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FracturedHUMANITARIAN WATCH E05In this episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the latest news from the UK, which adopted new solutions for housing for asylum seekers. We also discuss how Italy sends rejected asylum seekers to Albania. In addition we present some news from Pakistan and Cyprus.Learn more: UK to Remove Hundreds of Asylum Seekers from Hotels https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/11/hundreds-of-asylum-seekers-to-be-removed-from-hotels-in-england?utm_source=chatgpt.comItaly sends rejected refugees to detention centers in Albania https://apnews.com/article/albania-italy-migrants-ejected-asylumseekers-centers-fd3e052a12ebb18a533f18bec7864b37Afghan Refugees in P...2025-05-0827 minFracturedS04E16: WANTED: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Exposing Australia’s Nauru Refugee CampIn this episode of Fractured we discuss the complex issues of Australia's asylum policies, particularly focusing on the detention of asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island. Our guest - Ben Doherty shares insights into the barriers faced by independent journalists, the dire humanitarian conditions in detention centers, and the historical context of Australia's immigration policies. Ben also highlights the financial implications of these policies, the legal responsibilities of the Australian government, and the experiences of asylum seekers living in limbo.SPECIAL GUESTS: Ben Doherty - journalist at The Guardian, Australia2025-05-0141 minFracturedDISINFO WATCH E03: Eroding Faith In Traditional JournalismCheck out the second part of our Disinfo Watch with Nick Muller on how to bring back the trust in traditional journalism. Is it even possible in this era of disinformation? You can get to know Nick’s views on this issue as well as some insides on his work as a fact-checker. SPECIAL GUEST: Nick Muller - journalist, fact checker, regular contributor to the DiplomatFractured, Humanitarian Watch and Disinfo Watch are original productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs (@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) SUPPORT:"Fractured" is an orig...2025-04-2434 minFracturedS04E15: FREEDOM FOR THE #MORIA6 The Legal Impact of Citizen Journalism, and Use of Modern TechnologiesIn this follow-up to our earlier episode on the #Moria 6 we discuss the critical development: three of the six Afghan teenagers have been acquitted of all charges. In this episode we examined not just a courtroom victory, but a deeper narrative of resistance, journalism, and the painstaking pursuit of truth. SPECIAL GUEST:Douglas Herman - ReFOCUS Media Labs co-founder; photographer, filmmaker, independent journalist; creator of ReFOCUS Citizen Journalism projectLEARN MORE:Forensic Architecture investigation on Moria fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDYsIVLksXM&t=8s2025-04-1759 minFracturedDISINFO WATCH E02: The Origins of Mis & DisinformationWhat is the difference between disinformation and misinformation? Are they both equally dangerous for democracy? Found out at our latest Disinfo Watch! Nick Muller talks about his experience in this area as a journalist and fact checker.SPECIAL GUEST: Nick Muller - journalist, factchecker, regular contributor to the DiplomatFractured, Humanitarian Watch and Disinfo Watch are original productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs (@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) SUPPORT:"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists. To support t...2025-04-1030 minFracturedS04E14: JUSTICE FOR THE MORIA 6 Inside Greece’s Migrant Detention SystemIn this episode of Fractured we highlight the controversial trial that led to the conviction of co called “Moria 6”, the humanitarian crisis surrounding refugee camps in Europe, and the broader implications of migration policies. The guests, Jennifer Mallman and Alaa Dia, share insights from their experiences and research, emphasizing the need for dignity and humane treatment of asylum seekers. But we also shed some light on the complex issues surrounding refugee camps, migration management, and the role of architecture and technology in shaping the experiences of asylum seekers. Alaa and Jennifer discuss the implications of surveillance, and the challenges face...2025-04-031h 02FracturedHUMANITARIAN WATCH 04In this episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the information from the US, Mozambique and Myanmar. Join us to learn about the first policrisis in the world and the developments on Trump’s ban on immigration. And to balance the bad news we bring you an uplifting story from last year's paralympics in Paris.Learn more: Hunger Crisis in Myanmar: https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/190777/myanmar-conflict-fuels-hunger?utm[…]0$JKdlEfk3DyhLKJPXgCTYmOE5X6DwcWie%2F57mmE3FXbP0JFYZWB7POAfghan Refugee Wins Medal for Refugee Team: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/afghan-para-athlete-makes-history-with-first-medal-for-the-refugee-paralympic-team-for-taekwondo-winTrum...2025-04-0322 minFracturedS04E13: COMMUNITIES NOT CAMPS. Housing Crisis in