Al-Masdar News
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago -Interviews and talks with prominent international guests on global politics and news.
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Al-Masdar Podcast 16- “There is no left in America”: Assessing Trump’s transition to power, his actions and rhetoric, and moving forward
January 31, 2017 19:07 - 44.8 MBThis week we’re joined with Ben Norton from Alternet.org and Joaquin Flores from the Center for Syncretic Studies to discuss the current Trump administration which has now transitioned into power in the United States. You can follow Ben Norton on his Twitter account here and you can also check out the Center for Syncretic Studies here. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Continue r...
Al-Masdar Podcast 15 – Carla Ortiz, Voice of Syria, and stories from the front line
January 09, 2017 20:19 - 25.5 MBCarla Ortiz is a Bolivian actress and filmmaker who spent 8 months in Syria working on her upcoming film titled Voice of Syria, which will be released later this year and will show Carla’s interactions with the people of Syria through her various expeditions through the country. In this interview, Carla shares stories from her travels through Syria, answers questions regarding her own observations versus media coverage, and discusses the ‘human duty’ that each of us face in regards to the S...
Al-Masdar Podcast 14- Allison Pointer: Black Lives Matter, the Dallas Shootings, and racial inequality in America
July 17, 2016 17:17 - 7.25 MBThis week we had a chance to talk to Allison Pointer, a Black Lives Matter activist and independent journalist in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Pointer recounts her experience the night of the Dallas Shootings and also comments on the misunderstandings of the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the reactionary “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” movements. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites yo...
Al-Masdar Podcast 13- Brandon Turbeville on western media
June 06, 2016 19:25 - 32.6 MBBrandon Turbeville is a writer out of Florence, South Carolina. He is the author of seven books, The Road To Damascus- The Anglo-American Assault on Syria, Codex Alimentarius- The End of Health Freedom, Seven Real Conspiracies, Five Sense Solutions, The Difference It Makes: 36 Reasons Hillary Clinton Should Never Be President, and Dispatches From A Dissident Vol. 1 and 2. He is a staff writer for Activist Post and has published over 700 hundred articles dealing with a wide variety of subject...
Al-Masdar Podcast 12- Mohammed Nimr Al-Nimr on the life and legacy of Sheikh Nimr
May 10, 2016 14:55 - 18.4 MBThis week we were joined with Mohammed Nimr Al-Nimr, son of the famed cleric Sheikh Nimr. Mohammed discusses the life and legacy of his father, the treatment of Saudi Shia, Saudi Arabia’s role in fueling sectarian conflicts around the globe, and Saudi Arabia’s controversy involving the 9/11 report. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Click to join now! Continue read...
Al-Masdar Podcast 11- Kaylar Michaelian discusses Nagorno-Karabakh
April 07, 2016 15:43 - 24.7 MBThis week we are joined with Kaylar Michaelian, the permanent representative from Nagorno-Karabakh to Australia, as we discuss the escalating situation in the region. Mr. Michaelian is the Chairman of Armenia Media, Inc. and the former Principal of Galstaun College. Mr. Michaelian recieved his Commission from President Bako Sahakyan on October 20th of 2015. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you...
Al-Masdar Podcast 10 – A New Look at Terrorism: Dr. Max Abrahms and Mojtaba Masood
March 20, 2016 20:49 - 35.8 MBIn this week’s installment of the Al-Masdar Podcast, Brad Blankenship is joined with Dr. Max Abrahms to discuss his structural model of terrorism, one that is radically different from our basic intuitions. Also joining us is Mojtaba Masood, providing his experience and insights into the discussion. Dr. Abrahms is an assistant professor of political science at Northeastern University. Dr. Abrahms is a member at the Council on Foreign Relations and works for The Center for Cyber and Homeland ...
Al-Masdar Podcast 09 – Steve Oshana, genocide, and the Assyrian struggle
March 16, 2016 13:35 - 43.3 MBSteve Oshana is the Executive Director of a “A Demand for Action”, a Washington-based lobby group focused on helping Assyrians in Syria/Iraq struggling against violence. On Monday (3/14/16), A Demand for Action was able to help the House of Representatives pass H.Con.Res 75 by 393-0. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Click to join now! Continue reading Al-Masdar P...
