© Press TV https://castbox.fm/ch/2736177 en PRESSCAST 6439f3b9fd5241e2ac99300994859720 2736177 Press TV socialnetwork@presstv.ir Politics,News Commentary,Islam no EP28 - U.S. "economic terrorism" on Syria The U.S. State Department and Treasury has recently released 39 targets for sanctions, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma.


U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the bans “the beginning of what will be a sustained campaign of economic and political pressure to deny the Assad regime revenue.”


But critics have denounced the latest round of American coercive economic measures against the Arab country, saying the sanctions violate international law and humanitarian principles.


]]> The U.S. State Department and Treasury has recently released 39 targets for sanctions, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma.


U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the bans “the beginning of what will be a sustained campaign of economic and political pressure to deny the Assad regime revenue.”


But critics have denounced the latest round of American coercive economic measures against the Arab country, saying the sanctions violate international law and humanitarian principles.


]]> The U.S. State Department and Treasury has recently released 39 targets for sanctions, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma.U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the bans “the beginning of what will be a sustained campaign of economic and political pressure to deny the Assad regime revenue.”But critics have denounced the latest round of American coercive economic measures against the Arab country, saying the sanctions violate international law and humanitarian principles. 00:25:07 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-185c7ae6a094438fb5110c395d70abd1 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:15:46 +0000 311784219 no 1 EP27 - Iran nuclear deal: "terrible" or "worth preserving"? In his address during the 75th UN general assembly, President Donald Trump spoke of abandoning what he called the terrible Iran nuclear deal.

The Iranian president touched upon Tehran's role in restoring peace in the Middle East by helping countries fight Daesh terrorists arguing such a nation doesn't deserve sanctions. University Lecturer and Author of the Plot to Attack Iran, Daniel Kovalik (Pittsburgh, PA) and James Jatras (Washington DC) former US Diplomat exchange views on this issue.



]]> In his address during the 75th UN general assembly, President Donald Trump spoke of abandoning what he called the terrible Iran nuclear deal.

The Iranian president touched upon Tehran's role in restoring peace in the Middle East by helping countries fight Daesh terrorists arguing such a nation doesn't deserve sanctions. University Lecturer and Author of the Plot to Attack Iran, Daniel Kovalik (Pittsburgh, PA) and James Jatras (Washington DC) former US Diplomat exchange views on this issue.



]]> In his address during the 75th UN general assembly, President Donald Trump spoke of abandoning what he called the terrible Iran nuclear deal.The Iranian president touched upon Tehran's role in restoring peace in the Middle East by helping countries fight Daesh terrorists arguing such a nation doesn't deserve sanctions. University Lecturer and Author of the Plot to Attack Iran, Daniel Kovalik (Pittsburgh, PA) and James Jatras (Washington DC) former US Diplomat exchange views on this issue. 00:22:17 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-868a9405baee451b9584948a6f19a72c Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:18:14 +0000 310619610 no 1 EP26 - U.S. election 2020: Chaos at the polls This episode is about the chaotic situation in the United States in the run-up to the November presidential election.


Netfa Freeman, member of Black Alliance for Peace Coordinating Committee, and Ian Williams, senior analyst and commentator, exchange views on this issue.



]]> This episode is about the chaotic situation in the United States in the run-up to the November presidential election.


Netfa Freeman, member of Black Alliance for Peace Coordinating Committee, and Ian Williams, senior analyst and commentator, exchange views on this issue.



]]> This episode is about the chaotic situation in the United States in the run-up to the November presidential election. Netfa Freeman, member of Black Alliance for Peace Coordinating Committee, and Ian Williams, senior analyst and commentator, exchange views on this issue. 00:24:33 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-b6cb10459f07421f90c3c2ec7bcd6afb Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:46:40 +0000 307855742 no 1 EP25 - France's neocolonialism in Lebanon Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris after a three-day journey to Beirut and Baghdad during which he played the role of a modern-day Lawrence of Arabia, promising sovereignty to the long-suffering citizens of Lebanon and Iraq.

But can he do it alone? Better yet, how does he plan to do it?

To discuss this issue with us from Beirut is Mohamad Kleit, journalist and photographer.

]]> Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris after a three-day journey to Beirut and Baghdad during which he played the role of a modern-day Lawrence of Arabia, promising sovereignty to the long-suffering citizens of Lebanon and Iraq.

