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Background Briefing with Ian MastersJuly 29, 2025 - Robert Kuttner | Daniel Treisman | Mitchell PlitnickTrump's Announce First- Details Later Trade Deal With the EU and "Air Farce One: When Gift Becomes Grift" | Trump's New Ultimatum To Putin Seen as a Step Towards War | Trump Rebukes Netanyahu Over Starving Children But OK's Plan to Annex Gaza
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LeftPOC91. We Need Socialism - Interview w.Sudip Bhattacharya- Left POCket Project PodcastIn this episode, I speak with Sudip Bhattacharya, PhD candidate in political science at Rutgers about left political thought and organizing among BIPOC and the need for socialism as we collectively confront the ongoing harms of capitalism and neoliberalism.
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Works/Issues Cited in the Podcast
Sudip Bhattavcharya - “Attacking Difference, Pursuing Unity: Building a Socialist Movement amidst a Dynamic Working Class” in From the Academy to the Streets: Notes from a Working Class Think Tank (various authors, Colin Jenkins, editor)
https://www.iskrabooks.org/hampton-reader
Steve Phillips
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Daron Acemoğlu
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The Listening Post“Nobody is better than Netanyahu at manipulating the US” | The Listening PostAs Netanyahu courts Trump with peace prizes and platitudes, divisions over Israel in the MAGA media space are deepening. Contributors: Laura Albast – Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies Mitchell Plitnick – Author, Except for Palestine Mouin Rabbani – Co-editor, Jadaliyya Jude Russo – Managing editor, The American Conservative On our radar: Since the US-Israeli GHF took over the distribution of aid, more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to collect it. New reporting uncovers the foundation’s links to plans for Gaza’s ethnic cleansing. Meenakshi Ravi reports. Georgia under fire: The crackdown on protests and the press Mass protests, a tightening grip on media and...2025-07-1225 min
Background Briefing with Ian MastersMay 25, 2025 - Rabbi Steven Jacobs | Mitchell Plitnick | Omar ShakirNetanyahu Blames the Leaders of the UK, France and Canada For the Murders of Young Israeli Diplomats in DC | A Path Forward For Those Who Want to Stop the Killing of Innocents | The Ongoing Humanitarian Nightmare in Gaza
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facebook.com/ianmastersmedia2025-05-251h 02Background Briefing with Ian MastersMay 25, 2025 - Rabbi Steven Jacobs | Mitchell Plitnick | Omar ShakirNetanyahu Blames the Leaders of the UK, France and Canada For the Murders of Young Israeli Diplomats in DC | A Path Forward For Those Who Want to Stop the Killing of Innocents | The Ongoing Humanitarian Nightmare in Gaza
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Weirds of a Feather: An AuDHD-Adjacent PodcastBagel Bite #37: Discount SkeletonsMan, politics, huh? We love the stuff, which is why we’re spending this episode sharing our thoughts on the recent U.S. presidential election.
In what we’re calling a full-blown Bagel Pizza, we’re discussing the blue bracelet trend, explaining what a tariff is and isn’t, ranting about racism, and providing some suggestions and resources for learning, participating, preparing, and keeping the hope alive during a scary and tumultuous time.
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-Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents by Octavia E...2024-11-211h 23
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 165: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 3) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...2024-11-2026 min
La PonkastEpisodio 3 - Boricuas con Palestina (Parte 2)Parte 2 de nuestra conversacion con el grupo Boricuas con Palestina
En este episodio continuaremos hablando sobre la ocupación que se está dando en Palestina.
En el primer segmento estaremos hablando sobre el Pinkwashing que está llevando Israel y en países viviendo genocidio. Además ataremos todos los temas previamente hablados en este y el previo episodio con los temas del Apartheid, el ecocidio, la necropolítica y otros.