GreeceFor this episode of Fractured we invited Megan and Orsalia from Mazi Housing to discuss the housing crisis in Greece. This massive problem touches both Greeks and refugees. Megan and Orsalia explain this issue in detail and highlight that the right to housing should not be a subject to any other factors. Everybody should have a right to safe housing. We also explain how the lack of an address impacts ones who live in Greece. Mazi Housing provides community housing in Athens for single male. Megan and Orsalia explain their approach to fighting homelessness. S...2025-03-2059 minFracturedHUMANITARIAN WATCH E03In the second episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the information from the UK, Poland, Libya and Ghana. Join us to learn more about the initiatives to suspend the right to asylum and citizenship for refugees and about recently discovered massive graves. In this episode we also show you pictures from Buduburam camp in Ghana, which was demolished last year.Learn more: UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who arrived “illegally”: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/11/uk-home-office-citizenship-refugees-dangerous-journeyPoland suspends the right to asylum: https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/02/21/polish-parliament-approves-bill-allowing-suspension-of-asylum-rights/Mass graves disco...2025-03-1327 minFracturedS04E12: DESERT DUMPS. Outsourcing the Migration Problem to AfricaFor a year journalists connected to the Lighthouse Reports investigated the treatment of asylum seekers and migrants in North Africa, particularly focusing on the roles of various governments and militias in facilitating deportations and human rights abuses. In this episode one of those journalists and a co-founder of Lighthouse Reports, Klaas van Dijken, discusses the systematic arrests, racial profiling, and the complicity of the European Union in these operations. He highlights the dire conditions faced by migrants and the investigative methods used to uncover these truths. We discuss the historical context of migration from North Africa to Europe and...2025-03-0559 minFracturedDISINFO WATCH E01: Headlines: Fact or Fiction?Check out our latest production! A Disinfo Watch is our answer to the spread of disinformation about refugees and asylum seekers in the media. In a light and funny format we point out the ridiculousness of some fake news regarding refugees. Play the game of Headlines with us and guess which ones are true and which are fake and check if you did better than our co-hosts Doug and Rasheed. And don’t forget our homework:What’s the average duration of a Greek trial for smuggling in 2019 alone?Which of those headlines is t...2025-02-2725 minFracturedS04E11: DESTROYED AND DISPLACED. Gaza’s Lost Education SystemIn this episode we examine the daunting task of rebuilding Gaza’s education system—who will lead the effort, and how can the lack of teachers and schools be addressed? With estimates saying it could take up to 14 years to rebuild, how will education continue without the necessary infrastructure?We also touch on the situation in the West Bank and how it could be a part of the solution, exploring ideas like using West Bank teachers or relocating Gaza children for their education. We dive into the importance of specialized training for both volunteers and Palestinian educators, espe...2025-02-201h 03FracturedHUMANITARIAN WATCH E02In the second episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the information about the International Criminal Court which seeks warrants for Taliban leaders, a tragic humanitarian situation in Congo and Trump cancelling the Afghan refugee resettlement scheme. We also show you the conditions of the safe zones for unaccompanied minors in a camp on Samos.Fractured and Humanitarian Watch by Fractured are original productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs (@refocusmedialabs on all social media platforms) PRODUCTION FAMILY:Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Sonia Nandzik-HermanProduction Family: Sude Faz...2025-02-1324 minFracturedS04E10: CHANGING PERCEPTIONS. Tackling Racism, Anti-Muslim Hate, Antisemitism in the UKIn this episode, Amjid Khazir, founder and CEO of Media Cultured, discusses the organization's mission to combat hate through education and media. He emphasizes the importance of engaging youth, understanding the trends in radicalization, and the role of social media in spreading hate. The conversation also touches on the significance of cultural intelligence, diversity training, and the impact of sports in promoting social change. Amjid shares insights on working with law enforcement to foster unity and address racism within the police force. Amjid shares personal stories and insights on how to effectively communicate and connect with young people, the...2025-02-061h 10FracturedHUMANITARIAN WATCH E01In our first episode of Humanitarian Watch Podcast we discuss the ECHR ruling on systemic pushbacks by Greece, the situation of asylum seekers deported from Libya to Niger, a new law in Afghanistan and an interesting story of a baby born on a dinghy on a way to Canary islands.