But can he do it alone? Better yet, how does he plan to do it?

To discuss this issue with us from Beirut is Mohamad Kleit, journalist and photographer.

]]> Emmanuel Macron returned to Paris after a three-day journey to Beirut and Baghdad during which he played the role of a modern-day Lawrence of Arabia, promising sovereignty to the long-suffering citizens of Lebanon and Iraq. But can he do it alone? Better yet, how does he plan to do it? To discuss this issue with us from Beirut is Mohamad Kleit, journalist and photographer. 00:13:39 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-0d0291f544eb4c98be75f1990d410d47 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:28:45 +0000 305126401 no 1 EP24 - Do Black Lives really Matter? This episode is about ongoing racial tensions in the United States. Matthew Fogg, former chief deputy at US Marshals Service, and Robert Patillo, political strategist, and Netfa Freeman, member of coordinating committee of Black Alliance for Peace, exchange views on this issue.



]]> This episode is about ongoing racial tensions in the United States. Matthew Fogg, former chief deputy at US Marshals Service, and Robert Patillo, political strategist, and Netfa Freeman, member of coordinating committee of Black Alliance for Peace, exchange views on this issue.



]]> This episode is about ongoing racial tensions in the United States. Matthew Fogg, former chief deputy at US Marshals Service, and Robert Patillo, political strategist, and Netfa Freeman, member of coordinating committee of Black Alliance for Peace, exchange views on this issue. 00:23:39 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-c01e3eb85c964844847253f1e3eba767 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:41:03 +0000 303751970 no 1 EP23 - Trump's IRAN strategy: Maximum failure? In this episode, Press TV interviews Robert Fantina, author and journalist from Kitchener, Ontario, and Jonathan Fryer author and broadcaster from London, to look at US defeats in its anti-Iran bid, which in turn are successes for Iran, and how the US maximum pressure campaign has failed.



]]> In this episode, Press TV interviews Robert Fantina, author and journalist from Kitchener, Ontario, and Jonathan Fryer author and broadcaster from London, to look at US defeats in its anti-Iran bid, which in turn are successes for Iran, and how the US maximum pressure campaign has failed.



]]> In this episode, Press TV interviews Robert Fantina, author and journalist from Kitchener, Ontario, and Jonathan Fryer author and broadcaster from London, to look at US defeats in its anti-Iran bid, which in turn are successes for Iran, and how the US maximum pressure campaign has failed. 00:23:43 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-d4ff0bd0d60540a0824dd8dccd5661f1 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:38:06 +0000 301293809 no 1 EP22 - Israel-UAE deal: Why was it struck? This edition of the program is about the UAE's normalization of ties with Israel. The deal has drawn condemnation from different countries as it revealed betrayal of Palestinian cause.



]]> This edition of the program is about the UAE's normalization of ties with Israel. The deal has drawn condemnation from different countries as it revealed betrayal of Palestinian cause.



]]> This edition of the program is about the UAE's normalization of ties with Israel. The deal has drawn condemnation from different countries as it revealed betrayal of Palestinian cause. 00:25:10 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-4c9a496d80b04f9c98317034650b47c7 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:59:02 +0000 298863874 no 1 EP21 - Beirut blast: Myths & facts The majority of Lebanese people are blaming the political elite and their corruption and mismanagement for the disastrous explosion of August 4th.


Since only hours after the blast, some politicians in Lebanon have been accusing Hezbollah of having in a role in all this.


On this special on Beirut's blast we will discuss whether Hezbollah was really innocent or guilty? and that How the international community should respond to Lebanon's economic crisis and the fallout of the explosion.

]]> The majority of Lebanese people are blaming the political elite and their corruption and mismanagement for the disastrous explosion of August 4th.


Since only hours after the blast, some politicians in Lebanon have been accusing Hezbollah of having in a role in all this.


On this special on Beirut's blast we will discuss whether Hezbollah was really innocent or guilty? and that How the international community should respond to Lebanon's economic crisis and the fallout of the explosion.