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The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 164: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 2) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...2024-11-1329 min
The Immigrant Experience in America (TIEIA)Ep. 163: Palestinian-American Experience: Olivia Abousaid (Part 1) Master Certified Coach Olivia Abousaid understands the profound impact of self-improvement through her own journey. Born and raised in Dallas to Palestinian parents, Olivia has cultivated a deep appreciation for personal growth and transformation while navigating the complexities of cultural and political externalities. Now based in Los Angeles, she harnesses her life experiences and coaching expertise to empower individuals to transform grief into action. Olivia's grief and transformation coaching transcends one-size-fits-all solutions. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their unique goals, navigate grief, overcome challenges, and embrace their authentic selves. Here's where p...2024-11-0628 min
Background Briefing with Ian MastersOctober 21, 2024 - James Carville | Mitchell Plitnick | Denver RigglemanWe Should Take Trump's Fascistic Plans Seriously | Kamala Harris's Stand on Gaza Satisfies No One | Were the Leaks From US Intelligence on Israel's Plans to Attack Iran Authorized or Unauthorized?2024-10-221h 01Background Briefing with Ian MastersOctober 21, 2024 - James Carville | Mitchell Plitnick | Denver RigglemanWe Should Take Trump's Fascistic Plans Seriously | Kamala Harris's Stand on Gaza Satisfies No One | Were the Leaks From US Intelligence on Israel's Plans to Attack Iran Authorized or Unauthorized?2024-10-221h 01
Beyond VotingTo Vote or Not to Vote? Featuring Feminista JonesAre you voting between a rock and a hard place?On this first episode of Beyond Voting, we get real about voting our values with Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Feminista Jones- the award-winning author of Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.We spoke with her after the 2024 Democratic National Convention and took a critical look at where we find ourselves with Vice President Harris, our new Democratic nominee. She shared her thoughts on voting as harm reduction, the importance of developing a political c...2024-09-241h 03Background Briefing with Ian MastersAugust 10, 2024 - Dr. Bandy Lee | Robert Young Pelton | Mitchell PlitnickAmericans Are Being Denied the Truth About Trump's Mental Instability and Possible Dementia | How Does the Veteran Community Feel About the Latest Round of Swift-Boating? | Can A Deal For Iran Not to Retaliate in Exchange For A Ceasefire in Gaza be Made?
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People Jew Wanna KnowInterview with an Anti-Zionist - Jack LeffLegendary episode ahead: Margarita brings on an Anti-Zionist - Jack Leff. Jack is an academic and political organizer who has focused his work and studies on various social justice issues.
To Margarita's knowledge, this is the first full-length interview between a Zionist organization/podcast and an Anti-Zionist. JEW wanna hear this! We discuss all the things you'd expect: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda - How Margarita got an...2024-07-171h 13
The Mondoweiss PodcastProgressive Congressmember Jamaal Bowman loses primary to AIPAC-backed candidate Yesterday Jamaal Bowman, a member of the so-called Squad of progressive politicians in the U.S. House of Representatives, lost his hotly contested primary election in New York’s 16th District. This primary race between him and George Latimer broke records as the most expensive primary race for the House of Representatives in U.S. history. Political action committees affiliated with AIPAC, the American Israel Political Affairs Committee, poured over $15 million dollars into the race to boost Latimer’s campaign. AIPAC and its affiliated groups pledged to spend $100 million during the 2024 electi...2024-06-2632 min
Understanding Israel PalestineIslamophobia is Ignored in Ferment over Anti-Semitism on College CampusesSend us a textRutgers University law professor Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick, president of Rethinking Foreign Policy, discuss student protests of Israel’s war in Gaza, the growing threat to free speech on college campuses, and how pervasive anti-Muslim bias in U.S. society and U.S. foreign policy perpetuates a one-sided view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Aziz and Plitnick are co-authors of the report “Presumptively Anti-Semitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Israel Discourse,” published in November, 2023, by the Center for Security, Race and Rights at Rutgers. The report examines how Islamophobia distorts U.S. foreign policy and is...2024-05-0530 min
Understanding Israel PalestineIslamophobia Is Ignored in Ferment over Anti-Semitism on CampusRutgers University law professor Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick, president of Rethinking Foreign Policy, discuss student protests of Israel's war in Gaza, the growing threat to free speech on college […] The post Islamophobia Is Ignored in Ferment over Anti-Semitism on Campus appeared first on KKFI.2024-05-0328 min
Understanding Israel PalestineIslamophobia Is Ignored in Ferment over Anti-Semitism on CampusRutgers University law professor Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick, president of Rethinking Foreign Policy, discuss student protests of Israel’s war in Gaza, the growing threat to free speech on college […]
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How Did We Miss That ClipsRafah - Setting Up for Another Massacre⭐ Rafah - Setting Up for Another Massacre* Whose land was it, again?* * https://x.com/richimedhurst/status/1784171122998538443* What Rafah looks like - tent city* * https://x.com/Gaza_Psych/status/1784261326681899197* Kid finds his dad dead on a stretcher * * https://x.com/Majstar7/status/1783256227394310292* Egypt holds ‘secret’ intel meeting with Israel on Rafah: News Desk, The Cradle* https://thecradle.co/articles-id/24580* Israel's Smotrich urges 'complete destruction' of Gaza instead of truce talks: MEE Staff, Middle...2024-05-0145 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelProminent Jewish Americans Sign Letter Opposing AIPAC w/ Alan Minsky
On this edition of Parallax Views, last week a number of prominent Jewish Americans came together to sign an open letter voicing opposition to AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its influence on both major American political parties.
