Best Ahmad Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Richard Medhurst SPEAKS OUT On His Trial, Israel & Syria + Sean Jacobs & Tony Karon on South Africa 2:09:32

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South African political scientist Sean Jacobs and South African journalist Tony Karon talk about the "white genocide" (not) happening in South Africa. Journalist Richard Medhurst talks about being arrested in London, raided in Vienna and targeted by Israel.See Katie in Vienna at the First Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress: https://www.juedisch-antizioni…

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The Cost of Reform and the Power of Community with Representative Jennifer Bacon 1:23:36

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What happens when a Black educator survives a natural disaster, a political awakening, and a broken school systemall in the same year? In this deeply moving episode of The Exit Interview, Colorado State Representative Jennifer Bacon recounts how her early teaching career in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina became a catalyst for her journey into…

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JFK, Israel & The Biden Cover Up With Norman Solomon, Ken McCarthy & Aaron Good 1:31:37

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Journalist Norman Soloman discusses the coverup about Biden's mental health, popularity and viability; his careerism and the failures of the Democratic Party. Plus how the media sells war and how liberal Zionism is a myth. Then Ken McCarthy and Aaron Good discuss JFK, who killed him, the JFK files and his fight with Israel. They also talk about the…

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Elevating the Discourse with Taylor Thomas 51:15

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Episode 131 In part 24 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Taylor Thomas. She is an interdisciplinary scholar, artist, and educator specializing in philosophy and religion. Currently, she serves as a part-time philosophy instructor and a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Mind and Culture. Her research focuses on d…

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So Many Stars, So Many Ways to Be Free 48:43

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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe What does it mean to belong when your identity defies borders, binaries, an…

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Is Trump ABANDONING Israel? With Mouin Rabbani, Vijay Prashad & Trita Parsi 1:25:33

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Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani and Iranian analyst Trita Parsi talks about the latest developments in the Middle East and whether Trump is finally sidelining Israel when it comes to Gaza, Yemen and Iran. Then Vijay Prashad discusses tensions between India and Pakistan and the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism.For the full discussion, ple…

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Youth at the Core with Joy Delizo-Osborne Live at SXSWEDU 2025 55:48

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What happens when you're doing everythingleading a school, serving your community, answering the phones, teaching mathand still feel like you're drowning? In this Exit Interview live show, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Joy Delizo-Osborne, who shares the real reason she left her role as a founding principal: her doctor said quit, and her wife offere…

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Two Passports and A Punchline 54:02

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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe This week on Immigrantly, Saadia KhanI sits down with the brilliant and hila…

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Oliver Stone, Gabor Maté, Nick Bryant on JFK, Israel & Epstein 1:14:25

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Katie speaks to filmmaker Oliver Stone and author and JFK researcher Jim DiEugenio about the JFK files. Then she speaks to author and journalist Nick Bryant who published Epstein's black book about Epstein and Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last month. Finally, Katie plays a clip of Gabor Maté talking about surviving the Holoc…

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Elevating the Discourse with Fred Ledley 55:09

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Episode 130 In part 23 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Fred Ledley. He is a professor of natural & applied science and management at Bentley University in Waltham, MA and director of the center for integration of science and industry. A physician and pediatrician by training, he has performed research in genomics …

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Autopsies, Fame, and Scandal: Inside the Life of Thomas Noguchi 50:03

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What happens when a Japanese immigrant becomes Hollywood’s most powerful and controversial coroner? In this gripping conversation, Saadia sits down with historian and author Anne Soon Choi to unpack the life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, LA’s former Chief Medical Examiner and the man behind some of the most infamous autopsies in American history—Marilyn M…

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Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro DESTROYS Ben Gvir, Historian Greg Grandin DEBUNKS Imperialist History 2:05:01

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Find the full interview with Yaakov Shapiro here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-127784040Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro talks about his protest against Ben Gvir in front of the Israeli Consulate in New York and why he sees Zionism as the enemy of Judaism. Jennifer Koonings shares what she observed attending a Ben Gvir protest where a woman was p…

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Mis/Disinformation Part 1: Why Do Smart People Believe Dumb Things? 1:02:28

