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The East is a Podcast
Hosted by Sina Rahmani (@urorientalist) · EN
A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups.
Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)
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Tankie Group Therapy #39: Ah Sh*t, here we go again
1w ago01:39:23Tap to summarizeSina, Adnan, and Nora are back on the couch for another round of Tankie Group Therapy. Please consider supporting Mohammed. He is trying to raise $1600 towards his laptop and tuition https://chuffed.org/project/168100-mohammed-and-siblings-need-our-help Lara Sheehi is helping a comrade to raise some money for a Palestinian family https://www.instagram.com/p/DZidHejxHtH/ Patreon www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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People of Granite: Why Iran won't break (pt.1) w/ Sara in Tehran
2w ago01:01:55Tap to summarize**This episode ends abruptly when Sara's internet connection cut off suddenly! We picked up the conversation as best as we could the next day. Part 2 will be available to Patrons (soonish) and on YouTube** Tehran-based Sara discusses some of her experiences during the war, the rage she feels for Iranians who advocated for bombing, and the different meaning of resistance. You can follow Sara on Instagram @Sarasg2026 Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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"Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians" (1987)
2w ago01:29:41Tap to summarizeDays of Rage: The Young Palestinians is a documentary film produced by Jo Franklin-Trout about Palestinian views on the Israeli occupation, first aired on PBS in 1989 "Days of Rage takes an inside look at the Palestinian intifada, which began in late 1987. Filmed in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, this documentary reveals the horrors of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Aired on September 6, 1989, Days of Rage drew one of the largest viewing audiences in the history of PBS." Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX16FuQg-ek
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Not a proxy: Iran and the Palestinian resistance w/ Mujamma Haraket (FULL EPISODE)
3w ago02:13:24Tap to summarize***Thank you to everyone who signed up and helped make this episode free. I appreciate the support*** Mujamma Haraket returns to the show for an overview of the complex relationship between Iran and Hamas, and the Palestinian resistance. Check out his article, "How the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Developed its Relationship with Iran and Hajj Ramadan" Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel https://youtu.be/HKHEfCAtpFk Consider supporting the showwww.patreon.com/east_podcast
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Iran vs. the Epstein Empire 17 w/ RIF, Sina Rahmani and Mikey
May 2301:18:09Tap to summarize**I was once again forcibly conscripted into another edition of Iran vs. Epstein Empire. This is about 60% of the episode. You can listen to the entire episode if you become an EIAP Patreon or watch the livestream edition here** "Have the tables turned" is the 17th installment of this collaborative livestream series Iran vs. the Epstein Empire or the Axis of Resistance vs. the Axis of Epstein. As ever, co-hosts of Resistance is Fertile Podcast, Benji and Indi, will be there, but Adnan will be asleep on his travels East (but return next week!), so two special guests return to the panel, Sina Rahmani of East is a Podcast and Mikey. Follow Resistance is Fertile podcast: resistanceisfertilepodcast.substack.com and on YT @indications Please consider supporting Iman in Gaza https://chuffed.org/project/help-iman-in-gaza?
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Iran War Diary (Day 80): Get used to the "Regime"
May 2101:10:26Tap to summarize**This conversation went longer than expected. I have posted the first 75 mins of the episode here, to listen to the rest of it sign up for EIAP Patreon or watch the fulll episode on YouTube*** Navid, Sina Rahmani, Adnan Husain, and Kumars discuss the prospect of renewed bombing by the US and Israel, how Iranians view the global impact of Iran's military and economic resilience, how support for the Axis of Resistance registers on the Iranian domestic political spectrum, whether good anti-imperialists should all convert to Islam, and much more. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Gn5991QxY5s Check out Navid's Insta https://www.instagram.com/navidwahraman/ Delete Ur Account http://feeds.libsyn.com/82171/showrss Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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Iran vs. the Epstein Empire 16 w/RIF, Sina Rahmani and Navid Farnia
May 1501:14:54Tap to summarize**I did another episode of Iran vs. Epstein Empire with the boys of Resistance is Fertile. This is the first half of the conversation. You can watch the full episode on YouTube (link below) or subscribe to the East is a Podcast on Patreon, where I post all my guest spots on other shows.*** *** Please consider supporting Ameer https://chuffed.org/project/176452-help-ameer-live **** Watch the livestream edition https://youtube.com/live/9oaRcv7l1Ek "Iran Breaks the Siege" is the 16th installment of this collaborative livestream series Iran vs. the Epstein Empire or the Axis of Resistance vs. the Axis of Epstein. As ever, co-hosts of Resistance is Fertile Podcast, Benji and Indi, will be there, but Adnan will be asleep on his travels East (but return next week!), so two special guests return to the panel, Sina Rahmani of East is a Podcast and Prof. Navid Farnia. The crew discusses the latest developments of the Ramadan hot and cold War, the geopolitics and economics of war and "ceasefire" negotiations. Join with your questions and comments. This is your haven for anti-imperialist analysis, solidarity and community.
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A demise greatly exaggerated: The Party, South Lebanon, and FPV Drone warfare w/ Ali Jezzini
May 1201:40:28Tap to summarizeJournalist and Al Mayadeen Producer Ali Jezzinni (@Aly_jezzini) returns to the show to discuss the much hyped "defeat" of Lebanon's Party of God and how the emergence of First Person View drone warfare represents a watershed moment in the fight for liberation. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast Youtube channel Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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Inside the Podcaster's Studio w/ Sina Rahmani
May 901:11:19Tap to summarize**I did a long livestream with Jay from MAKC on making media in a time of fascism and genocide. This is about 50% of the episode. You can listen to the entire episode by becoming a member of the EIAP Patreon or watch it for free on YouTube*** In this episode, East is a Podcast and Millennials Are Killing Capitalism will co-stream to discuss the world of podcasting. How we do our work, what our struggles are, what our gripes are, and perhaps, what is to be done? Watch the livestream edition on the EIAP YouTube channel Please give to Mohammed and his family https://chuffed.org/project/168100-mohammed-and-siblings-need-our-help To support MAKC https://www.patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism Thanks for supporting the show!
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"Creative Destruction": Missiles and drones vs the US Empire w/ Arash Joblaghi
Apr 2801:20:17Tap to summarize**Note: In the first half of the episode, there is an abrupt break in the conversation where we briefly discussed this clip of Martyred IRGC General Hajizadeh. Sorry for the confusion!** Arash Joblaghi returns to the show (after a very long hiatus!) to discuss some of the broader historical trends that the Ramadan War demonstrated about the future (and present) of military conflict. Check out his earlier episode of the podcast, "The Meaning of Missiles" Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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