A statement in the leader reads, "Given that Israel is so isolated internationally that it could not continue its inhumane treatment of the Palestinians without U.S. political and military support, AIPAC is an essential link in the chain that holds in place the unbearable tragedy of Israel/Palestine. In coming U.S. elections, we need...2024-03-2953 min
CounterPunch RadioSahar Aziz and Mitchell PlitnickThis time on CounterPunch Radio we sit down with Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick, co-authors of "Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Israel Discourse," a critical new report published by Rutgers University Law School's Center for Security, Race, and Rights. The conversation explores the political and social context for this report, as well as the timing of its release, published as it was against the backdrop of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. The discussion broadens beyond the report to explore various aspects of the Palestine issue and its continued central importance for the US and western countries, as well...2024-02-261h 08
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelThe Islamophobia Network and the Israel-Palestine Discourse w/ Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick
On this edition of Parallax Views, ReThinking Foreign Policy's Mitchell Plitnick and Sahar Aziz of the Center for Security, Race, and Rights join the show to discuss their recent report Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Israel Discourse. Sahar Aziz is the author of the book The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom and has done extensive work on the issue of Islamophobia. Together with Mitchell Plitnick, known for his work on U.S. foreign policy related to Israel/Palestine, they are taking on the connection between Islamophobia and the silencing of Arab voices on the...2024-02-261h 05Background Briefing with Ian MastersFebruary 22, 2024 - Lincoln Mitchell | Mitchell Plitnick | Maria SnegovayaRFK Junior's Role as a Spoiler Since His Campaign's Biggest Donor is Also Trump's Biggest Donor | An Update on Diplomatic Efforts Underway For a Ceasefire in the Gaza War | What is Behind the Rise of Illiberal and Right Wing Politics in Europe
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Race and Rights PodcastExcept for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics with Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick (Episode 1)Scholar Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick spotlight how holding fast to one-sided and unwaveringly pro-Israel policies reflects the truth-bending grip of authoritarianism on both Israel and the United States. 'Except for Palestine' deftly argues that progressives and liberals who oppose regressive policies on immigration, racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and other issues must extend these core principles to the oppression of Palestinians.#Palestine #MarcLamontHill #MitchellPlitnick #FreeSpeechSupport the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation: Donate: https://give...2024-02-1355 min
The Real News PodcastHow Israel's supporters use Islamophobia to silence critics | The Marc Steiner ShowBy now, the false equivalency between anti-Zionism and antisemitism—which Israel’s supporters use to give rhetorical cover for Zionism—is a well-worn topic on the left. What’s less discussed is the role of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in Zionists’ attempts to smear their critics, particularly Arab and Muslim ones, as antisemitic. A new report from Rutger University Law School’s Center for Security, Race, and Rights (CSRR) maps the use of Islamophobic tropes in the discourse on Israel-Palestine, noting that the racist association between terrorism and Arab and Muslim identity is intentionally invoked by Israel’s apologists.Michael P...2024-02-0642 minThe Marc Steiner ShowHow Israel's supporters use Islamophobia to silence criticsBy now, the false equivalency between anti-Zionism and antisemitism—which Israel’s supporters use to give rhetorical cover for Zionism—is a well-worn topic on the left. What’s less discussed is the role of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in Zionists’ attempts to smear their critics, particularly Arab and Muslim ones, as antisemitic. A new report from Rutger University Law School’s Center for Security, Race, and Rights (CSRR) maps the use of Islamophobic tropes in the discourse on Israel-Palestine, noting that the racist association between terrorism and Arab and Muslim identity is intentionally invoked by Israel’s apologists.Michael P...2024-02-0642 min
Middle East FocusAntisemitism and Islamophobia in the US political discourse on Israel/PalestineSahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick discuss their study "Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine Israel Discourse" with MEI's Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli Affairs Program Director Khaled Elgindy.2024-01-1041 min
The Katie Halper ShowThe Assassination Of Refaat Alareer & The Witch-Hunt On College CampusesKatie discusses the life, death and legacy of poet Refaat Alareer with his colleagues at Electronic Intifada, journalists Ali Abunimah and Nora Barrows-Friedman and his former student and current writer and translator Mahmoud Alyazji.
