Shows
Stephen Zunes PodcastBipartisan US Push Tries to Label Democratic African Government as TerroristA text version is available at the Stephen Zunes Substack. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-0512 min
Stephen Zunes Podcast316 Trump’s Plan for Gaza Expulsion is Rooted in Decades of U.S. PolicyThis is also available as a text on the Stephen Zunes Substack. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-2807 min
Stephen Zunes Podcast317 By Rejecting Evidence of Genocide in Gaza, the US Is Following a Familiar PatternFirst published in New Lines Magazine, February 14, 2025. Text available on the Stephen Zunes Substack. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-2024 min
Stephen Zunes Podcast318 A Long Legacy of Hypocrisy on OccupationsOriginally published in The Progressive March 6, 2025. Read by Greg Bates Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-1607 min
Stephen Zunes PodcastPanetta’s false charges of terrorism make no senseThis audio version of an op-ed that was first published inthe Santa Cruz Sentinel can also be read by subscribing to the free Stephen Zunes substack. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-1404 min
Stephen Zunes Podcast319 The Silence of the DemsOriginally published in The Progressive, April 11 2025. Read by Greg BatesOn March 15, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz informed fellow Trump Administration officials through their now-infamous Signal chat that a U.S. missile attack had resulted in the collapse of an apartment building filled with Yemeni civilians. Vice President J.D. Vance replied, “Excellent.” Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-1107 min
Stephen Zunes PodcastThe Strategic Functions of US Aid to Israel (from 1996)First published in Middle East Policy, Volume. 4, Issue 4, October 1996Note from Greg: This article, first published nearly 40 years ago, provides both the history of US aid to Israel and illuminates the essential continuities that have persisted and continue today. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-1046 min
KPFA - Hard Knock RadioHard Knock Radio Recap: Professor Stephen Zunes Unpacks U.S.–Iran Tensions
In a wide-ranging and timely conversation, host Davey D sat down with Professor Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco to break down the current situation with Iran, the history that informs it, and the often contradictory role the U.S. plays in Middle East policy.
Zunes began with an “Iran 101,” noting the country’s rich history, strategic size, and its role as a major regional player. He argued that much of the U.S. and Israeli hostility toward Iran stems less from human rights concerns and more from Iran’s refusal to submit to U.S.–Israeli he...
2025-07-0359 min
A Public AffairThe Ongoing Violence of US Empire
On today’s show, host Sara Gabler speaks with Stephen Zunes and Negin Owliaei about the rapidly developing situation in Iran. On June 13 Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Tehran and only days ago President Trump ordered the bombing of three locations in Iran. Even if (as of this morning) the nations have reached a possible ceasefire, Israel and the US’s escalation of force will have long consequences for Iranian civilians and so much more.
Zunes describes the situation and how decades of US meddling in Iran got us here. He’s confide...
2025-06-2452 min
The Todd Allbaugh ShowBREAKING: Iran Launches Missiles At US Air Base (Hour 1)BREAKING NEWS: Earlier today, Iran made a retaliatory missile strike against a US air base located in Qatar. We welcome Professor Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco back to the program to share his expertise on international affairs.
At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys returns for her weekly Joint Finance Committee update. Since we last spoke with her, no progress has been made in budget negotiations. In fact, the committee hasn’t even had another meeting. Looming over this absence is the proposed $87 million cut to the UW System budget that we...
2025-06-2342 min
Stephen Zunes PodcastVideo: Interview on local CBS station concerning Trump's Bombing of Iraq Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-06-2210 min
Stephen Zunes PodcastAudio: After bombing Iran, Trump's claim that Iran was responsible for 1,000 American deaths in Iraq is a lieThis is the audio to a post sent earlier this morning. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-06-2207 min
Stephen Zunes Podcast320 Missed Opportunity in IranJune 19, 2025. Read by Greg Bates. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-06-2209 min
KianistanWhy Israel Can't Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Programme – Conversation With Professor Zunes🎙️ Why Israel Can't Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Programme – Conversation With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this compelling interview, Professor Stephen Zunes, a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East, discusses the unfolding war between Israel and Iran, the breakdown of nuclear negotiations, and the strategic miscalculations driving the conflict.We examine:• The events leading up to the current war• Why the U.S. likely knew about Israel’s plans months in advance• The collapse of the Iran nuclear talks and Washington’s shifting demands• Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA and its long-term consequences• Whether Israel can realistically destroy Ira...