]]> The majority of Lebanese people are blaming the political elite and their corruption and mismanagement for the disastrous explosion of August 4th.Since only hours after the blast, some politicians in Lebanon have been accusing Hezbollah of having in a role in all this.On this special on Beirut's blast we will discuss whether Hezbollah was really innocent or guilty? and that How the international community should respond to Lebanon's economic crisis and the fallout of the explosion. 00:31:42 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-e1855d2d891b4499af7054771bd2e0dd Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:42:33 +0000 297031216 no 1 EP20 - U.S. presence in Western Asia: Toxic or vital? Iran has often expressed deep opposition to the U.S. military presence in Western Asia describing it as a source of corruption, and demanded that U.S. troops leave the region. But is Iran the sole nation wanting Americans out of the region or there are other opposing voices?

]]> Iran has often expressed deep opposition to the U.S. military presence in Western Asia describing it as a source of corruption, and demanded that U.S. troops leave the region. But is Iran the sole nation wanting Americans out of the region or there are other opposing voices?

]]> Iran has often expressed deep opposition to the U.S. military presence in Western Asia describing it as a source of corruption, and demanded that U.S. troops leave the region. But is Iran the sole nation wanting Americans out of the region or there are other opposing voices? 00:16:12 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-aa7602c933fd4ae79d52274a6a7e2b54 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:54:35 +0000 294650780 no 1 EP19 - Mahan IRM1152: Harassed over Syria Iran says two American fighter jets harassed the Mahan Air Flight 1152 that had taken off from Tehran and was en route to the Lebanese capital on Thursday night. The F-15s allegedly harassed the Iranian plane in Lebanon’s sky when it was dropping its altitude to approach the Beirut airport. But CENTCOM said that a single F-15 had made a “visual inspection” of the Iranian airliner “in accordance with international standards ... to ensure the safety of coalition personnel” at the military base in al-Tanf.


]]> Iran says two American fighter jets harassed the Mahan Air Flight 1152 that had taken off from Tehran and was en route to the Lebanese capital on Thursday night. The F-15s allegedly harassed the Iranian plane in Lebanon’s sky when it was dropping its altitude to approach the Beirut airport. But CENTCOM said that a single F-15 had made a “visual inspection” of the Iranian airliner “in accordance with international standards ... to ensure the safety of coalition personnel” at the military base in al-Tanf.


]]> Iran says two American fighter jets harassed the Mahan Air Flight 1152 that had taken off from Tehran and was en route to the Lebanese capital on Thursday night. The F-15s allegedly harassed the Iranian plane in Lebanon’s sky when it was dropping its altitude to approach the Beirut airport. But CENTCOM said that a single F-15 had made a “visual inspection” of the Iranian airliner “in accordance with international standards ... to ensure the safety of coalition personnel” at the military base in al-Tanf. 00:15:39 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-26f5b5fb5de44991841d7fc344c49541 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:20:26 +0000 293232087 no 1 EP18 - Yemen war: children bleeding Saudi-led military aircraft have carried out fresh deadly strikes in Yemen, this time targeting a residential area in the northern province of al-Jawaf, as part of the Riyadh regime's ongoing aerial bombardment campaign against its crisis-hit southern neighbor.


As such, Yemen slammed the United Nations for keeping silent in the face of Saudi war crimes in the country, calling for an end to arms sales to Riyadh.


In the meantime, shaky relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq have been simmering for many years as Iraq accused the kingdom on several occasions of financing and providing logistical help to militants and Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc in Iraq and the region in general.


Will Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi be able to mend the disagreements or will the fracture only widen as Daesh re-emerges in Iraq?


]]> Saudi-led military aircraft have carried out fresh deadly strikes in Yemen, this time targeting a residential area in the northern province of al-Jawaf, as part of the Riyadh regime's ongoing aerial bombardment campaign against its crisis-hit southern neighbor.


As such, Yemen slammed the United Nations for keeping silent in the face of Saudi war crimes in the country, calling for an end to arms sales to Riyadh.


In the meantime, shaky relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq have been simmering for many years as Iraq accused the kingdom on several occasions of financing and providing logistical help to militants and Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc in Iraq and the region in general.


Will Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi be able to mend the disagreements or will the fracture only widen as Daesh re-emerges in Iraq?