But first Katie talks to law professor Sahar Aziz and writer and analyst Mitchell Plitnick about their new report “Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Israel Discourse” which looks at how accusations of antisemitism stifle criticism of Israel and empower its systematic violations of Palestinians’ human rights. We also talk about the witch hunts and censorship on college campuses which are distracting from Israel's crimes.
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FruitlessIsrael-Palestine (feat. Keanu Heydari)Keanu Heydari joins Josiah to discuss the history of Palestine, Zionism, and the state of Israel in light of the war in Gaza. As always, he is incredibly insightful.Follow today’s guest on Twitter, and remember to check out his podcast and his website.Find more of Josiah’s work hereFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonResourcesThe Israel-Palestine Conflict: A History by James L. GelvinExcept for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell PlitnickThe Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colo...2023-11-141h 27
Diabetics Doing Things PodcastREPOST - Palestine Edit - Episode 169 with Noor Al RamahiCONTENT WARNING: Death, Displacement, War, Occupation, Dehumanization
This episode is from 2021 with an updated introduction and edit for 2023.
We felt it was important to revisit and repost our episode on Palestine
with Noor Al Ramahi from 2021, shortly following the 2021 Israel-Palestine
crisis. This conversation was especially relevant during the days
immediately following the 2023 humanitarian crisis in the wake of attacks
on Israel and Israel’s military response bombings and evacuation order in
Gaza and Palestine.
Petition for Humanitarian Aid in Palestine:
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Our guest is Noor Al Ramahi, (@n_ramahi on Instagram).
Noor lives with T1D...2023-10-1300 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelContinued Coverage of Hamas Attack, Israel’s Retaliation in Gaza, and Events Unfolding in the Middle East w/ ReThinking Foreign Policy’s Mitchell Plitnick
Parallax Views continues coverage of the Hamas attack, Israel's retaliation in Gaza, and events unfolding in the Middle East. This time Mitchell Plitnick of ReThinking Foreign Policy joins the program.
2023-10-111h 29Background Briefing with Ian MastersOctober 10, 2023 - Mitchell Plitnick | Nader Hashemi | Emma SteinerJared, MbS, Biden and Bibi Ignored the Palestinians as They Dreamed Up Their Plan for Peace and Prosperity in the Middle East | The Distinction Between Supporting Palestinian Rights and Supporting Terrorists | Elon Musk's X Now Monetizes Disinformation by Fake Journalists With Blue- Check Accounts Who Get Paid to Spread Lies
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kamir arap[EPUB] [download] Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill [EPUB] [download] Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill Read Online Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Marc Lamont Hill is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/53496557-except-for-palestine **Download Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/53496557-except-for-palestine Book Synopsis : A bold call for the American Left to extend their politics to...2023-09-0100 min
Israel & Palestine Archives - Keeping Democracy Alive2023: A Turning Point for Israel/Palestine?It’s been an exceptionally long and bloody stalemate. And with the far right anti-democracy government of Netanyahu turning its wrath on Jewish Israelis, and opinion in the US and the world showing real shift, our guest Mitchell Plitnick of ReThinking
The post 2023: A Turning Point for Israel/Palestine? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.2023-08-2459 min
The Mondoweiss PodcastConditioning U.S. aid to Israel and anti-Palestinian smears at Florida State UniversityToday we have two interviews from our US correspondent, Michael Arria. First he speaks with Josh Ruebner about the shifting politics around U.S. aid to Israel, and later, he checks in with the victim of an anti-Palestinian smear campaign at Florida State University. We begin with U.S. aid to Israel. The fight in Congress continues to build over the billions of dollars we send to Israel every year. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is the latest to call for conditioning US aid to Israel, joining other high profile figures such as Bernie Sanders, R...2023-08-1133 min
Woke PointsProgressives, We Need to Talk About Palestine with Author Mitchell PlitnickIn this episode, Ted and Marni embrace the anxiety of discussing the complex Israel / Palestine conflict, and question why it has been such a taboo, hot-button issue, especially for those of us on the left.Following Ted and Marni's moderately informed discussion, Mitchell Plitnick, president of ReThinking Foreign Policy and co-author, with Marc Lamont Hill, of the book "Except for Palestine: the Limits of Progressive Politics," joins to add context to help us think and talk about this important issue.Check out:Except for Palestine, by Mitchell Plitnick and Marc Lamont HillReThinking Fo...2023-02-141h 08