2025-06-1749 min
Hudson Mohawk MagazineStephen Zunes on Israel, Iran, USFive days ago Israel launched an unprovoked military attack on Iran. While they claimed that they were acting to destroy Iran's imminent effort to develop nuclear weapons, both the US and Israel for decades have claimed that Iran was on the precipice of developing such a capability. Israel of course already has nuclear weapons. The Iranian official who was negotating over the nuclear program with the US was one of many murdered by Israel. While President Trump claims he did not give the green light to Israel's attacks, the US has been ramping up its military support for Israel as...
2025-06-1709 min
Community or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 17-06-2025 - Trump genocide and the future of Democracy - Prof. Stephen ZunesTrump genocide and the future of Democracy - Stephen Zunes Prof. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements.
We will discuss Palestine Israel genocide and the future of Palestine and Israel then we will talk about Trump and the Fritz too Democracy in America and around the world and the need for commitment to the common good.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
2025-06-1753 min
Stephen Zunes PodcastIntro to Stephen's PodcastThis is just to start the RSS feed. Get full access to Stephen Zunes at stephenzunes962006.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-2800 minKianistanWest Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesWest Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this in-depth interview, Professor Stephen Zunes shares his insights on the Arab Spring and the critical differences between violent and non-violent resistance movements. We explore how various countries, including Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and Syria, responded to the wave of uprisings and why some movements succeeded while others failed.Professor Zunes explains why statistically, non-violent movements are more effective at achieving lasting, democratic change, while violent revolutions often lead to new authoritarian regimes. We discuss the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the impact...
2025-04-1457 minKianistanWest Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesWest Asia on a Powder Keg: Lessons from the Arab Spring With Professor Stephen ZunesIn this in-depth interview, Professor Stephen Zunes shares his insights on the Arab Spring and the critical differences between violent and non-violent resistance movements. We explore how various countries, including Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and Syria, responded to the wave of uprisings and why some movements succeeded while others failed.Professor Zunes explains why statistically, non-violent movements are more effective at achieving lasting, democratic change, while violent revolutions often lead to new authoritarian regimes. We discuss the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the impact...
2025-04-0757 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDProf. Stephen Zunes on Student CrackdownsStephen Zunes is chair of the Middle East Studies program at the University of San Francisco. In recent days, students with a history of protest against the U.S./Israel actions in Gaza have been snatched off the street with no due process. We talk about the war on civil liberties at home and abroad and the increasingly autocratic and undemocratic response to dissent.
2025-03-2800 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 18-03-2025 - Donald Trump Chaos - Prof Stephen ZunesDonald Trump Chaos - Prof Stephen Zunes
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2025-03-1848 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 25-02-2025 - Political System in Chaos - Stephen Zunes and Robert PatmanPolitical System in Chaos - Stephen Zunes and Robert Patman
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2025-02-2551 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhy are Israeli attacks intensifying in the occupied West Bank?A wave of Israeli bombings devastates the Jenin refugee camp. More than 25 Palestinians have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank that was launched after the ceasefire in Gaza. Is Donald Trump's comeback emboldening Benjamin Netanyahu to annex more Palestinian territory? In this Episode: Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst, International Crisis Group. Xavier Abu Eid, Former Senior Adviser, Palestine Liberation Organization. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want...
2025-02-0323 minA Public AffairJimmy Carter’s Legacy with Stephen Zunes
President Jimmy Carter’s funeral is today, and to commemorate his presidency, host Allen Ruff is joined by Stephen Zunes to take stock of what is remembered and misremembered about President Carter. They take on the challenge of critically assessing the legacy of a former president as most media tend to overlook the low points of Carter’s time in office.
They discuss how Carter inherited the presidency at the height of US imperialism with limited foreign-policy experience, propping up dictatorships, including his role in East Timor, Morocco, and Turkey. Ruff and Zunes then...
2025-01-0952 min
KMUD - Global StuffOverthrow of the Assad Regime in SyriaThis podcast of Global Stuff brings back Stephen Zunes, author andexpert on International issues, especially the Middle East and Israel andPalestine. In this live interview with call-ins, recorded on Dec. 27, 2024,Dr. Zunes discusses the recent overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regimein Syria by the rebel fundamentalist Hayat Tahir al Sham (HTS) group.The end of the over 50 year authoritarian rule by the al-Assad familybrings major changes to the region with impact throughout the regionand the world. Among the issues discussed are the involvement ofIsrael, the...
