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Vibe CheckThe Iran War: Shock & Awe, AgainOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by returning guest, journalist Afeef Nessouli, reporting live from Beirut, Lebanon. He breaks down what’s really happening in Iran and across the Middle East — and what life on the ground looks like amid rising tensions.
Then, Saeed and Zach unpack the flashbacks this moment is triggering from the post-9/11 era, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
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Saeed’s Poem of the Week: “I don’t usually t...
2026-03-041h 05
Cha with Laura and LeahCha with Afeef NessouliAfeef Nessouli is a journalist and humanitarian aid worker. From March to June 2025, he spent 9 weeks in Gaza with Glia international, and as a reporter with The Intercept. He has recently been awarded a Pulitzer grant from the Pulitzer Center. Afeef formerly produced The Wall Street Journal's daily news podcast "The Journal" with Spotify, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, an assortment of CNN shows, and was a legal advisor to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture. His reporting focuses on systems and the economy, the Middle East and neo-imperialism, and resistance around the world.
2026-02-251h 16
Christiane Amanpour - Biography FlashAmanpour's Global Impact: AI Ethics, Trump's Moscow Visit, and Gaza's PlightChristiane Amanpour BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Christiane Amanpour remains a force in global journalism with a relentless schedule and fresh relevance this week. She’s been leading in-depth conversations on the biggest news stories of the moment through her flagship programs Amanpour on CNN International and Amanpour and Company, with the August 7 and 8, 2025 episodes generating notable headlines. Recent shows tackled the political realignment of nonwhite voters in the US election, as Yale’s Daniel Martinez HoSang dissected why growing numbers of Black, Latino, and Asian Americans are supporting Trump—a segment picked up by outlets like Cascade PBS an...
2025-08-0903 min
AmanpourTrump's New World OrderDonald Trump recently proclaimed on social media that he is "the president of peace," but peaceful, the world is not. The Gaza war continues, Palestinian children are starving, Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on, and the global economy is in flux, with tremendous uncertainty over Trump's tariffs. For veteran diplomat and the former president of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass, these are remarkable times indeed, as he watches the current world order morph under MAGA. He joins the program from New York.
Also on today's show: Tomohiko Taniguchi, Former Special Adviser to Shinzo Abe
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2025-08-0255 minVibe CheckCultural Whiplash featuring Afeef NessouliOn this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with journalist and activist, Afeef Nessouli, about his recent experience in Gaza. Then, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad, and how pop culture is leaning conservative. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations: ZACH: “Actual Life” by Fred Again SAEED: “My life as china” by Evie Shockley from The New BlackSAM: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams + Articles of Interests Podcast Organizations recommended by Afeef: https://gl...
2025-07-301h 06
United States of PTSDPTSD and Coming Out: A Palestinian American's JourneySend a textJohn Demarjain shares his emotional journey of coming out as a gay Palestinian American, revealing the complex intersection of cultural identity, family values, and personal authenticity in Western and Middle Eastern contexts.• Western culture emphasizes (by design) individualism and independence, at the cost of community while Middle Eastern culture prioritizes family and religion• The concept of "pinkwashing" attempts to force the LGBTQ+ population to turn a blind eye to genocide "in their own best interest". • Both selective empathy and performative politics create barriers to genuine human connection and social progres...
2025-07-281h 10
The Electronic IntifadaInside Gaza hospitals under attack, with Dr. Majed Jaber and Afeef NessouliWatch entire episode here: https://youtu.be/uOqNQCDKpa4?si=AoPNPTA5vOPZ10dN
Guests:
- Dr. Majed Jaber, emergency room physician
- Afeef Nessouli, logistics coordinator, Glia.org
2025-05-211h 08
Colonial OutcastsGaza Update: Late April and a Glimmer of Hope w/ Afeef NessouliThis video's release was delayed over the weekend due to security reasons. Reporting from Gaza, Afeef Nessouli - a freelance journalist and host of “With Afeef Nessouli” on Patreon. He is also an adjunct professor for Parsons School of Design. He has previously worked for Spotify, The Daily Show and The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on queer and Arab stories. Afeef lived through the 2006 Lebanon war and went to prison in Beirut for covering Palestine. You can find his work on social media at https://www.instagram.com/afeefness/
2025-04-2240 min
The Nation PodcastsSudan Rival Government, US Pushing Ukraine-Russia Deal, US-Saudi Nuclear Tech Talks | American PrestigeOne last news roundup without Derek, but Danny and Alex Jordan of the Quincy Institute are on the case!This week: the RSF announces plans to form a parallel government in Sudan (1:33); US-Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Oman (7:21); the US and Saudi Arabia discuss giving the Kingdom access to nuclear technology (14:19); the Trump trade war continues despite him dialing back certain tariffs (18:40); Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia (22:44); President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador visits the White House amid the controversy of Kilmar Ábrego García’s deportation (27:15); ICE is ramping up the arrest of pro-Palestine voices in the...