The Mondoweiss PodcastHow did Israel fare in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections?Last month the U.S. held its midterm elections. A "red wave" never materialized as many predicted, but Republicans did take control of the House. Our U.S. correspondent Michael Arria caught up with author and Georgetown University adjunct professor Josh Ruebner to talk about how Israel factored into the races and what we should expect from the new congress on Palestine. Ruebner is the author of Israel: Democracy or Apartheid State? and Shattered Hopes: Obama’s Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace. He is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. - - - - -...2022-12-1421 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelIsrael, Biden, and the FBI’s Shireen Abu Akleh Investigation w/ Mitchell Plitnick
On this edition of Parallax Views, ReThinking Foreign Policy's Mitchell Plitnick returns to the program to discuss the FBI's probe into the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as well as his thoughts on the Biden administration's policy towards Israel, AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) launching of a super PAC and entrance into direct campaign spending, and the recent Israeli elections that have emboldened Israel's far-right.
Among the topics discussed in this conversation
- The death of Shireen Abu Akleh while she was covering as Israeli raid of a Jenin refugee...2022-12-011h 10
The Mondoweiss PodcastArkansas' anti-BDS law was upheld in court. What happens now?Last month a US court of appeals upheld an Arkansas law that prohibits state contractors from boycotting Israel. The 9-1 decision reversed a previous ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional. Despite the fact that over 30 states have adopted similar laws, it was the first full federal appeals court ruling on the subject. The decision was written by Judge Jonathan Kobes, a Trump appointee the American Bar Association rated as unqualified when he was nominated. The Arkansas story dates back to 2018 when a local paper, the Arkansas Times, refused to sign a pledge promising to r...2022-07-1418 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelNewly Declassified FBI Report on Saudi Arabia & 9/11 w/ Dan Christensen/Biden, Israel, and U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Mitchell Plitnick
On this edition of Parallax Views, Dan Christensen of the Florida Bulldog returns to the show to discuss the latest on the recently declassified FBI report on Saudi Arabia and the support networks for the perpetators of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. Dan has been covering this issue alongside Anthony Summers and Robynn Swan, authors of The Eleventh Day: The Full Story of 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden, for a number of years now and his latest Florida Bulldog piece on the subject is entitled "A ‘state secret’ no more: New FBI report says Saudi government officials provided supp...2022-05-251h 41
Inside-AmericaDemanding Accountability | Inside America with Ghida FakhryShock, condemnation and calls for an independent investigation into the killing of a Palestinian-American journalist — as some members of Congress urge the Biden administration to hold Israel accountable.
Guests:
Adam Shapiro, Director of Advocacy for Israel-Palestine with Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)
Laura Albast, Senior Editor at Institute for Palestine Studies
Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy2022-05-1925 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsMitchell Plitnick on Israel, Iran and a Cold War in the Middle EastScott interviews Mitchel Plitnick about Israeli politics and the Iran Nuclear Deal. Plitnick begins by filling us in on the political situation in Israel, where a new coalition government is working to agree upon a budget by the Fall of 2023. If they are unable to do so, the government will fall apart and new elections will take place. Next, they discuss the news about Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch labeling Israel an apartheid state due to their treatment of Palestinians. Plitnick and Scott give their theories for the abrupt change in tone. They then talk about the JCPOA...2022-04-2949 min
Crashing the War PartyFriend or frenemy? Mitchell Plitnick discusses Middle East posturing on Russia-UkraineIt usually takes a crisis to show who your real friends are. Writer Mitchell Plitnick joins us to talk about how Middle East despots are suddenly jockeying to make sure their own interests are protected if not enhanced in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Even Israel, which gets $3 billion in US taxpayer dollars each year, is threading needles to avoid hurting its own relationship with Moscow. We talk about that as well as Biden's attempt to square his "democracies versus autocracies" campaign with Washington's embrace of the Middle East despots. Dan and Kelley also speculate about Biden's "r...2022-04-0142 min
PW PulsePW Pulse: Except for PalestineOn this episode, we discuss the book Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics, the bold new book by Marc Lamont Hill and MItchell Plitnick. Join us for a review of the book and how progressism should extend. Also, we have an Olympic-sized edition of "Do The Right Thing."