2025-01-0857 min
The Anti-Imperialist ArchiveStephen Zunes - the Syrian Tragedy: Causes, Consequences, Options (2015)A fascinating talk on the history of Syria--from post-WWII till the current quagmire of war, ISIS, and the battleground amongst the powerful military countries. Recorded by Global Voices for Justice As always, edited by Ian Anderson (@starsalwayslost), with special thanks / credit to Sina Rahmani + The East is a Podcast. Our Twitter presence is @AntiImpArchive, and if you would like to reach out directly we have an email address at: antiimperialistarchive@gmail.com
2025-01-0546 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyStephen Zunes - Middle East Expert on an Imminent Shift ThereThe episode with Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes began with Professor Michael Krasny asking about the victory of HTS over Assad in Syria and the poison weapons that remain there, as well as what to expect of the new government and its effect on ISIS, the Kurds, and migration.Krasny spoke of the profound enmity and divisions, and he and Zunes discussed prospects for democracy and the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Talk of Iran's role, the Houthis and Yemen, secularism, and the Sunni/Shia divide followed, as did discussion of Saudi Arabia...
2024-12-3154 min
This Is Hell!Best of 2024: "From the River to the Sea" Means Freedom and Equality for All, Not Genocide of Jews / Stephen ZunesPast guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don’t Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview.
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2024-12-211h 05This Is Hell!Best of 2024: "From the River to the Sea" Means Freedom and Equality for All, Not Genocide of Jews / Stephen ZunesPast guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don’t Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview.
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2024-12-211h 05
The Opperman Report'Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign PolicyDr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a co...
2024-12-1852 minThe Opperman Report'Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign PolicyDr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a co...
2024-12-1852 min
Daily NewsIsrael wants to continue war on Gaza, but to what end?US president-elect Donald Trump is handing over US Middle East policy to people “who see God as some kind of cosmic real estate agent”, argues Stephen Zunes, chair of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. Regarding Trump’s “to whom it may concern” threat that “there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East” regarding Israeli hostages, Zunes tells host Steve Clemons that the situation for Palestinians is likely to get even worse. But at least Trump "can't pretend that he’s trying to reach an equitable, just peace” like his predecessors, Zunes says.
2024-12-0624 min
The Inside Story PodcastHow will European nations respond to ICC arrest warrants?Israel and its biggest ally, the U.S., again isolated, furiously attacking the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Most European nations say they'll execute the warrants if either man steps on their soil. So what might happen next? In this episode: Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Ori Goldberg, Political commentator and former academic specialising in Middle East Studies. Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Tw...
2024-11-2223 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 12-11-2024 - Why has the spectre of fascism come back - Prof Stephen ZunesWhy has the spectre of fascism come back - Prof Stephen Zunes. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specialising in the Middle Eastern politics,& strategic nonviolent action. Stephen is an advocate of nonviolent people power movements'
Trump's popular election should not be trivialised by just calling his supporters racist or misogynistic so why did Trump get support from over 51% of the American population including over 40% of women and why have Centre so-called Centre left Parties failed across the western world.
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2024-11-1253 min
The Inside Story PodcastWhere did Joe Biden fail?From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing. So what went wrong? And where does that leave the Democratic Party? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor, Government, Bowdoin College. Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hea...
2024-11-0925 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 22-10-2024 - Keeping genocide at bay in Palestine and fascism at bay in the USA - Prof Stephen ZunesKeeping genocide at bay in Palestine and fascism at bay in the USA - Prof Stephen Zunes - Prof. of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. Stephen Zunes is a scholar and advocate of nonviolent people power movements.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
2024-10-2251 min
The Inside Story PodcastIs the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a game changer?Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political and military leadership. How will the group respond? And could events in the Middle East spin out of control? In this episode: Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief, Mideastwire.com. Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
2024-09-2823 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzWhat Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen ZunesAmi Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current situation, what a Harris Administration might do and what a Trump Administration might […]
2024-08-2955 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzWhat Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen ZunesAmi Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current situation, what a Harris Administration might do and what a Trump Administration might […]
2024-08-2955 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzWhat Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen ZunesAmi Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current situation, what a Harris Administration might do and what a Trump Administration might […]
2024-08-2955 minMoment of Truth with Ami Chen MillsWhat Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen ZunesAmi Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current situation, what a Harris Administration might do and what a Trump Administration might […]
2024-08-2955 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 27-08-2024 - American Political Landscape - Stephen ZunesAmerican Political Landscape - Stephen Zunes.
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2024-08-2749 min
KMUD - Global StuffGlobal Stuff with Stephen ZunesThis podcast of Global Stuff brings back Stephen Zunes, author and expert on International issues, especially the Middle East and Israel and Palestine. Dr. Zunes discusses the situation in Gaza and how Biden’s policies continue to support Israel’s ongoing military actions. He also considers how Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race and the ascendency of Kamala Harris might affect US policies.
Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies atthe University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director ofthe program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recogn...
2024-08-2657 min
This Is Hell!"From the River to the Sea" Means Freedom and Equality for All, Not Genocide of Jews / Stephen ZunesPast guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don’t Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview.