]]> Saudi-led military aircraft have carried out fresh deadly strikes in Yemen, this time targeting a residential area in the northern province of al-Jawaf, as part of the Riyadh regime's ongoing aerial bombardment campaign against its crisis-hit southern neighbor.As such, Yemen slammed the United Nations for keeping silent in the face of Saudi war crimes in the country, calling for an end to arms sales to Riyadh.In the meantime, shaky relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq have been simmering for many years as Iraq accused the kingdom on several occasions of financing and providing logistical help to militants and Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc in Iraq and the region in general.Will Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi be able to mend the disagreements or will the fracture only widen as Daesh re-emerges in Iraq? 00:21:03 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-a84c6ab90c1d45c69800af29e0ed72b4 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:00:24 +0000 290296631 no 1 EP17 - Hezbollah vs. Lebanon's economic freefall Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah stressed that Lebanon must explore all options to rescue the country's economy while announcing Hezbollah's new front by saying that the Resistance party has decided to be in the heart of agricultural and industrial battle. Meanwhile, the U.S.-backed Separatists militias of the anti-Damascus Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been impeding the delivery of flour to bread facilities in the northeastern province of Hasakah. The militants keep denying Syrian government trucks, carrying flour and other necessities, access to the province. All the while, thirst threatens 1 million people in Hasakah due to cutting water by Turkish forces in Syrian towns on the border with Turkey.

]]> Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah stressed that Lebanon must explore all options to rescue the country's economy while announcing Hezbollah's new front by saying that the Resistance party has decided to be in the heart of agricultural and industrial battle. Meanwhile, the U.S.-backed Separatists militias of the anti-Damascus Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been impeding the delivery of flour to bread facilities in the northeastern province of Hasakah. The militants keep denying Syrian government trucks, carrying flour and other necessities, access to the province. All the while, thirst threatens 1 million people in Hasakah due to cutting water by Turkish forces in Syrian towns on the border with Turkey.

]]> Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah stressed that Lebanon must explore all options to rescue the country's economy while announcing Hezbollah's new front by saying that the Resistance party has decided to be in the heart of agricultural and industrial battle. Meanwhile, the U.S.-backed Separatists militias of the anti-Damascus Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been impeding the delivery of flour to bread facilities in the northeastern province of Hasakah. The militants keep denying Syrian government trucks, carrying flour and other necessities, access to the province. All the while, thirst threatens 1 million people in Hasakah due to cutting water by Turkish forces in Syrian towns on the border with Turkey. 00:23:09 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-ee172d28bad849d4a60bae84f9edef03 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:01:40 +0000 288417879 no EP16 - France's colonial crimes in Africa When it comes to colonialism, the African continent and its people have historically been the most likely victims. One of the most notorious colonialist to date, was France. Although French rule in Africa formally ended by 1962, the ties it forged continue to shape relations between France and its former colonial territories throughout the continent. Are we witnessing a new form of French colonialism rule in Africa?

]]> When it comes to colonialism, the African continent and its people have historically been the most likely victims. One of the most notorious colonialist to date, was France. Although French rule in Africa formally ended by 1962, the ties it forged continue to shape relations between France and its former colonial territories throughout the continent. Are we witnessing a new form of French colonialism rule in Africa?

]]> When it comes to colonialism, the African continent and its people have historically been the most likely victims. One of the most notorious colonialist to date, was France. Although French rule in Africa formally ended by 1962, the ties it forged continue to shape relations between France and its former colonial territories throughout the continent. Are we witnessing a new form of French colonialism rule in Africa? 00:13:13 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-2ed9b204df3942539b2514dcde56bd21 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:44:31 +0000 283920154 no 1 EP15 - Lebanon's free fall Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades has already cost thousands of jobs, with unrest stirring again as protesters lashed out at the government’s response.

The depreciation in the Lebanese Lira is driving up prices, hitting disposable incomes and forcing many Lebanese to rein in the free-spending lifestyles they'd become accustomed to.


]]> Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades has already cost thousands of jobs, with unrest stirring again as protesters lashed out at the government’s response.

The depreciation in the Lebanese Lira is driving up prices, hitting disposable incomes and forcing many Lebanese to rein in the free-spending lifestyles they'd become accustomed to.


