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Polite Conversations

Eiynah Mohammed-Smith

Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See

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00:58:54

PC Panel 16 (pt 2) - Is Sunlight the Best Disinfectant?

Polite Conversations ·

2018/11/15

A continuation from last week's panel episode with Youtuber Destiny and Guardian columnist @NesrineMalik - if you haven't heard the first part yet, you can find that here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel16 or on the Polite Conversations YouTube Channel. ---- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you this show isn't possible.

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01:32:56

PC Panel 16 (pt 1) - Is Sunlight the Best Disinfectant?

Polite Conversations ·

2018/11/07

Join me, youtuber Destiny and Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik for a closer look at this question. Part 2 is out next week. Follow Nesrine: @nesrinemalik and Destiny can be found on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/destiny Nesrine's articles that are mentioned in the episode can be found here:

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01:08:04

Episode 52 - Orientalism (in Disney's Aladdin) w Prof...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/10/20

For this episode, I’ve got Matthew Sears @matthewasears, Professor of Classics at The University of NB joining me to discuss Orientalism in Disney’s Aladdin. Specific, I know, but it’s something i’ve thought about a lot. It was a wonderfully rich conversation that went on many interesting tangents relevant to today’s political climate. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! Here are some links to things mentioned in the convo: Matthew’s Thread that sparked this whole discussion:

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01:47:10

PC Panel 15 - Rape Culture

Polite Conversations ·

2018/10/05

Join me, Feminist, social scientist Dr. Kristi Winters (@Kwintie) and Peterson fan, Jason @Liggi for a discussion on the term 'Rape Culture' - we discuss Kavanaugh, but pls bear in mind this was recorded on Tuesday so it may not cover the latest details. Here are some links mentioned in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/24/rape-sexual-assault-ban-frats?CMP=share_btn_tw Vox Graphic:

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01:40:21

Episode 51 - Christopher Stroop, Exvangelical...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/09/11

Here's my chat with the wonderful Chris Stroop (@C_Stroop), Exvangelical activist and writer, creator of #EmptyThePews. We talk, Trump, Russia, Bannon, Exvangelical & Ex Muslim communities, and much more. You can find his blog here: https://chrisstroop.com/ Here are some of the articles we mentioned in the

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01:16:09

Episode 50 - Celebrating 50 eps with a Patron Chat!

Polite Conversations ·

2018/08/24

We talk Alex Jones being taken off fb/YT, Twitter's Jack, the IDW, 'are confrontational convos all that productive?'... and much more.... --- Shoutout to all the patrons who make this show possible, and than you to those who made it to the chat! Give em a follow on Twitter! @Nataliasdad , @VladAlexandrov5, @pernickety, @thomasswords, @FabioFavusMaxim , @jerbivore --- if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you... this

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01:06:13

Episode 49 - Michael Brooks

Polite Conversations ·

2018/07/25

I hope you enjoy this episode with Michael Brooks (host of the Michael Brooks Show and co-host of Majority Report with Sam Seder), we had lots of laughs, his IDW impressions are on point. ;) His pronunciation of 'Pakistan' puts mine to shame. I promise when i'm speaking in Urdu I pronounce it better than I do on air :P If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Without listeners like you, this show isn't possible. ---- Follow Michael on

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01:10:54

Episode 48 - Christian Picciolini

Polite Conversations ·

2018/07/12

This episode, join me and Christian Picciolini, former neo-nazi and founder of Life After Hate (an organization that helps people leave hate groups) for a wonderful discussion. Yes, we discuss the Sam Harris controversy, as well as a whole lot more. A link to Christian’s Prison Pen Pal project: https://twitter.com/cpicciolini/status/1013579635303464965 Thanks to all you guys who keep this show going!

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00:34:01

Episode 46 - Sex, Booze, Ramadan & Eating Disorders

Polite Conversations ·

2018/06/14

Sex, Booze, Ramadan & Eating Disorders...are not things u would usually see grouped together... But here on Polite Conversations, I do love exploring a weird intersection. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar, and considered one of the most sacred. It’s observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Not even a drink of water is permitted during the fast. It's like Lent...on steroids. ---- Join me this episode for a discussion on the many

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01:03:53

Episode 45 - Misogyny & the Manosphere (Part 2)

Polite Conversations ·

2018/05/23

Here's part two of the episode about the Manosphere. If you haven't listened to part one, you can find that here https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-44-misogyny-the-manosphere-part-1 Some other relevant links to what was discussed: Trump and rape/sexual misconduct allegations https://www.npr.org/2016/10/13/497799354/a-list-of-donald-trumps-accusers-of-inappropriate-sexual-conduct On Trump being sued for racist leasing practices

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01:13:52

Episode 44 - Misogyny & the Manosphere (part 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2018/05/15