2025-04-181h 07
Smart Funny & Black ProductionsJournalism is a Collective Practice ft. Dr. Steven Thrasher & Afeef Nessouli [EP 33]Journalists Dr. Stephen Thrasher & Afeef Nessouri join to talk about their articles at The Intercept on the Gaza genocide's effect HIV/AIDS patients receiving care, the state of journalism and more.Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Mon-Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV! Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms. Listen AD FREE! Subscribe to Patreon.com/AmandaSeales! Advertise on the show! Go to https://www.amandaseales.com/book-me This is a Smart Funny & Black ProductionKeep up with my releases and appearances!Subscribe to my newsletter for free at AmandaSeales.comSupport...
2025-03-0557 minSmart Funny & Black ProductionsLies, More Lies, & Lousy Dems [EP 33]1:52:16 - Talk about the psdeudo SOTUI share my thoughts on the address congress, Actor/Geo-political Expert Brandon V. Dixon joins for 60 sec headlines to the merit of Egypt's "rebuild Gaza" plan, Do the Oscars still matter, and more + journalists Dr. Steven Thrasher and Afeef Nessouli join to talk the impact of the genocide on HIV/Aids patients in Palestine. Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Mon-Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV! Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms. Listen AD FREE! Subscribe to Patreon.com/AmandaSeales! Advertise on the show! Go to https://www.amandas...
2025-03-052h 34Colonial OutcastsIsrael Bombs Syria as Government Collapses: What is Next For the Country? W/ Afeef NessouliWe platform different voices and perspectives on this Podcast. This is a repost from the MintPress Show "State of Play." Hope you enjoy. It will be controversial...
No one predicted the rapid pace of events in the most recent iteration of the Syrian Civil war, beginning with the rapid advance of HTS and other forces from Idlib province into the to city of Aleppo, the unanticipated stand down orders given to the Syrian Army, and the rapid collapse and flight of Assad’s government. Rumors of backroom deals, internal corruption, and Western interference abound, so we may no...
2024-12-1059 min
Abolition, Liberation, Solidarity: A Here4TheKids Production23. Reporter Afeef Nessouli's Accounts from LebanonToday, Saira welcomes Lebanese-American reporter and producer Afeef Nessouli to the podcast.As you’ll hear in today’s conversation, Afeef’s work has brought him to the front lines of the conflicts in Palestine and Lebanon, giving him a first-hand understanding of the current situation.Afeef has produced for The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Show, and CNN. He’s also a contributor to The Slow Factory.Afeef shares what’s happening on the ground in Southern Lebanon, how he and other diaspora Lebanese are getting through their days amidst an expanding genocide...
2024-10-3149 minVibe CheckA Special Conversation with Afeef NessouliOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening crisis in Gaza. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef.You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess.------------------------------------------------------Afeef’s Recommendations:For Joy: @raindovemodel and @safebow_org on InstagramFor Gaza News and Updates: @alaa_qraiqeaPoem: “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer
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2024-03-131h 00
Muslim Bar Association of New YorkA MuBANY Coffee Chat on Transitioning from Traditional Legal PracticeJoin us for an informal, but informative discussion on what it takes to transition from traditional legal practice or training to a non-legal career path! The discussion is moderated by Sidra Mahfooz, Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, and one of MuBANY's directors. Panelists include:-Afeef Nessouli, Producer of the podcast "The Journal"-Wajiha Rizvi, Social Justice Advocate-Syed Haq, Restructuring Associate at Rothschild & Co.
2021-04-0757 min
The afikra PodcastBeyond the Headlines: A Deep Dive Into Journalism | Afeef Nessouli & Ahmed Shihab EldinAfeef Nessouli is a dynamic freelance journalist operating out of Beirut and New York City, who has recently won the Google Podcasts creator program's global competition. His Arabic language podcast, focusing on the feminine narrative in the Middle East, showcases his innovative approach to storytelling. Before this venture, Afeef enriched The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as a segment producer for more than two years. Ahmed Shihab Eldin is an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor known for his impactful work as a Senior Presenter for AJ+, where he produced award-winning documentaries on social justice and human rights. A...
2020-09-0650 min
Clapp with Jane with Jane ClappThe Personal is Political with Afeef NessouliTune into my conversation available last week with Afeef Nessouli, a journalist, activist and videographer. We discuss his experiences participating in Black Lives Matter protests in New York and his own journey living with a history of trauma and health challenges.Two of my favourite quotes:"I feel so connected to the point of getting on the streets and making change because of my acute pain towards systems. I'm not happy that I have that pain. I'm just not resisting it anymore.""You get to be the kind of person that trusts themselves...
2020-06-0840 min