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Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht

Don"t Know Much About is a show devoted to unpacking contentious topics--to clarify the complex and empower people to understand historical and political events.

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17:44

Who are the Palestinians Today?

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/10/18

In this episode of Don’t Know Much About, Dr. Naya Lekht examines the origins of the term “Palestine” and how the modern Palestinian identity emerged. She traces the Roman renaming of Judea to Palestine as a way to erase Jewish history, and she argues that Palestinian nationalism was shaped by Soviet-era propaganda to oppose Zionism. Dr. Lekht challenges common narratives, highlighting the rejection of multiple statehood offers by Palestinian leaders and critiquing the focus on conflict over ...

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15:58

The Right to Exist: Iraq and Jordan?

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/09/25

In this episode of "DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT" with Dr. Naya Lekht, she explores the question of what gives a country the right to exist, focusing particularly on Israel, Iraq, and Jordan. Dr. Lekht compares Israel's formation to other nations created after World War I, like Iraq, Syria, and Jordan, and questions why Israel alone faces constant scrutiny over its legitimacy. She highlights that Israel meets the criteria for statehood under the Montevideo Convention, just like any other country. De...

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22:06

Settlements: Obstacle to Peace or a Red Herring?

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/09/08

In this episode of "DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT," Dr. Naya Lekht delves into the contentious issue of Israeli settlements in Judea Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank. The episode challenges the widely held belief that these settlements are the main obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs. Dr. Lekht explains that Israel's presence in these territories is legal under international law, especially in light of Israel’s defensive actions during the Six-Day War in 1967. She also expl...

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23:15

Gaza: Place and History

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/09/04

In this episode of "DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT," Dr. Naya Lekht explores the history and current narrative surrounding Gaza. The episode challenges the commonly heard description of Gaza as an "open-air prison" solely due to Israeli actions, highlighting the role of Hamas in the region's hardships. Dr. Lekht outlines the historical context, including Egypt's rule over Gaza, Israel's complete withdrawal in 2005, and Hamas's rise to power, which turned Gaza into a base for terrorism against Israel a...

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23:53

Antisemitism: a Threat to All

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/08/25

In this episode of "DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT," Dr. Naya Lekht explores the complex and often misunderstood topic of antisemitism. She examines its origins, why it persists, and how it manifests across different eras. Dr. Lekht challenges simplistic definitions of antisemitism, arguing that it's not just bigotry or scapegoating but a reflection of deeper societal issues.She discusses how antisemitism has evolved through three distinct periods—anti-Judaism, anti-Semitism, and anti-Zionism—each cas...

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22:02

The Nakba

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/08/17

On this episode of Don't Know Much About, I unpack the Nakba and trace both its origins and how it is used today to demonize and delegitimize Israel. Step into my classroom!Clarifying the complex. Step into my classroom.

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22:05

The Nakba

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/08/09

In this episode of Don't Know Much About, I unpack the Nakba narrative by tracing how it was originally used and how it is used today to demonize and delegitimize Israel, a Jewish country. I conclude by taking a question from a student who challenges my minimization of the Nakba as central to Palestinian national identity. Clarifying the complex. Step into my classroom.

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32:08

"I became a Zionist in Prison"

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/03/22

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37:45

Evelyn Markus: the Netherlands, the Soviet Union, and...

Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht ·

2024/02/18

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