Check out Stephen's articles here:
https://truthout.org/articles/biden-continues-to-provide-israel-billions-for-war-crimes/
https://truthout.org/articles/bidens-response-to-israels-icc-prosecution-is-an-attack-on-international-law/
https://tr...
2024-06-181h 27This Is Hell!"From the River to the Sea" Means Freedom and Equality for All, Not Genocide of Jews / Stephen ZunesPast guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden’s Response to Israel’s ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don’t Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview.
Check out Stephen's articles here:
https://truthout.org/articles/biden-continues-to-provide-israel-billions-for-war-crimes/
https://truthout.org/articles/bidens-response-to-israels-icc-prosecution-is-an-attack-on-international-law/
https://tr...
2024-06-181h 27Community or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 11-06-2024 - Gaza an unacceptable humanitarian crisis - Stephen ZunesGaza an unacceptable humanitarian crisis - Stephen Zunes - Professor of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. We speculated on whether Israel's overwhelmingly disproportionate response to Hamas sneak terroristic attack on Israe citizens amounted to genocide. We also talked about President Biden's support of Israel going well beyond international lawl and its political implications for the American election. We also talked about the possible future of Palestine and Israel.
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2024-06-1150 minA Public AffairStephen Zunes on Israel and the International Criminal Court
In a recent Truthout article, Stephen Zunes writes that the U.S.’s continued military aid to Israel violates both the Section 6201 of the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act and the 1999 Leahy Amendment. “The Biden administration refuses to abide by these laws and neither Congress nor the courts have been willing to enforce them,” he says. Zunes joins host Allen Ruff to discuss his latest piece and the global response to the war happening in Gaza.
Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as...
2024-05-3052 min
True TalkIsrael's True Motivations - A talk with Professor Stephen ZunesProfessor Zunes delves into a
deep and thoughtful analysis of the ongoing genocide in Palestine and its broader
implications.
2024-04-1800 min
KPFA - Letters and PoliticsUnderstanding Secretary Mayorkas’ Impeachment. Then, The Dangerous Dynamic Between Israel and Iran Part I. Understanding Secretary Mayorkas’ Impeachment
Guest: Frank O. Bowman III is a law professor, legal historian, and former federal and state prosecutor. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri, currently he is a Visiting Scholar at Colorado College.
His most recent book is High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump. His latest article is Immigration Is Not an “Invasion” under the Constitution.
Part II. The Dangerous Dynamic Between Israel and Iran
Guest: Stephen Zunes is Professor of Politics and Intern...
2024-04-1759 min
Fascinating People Fascinating PlacesIsrael & Palestine: War and Peace (?) with Dr. Stephen Zunes30 years ago the US brokered Oslo accords seemed to herald a new era of peaceful coexistence for Israelis and Palestinians. Yasser Arafat -- long demonized as a terrorist in the Tel Aviv, whilst being hailed as a freedom fighter in Palestine -- shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and politician Shimon Peres.
30 years later, peace seems further away than ever before after Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants' horrific 7 October attack on Israel provoked a response from Israel that caused South Africa to take Israel to court for allegedly committing genocide.
In...
2024-04-1231 min
The News with Paul DeRienzo121023 WBAI RoundUpGuests:
Djaouida Siaci International Lawyer
Abba Solomon What is Zionism
Kathy Kelly Peace Activist
Stephen Zunes:
Political Science Professor at San Francisco University
Max Bluementhal of the Grayzone
Kathryn Freed former NYC C Council Member
2023-12-1154 min
Areva Martin in Real TimeUnderstanding the Christian Right’s Position on IsraelWhy do Evangelical Christians go so hard for Israel? Dr. Atalia Omer, Professor of Religion, Conflict & Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame & Author of “Decolonizing Religion and Peacebuilding”, along with Dr. Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, join Areva to get into some uncomfortable aspects of the Christians’ stance on Israel.
2023-11-1532 min
KPFA - Letters and PoliticsThe Palestine / Israel Conflict: The Root Causes of the Occupation and the US InvolvementGuest: Stephen Zunes is Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco where he chairs the program in Middle Eastern Studies. He is the author of “Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism”, and the co-author of “Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution.”
Photo by Mohammed Ibrahim on Unsplash
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2023-10-1159 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelThe Hamas Attack, Israel/Palestine, U.S. Foreign Policy, and How Hamas Got Power in the First Place w/ Prof. Stephen Zunes
On this edition of Parallax Views, Prof Stephen Zunes, noted Middle East scholar and politics professor at the University of San Francisco, returns to discuss the latest events unfolding in Israel/Palestine with a focus on the Hamas attack and the Israeli response. Prof. Zunes will also offer a history lesson about how Hamas originally gained power and political prominence in the Middle East. This will include an examination of U.S. foreign policy under George W. Bush. We'll also be discussing a number of other issues such as Iran, the ideology of Hamas, the Israeli far-right...