]]> Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades has already cost thousands of jobs, with unrest stirring again as protesters lashed out at the government’s response.The depreciation in the Lebanese Lira is driving up prices, hitting disposable incomes and forcing many Lebanese to rein in the free-spending lifestyles they'd become accustomed to. 00:12:00 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-8cc8ebfaa3ea4368b98ca4ba9a34996e Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:18:37 +0000 278362252 no 1 EP14 - Iran-Venezuela: a growing partnership Iranian tankers reached Venezuela amid US threats and sanctions; how? Give us trouble, and the trouble will be yours. That was Iranian president Rouhani's message to the United States.


The US had threatened to stop 5 Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela. But the 60 million tonne flotilla continued across the Caribbean and got over 1.5 million barrels of gasoline and alkylate safely to Venezuelan shores, within 10 days between late May and early June. Iran took every legal precaution this time round; with the shipment to Venezuela. It left all 5 Iranian-flagged vessels’ GPS systems on, and paid no heed to bullying. I asked what this showed. And then the Iranian government stressed it would never initiate a conflict. But it has shown it will respond in kind, if attacked.

The general Soleimani assassination right after New Year 2020 is fresh in memory, as is Iran’s retaliation to the American act of terror, when Iran showered missiles on major US bases in Iraq. The US is nothing short of bases in West Asia, nor of shipments transiting the Persian Gulf. Add to this the story of the Grace-1 case in Gibraltar.


]]> Iranian tankers reached Venezuela amid US threats and sanctions; how? Give us trouble, and the trouble will be yours. That was Iranian president Rouhani's message to the United States.


The US had threatened to stop 5 Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela. But the 60 million tonne flotilla continued across the Caribbean and got over 1.5 million barrels of gasoline and alkylate safely to Venezuelan shores, within 10 days between late May and early June. Iran took every legal precaution this time round; with the shipment to Venezuela. It left all 5 Iranian-flagged vessels’ GPS systems on, and paid no heed to bullying. I asked what this showed. And then the Iranian government stressed it would never initiate a conflict. But it has shown it will respond in kind, if attacked.

The general Soleimani assassination right after New Year 2020 is fresh in memory, as is Iran’s retaliation to the American act of terror, when Iran showered missiles on major US bases in Iraq. The US is nothing short of bases in West Asia, nor of shipments transiting the Persian Gulf. Add to this the story of the Grace-1 case in Gibraltar.


]]> Iranian tankers reached Venezuela amid US threats and sanctions; how? Give us trouble, and the trouble will be yours. That was Iranian president Rouhani's message to the United States.The US had threatened to stop 5 Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela. But the 60 million tonne flotilla continued across the Caribbean and got over 1.5 million barrels of gasoline and alkylate safely to Venezuelan shores, within 10 days between late May and early June. Iran took every legal precaution this time round; with the shipment to Venezuela. It left all 5 Iranian-flagged vessels’ GPS systems on, and paid no heed to bullying. I asked what this showed. And then the Iranian government stressed it would never initiate a conflict. But it has shown it will respond in kind, if attacked.The general Soleimani assassination right after New Year 2020 is fresh in memory, as is Iran’s retaliation to the American act of terror, when Iran showered missiles on major US bases in Iraq. The US is nothing short of bases in West Asia, nor of shipments transiting the Persian Gulf. Add to this the story of the Grace-1 case in Gibraltar. 00:21:10 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-c95abe65d611430e8fb4fd4ed33d0390 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:43:59 +0000 275919984 no 1 EP-13 - Stuck in Syrian quagmire Local sources in Syria report that a joint convoy for the US forces and the US-backed SDF group was attacked by unidentified gunmen with machine guns and RPG launchers at the roundabout of Rwaished village on the administrative borders between the provinces of Hasaka and Deir Ezzor.

]]> Local sources in Syria report that a joint convoy for the US forces and the US-backed SDF group was attacked by unidentified gunmen with machine guns and RPG launchers at the roundabout of Rwaished village on the administrative borders between the provinces of Hasaka and Deir Ezzor.

]]> Local sources in Syria report that a joint convoy for the US forces and the US-backed SDF group was attacked by unidentified gunmen with machine guns and RPG launchers at the roundabout of Rwaished village on the administrative borders between the provinces of Hasaka and Deir Ezzor. 00:13:42 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-ff87a7f527dc404e87c661a1fe4b03e6 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:45:20 +0000 273452420 no 1 EP12 - Quds Day & Apartheid There is overwhelming evidence that the system instituted by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people meets the UN definition of Apartheid. In effect, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory constitute one territorial unit under full Israeli control.