Al-Masdar Podcast 08 – Sharmine Narwani on Syria and Geneva
February 29, 2016 20:32 - 41.9 MBIn this week’s podcast, Brad Blankenship converses with Sharmine Narwani on the subjects of the Syrian peace talks and the role of the Kurds. Sharmine is a distinguished writer, analyst, and commentator covering the geopolitics of the Middle East. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Click to join now! Continue reading Al-Masdar Podcast 08 – Sharmine Narwani on Syria...
Al-Masdar Podcast 07 – Doctor Ryan Salzman on Press Freedom
February 22, 2016 04:24 - 41.4 MBDoctor Ryan Salzman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northern Kentucky University and an analyst for Freedom House. His research focuses mostly on news media as well as political behavior in Latin America. Ryan has published work on media and Latino politics in the United States, as well. His work on attitudes related to the judicial systems of Latin America can be found in Latin American Politics & Society. (Paraphrased from his faculty profile at Northern Kentucky Universi...
Al-Masdar Podcast 06- “Syrian Girl” talks social media activism
February 15, 2016 17:44 - 46.1 MBIn this week’s podcast me and Paul Antonopoulos have a candid discussion with the widely known political activist, Mimi Al-Laham, about Syria and other topics. You can check out her YouTube channel here. She has been described by Al-Arabiya as a “Kardashian wannabe trolling for Assad” which is an exceptional compliment. Enjoy the podcast! Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Continue...
Al-Masdar Podcast 05 – Fernando Carvajal and Hisham al-Omeisy on Yemen
February 08, 2016 14:11 - 42.2 MBIn this week’s podcast, Brad Blankenship speaks with Fernando Carvajal and Hisham al-Omeisy. Hisham is a Yemeni political and information analyst living in Sana’a; he has been involved in the conflict since it began and has worked for several NGOs and embassies. Fernando is a PhD candidate in Arab and Islamic Studies living in Los Angeles and has over 14 years of experience conducting field work in Yemen. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? Continue re...
Al-Masdar Podcast 04 – Senator Richard Black and the Assad Letter
February 04, 2016 13:52 - 39.1 MBIn this week’s podcast, Brad Blankenship discusses with Richard Black his letter to Bashar al-Assad as well as his thoughts on the Syrian War as a whole. Richard Black is a Republican politician and member of the Virginia State Senate representing the 13th District. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Click to join now! Continue reading Al-Masdar Podcast 04 – Sen...
Al-Masdar Podcast 03 – Doctor Tim Anderson and The Dirty War on Syria
January 26, 2016 02:30 - 42.6 MBIn this week’s installment of the Al-Masdar Podcast, Brad Blankenship discusses issues such as the Syrian Civil War and the state of Latin America with Dr. Tim Anderson. Dr. Tim Anderson has just released his book “The Dirty War on Syria” that can be purchased on Global Research. Tim Anderson has Degrees in Economics and International Politics, and a Doctorate on the Political Economy of Economic Liberalization in Australia. Continue reading Al-Masdar Podcast 03 – Doctor Tim Anderson and...
Al-Masdar Podcast 02 – Doctor Norman Finkelstein: Unfiltered – “Saudis are parasites”
January 18, 2016 21:46 - 36.5 MBIn this week’s podcast, Brad Blankenship discusses multiple issues with Norman Finkelstein, from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to the current state of affairs within the Gulf States. Norman Finkelstein is a leading academic on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is an activist, author, and political scientist. Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parler etc? AMN has set up an Mastodon node and invites you to join! Click to join no...
Al-Masdar News Podcast 01 – Discussion with Mojtaba Masood
January 14, 2016 05:54 - 56.8 MBIn the first episode of the Al-Masdar Podcast series, Brad Blankenship interviews Mojtaba Masood, a documentary filmmaker of ‘ISIS – “Islamic” Extremism?’ The episode discusses this documentary along with the growth of ISIS, radicalism in the United Kingdom, and sectarianism. His documentary can be seen here. You can see his new documentary ‘Islamophobia: Cause & Effect’ here. You can follow him on Twitter: @MojAliMasood Having problems with Twitter / Facebook / Parle...