2023-10-091h 10
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2023-10-0258 min
KPFA - CounterSpinStephen Zunes on Menendez IndictmentThis week on CounterSpin:
You can’t say elite US news media aren’t on the story of the federal indictment of Robert Menendez, Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. But articles like the New York Times’ “As Menendez’s Star Rose, Fears of Corruption Cast a Persistent Shadow” represent media embrace of the “great man of history” theme: The story is mostly about the political fortunes of an individual; the huge numbers of less powerful people impacted by those compromised decisions are, at best, backdrop.
When they try to tighten it into a “takeaway,” it...
2023-10-0129 min
FAIRStephen Zunes on Menendez IndictmentThe story is mostly about the political fortunes of an individual; the huge numbers of less powerful people impacted are, at best, backdrop.
2023-09-2927 min
Freethought RadioAtheists Day and theocratic threats to IsraelWe announce the "Theocrat" & "Secularist" of the Week, play Bill Maher's very funny "Atheists Day" monologue, then interview University of San Francisco Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes about the theocratic threats in Israel and what's at stake.
2023-04-0549 minFreethought RadioAtheists Day and theocratic threats to IsraelWe announce the "Theocrat" & "Secularist" of the Week, play Bill Maher's very funny "Atheists Day" monologue, then interview University of San Francisco Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes about the theocratic threats in Israel and what's at stake.
2023-04-0549 minKPFA - Sunday ShowSunday Show March 5 2023 “That Old Time Religion” and “Which Side Are You On?”
In the first hour, “That Old Time Religion” with Ruth Conniff.
In the second hour, “Which Side Are You On?”
with Stephen Zunes.
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2023-03-051h 59
Sojourner Truth RadioWed. February 1, 2023Today on Sojourner Truth, we kick off Black History Month hearing the words of James Baldwin and WEB Dubois.
Hakeem Jeffries is causing quite a stir in his new leadership position in the Democratic Party, so why are some worried about his positions on foreign policy, in particular controversy on his positions re the Israeli Palestinian conflict?
Our guest is Stephen Zunes Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco who will be elaborating on this.
And Anna Aurilio with the Federal Campaign Director of Economic Security Project Action joins host Margaret Prescod to discuss the latest on the...
2023-02-0155 minSojourner Truth RadioWed. February 1, 2023Today on Sojourner Truth, we kick off Black History Month hearing the words of James Baldwin and WEB Dubois.
Hakeem Jeffries is causing quite a stir in his new leadership position in the Democratic Party, so why are some worried about his positions on foreign policy, in particular controversy on his positions re the Israeli Palestinian conflict?
Our guest is Stephen Zunes Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco who will be elaborating on this.
And Anna Aurilio with the Federal Campaign Director of Economic Security Project Action joins host Margaret Prescod to discuss the latest on the...
2023-02-0155 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelIsraeli Politics from a Progressive Jewish-American Perspective w/ Abe Silberstein/Combating the Israeli Far-Right and Antisemitism at the Same Time w/ Stephen Zunes
On this edition of Parallax Views, we return to discussion of the rise of the far-right in Israel and the simultaneous spike in antisemitism happening in the U.S. In the first segment, journalist Abe Silberstein offers a progressive Jewish-American perspective on Israeli politics, Palestine, Netanyahu, the Religious Zionism Coalition, Yehudit Otzma and Itamar Ben-Gvir, J Street, non- and anti-Zionism, Peter Beinart and cultural Zionism, the Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Morton Klein and the Jewish-American fringe right-wing, gadfly Israeli journalist Gideon Levy and the Israeli left, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), racist and supremacist...
2022-12-192h 17KPFA - Sunday ShowSunday Show – September 18, 2022 “Slow Cooked” a “The War Goes On”ndIn the first hour, “Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics”, with Marion Nestle.
In the second hour, “The War Goes On”
with Stephen Zunes.
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2022-09-181h 59
Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcastRussia-Ukraine War Exposes Human Rights, International Law Double StandardsUniversity of San Francisco's Stephen Zunes: Russia’s War in Ukraine Exposes Double Standards in International Law and Human Rights Gamers for Peace's Chris Velazquez: Gamers For Peace Reaches Out to Young People Offering Alternatives to Military ServiceNational Coalition Against Censorship's Chris Finan: Combating GOP Moral Panic and Classroom CensorshipBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Russian bankers have long hidden assets offshore• Marcos' son may become next Philippines president• Water is sacred on the Navajo Nation, and scarceVisit...