Now you can listen to the Fractured podcast every week. We bring you either an interesting conversation with an expert guest or our comments on the latest news on issues related to the situation of people on the move.
"Fractured" and "Humanitarian...2025-01-3022 minFracturedS04E09: MUSICAL CHAIRS. Refugee Movement Within The African UnionThis episode explores the complex dynamics of refugees in Africa, focusing on the dual role of countries as both hosts and sources of refugees. It delves into the historical context of colonialism, the impact of external influences on current conflicts, and the humanitarian challenges faced by host countries. The discussion highlights the plight of refugees, particularly women, and the psychological toll of violence and instability in their home countries. In this conversation, Lalla Sy discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by refugees and the role of NGOs in providing essential support. She highlights the importance of psychosocial support, the impact...2025-01-2357 minFracturedS04E08: CITIES UNDER PRESSURE. Tourism, Housing and MigrationThis is a special episode of Fractured, a part of the Display Europe project on housing, migration and tourism. Journalists from around Europe discuss the main issues in the largest European cities. Have they become victims of their successes and good PR? How can the issues that attract tourists and migrants be solved without losing revenue? Can the European cities still keep the traditional character that made them so attractive yet at the same time benefit from newcomers? And how do the media report on it? Those are only some of the topics we are discussing in this episode. 2025-01-091h 36FracturedS04E07: F@CK THAT! 2024 Review - Home Episode.For this holiday episode Sonia and Rasheed invited several members of the ReFOCUS Media Labs team to reflect on the major issues of 2024, including the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the situation in Syria with political prisoners, the rise of polarization in society, and the dire state of women's rights in Afghanistan. We engage in a candid discussion about these pressing topics, sharing insights and frustrations while emphasizing the need for awareness and action. We picked the topics randomly from a pile of “F@UCK THAT” issues that happened in 2024. So this conversation delves into pressing global issues, particularly focusing on w...2024-12-261h 20
English Bible StudySell What You Have and Follow Me - Fr. Joseph DawoudFr. Joseph gives the Sunday sermon concerning the gospel of the young rich man and what we ought to do.2024-12-0811 minEnglish Bible StudyThe Narrative - Graduate Retreat 2024 - Fr. Joseph DawoudFr. Joseph gives the annual Thanksgiving graduate retreat about the pathology of sin. He begins by providing the context of the story with the narrative.2024-12-081h 00English Bible StudyThe Anthropology Of Man - Graduate Retreat 2024 - Fr. Joseph DawoudFr. Joseph gives the annual thanksgiving graduate retreat about the pathology of sin. The 2nd talk is about the anthropology of man to learn what Sin does to us.2024-12-0852 minEnglish Bible StudyThe Illnesses Of The Soul - Graduate Retreat 2024 - Fr. Joseph DawoudFr. Joseph gives the annual thanksgiving graduate retreat about the pathology of sin. After learning about the anthropology of man we explore the different illnesses that affect the soul and what parts of the soul are affected.2024-12-0859 minEnglish Bible StudyHealing - Graduate Retreat 2024 - Fr. Joseph DawoudFr. Joseph gives the annual thanksgiving graduate retreat about the pathology of sin. The 4th and final talk is about how the soul begins to be healed.2024-12-0846 minFracturedS04E05: WIR SCHAFFEN DAS? Changes to Germany’s “Welcome Policy”In this conversation, Sonia, Rasheed and Daniela Sepehri discuss the evolving refugee policies in Germany, the rise of far-right sentiments, and the implications of new laws on asylum seekers. Daniela highlights the historical context of Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards refugees, the subsequent shift towards restrictive policies, and the alarming increase in violence against refugees. They also delve into the absurdities of airport procedures