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Episode 129 Why do smart people believe dumb things? We unpack cognitive biases, like how judges might deny parole just because they're hungry (or maybe not?). Learn why Steve Jobs wore black turtlenecks, why knowing a little Greek makes pastors dangerous, and why acknowledging your biases doesn't make you immune to them. Plus, we touch on misinfor…

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Liberation As A Non-Negotiable with Jamilah Pitts 57:05

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What happens when an educator's deep love for liberation collides with the realities of traditional schooling? In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jamilah Pittseducator, author, yoga teacher, and founder of She Imprintsto explore her journey through the education system and beyond. Jam…

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Redefining Home: The Journey Back to Mexico (August 2024) 42:26

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Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card ⁠: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ While host Saadia Khan recovers from laryngitis, Immigrantly brings back a standout episode from August 2024 featuring journalists Antonia Cerejido and Lorena Ríos. Originally recorded in the lead-up to the 2024 el…

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Oliver Stone On JFK Files, Alec Karakatsanis On 'Copaganda' 1:37:08

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Katie talks to the Academy-Award winning director Oliver Stone and JFK researcher and author Jim Di Eugenio about the JFK files which they testified about in Congress. Full interview with Oliver Stone is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127455286?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Then Katie talks to Civil Rights Lawyer Alec Karakatsanis about his b…

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The Stories We Whisper, The Sounds We Miss 52:32

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What does it mean to lean into your culture while living in a place that flattens it? In this richly textured episode, Saadia Khan sits down with Sudanese-American journalist and host of The Stoop, Hana Baba, for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, diaspora, and the soundscapes of belonging. From the cacophony of Sudanese weddings to the quiet…

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Mohsen Mahdawi DEFENDED By Jewish Israeli Classmate + Lee Camp & Alex Kane 1:52:01

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Katie talks about Mohsen Mahdawi, the SECOND Palestinian Columbia student unlawfully arrested with one of his Jewish American-Israeli classmate Aharon Dardik and journalist Alex Kane. Aharon talks about moving from the U.S. to the West Bank where he and his family were settlers, and then going to prison for refusing to serve in the IDF. Alex talks …

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Speaking Imperfectly, Belonging Fully 46:27

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Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language …

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Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Greene 50:04

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In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Josephine Ampaw-Greene a licensed family therapist and former educatorto explore what it truly means to sustain wellness while navigating the demands of education and racial battle fatigue. Josephine shares her unique journey from paraeducat…

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Norman Finkelstein On Gaza & Chuck Schumer, Whitney Webb On Diddy & Epstein, 3:11:07

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Patreon-only chat with Whitney Webb is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-podcast-126403115Norman Finkelstein talks about Gaza, the attack on free speech, and Chuck Schumer's book 'Antisemitism In America: A Warning.' Whitney Webb talks about her latest investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ashley Bishop plays some tape she recorded at th…

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From Spinning Beats to Saving Earth (May 2024) 42:54

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April is Earth Month — a time to reflect on the state of our planet, address urgent environmental issues, strategize action, and hold ourselves and others accountable. In that spirit, we’re bringing back an essential conversation from the Immigrantly vault. This episode with futurist and climate optimist Amer Jandali originally aired on May 28, 202…

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Elevating the Discourse with Ciara Reyes-Ton 55:28

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Episode 128 In part 22 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Dr Ciara Reyes-Ton. She is a biologist, science writer, and editor who is passionate about science communication to faith communities. She has a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan. She has served as Managing Editor for the American …

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TARGETED Pro Palestine Cornell Student SELF-DEPORTS, Columbia Students Are KIDNAPPED & Expelled! 1:26:04

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Columbia students discuss how their university betrayed Mahmoud Khalil who was kidnapped by ICE, & betrayed academic freedom by capitulating to the Trump Administration. Then Cornell University Ph.D student Momodou Taal, who is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom & the Gambia, talks about attempting to sue Trump & his decision to leave the United …

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Finding Identity and Building Community with Jenna Greenwood 45:05

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In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmother, Marie Greenwood, Denvers first Black tenured …

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Designed to Exclude: How Policy Shaped the Fate of Mexican Immigrants in Texas 53:05