2022-04-2029 min
The Deep State Consciousness PodcastThe Energy of Empire 10. Honduras - The Banana RepublicBy the turn of the twentieth century, and much as with Nicaragua, American corporations were consolidating large landholdings and lobbied the US government to protect their investments as they ran into conflict over issues such as peasants rights. The first US military incursion took place in 1903 and occurred consistently over the succeeding decades. Because the country was effectively controlled by American fruit corporations, it was the original inspiration for the term ‘banana republic.’
Sources
Stephen Kinzer’s Overthrow
http://stephenkinzer.com/2013/09/overthrow-americas-century-of-regime-change-from-hawaii-to-iraq/
Documentary: Hidden in Plain Sight The Scho...
2022-04-1023 min
Real Talks on the RocksEpisode 20- Ukraine vs. Russia: what you probably don't know- with Stephen ZunesIn this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at...
2022-03-281h 41
ACORN RadioWade's World: Western Sahara's Interminable Conflict, with Stephen ZunesAn interview about the 47 year old war in west Sahara with Stephen Zunes after the invasion of Morocco that is a timely reminder of how long it may take to block such activities, like the ones we see in Ukraine. Find the book here and more of Dr. Zunes' writings at his website.
Dr. Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of str...
2022-03-2230 min
Talk World RadioTalk World Radio: Stephen Zunes on the Occupation of Western SaharaThis week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Western Sahara and a book -- now out in an updated second edition -- called Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution by Stephen Zunes and Jacob Mundy. Our guest, Stephen Zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. His books include Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism.
2022-02-2229 min
Author Stephen Zunes talks #WesternSahara on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Stephen Zunes to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book WESTERN SAHARA--and what he hopes readers take away from it.
2022-02-2118 min
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbAuthor Stephen Zunes talks #WesternSahara on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Stephen Zunes to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book WESTERN SAHARA--and what he hopes readers take away from it.
2022-02-2117 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelFIXED: Havana Syndrome, TikTok Tics, & Mass Psychogenic Saber-Rattling/The Lucrative Business of Anti-Vaxx? w/ Mia Jankowicz/Amensty International Israel/Palestine Report w/ Stephen Zunes
THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED WITH A MAJOR ERROR, NAMELY DR. ZUNES SEGMENT BEING MISSING. THIS HAS BEEN RECTIFIED AND REPUBLISHED.
On this edition of Parallax Views, award-winning journalist Brandon R. Reynolds joins us to discuss his recent WhoWhatWhy piece "Havana Syndrome and TikTok Tics: Many Forms of Mass Hysteria" and the potential geopolitical implications of mass psychogenic illnesses in the age of social media and renewed tensions between the U.S. and countries like China, Russia, and Cuba.
In our second segment Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) journalist Mia...
2022-02-081h 51KPFA - Sunday ShowSunday Show – August 29, 2021, “Leaving Is Never Easy” and “The Eternal Covid”In the first hour, “Leaving Is Never Easy” with Stephen Zunes.
In the second hour, “The Eternal Covid” with Arthur L. Reingold M.D.
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2021-08-291h 59
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelReflections on Afghanistan w/ Dr. Stephen Zunes
On this edition of Parallax Views, we continue our series exploring the past 20 years of U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan. Dr. Stephen Zunes, founder of the Middle East Studies Program at USF, joins us to discuss his thoughts on the latest developments as well as to pushback on attacks on Biden's decision to withdrawal, especially from the right-wing. Additionally, Dr. Zunes and I spend a great deal of time discussing why he was against the invasion and bombing of Afghanistan by U.S. forces even in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Zunes argued at the early onset...
2021-08-1953 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelThe Israel/Palestine Conflict and U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Prof. Stephen Zunes
On this edition of Parallax Views, University of San Francisco-based international relations scholar Stephen Zunes joins us to continue our exploration of recent events involving Israeli airstrikes, the Sheikh Jarrah district of East Jerusalem, Hamas, Gaza, and U.S. foreign policy. In this conversation we discuss a number of issues with a special focus on U.S. support of Israel on Capitol Hill. Additionally, we dive into the Israeli airstrike that took down an Associated Press building, the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver segment that was extremely critical of Israel, the potential misuses criticizing AIPAC, antisemitism...
2021-05-201h 08
The Red Line42 - The Battle for Western Sahara (Africa's Last Colony) On the Northwestern edge of the Sahara desert lies the former Spanish colonial possession of Western Sahara. The region has been in various states of conflict for over 50 years, with Morocco's Royal Armed Forces and the Algerian-supported Arab Sahrawi Democratic Republic battling it out for control. We look at the origins of this conflict, the difficulties in resolving it, and the consequences for failing to do so for the stability of Western Africa. On the panel this week Stephen Zunes (Cornell University) Riccardo Rabiani (Crisis Group) Jalel Harchaoui (Global Initiative) Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on @MikeHilliard Fo...