Israel carries out various acts that are prohibited by the UN Apartheid Convention including:


●    Forcible transfer of Palestinians to make way for illegal Israeli settlements.

●    Preventing Palestinians from returning to their homes and lands.

●    Systematic and severe deprivation of fundamental human rights of Palestinians based on their identity.

●    Denying Palestinians their right to freedom of movement and residence.

●    Murder, torture, unlawful imprisonment and other severe deprivation of physical liberty, especially of Palestinians living in Gaza.

●    Persecution of Palestinians because of their opposition to Apartheid.

]]> There is overwhelming evidence that the system instituted by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people meets the UN definition of Apartheid. In effect, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory constitute one territorial unit under full Israeli control.

Israel carries out various acts that are prohibited by the UN Apartheid Convention including:


●    Forcible transfer of Palestinians to make way for illegal Israeli settlements.

●    Preventing Palestinians from returning to their homes and lands.

●    Systematic and severe deprivation of fundamental human rights of Palestinians based on their identity.

●    Denying Palestinians their right to freedom of movement and residence.

●    Murder, torture, unlawful imprisonment and other severe deprivation of physical liberty, especially of Palestinians living in Gaza.

●    Persecution of Palestinians because of their opposition to Apartheid.

]]> There is overwhelming evidence that the system instituted by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people meets the UN definition of Apartheid. In effect, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory constitute one territorial unit under full Israeli control.Israel carries out various acts that are prohibited by the UN Apartheid Convention including:●    Forcible transfer of Palestinians to make way for illegal Israeli settlements.●    Preventing Palestinians from returning to their homes and lands.●    Systematic and severe deprivation of fundamental human rights of Palestinians based on their identity.●    Denying Palestinians their right to freedom of movement and residence.●    Murder, torture, unlawful imprisonment and other severe deprivation of physical liberty, especially of Palestinians living in Gaza.●    Persecution of Palestinians because of their opposition to Apartheid. 00:25:43 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-6b4828b6629b4752be56cfb8bf360982 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:50:10 +0000 271623865 no 1 EP11 - Quds Day in the Indian subcontinent For the past four decades, on the last Friday of Ramadan, protest marches have been held across the world to support Palestinians and denounce Israel. The Indian subcontinent is where many of these gatherings take place annually. But why is that? Listen to this episode as we discuss this question and many more.

]]> For the past four decades, on the last Friday of Ramadan, protest marches have been held across the world to support Palestinians and denounce Israel. The Indian subcontinent is where many of these gatherings take place annually. But why is that? Listen to this episode as we discuss this question and many more.

]]> For the past four decades, on the last Friday of Ramadan, protest marches have been held across the world to support Palestinians and denounce Israel. The Indian subcontinent is where many of these gatherings take place annually. But why is that? Listen to this episode as we discuss this question and many more. 00:14:39 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-819ba350345b496b8a5ec1238618f3a8 Wed, 27 May 2020 08:25:24 +0000 268613710 no 1 EP10 - Quds Day in Africa International Quds Day has become a global movement in support of Palestinians in their decades of struggle against Israel's colonization of their lands.

Quds Day – which takes place on the last Friday of Ramadan – sees annual protests across the world, including in the African continent.

Listen to this episode to hear more about this year's rallies and also the similarities underlying Israel's repression of Palestinians and the Africa's apartheid.


]]> International Quds Day has become a global movement in support of Palestinians in their decades of struggle against Israel's colonization of their lands.

Quds Day – which takes place on the last Friday of Ramadan – sees annual protests across the world, including in the African continent.

Listen to this episode to hear more about this year's rallies and also the similarities underlying Israel's repression of Palestinians and the Africa's apartheid.


]]> International Quds Day has become a global movement in support of Palestinians in their decades of struggle against Israel's colonization of their lands.Quds Day – which takes place on the last Friday of Ramadan – sees annual protests across the world, including in the African continent.Listen to this episode to hear more about this year's rallies and also the similarities underlying Israel's repression of Palestinians and the Africa's apartheid. 00:12:07 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-c0debabe4634440a8771cf9d615a182b Mon, 18 May 2020 11:31:00 +0000 264804234 no 1 EP09 - Secret U.S. war in Somalia The U.S. military under President Donald Trump has conducted more airstrikes in Somalia than it did during all of Barack Obama’s eight years in office. The massive escalation of the undeclared war comes despite repeated appeals by the U.N. for a global ceasefire amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. says these airstrikes are to assist the government of Somalia in its war against the non-state armed group al-Shabaab and “increase the security of the Somali people as these terrorists indiscriminately attack and extort innocent civilians.” Amnesty International, meanwhile, reported in early April about rising civilian casualties from the US military’s secret air war in Somalia.