This episode (part 1 of 2) I have Manosphere expert Kevin Logan @KFLogan and former MRA/MGTOW David Sherratt @4lternate_facts joining me to shed some light on what the ‘Manosphere' is & how it intersects with the alt right and racism. We discuss various extremist elements within & how they branch out to have a ‘more respectable face', and we also break down the terminology in relation to the recent Toronto attack. Quick reference for anyone who isn’t so familiar with that scene: MRA = Men’s

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01:33:03

PC Panel 14 - Are too Many Atheists Veering...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/04/19

This episode I have @ChrisDStedman who wrote the 'controversial' Vice piece with the same title...and James Croft (@JFLCroft) who wrote another piece delving deeper into the issue joining me to explore this question. You can read both their pieces here: https://www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/3k7jx8/too-many-atheists-are-veering-dangerously-toward-the-alt-right?__twitter_impression=true http://www.patheos.com/blogs/templeofthefuture/2018/04/the-atheist-alt-right-connection/ You can read the

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00:54:58

Episode 43 - Alex Jones' Ex Wife, Kelly Jones

Polite Conversations ·

2018/04/10

A conversation with Alex Jones' ex wife. Follow her on twitter @AlexJones_Ex

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01:21:00

AMA 1 - Peterson, Movement Atheism, Modesty garb & More!

Polite Conversations ·

2018/04/03

Here is AMA 1 - finally! ---- Note: in the email I read from a person who is being attracted to Peterson's work... I mention that we can have disagreements with the left and still be on the left..and how there shouldn't be a strict orthodoxy - I want to clarify this isn't like a Seth Andrews or Rubin type position where I think it's ok to 'agree to disagree' on even the most important issues. We all draw moral lines and that's good and it means we stand up for our principles. I don't think it's

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01:02:32

PC Panel 13 (Part 2) - Lawrence Krauss: Allegations &...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/03/22

This is a continuation from last week's episode with @TheGodlessMama, @seriouspod (Thomas Smith) & @Chrisiousity. If you haven't heard that yet - I recommend you check that out first. You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/krausspanel If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via: patreon.com/nicemangos or leave an iTunes review at: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2

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01:20:48

PC Panel 13 (Part 1) - Lawrence Krauss: Allegations &...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/03/12

Join me, @Chrisiousity, @TheGodlessMama & Thomas Smith (@Seriouspod) for a discussion about the allegations against Krauss and the general responses in the atheist scene. In this panel, I have an email from Sam Harris to read out as well. Please bear in mind that the Panel was recorded on March 6, the intro a few days later, so some things discussed here may have changed or updated since. Some links: In the intro I mention the Very Bad Wizards episodes on the Penis Hoax, you can check those

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01:57:50

PC Panel 12 - The intersection of Religion & Tech

Polite Conversations ·

2018/02/28

This episode, I've got two tech people @bobcaswell & @loremgibson who are also ex-religionists, joining me to discuss fun topics like Mormon Transhumanism, 'what happens to nose jobs after resurrection', practising Islam in space, ISIS debates on autotune and much more! We spoke at one point about religious expectations of charity, and how in Pakistan banks extract a % from your account automatically. It may have come across as me saying that figure was 10%, but I apologize for that confusion..i

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01:44:16

PC Panel 11 - Contrapoints & Hbomberguy on 'Engaging...

Polite Conversations ·

2018/01/24

We chat about Social media, Leftist Youtube, 'engaging the other side' and deflecting tactics that cause discourse in general to devolve into nothingness..Enjoy! ----- Re: Pinker I think it's totally fair to be upset at anyone who misrepresented him as an open fan of the Alt right, however there's no balance between criticism of that position and the fact that what he was saying was also concerning. Especially being framed as 'Political Correctness might be redpilling America'. People are so

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01:06:09

PC Panel Discussion 10 - Fascist Feminism

Polite Conversations ·

2018/01/03

You've heard the Fascist Fashion episodes, now its time for a deep dive into 'Fascist Feminism'. Recently some Alt Right women have been speaking out against Alt Right men who mistreat them and tell them to basically fit the tradwife roles they've all been advocating for *themselves* --Except the Alt Right women's tone changes when those tradrules start being applied to them! Join me, @CoherentStates & youtuber Kristi Winters @KWintie for a closer look at this fascinating, absurd

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00:15:28

Episode 42 - Christmas in Saudi

Polite Conversations ·

2017/12/24

Hi all! Here’s a short Xmas msg from me, sharing some thoughts and memories from my experiences with Christmas in Saudi Arabia. Now of course not everyone living in Saudi had these experiences. There are many bubbles of existence there, I was fortunate to have access to a western secular education. Those of Muslim background who did not, obviously experienced Christmas differently or barely registered it’s existence…as it wasn’t really part of local Saudi life - even the mere acknowledgement of

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