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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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10:02

CLIP: Kirk Wanted the US to be More Violent, Like Israel

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/05

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1:

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14:36

CLIP: Free Speech Hypocrisy on the Right

Polite Conversations ·

2026/01/01

A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon: Pt 1:

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1:42:46

UNLOCKED (Full Ep) Aftershow 10 - Entomologist &...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/29

This episode of the Polite Conversations Aftershow is now UNLOCKED (Originally aired Sept 2024) - pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to unlock all episodes of the Aftershow. ——Joining me for this fun-filled episode of the Aftershow is Entomologist andJordan Peterson/Muppet impressionist, Peter.We discussed a wide range of fascinating topics - from tabletop games & ‘nerd culture’ to air travel with octopuses, Jordan Peterson, The Muppets, Sam Harris, merge-gate, the recent multi-part

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45:36

‘Fashademics’ 1 - War on Science

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/19

Introducing a new Polite Conversations miniseries: ‘Fashademics’ - where we talk about fash adjacency in academia (something this show has already covered for a long time).For ep 1 of this miniseries I speak to former academic Nathan Oseroff-Spicer (nateo.bsky.social) about his review of the widely mocked ‘War on Science’ book, put together by Lawrence Krauss.I would love to unlock this miniseries as we go along, but that can’t happen without your help dear listeners. Each episode takes a lot of

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29:55

PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 2) Ft Andy...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/15

Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress?Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss.[The extended episode is available via the Premium tiers on patreon.com/nicemangos]Subscribe today to support the show or you can purchase the episode individually too!———Featured

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21:54

PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/12/12

Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress?Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss in pt 2[The extended episode is available via the Premium tiers on patreon.com/nicemangos]Subscribe today to support the show or you can purchase the episode individually

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1:05:45

UNLOCKED: Global Far Right 6 - Finland (FULL)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/11/29

[Aired originally Aug 13 2025 via patreon.com/nicemangos]If you’d like to access extended episodes and unlock miniseries early please consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos and supporting this small show!Finnish expert on far-right extremism Sami Eerola [https://bsky.app/profile/eerolasami.bsky.social] joins me for a conversation about the far-right in Finland. We discuss the sharp swing from Sanna Marin’s progressive govt to the most rightwing government Finland has had since the 1930’s,

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21:51

Ep 102 (Pt 2) - ‘Unfriending Sam Harris ft. Jay Shapiro

Polite Conversations ·

2025/11/26

[This is Part 2 of a 2 Part episode]Find Pt 1 here:Public release:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZBEPd76w5QBkc0ZiBaypd?si=LoZ5DP9FQI6Y-nkvj7W8swExtended Patreon version:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-102-pt-1-sam-143732568?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFin the extended version of pt 2 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144454350——I spoke to a former friend of Sam Harris’ who fell out with Sam and others in the

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37:37

Ep 102 (pt 1) - ’Unfriending Sam Harris’ ft. Jay Shapiro

Polite Conversations ·

2025/11/18

I spoke to a former friend of Sam Harris’ who fell out with Sam and others in the heterodox-sphere after Oct 7th, and their insistence on defending Israel no matter what. My guest for this episode is filmmaker Jay Shapiro who made a documentary featuring Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz in 2018. He has also collaborated with Sam and his wife, Annaka on other projects.Jay Shapiro has a book coming out in May, ‘Insufficient Rewards: How we Traded Integrity for Comfort and Outsourced Morality to

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22:34

Ep 100 - Ask Me Anything (Patreon AMA)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/11/11

Find the extended version of the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143081308?pr=true&forSale=trueIf you enjoy the show please consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:21:01

Looking Back - Twitter Space: Halloween & Culture...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/10/30

[This is a Reupload of a previous Twitter Space.]Recent stories discussed in the intro:https://abcnews.go.com/US/border-patrol-agents-fire-allegedly-disrupting-childrens-halloween/story?id=126900354https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-nazi-uniform-assaulted-georgia-student-was-denied-entry-bar-offici-rcna239893This Space was recorded on Oct 27th 2023, with friends of the show Jack Graham of the IDSG podcast and Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green.Join us for a chat about Heterodox Horror Stories![This is