]]> The U.S. military under President Donald Trump has conducted more airstrikes in Somalia than it did during all of Barack Obama’s eight years in office. The massive escalation of the undeclared war comes despite repeated appeals by the U.N. for a global ceasefire amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. says these airstrikes are to assist the government of Somalia in its war against the non-state armed group al-Shabaab and “increase the security of the Somali people as these terrorists indiscriminately attack and extort innocent civilians.” Amnesty International, meanwhile, reported in early April about rising civilian casualties from the US military’s secret air war in Somalia.

]]> The U.S. military under President Donald Trump has conducted more airstrikes in Somalia than it did during all of Barack Obama’s eight years in office. The massive escalation of the undeclared war comes despite repeated appeals by the U.N. for a global ceasefire amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. says these airstrikes are to assist the government of Somalia in its war against the non-state armed group al-Shabaab and “increase the security of the Somali people as these terrorists indiscriminately attack and extort innocent civilians.” Amnesty International, meanwhile, reported in early April about rising civilian casualties from the US military’s secret air war in Somalia. 00:13:48 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-74f2797f45404187b3d422613f84c384 Mon, 11 May 2020 10:40:57 +0000 261842039 no 1 EP08 - Lebanon's economic crisis The Lebanese pound, the country's currency, is rapidly losing its value against the US dollar adding fuel to the already-violent demonstrations. The Lebanese are angry at the country's worsening economic crisis, which has got even worse by the recent coronavirus lockdown, and demand an overhaul of the entire political system. The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has also criticized the central bank over the pound's drop to record lows and said the bank’s governor was partly responsible.





]]> The Lebanese pound, the country's currency, is rapidly losing its value against the US dollar adding fuel to the already-violent demonstrations. The Lebanese are angry at the country's worsening economic crisis, which has got even worse by the recent coronavirus lockdown, and demand an overhaul of the entire political system. The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has also criticized the central bank over the pound's drop to record lows and said the bank’s governor was partly responsible.





]]> The Lebanese pound, the country's currency, is rapidly losing its value against the US dollar adding fuel to the already-violent demonstrations. The Lebanese are angry at the country's worsening economic crisis, which has got even worse by the recent coronavirus lockdown, and demand an overhaul of the entire political system. The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has also criticized the central bank over the pound's drop to record lows and said the bank’s governor was partly responsible. 00:17:27 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-bc3c43460aff4dbcb24b5150b86b53ec Mon, 04 May 2020 10:24:41 +0000 258956992 no 1 EP07 - Last Week in Review On this episode we start with news about the month of Ramadan and fasting during the coronavirus lockdown, and then we look at Iran's recent launch of a military satellite as well as renewed tensions with the American forces in the Persian Gulf. We will also look at plummeting oil prices so make sure to listen to the whole episode.




]]> On this episode we start with news about the month of Ramadan and fasting during the coronavirus lockdown, and then we look at Iran's recent launch of a military satellite as well as renewed tensions with the American forces in the Persian Gulf. We will also look at plummeting oil prices so make sure to listen to the whole episode.




]]> On this episode we start with news about the month of Ramadan and fasting during the coronavirus lockdown, and then we look at Iran's recent launch of a military satellite as well as renewed tensions with the American forces in the Persian Gulf. We will also look at plummeting oil prices so make sure to listen to the whole episode. 00:19:34 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-39373b9b7837424b8e573a115fc278b8 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:19:28 +0000 255559601 no 1 EP06 - Africa's free-trade future The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) formally went into effect in May 2019 with the promise of ultimately covering a market of 1.2 billion people and producing around 3 trillion dollars annually. The skeptics, however, continue to criticize the formation of AfCFTA as a mammoth project with little chance of succeeding. Listen to our show as we discuss the issue with our guests.