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What if the barriers to success weren’t personal but structural, intentional, and decades in the making? In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with demographers Jennifer Hook and James Bachmeier, authors of a groundbreaking new book, Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity, that traces how…

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Trump’s Fake Peace w/Col Lawrence Wilkerson, Ben Cohen & José Luis Granados Ceja 1:30:41

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Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson and Ben Cohen slam Trump and Elon for refusing to go after REAL Waste: the Pentagon. Then Mexican journalist José Luis Granados Ceja discusses Trump's war on migrants, Mexico, Venezuela, Palestinians and the Houthis.Enjoy the full conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/colonel-larry-125180619?utm_medium=clipboar…

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Too Foreign for Home, Too Foreign for Here 43:25

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Identity isn’t always a box you check; it’s a journey. In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with Beatriz Nour, the creator of Inbetweenish, a podcast that unpacks the complexities of belonging across cultures, languages, and traditions. Beatriz shares her personal story of navigating three cultures, four languages, and two rel…

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Elevating the Discourse with Jack Shlachter 49:07

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Episode 127 In part 21 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rabbi Dr Jack Shlachter. Jack Shlachter is a physicist who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for over thirty years with briefer stints at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, the Atomic Energy Agency, and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organizati…

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Israel BREAKS Ceasefire With Human Rights Lawyer Craig Mokhiber & Palestinian Journalist Said Arikat 2:23:04

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Katie talks to Human Rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber and Palestinian-American journalist Said Arikat about Israel's relaunched genocide, Zionism's war on free speech and Human Rights, and the attacks on Yemen.Craig Mokhiber is an American former United Nations (UN) human rights official and a specialist in international human rights law, policy, and m…

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Breaking Barriers in Special Education with Jason B. Allen 56:36

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In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jason B. Alleneducator, activist, and policy advocateto discuss the systemic barriers Black students and educators face in traditional school systems. Jason shares his personal journey from school administrator to special education teac…

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Writing Like Nobody’s Watching 48:21

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What happens when we step outside our own understanding of identity and embrace the messy, beautiful, and sometimes contradictory stories that shape us? In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with writer and television executive Nayantara Roy to explore the intersections of storytelling, belonging, and cultural memory. From navi…

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The Real Paleo Diet with Briana Pobiner 49:01

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Episode 125 This conversation was recorded at the Sinai and Synapses alumni gathering in November 2023. In it, we talk with Dr. Briana Pobiner about the earliest cannibals, fad diets, and what life was like for our paleolithic predecessors. When you're done with this episode, make sure to check out her other interviews as well! https://www.downthew…

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Irish Republican Danny Morrison, Gaza’s Asad Abushark & Holocaust Survivors Against Genocide 1:17:44

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Katie, who is in Europe interviewing Holocaust survivors protesting the Gaza genocide, plays a clip from her recently recovered footage (we thought it had been lost) of a live show she recorded in Dublin in July about the connection between Palestine and Ireland. Sadly, it’s just as relevant now as it was then. For the full discussion, please join …

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Hearing 'No' Like An Immigrant 54:25

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How do you go from fleeing your home country to building a Luxury Fashion Empire? Dr. Neri Karra did just that—without the fluff, the nonsense, or selling out. In this episode of Immigrantly, I sit down with Neri to talk about how she built a global brand, teaches at Oxford, and still finds time to write about immigrant entrepreneurship experiences…

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Elevating the Discourse with JD Stillwater 51:42

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Episode 125 In part 21 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with JD Stillwater. He is a science ambassador and author who writes and speaks about profound insights from natural reality, insights that drive paradigm shifts, and cultural awakening. He is an officer of the Religious Naturalist Association, and serves on the gover…

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Wallace Shawn, David Cross, and Matt Lieb Call Out Israel While Zionists Meltdown Over 'No Other Land' Oscar 1:19:51

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Katie and Matt Lieb reacts to the Zion*ist meltdown over No Other Land winning the Oscar for best documentary film and Katie plays clips from her recent interview with Wallace Shawn and from her never before released interview with David Cross.For the entire discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-david-1236…

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On Co-Teaching, Rest, and Black Educator Retention with Keisha Rembert 49:18