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41:39

Ep 101 - MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy War (pt 3)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/10/27

‘Hexes, Heroes & Hypocrisy’Join me for the final pt of this Charlie Kirk series, where I go through his abhorrent views, the extreme free speech hypocrisies from certain free speech warriors… & the bizarre beliefs in witches/curses cropping up on the right. We also discuss the normalization of extreme racism in western societies.Support via patreon.com/nicemangos & unlock extended eps—Links:Taxpayers shelled out $2.6 million in security costs for Charlie Kirk’s memorial

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30:33

Ep 101 - MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy War (Pt 2)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/10/15

[This is Pt 2 of 3]Pt 2 explores the use of state power to police speech & expression around Charlie Kirk.I discuss the difference between ‘cancel culture’ & the govt policing people’s views. We talk about the forced writing of Kirk’s name on Starbucks cups, the forced lowering of flags, the doxxing database and more.Subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos for the extended ep! LinksThe Man Doxxing Americans for Not Mourning Kirk was Accused of Pistol-whipping a

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29:57

Ep 101 - MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy War (Pt 1)

Polite Conversations ·

2025/10/06

Lately, the Cult of MAGA has been very open & enthusiastic about their desires for a ‘Holy War’. They have now found a MAGA Martyr in Charlie Kirk — and are doing everything possible to use the assassination of this far-right influencer to accelerate the pace of authoritarianism.In this part of the episode, I’ll explore the absurdity around the climate of ‘mandatory grieving’ in the aftermath of this shooting.The deification, the glorification and the liberal whitewashing of who Charlie Kirk

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4:35

COMING SOON: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy War

Polite Conversations ·

2025/10/05

Here’s a sneak peak from my upcoming multi-part episode about the deification of Charlie Kirk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:19

UNLOCKED: Aftershow 7: Germany, Identity, Palestine...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/09/29

An episode from last year, from my patreon exclusive series, The Aftershow. Unlocked extended episode for the main feed, as sadly it still remains very relevant.——Join us for part 2 of this Panel on wtf is going on in Germany. My German guests include Ilyas who is a German Muslim, Claus is a German who was raised with very right-wing views but has since shed them, and we also have John who has a Master’s degree in German Studies and lived there as an exchange student.We discuss aspects of German

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1:32:59

UNLOCKED - Aftershow 7: Germany, Identity & Palestine...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/09/26

An episode from last year, from my patreon exclusive series, The Aftershow. Unlocked extended episode for the main feed, as sadly it still remains very relevant. (Pt 2 will also be unlocked soon) ——This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Join myself and my panel of German/Germany related guests for a fascinating discussion about Wtaf is going on in Germany these days. My German guests include Ilyas who is a German Muslim, Claus who is a German that was raised with very right-wing views but has

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15:08

CLIP: Institutions Dedicated to the Study of...

Polite Conversations ·

2025/08/29

A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish CurrentsHere are the articles we discussed in this clip: Can Genocide Studies survive a Genocide? By Mari Cohen https://jewishcurrents.org/can-genocide-studies-survive-a-genocide-in-gazaA Textbook Case of Genocide - Raz Segal https://jewishcurrents.org/a-textbook-case-of-genocideFind the public version of the episode here:

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7:58

CLIP: Understanding Resistance & Genocide

Polite Conversations ·

2025/08/24

A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish CurrentsFind the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mpxDnGm1c8isJlDGgidqc?si=vQXP3xObQtC5iIWB7H334AAnd the extended conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-99-can-ft-135158487?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSupport the show via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock extended episodes

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18:01

CLIP: Rightwing Holocaust Scholars are doing WHAT?

Polite Conversations ·

2025/08/21

What is there even left to say when some Holocaust *Scholars* decide to support or make excuses for present day genocide, when they legitimize race ‘science’ publications and push narratives justifying collective punishment? A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish Currents Find the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mpxDnGm1c8isJlDGgidqc?si=vQXP3xObQtC5iIWB7H334AAnd the extended conversation here:

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