2021-05-021h 25
Nonviolence RadioNonviolence Report April 28, 202100:35 | Master of Sustainable Peacebuilding Course01:17 | Third Harmony Screening in Jalgaon01:46 | Meta Peace Team Trainings | Nonviolence Skills Practice Hour02:59 | Campaign Nonviolence workshops03:19 | Stephen Zunes Sudan's 2019 Revolution04:22 | Digital Nonviolence05:09 | Strategies and Inspirations for Addressing the Crisis in Housing05:53 | Votercade for John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day06:27 | The repeal of the Berlin “Rent Cap”07:24 | Constructive Program & People's Choice Communications & Spectrum Strikers Launch ISP For (And By) The People Of NYC | Spectrum Strikers Launch ISP For (And By) The People Of NYC | People's Choice Communications | Constructive Program08:50 | Scientist Rebellion...
2021-04-2914 min
RedeyeSenate appointment raises concerns about Biden's foreign policyWhile President Biden has made positive moves on the domestic front, activists are sounding the alarm about the direction of his foreign policy with the naming of Senator Robert Menendez to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Menendez has repeatedly attacked the United Nations and the International Court of Justice and supported unconditional military aid to right-wing governments. We speak about Biden’s foreign policy with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern studies at the University of San Francisco.
2021-03-1215 minNonviolence RadioNonviolence Report for February 5, 2021Michael Nagler gives the Nonviolence Report for February 5, 2021.In this episode -00:31 President Biden ending support for the war in Yemen.01:17 10-point Plan for peace president. https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/02/02/ten-point-plan-make-joe-biden-peace-time-president1:56 The end of private prisons by the U.S. Justice Department2:23 Overturning the Muslim ban. Rejection of KXL pipeline. Rejoining of the Paris Agreement.3:54 Stephen Zunes article -- https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2021/01/20/trump-coup-nonviolent-activists/5:07 Truth and Healing Council - https://tribalaffairs.ca.gov/cthc/6:18 Virginia abolishes the death penalty6:41 Farmers Struggle in India8:51 Gene Sharp's 198 m...
2021-02-0619 minNonviolence RadioProtecting DemocracyStephen Zunes, professor of Politics and International Studies at University of San Francisco, joins Michael and Stephanie on this episode of Nonviolence Radio to talk about how the coup attempt on January 6 reveals some remarkable and genuinely hopeful forces growing inside our democracy. Rather than fear and outrage, Professor Zunes encourages us to take heart in the effective and well-planned nonviolent response by many activists to the angry protesters. This response was not spontaneous, indeed for months various groups and organizations offered targeted trainings on a range of nonviolent methods -- and activists clearly learned some key...
2021-01-3158 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 103: A conversation with Cyril Obi of the African Peacebuilding NetworkJoining us in conversation this week is Cyril Obi, program director of the African Peacebuilding Network, to talk with Rachel about the geopolitics of oil in Africa, his work with the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Program, and the great work of the African Peacebuilding Network. And if you're still looking for gifts for your African studies friends, check out this week's news wrap where Kim and Rachel share the books we should be reading. In other news, we talk Ghanian elections, all of the happenings in the Sahel, and Malawi being selected as the country of the...
2020-12-191h 06Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcastBetween The Lines - Dec. 2, 2020• University of San Francisco's Stephen Zunes: Assassination of Top Iranian Scientist Strengthens Tehran's Hardliners• Organic Consumers Association's Ronnie Cummins: Post-Election Call to Action on Healthy Food, Sustainable Farming, Climate and Racial Justice• United American Indians of New England's Matowin Munro: Thanksgiving 'Day of Mourning' Event Commemorates Ongoing Struggle of Indigenous People in North America• Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary – Mexico may become 3rd nation to legalize cannabis – Biden must end Yemen war he helped start – Banning drilling on public lands won’t be easy for...
2020-12-0229 min
KPFA - Sunday Show“Biden’s New World Order” and “Tax the Rich”In the first hour “Biden’s New World Order” with Stephen Zunes,
Prof of Politics at the University of San Francisco.
