killings in the United States and the influence of AIPAC & the NRA on American politics. They also talk about Israel's racist flag march in Jerusalem.

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00:57:07

Israel Kills Journalist, Attacks Funeral Procession

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/05/17

Jess & Jamal discuss the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli Occupation Force and the attack on her funeral procession in Jerusalem. Jess & Jamal also reflect on the Nakba, the forced expulsion of Palestinians 74 years ago. Digital Rights Defender, Mona Shtayan discusses her recent article in the Middle East Institute, "Nowhere to hide: The impact of Israel’s digital surveillance regime on the Palestinians," where she details Israel’s surveillance methods and how

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00:54:29

Israel's Policy Of Administrative Detention

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/05/10

Milena Ansari, International Advocacy Officer at Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association discusses Israel's policy of administrative detention, including torture and cruel treatment of Palestinian political prisoners. Jess & Jamal examine Putin's defiant speech at the annual Victory Day commemorations in Moscow that falsely depicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an extension of the struggle against Nazism in Europe.

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00:55:13

Lawmakers Criminalize BDS, Support Sanctions On Russia

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/05/03

Producer Suhad Babaa discusses her documentary “Boycott” which chronicles three every-day Americans challenging anti-BDS laws for their constitutionality in a nation-wide First Amendment battle. 233 bills targeting Palestinian advocacy have been introduced across the United States in recent years and 32 states have passed laws targeting the BDS movement. Learn more about the film and upcoming screenings: https://justvision.org/boycott Jess & Jamal shed light on the recent developments of the

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00:56:31

Greenwashing Colonialism And Apartheid - 25 Apr 2022

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/04/26

Shireen Tawil discusses her recent article “The ‘desert’ was already blooming: Palestine, Colonialism, and Global Climate Justice.” Shireen writes about Climate and Ecological Emergency and how Israel’s myth of environmental stewardship couldn’t be further from the truth. Jess & Jamal discuss the recent attacks by Israeli Settlers and military on Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan and Easter Holidays. Link to article:

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00:56:26

Jenin Massacre Twenty Years Later

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/04/12

Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi discusses the history of resistance in the Palestinian town of Jenin, as the Israeli Occupation Forces have recently intensified its raids there, targeting the Jenin refugee camp. Jess and Jamal examine why Israel has been sheltering Russian Oligarchs, as they face global sanctions. Also, rabbis speak out against US Jewish funding of Israeli extremists.

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00:55:19

Arab FM's Lost in the Negev Desert

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/04/04

Political analyst and lawyer Diana Buttu discusses Palestinian reaction to Israel hosting foreign ministers of four Arab nations at Kibbutz Sde Boker in the Naqab (Negev) desert. Jess & Jamal talk about the recent developments in Ukraine and reports of war crimes committed.

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00:55:21

From Palestine With Art

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/03/29

Jess & Jamal discuss the timing of Israel’s meeting with top diplomats from four Arab countries (Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, and Morocco) and the United States. Was this just another photo op, or are Arabs helping Israel whitewash its Apartheid? Faisal Saleh, founder of the Palestine Museum in Woodbridge, CT talks about the museum’s latest exhibition in Venice, Italy: “From Palestine with Art,” which will be presented at the 59th International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia starting April 2,

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00:56:35

Is The Tail Wagging The Dog At SFSU

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/03/22

Jess & Jamal discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's recent address to the Israeli Knesset, and AIPAC's endorsement of Republicans who claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Dr. Tomomi Kinukawa joins Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to discuss their grievances against San Francisco State University's administration.

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00:57:14

Academic Freedom Except For Palestine

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/03/14

Journalist and author Amira Hass discusses her recent article in Haaretz, "Israel to Decide for Palestinians Which Foreign Lecturers Can Teach at West Bank Universities," a set of procedures published by the Defense Ministry puts further restrictions on who can enter, work and stay in the West Bank. Jess & Jamal examine why private jets belonging to Russian Oligarchs are coming in and out of Israel in recent days. Link for article:

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00:59:29

Racism Is “Atmospheric” In Western Discourse

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/03/08

Dr. Hatem Bazian discusses his article, "Ukraine and Fanon: Racism is “Atmospheric” in Western Discourse," as Western reporters covering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine indulge in well-rehearsed racist tropes. Link to article: https://medium.com/@Prof.hatembazian/ukraine-and-fanon-racism-is-atmospheric-in-western-discourse-be91366f55f6 Jess and Jamal examine why Israel Lobby groups are campaigning to exempt Jewish Oligarchs from sanctions, such as Roman Abramovich, who Forbes in 2005 described as the

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00:47:31

Western Media's Racial Bias Covering Ukraine

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/03/01

Social educator and equity program advisor with the Toronto District School Board Javier Davila (Twitter: @XjusticeXpeace) talks about the smear campaign he was subjected to by the Toronto Sun tabloid and B'nai Brith Canada for sharing a resource guide about Palestine. Jess & Jamal discuss the racial media bias exhibited by western reporters in their coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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00:52:43

Turning A Blind Eye To Apartheid - 22 Feb 2022

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/02/22

Jess & Jamal discuss the motives behind a US congressional delegation's trip to Israel, shortly after the release of Amnesty International's report on Apartheid. They also talk about the global fallout out, as a result of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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00:52:51

Is Putin Bluffing On Ukraine - 14 Feb 2022

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/02/15

Journalist and filmmaker Lia Tarachansky discusses settler colonialism in Israel, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem and Amnesty International's report accusing Israel of apartheid. Jess and Jamal examine President Vladimir Putin's endgame, in order to declare victory and withdraw Russian troops and tanks from the border with Ukraine.

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00:56:51

US Congress' Double Standards On Israel - 7 Feb 2022

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/02/08

Jess & Jamal discuss why leading Israeli politicians have warned for years that their country was sliding into apartheid, yet US lawmakers have been attacking Amnesty International's Apartheid Report. Professors Rabab Abdulhadi and Larry Hanely explain why the administration at San Francisco State University has been trying to dismantle the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies program (AMED.)

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00:51:09

Israel Wants Amnesty Not To Release Apartheid Report...

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/02/01

Dr. Stavit Sinai, an anti-Apartheid Israeli activist, discusses how international activists were able to shut down UAV Engines in the UK, which is owned by Elbit Systems, one of Israel's largest arms manufacturers and purveyor of war crimes. Jess & Jamal discuss Amnesty's Apartheid Report. Amnesty is expected to join the Human Rights Watch and the Israeli rights group B’Tselem in accusing Israel of the international crime of apartheid.

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00:52:21

Conflict In Ukraine Has Global Consequences - 24 Jan...

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/01/25

Jess & Jamal discuss the global impact of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Russia denies it is preparing to invade its neighbor, despite stationing around 100,000 Russian troops at various locations along the border, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.

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00:53:31

Israel Eyes Bedouins' Land In The Naqab - 16 Jan 2022

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2022/01/16

Jess & Jamal discuss the Israeli clampdown on Bedouin protesters in the Naqab (Negev), as they demonstrate against Israel’s “forestation project” which they refer to as a “land-grab” and “creating new facts on the ground.” They also discuss the recent Israeli attacks on Hollywood star Emma Watson after her Palestinian solidarity post.

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00:53:31

Islamophobia Is No Laughing Matter - 2 Dec 2021

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal ·

2021/12/02

Photojournalist and author Phil Pasquini discusses Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-CO) Islamophobic remarks calling Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) a member of the “jihad squad” and likening her to a bomb-carrying terrorist. Jess & Jamal discuss “beauty-washing” in Israel as controversy over the Miss Universe pageant heats up.

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