Just World Podcasts
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJust World Podcasts is an innovative podcast series on international affairs. In November 2023, we launched a new series titled "PalCast", which is a collaboration with Tortoise Shack Media in Dublin, Ireland. Our host for this series is Yousef AlJamal, and Helena Cobban is co-host. Tony Groves of Tortoise Shack is also part of these timely conversations.
JWP is run by the publishing house Just World Books and Just World Educational.
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Episodes
JWB author Josh Foust discusses the war in Afghanistan and his upcoming book "Afghanistan Journal" with Helena Cobban
October 11, 2010 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBJWB author and Registan.net blogger Josh Foust discusses the Obama Administration's leadership of the war in Afghanistan, the resignation of National Security Advisor General Jim Jones and the impact of Pakistan on the fledgling war effort. Foust notes that the infighting of the Afghan government stands in strong contrast to the messaging that is broadcast from NATO's ISAF. Support the Show.
'Gaza Mom' author Laila el-Haddad on Uprising radio program
September 30, 2010 04:00 - 17 minutes - 7.96 MBJust World Books author Laila El-Haddad describes why people in Gaza feel left out of the current round of U.S. peace diplomacy amidst continued Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza as Israel continues to construct illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. www.justworldbooks.com Support the Show.
Amb. Chas Freeman on the Mideast Peace Process and His Upcoming Book
September 12, 2010 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.83 MBIn the first half, Amb. Freeman talks about the current round of peace talks, which he describes as a "fraud". In the second half, he talks about his upcoming book, "America's Misadventures in the Middle East", coming out from Just World Books in early October. Support the Show.
Laila El-Haddad on Life in Gaza and Her Upcoming Book
September 06, 2010 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.43 MBAs electric generators buzz in the background, Just World Books author Laila El-Haddad shares her experience overcoming everyday obstacles in Gaza with JWB founder Helena Cobban. From frequent power failures to a dearth of fresh produce, she explains how she is coping after her recent return to her family there and talks about her first book, "Gaza Mom: Palestine, Politics, Parenting, and Everything In Between," to be published on October 14, 2010. Support the Show.
Helena Cobban on Just World Books
September 01, 2010 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBJust World Books founder and veteran journalist Helena Cobban talks about what led her to establish this new and innovative company and the bold lineup and foreign policy thinkers who will share their thoughts and analysis in Just World Book titles this fall. Support the Show.