In the second hour, “Tax the Rich” with Dean Baker,
Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.
photo: Clay Banks
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2020-11-291h 59
In the Context of EmpireEpisode 18: Uncle Sam's Destructive Hand in the Middle East with Dr. Stephen ZunesJon and Matt were privileged to have Dr. Stephen Zunes share his wealth of knowledge about the Middle East and the Unites States' destructive history in the region. Stephen is expert on the Middle East and US foreign policy and current a professor of politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco.Specifically discussed:- The disastrous US war in Iraq ( The Persian Gulf War) - As if anyone still needs to learn....the 2003 invasion of Iraq was based on lies... and many people (including Dr. Zunes) knew th...
2020-11-231h 13
theAnalysis.newsIf Biden Picks Rice as VP, It Strengthens His Worst InstinctsPhyllis Bennis and Stephen Zunes join Paul Jay to analyze the record of Susan Rice, and what it means to progressive voters if she is Biden's VP pick - on theAnalysis.news podcast.
2020-08-0835 min
Wiki Politiki with Steve BhaermanStephen Zunes - Can “Socialist” Bernie Prevail Over “Antisocialist” Trump?Stephen Zunes – Can “Socialist” Bernie Prevail Over “Antisocialist” Trump?A Middle East Expert Weighs in On the Conflict in the “Middle West”Aired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with USF Professor and Middle East Scholar Stephen Zunes“It’s time for the Democratic Party to become democratic.” — Swami BeyondanandaWith Bernie Sanders surging into the lead as we come to Super Tuesday, the “stop Bernie” forces on the moderate side insist that Bernie can’t win in November. But, what if he is the ONLY candidate who can truly overwhelm Trump?
2020-03-0449 min
WhoWhatWhy's PodcastsTo the Brink of War, With No UpsideA surprising conversation about Iran with prominent Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes. Read More: https://whowhatwhy.org/2020/01/17/to-the-brink-of-war-with-no-upside/
2020-01-1723 min
Undoctrinated9-2 Lets Shit on Joe Biden for 90 MinutesIn this episode Tim reads 3 articles that help remind us why Joe Biden is an evil human and partly responsible for death and destruction all over the world. Biden's Secret Meetings Biden's Iraq War Lies Biden Fuels Migration Crisis Thanks to Max Blumenthal, Jim Bronke and Stephen Zunes. Special thanks to Telephon9 for sharing their music with us. Follow us on twitter @undoctrinated1 instagram @undoctrinatedpodcast email us undoctrinatedpodcast@gmail.com
2019-09-031h 19Nonviolence RadioSudan and Supporting NonviolenceFollowing breaking news of recent nonviolent victories in Sudan, we speak with nonviolent conflict analyst Stephen Zunes, and Sudanese activists Mubarak ElAmin and Bakri Ali.
2019-04-1953 min
KPFA - Rising Up With Sonali 5amDemocrats Want to be “Progressive Except for Palestine”
On today’s show – as Kamala Harris launches her Presidential bid with a splash, we’ll speak with Dr. Stephen Zunes about her problematic positions on Israel and Palestine. Harris has been to the right of even Obama and Feinstein on the issue. Then, Mandy Smithberger on the revolving door between weapons makers and the Department of Defense and how it has escalated under Trump.
Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
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2019-01-3159 min
KPFA - Rising Up With Sonali 5amGeorge H W Bush’s Legacy and US Wars in the Middle East
On today’s show we’ll assess the foreign policy legacy of the late President George H. W. Bush, particularly in the Middle East. My guest will be Dr. Stephen Zunes. Then, Morris Pearl of the group Patriotic Millionaires will react to a new and ambitious bill that Democrats unveiled late last week to counter corruption. HR 1 focuses on campaign finance, ethics standards, voting rights, and more.
Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
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2018-12-0547 min
KPFA - Rising Up With Sonali 5amHow Trump Has Gotten Rich From Being PresidentA new report by Public Citizen’s Corporate Presidency project has found that Donald Trump is millions of dollars richer since he began running for President, directly by virtue of his campaign run and Presidential tenure. On our show today we’ll speak with the report’s author Alan Zibel. Then, we’ll continue our coverage of Syria and misinformation around the chemical attack in Douma with Dr. Stephen Zunes. We’ll discuss how opposition to US militarism can co-exist with accepting the reality of Syrian suffering at the hands of Bashar Al-Assad and his allies. Finally, as public trust in m...
2018-04-1917 min
The Turning PointTurning Point - 04.21.17The U.S. in the Middle-East, Interview with Middle-East expert, Stephen Zunes
2017-04-2158 min
Liberal FixLiberal Fix with foreign policy expert Dr. Stephen Zunes on the Ukraine crisisOur guest will be foreign policy expert Dr. Stephen Zunes. Dr. Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes serves as a senior policy analyst for the Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor ofPeace Review, a contributing editor of Tikkun, and co-chair of the academic advisory committee for the International Center on Nonvio...
2014-03-1300 min