]]> The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) formally went into effect in May 2019 with the promise of ultimately covering a market of 1.2 billion people and producing around 3 trillion dollars annually. The skeptics, however, continue to criticize the formation of AfCFTA as a mammoth project with little chance of succeeding. Listen to our show as we discuss the issue with our guests.






]]> The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) formally went into effect in May 2019 with the promise of ultimately covering a market of 1.2 billion people and producing around 3 trillion dollars annually. The skeptics, however, continue to criticize the formation of AfCFTA as a mammoth project with little chance of succeeding. Listen to our show as we discuss the issue with our guests. 00:22:40 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-d22587bea3ad43bbab7af85d17265d7c Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:54:50 +0000 253328269 no 1 EP05 - COVID-19 & India India like many other countries around the globe is busy battling the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The world's second most populated nation on earth appears to be handling the situation pretty well, or at least this is what the country is trying to project. The critics of the Modi government have cast doubt on the official numbers being announced, accusing officials of downplaying the seriousness of the situation.






]]> India like many other countries around the globe is busy battling the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The world's second most populated nation on earth appears to be handling the situation pretty well, or at least this is what the country is trying to project. The critics of the Modi government have cast doubt on the official numbers being announced, accusing officials of downplaying the seriousness of the situation.






]]> India like many other countries around the globe is busy battling the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The world's second most populated nation on earth appears to be handling the situation pretty well, or at least this is what the country is trying to project. The critics of the Modi government have cast doubt on the official numbers being announced, accusing officials of downplaying the seriousness of the situation. 00:14:39 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-c1348907219447d1ada421999f5935da Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:36:37 +0000 250616631 no 1 EP04 - Africa's COVID-19 The novel coronavirus is still spreading rapidly across the globe and the African continent has not been an exception. In fact, given the circumstances, the outlook for Africa is grim. As of early April, more than half of Africa's 54 countries have imposed lockdowns, curfews, travel bans or other measures in a bid to prevent local transmission of the virus. But the trade-off here is obvious. The measures could soon lead to an economic collapse unless financial assistance is provided to the millions of people out of work. 00:16:36 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-a50ff7b31ab549dea8b243ac674e2e9a Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:22:09 +0000 247954701 no 1 EP03 - India's Islamophobia The world's largest democracy, India, has recently been acting as if it were too small for its largest minority population; the Muslims. The Hindu nationalist government of Narendra Modi is supporting a controversial bill that gives sanctuary to anyone fleeing religious persecution except for Muslims. This is seen by critics as part of a BJP agenda to marginalize Muslims. 00:24:36 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-1220f83bdcba4b0bb28ec681da5516f1 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:51:59 +0000 247435353 no 1 EP02 - Cryptocurrency: Future or fraud? Some call it the future of money, but others would swear it’s nothing but an elaborate Ponzi Scheme; Cryptocurrency. It is better known by Bitcoin but cryptocurrency is just not limited to bitcoins. In fact, it is far more beyond that. Listen to our podcast to learn more about ‘this thing from the future’. 00:15:57 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-405c99360ddf4c34a2182410473fffb3 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:48:20 +0000 247435077 no 1 EP01 - Deal of the century Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East Peace Plan in late January to become the latest American President that attempts to resolve the decades-long Israeli–Palestinian conflict. And then like his other narcissistic remarks, Trump hailed it as "the deal of the century". But is his "awesome" new plan any different from the many previous proposals put forth by his predecessors? To find out, listen to this week's episode. And if you like it, please share it!

]]> Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East Peace Plan in late January to become the latest American President that attempts to resolve the decades-long Israeli–Palestinian conflict. And then like his other narcissistic remarks, Trump hailed it as "the deal of the century". But is his "awesome" new plan any different from the many previous proposals put forth by his predecessors? To find out, listen to this week's episode. And if you like it, please share it!

]]> Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East Peace Plan in late January to become the latest American President that attempts to resolve the decades-long Israeli–Palestinian conflict. And then like his other narcissistic remarks, Trump hailed it as "the deal of the century". But is his "awesome" new plan any different from the many previous proposals put forth by his predecessors? To find out, listen to this week's episode. And if you like it, please share it! 00:26:08 album-c3616cb49bf441c1b27f6f0ccbd68382-59e5de56b7e948f890b433f8bf596e39 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:42:52 +0000 247434212 no 1