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The darkOn Contact: ‘Except for Palestine’On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses why American liberals refuse to speak out about the crimes the Israeli apartheid state carries out against the Palestinians, with political analyst and author Mitchell Plitnick.Mitchell Plitnick's new book, with co-author Marc Lamont Hill, is: Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics.“Israel is in breach of more than 30 U.N. Security Council resolutions. It is in breach of Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention that defines collective punishment of a civilian population as a war crime. It is in violation of Article 49 of the Fourth Ge...2021-05-2328 min
Moving To New YorkEpisode 4: The Crisis in Palestine, Zionism, and BirthrightSid & Ash bring on their friend from college, Jamie Pew, a Political Science and Economics Major who is now pursuing a Master's in Sustainability Policy and Planning. Jamie provides background on the recent events in Sheik Jarrah and Gaza, how calling the crisis in Gaza a "complex situation" impedes productive dialogue on Israeli apartheid, and how his experiences as a diaspora Jew have impacted his understanding of Zionism.
Links for further reading from Jamie:
- https://bdsmovement.net
- Jewish Currents: A Jewish Case for Equality in Israel-Palestine
...2021-05-1950 minInside-AmericaIsrael's Impunity | Inside America with Ghida FakhryAs Israeli security forces continued their attacks against Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem, the Biden Administration came under renewed criticism for failing to take a firm stance against the Israeli government.
Leading congressional members of the Democratic Party condemned Israel’s use of force and efforts to forcibly displace Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem.
Senator Bernie Sanders said “the United States must speak out strongly against the violence by government-allied Israeli extremists in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, and make clear that the evictions of Palestinian families must not go forward”.
Senator Elizabeth Warren...2021-05-1225 minUnderstanding Israel PalestineThe Palestine ExceptionMitchell Plitnick, author of the recently published book Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics, discusses how concern for Palestinian human rights is often excluded from the progressive political […]
The post The Palestine Exception appeared first on KKFI.2021-04-2028 minUnderstanding Israel PalestineThe Palestine ExceptionMitchell Plitnick, author of the recently published book Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics, discusses how concern for Palestinian human rights is often excluded from the progressive political […] The post The Palestine Exception appeared first on KKFI.2021-04-2028 min
The Mondoweiss PodcastProgressive except for Palestine: A conversation with Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell PlitnickEarlier this year, Mondoweiss contributing writer Sarah Doyal reviewed the new book, Except For Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics, from authors Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick. Sarah wrote: “Delving into the phenomenon long-named in leftist circles as [quote] “Progressive Except for Palestine” [end quote], Hill and Plitnick meticulously deconstruct progressives’ neglect of the Palestinian cause. They explain the ways in which the singular exception of Palestine from demands for equal rights betrays not only Palestinians but the progressive movement itself.” She went on to say: “Except for Palestine is a crucial and ultimately...2021-04-061h 04
Haymarket Books LiveExcept for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics w/ Marc Lamont Hill, Noura Erakat, & moreJoin Marc Lamont Hill, Mitchell Plitnick, & Noura Erakat for a launch event and discussion of the important new book, Except for Palestine.