that hinder asylum seekers' rights and the government's failure to address these issues adequately. In this conversation, Daniela Sepehri discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers in Germany, including forced labor laws, welfare cuts, and...2024-11-2755 minFracturedS04E04: LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Deaths at US-Mexico BorderIn this episode, James Holeman and Abby Carpenter discuss their work with Battalion Search and Rescue, a humanitarian organization focused on finding missing migrants along the US-Mexico border. They share the origins of their organization, the challenges they face in their search operations, and the grim realities of migration, including the deadly consequences of current border policies. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the motivations behind migration and the systemic issues that contribute to migrant deaths. The conversation delves into the complex and often harrowing realities faced by migrants at the US-Mexico border, highlighting the impact of political...2024-11-141h 10
Soul 4 SoulDivine Connection - The Weaving of LivesVous avez là la 4e et dernière partie de ma longue causerie-réflexion autour du sujet auquel nous menaient les précédents épisodes: LES RELATIONS AMOUREUSES 2024-09-1642 min
Reintroduction PodcastBeing An Authentic ChristianAuthenticity lies at the heart of Christianity, for it calls us to embrace our true selves and connect with God on a profound level. In a world often filled with pretense and artificiality, Fr. Joseph Dawoud and Fr. Kyrollos Murad will share their insights, drawing from their spiritual journeys and experiences within the Orthodox Christian faith. 2023-07-101h 27
In The Moment podcast114. Tina Campt with Elisheba Johnson: Contemporary Black artists who are changing the way we seeVisual art holds the extraordinary power to connect the dots between ideas or emotions, the person thinking or feeling them, and the outside viewer; but how might the viewer go beyond simply looking to experiencing art, in all its joys and especially in its challenges and discomforts? In the 114th episode of Town Hall’s In the Moment podcast, Elisheba Johnson interviews Tina Campt about her latest book, A Black Gaze. In the book, Campt explores the work of eight contemporary Black artists who are shifting the nature of visual interactions with art and demanding that Blackness be...2021-11-1549 minReintroduction PodcastMan, Why Do You Play The Fool?!What happened in Paradise? Is it a fairy tale? How does it affect you and I today? Join us as we discuss this important topic in our first episode back for season 2! Introducing what it means to BE human! With Fr Joseph Dawoud2021-04-0458 min
Truth & FreedomProvocation & DisturbanceFr. Joseph Dawoud2020-06-1400 minTruth & FreedomLeaked Phone Call - Abbas, how you copin'? (feat. Fr. Joseph Dawoud)Fr. Anthony Mourad & Fr. Antony Paul2020-03-3100 min
Wall St For Main StDan Joseph: China's Exploding Debt Is Getting Out of HandWall St for Main St interviewed Dan Joseph, he is the editor of The China Learning Curve and author. To check out his work go to www.chinalearningcurve.com In this podcast, we discussed Dan's background and why he decided to move to China and start his business there. We also discussed the misconception people have regarding the business environment in China. From there, we looked in to the debt crisis in China and how it is getting out of control after a few decades of economic growth. Finally, we touched on the s...2016-06-1700 minWall St For Main StDr. Joseph Salerno: Another Major Bust Coming SoonJason Burack of Wall St for Main St had on first time guest, Professor of Economics at Pace University, Academic VP of the Mises Institute https://mises.org/ and author of Money: Sound & Unsound, Dr. Joseph Salerno https://mises.org/profile/joseph-t-sa...During this 40+ minute discussion, Jason asks Dr. Salerno about the difference between the Austrian School of Economics, Keynesian Economics, Monetarism and Marxism. Dr Salerno summarizes these economic schools. Next, Jason asks Dr. Salerno, which Austrian School of Economics books beginners who are curious should start with?Jason then asks...2015-10-2600 min