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“For too long, many have championed the rights and liberties of oppressed peoples here and abroad, but remained silent on Palestinian freedom, or even worse, supported U.S. policies that render Palestinian humanity and suffering invisible. This clear and courageous book is a clarion call for moral integrity and political consistency.” —Cornel West
In their major new work of daring criticism and analysis, Except for Palestine, scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick spotlight how holding fast to one-side...2021-03-051h 27
Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari KondaboluMarc Lamont Hill + Kamau's MomCan we talk about Palestine? Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (who, admittedly, calls himself "a prisoner of hope") says we can, and that Americans are ready to even if our government isn't. He joins Hari and Kamau for a conversation that encompasses Michael Che, Bill Clinton, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the Columbia House record club. Then Kamau's Mom, Janet Cheatham Bell, talks about structural racism in healthcare and her distrust of the pharmaceutical industry—and why none of that stopped her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: a surprisingly-detailed analysis of the NBA MVP race.Find our gu...2021-02-251h 30
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsExcept for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Mitchell Plitnick, Marc Lamont HillPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/482781 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics Author: Mitchell Plitnick, Marc Lamont Hill Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 20 minutes Release date: February 16, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.58 of Total 12 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: In this major work of daring criticism and analysis, scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick spotlight how holding fast to one-sided and unwaveringly pro-Israel policies reflects the truth-bending grip of authoritarianism on both Israel and the United States...2021-02-1630 min
Coffee and BooksMarc discusses his new book "Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics" with his co-author Mitchell Plitnick.On this episode, Marc is joined by Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick, the co-author of Marc's new book, Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. The two discuss why it was important to write this book, and dive into policies and politics of Israel-Palestine.2021-02-1553 min
This Is PalestineProgressive Except on Palestine with Marc Lamont Hill & Mitchell PlitnickFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Follow our host Diana Buttu on Twitter.Get a copy of Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick's new book: Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics here!Visit our website at www.imeu.org
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UnsettledMarc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick: The Limits of Progressive PoliticsIn recent years, a term has emerged in leftist activist circles: “progressive except for Palestine,” or “PEP” for short. It describes a person whose values and political leanings are consistent across issues of racial justice, homophobia, healthcare, immigration and more—but on Palestine, they are either silent, or actively hostile to a progressive point of view. It’s a worldview that permeates media spaces, academia, and Washington. What causes the progressive exception for Palestine, and are we seeing a shift on the horizon? In this episode of Unsettled, producer Ilana Levinson interviews Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick, authors of the forth...2021-02-0837 min
Occupied ThoughtsOccupied Thoughts: Except for Palestine: Peter Beinart w/ Marc Lamont Hill & Peter BeinartIn this episode of “Occupied Thoughts,” host Peter Beinart interviews Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick, co-authors of Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. This wide-ranging discussion covers progressive politics on Palestine & Israel as they are today and as they might become if progressives engage more deeply and consistently with Palestine & Israel. Marc, Mitchell, and Peter talk about policy, history, and the different roles that racial, ethnic, and religious identities and communities play in progressive politics. This conversation is both timely and robust.2021-01-2958 min
ReThinking Foreign PolicyA New Book, and Goodbye to Trump and Pompeo!In this episode of the ReThinking Foreign Policy Podcast, I spend a little time on the initial reaction to my upcoming book, co-authored with Marc Lamont Hill, Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. Then I look at the waning days of Mike Pompeo's bumbling reign over the State Department and his scorched earth departure. Finally, I weigh in on the debate over whether Trump's support is rooted in white supremacy or economic distress. Hint: it's both and more, and the best way to deal with it is with progressive policies across the board.
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This...2021-01-2058 minReThinking Foreign PolicyMurder In Iran And A Biden Government Starts To FormIn this episode I spend some time discussing the murder of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, and some of the responses to it. The main story is a look at Joe Biden's initial picks for his cabinet and lead administrative staff. Some of my views on that may surprise some of my listeners. Finally, I look at Mike Pompeo's efforts to eliminate any possibility of a Palestinian state and examine how, with the worst of intentions, Pompeo may actually have done us a favor.
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I also address Sen. Chris Coons' -- who is being considered as Joe Biden's Secretary of State -- unacceptable stance against a Biden administration re-entering the Iran nuclear deal without expanding it in unrealistic ways. And I also look at the recent signing of a trade deal among Asian and Pacific countries and how this should be an object lesson for progressives.
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This...2020-11-2100 minReThinking Foreign PolicyDemonizing Iran and Antisemitism in the U.K.In the latest episode of the ReThinking Foreign Policy Podcast, Mitchell Plitnick examines the effect of the hastily-convened press conference where Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe accused Iran of interference in the United States' election. He examines the implications for how Iran is perceived in the United States, and also puts the whole question of external interference in the U.S.' elections in perspective.
Next, Mitchell takes a look at the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn, the one-time opposition leader of the United Kingdom. He examines the long-term controversy over antisemitism in the Labour Party and...2020-10-3000 minReThinking Foreign PolicyTrump's pre-election stunts threaten the worldWith the election less than two weeks away, Donald Trump and his cronies are accelerating their dangerous behavior in a desperate attempt to hold on to the White House. In Sudan, Trump has taken advantage of a collapsed economy to force Sudan into agreements that risk greater de-stabilization. Then, just before recording this podcast, Trump's lackey DNI accused Iran of election interference while offering zero substantiation and spinning a yarn that seems very difficult to believe. The impact these things can have stretches far beyond this election. What's worse, none of this is likely to have a significant...2020-10-2200 minReThinking Foreign PolicyTrump's and Republicans' Plans For Election Loss, More on AOC and RabinAs the election grows closer, Donald Trump is focusing more on radicalizing his base than picking up votes. Is there a method to his madness? And are Republican leaders playing the same game Trump is, or are they looking to their own interests?
We also revisit the controversy around AOC pulling out of a Yitzhak Rabin memorial event. Why? Because others won't let it go, and they keep missing the point.
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Send in a voice m...2020-10-1100 minReThinking Foreign PolicyAOC, Yitzhak Rabin and the Silencing of PalestiniansIn the latest episode of the ReThinking Foreign Policy podcast, I cover Donald Trump's positive coronavirus test, the budding war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and understating the true impact of racism. The main story addresses the recent controversy over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's decision to pull out of an event sponsored by Americans for Peace Now that will commemorate 25 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
See my articles on these matters at:
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2020/09/28/aoc-ignites-a-debate-about-yitzhak-rabin/
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Then I look at Mike Pompeo's failed trip through the Middle East and his contemptible attempt to extort money from Sudan. You can also read about that here.
Finally, a few words about Gaza, which has been bombed every day since Israel struck its deal with the UAE. We can't allow that to fade into the background.
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Support this p...2020-08-141h 09ReThinking Foreign PolicyTo November And Beyond!With all of our energy understandably focused on securing a Joe Biden victory in November, others are already jockeying to ensure they have an influential seat at the table of a Biden administration. Especially on foreign policy, those "someones" include disaffected Republicans and neoconservatives whose discredited ideas continue their prominence in the DC policy discourse. They are not going back to the Republican party any time soon and it will be crucial that they not find a home among the Democrats.
In this episode, I discuss what sort of vision progressives might bring to a Biden...2020-08-0256 minReThinking Foreign PolicyMarc Lamont Hill On George Floyd, Eyad Hallaq, And Much MoreI am so delighted to be joined on the show today by Prof. Marc Lamont Hill. Besides being someone I am proud to call my friend, Marc is a tremendous intellectual and activist.
He is one of the leading intellectual voices in the country and is the Steve Charles Professor of Media, Cities, and Solutions at Temple University. Prior to that, he held positions at Columbia University and Morehouse College.
In 2011, Ebony Magazine has named him one of America’s 100 most influential Black leaders, Marc is the author or co-author of four books, including mo...2020-06-041h 00ReThinking Foreign PolicyAll About JoeJoe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee. That means the eggs are all in his basket for defeating Donald Trump in November. But how do we best achieve that goal? I argue that pretending Biden is a better candidate than he is would be self-defeating. Rather, we need to be realistic, with ourselves and with those we're trying to persuade to get out and vote for him, about who he is and the one reason we absolutely MUST vote for him--mo matter what else you can say about him, he's hundreds of light years better than Donald Trump...2020-05-2644 minReThinking Foreign PolicyThe New Israeli Unity Government - What It Is And What It Teaches UsIn this episode I examine Benny Gantz's decision to join Benjamin Netanyahu in a government of national unity. I look at the deal they made, the problems it has encountered, and, most of all, the lessons it holds for those of us outside of Israel. This segment is connected to my latest piece for Responsible Statecraft, "Gantz agrees to join Netanyahu in unity government — what does it mean?"
I also take a look at some of the places that are facing the coronavirus while also suffering under sanctions or other forms of economic deprivation from outside forces.&nb...2020-04-0130 minReThinking Foreign PolicyA Coup In Israel, A Template for TrumpThe first episode of the ReThinking Foreign Policy Podcast looks at how the coronavirus has compromised democratic structures and created an opportunity for authoritarian leaders to grab more power. I look particularly at Israel and the actions this week of Benjamin Netanyahu as he attacked the Knesset and the courts in a desperate bid to keep himself in power and avoid facing criminal charges of corruption. Of potentially even greater concern for those of us in the United States is the fear that Donald Trump may learn from Netanyahu's example.
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Talk World RadioTalk Nation Radio: Mitchell Plitnick on John BoltonMitchell Plitnick is former vice president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is the former director of the U.S. Office of B’Tselem: The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, and was previously the director of education and policy for Jewish Voice for Peace. He's published an article called "John Bolton: The Essential Profile." See:
https://lobelog.com/john-bolton-the-essential-profile2018-03-2729 min