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In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with award-winning educator and advocate Keisha Rembert to discuss her journey in education, the challenges Black educators face, and the importance of racial literacy, affinity spaces, and wellness. Keisha reflects on her 17-year career as a middle schoo…

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Riding Along with Kareem Rahma: Creating 'Keep The Meter Running' and More (April 2023) 40:39

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I am excited to re-drop one of my favorite episodes featuring the incredible Kareem Rahma! When we first recorded this chat, Kareem was all about "Keep the Meter Running." Now, he's taken his journey to new heights with "Subway Takes." It's a series of short videos created by Kareem Rahma that offer his opinions on brands and pop culture, and he is…

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Don't Call it a Comeback! 1:11:29

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Episode 124 We're back! After over two years, we have recorded a new episode, but it's better than that. We've actually recorded a couple of new episodes with a plan in place to record dozens more. Oh, and we have a whole host of interviews lined up with fascinating people that we know you will love. It feels more important than ever to be able to …

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Mark Ames & Lev Golinkin On Ukraine, Rami Khouri & Helena Cobban On Hamas 1:48:42

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Ukrainian-American journalist Lev Golinkin and co-host of Radio War Nerd at Patreon Mark Ames reveal the inconvenient truths about Zelensky and the Ukraine War. Rami Khouri and Helena Cobban talk about the cease-fire, what's really happening in Gaza, what Netanyahu is really doing, understanding Hamas and why it matters.For the full discussion, ple…

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Helicopters, Justice & Magic Tricks?? 49:58

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What does serving in the U.S. military while challenging its norms mean? In this episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan sits down with Lieutenant Julie Roland, an active-duty naval aviator and law school graduate who advocates for systemic change. Julie takes us behind the scenes of military life, its hierarchies, recruitment strategies, and the chall…

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John Kiriakou Shares CIA Secrets, Nathan Tankus On Elon Musk’s 5 Alarm Fire 1:28:46

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For the rest of the conversation, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-john-122741941CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou talks about the JFK Files, USAID, Donald Trump and endless war. But first Nathan Tankus breaks down what the hell Elon Musk is doing.John Kiriakou is the only person to go to jail over the CIA torture …

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Beyond the Principal's Office: Finding New Ways to Serve with Dr. Adrienne Davenport 49:46

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In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Dr. Adrienne Davenport, a veteran educator, administrator, and author, to talk about career transitions, leadership, and the realities of being a Black educator. Dr. Davenport shares how she unexpectedly entered the field of education, her journey fr…

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Lost & Found: Search for A Soviet Guardian Angel 1:01:07

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What happens when a family story takes you on an unexpected journey? In this episode of Immigrantly, I sit down with Jake Warren, founder of Message Heard and the creator of Finding Natasha, a profoundly personal podcast about tracking down the woman who saved his mother’s life decades ago in the Soviet Union. Jake’s mother, a young British balleri…

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Luigi Mangione Update + Students SUE Columbia For Attacking Pro Palestine Protestors 1:58:11

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For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/catherine-curran-122091844Jamie Peck and Sam Beard have a major announcement about Luigi Mangione and the December 4th Defense Committee. But first suspended Columbia University graduate students and their lawyer talk about their lawsuit against the University for…

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Birthright, Borders & Bullsh*t! 53:04

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This episode is sponsored by Bilt Rewards- go to JoinBilt.com/Immigrantly to get started What happens when a country built by immigrants starts redefining who belongs? In this episode, I sit down with Claudia Yoli Ferla, a Venezuelan-born Latina and the Executive Director of Move Texas to discuss the latest political chaos surrounding immigration, …

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Israeli Writer Miko Peled SLAMS Trump's ‘GROTESQUE’ Plan To 'Own Gaza' 2:10:51

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Check out our interview with Wallace Shawn on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wallace-shawn-121218101Israeli-American activist and author Miko Peled, who knows Benjamin Netanyahu personally, exposes who he really is and discusses the so-called "ceasefire," the end of Israel, and how he was accused of terrorism. But first, award-winning repor…

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Forgotten Stories 51:16

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This episode is sponsored by Bilt Rewards- go to JoinBilt.com/Immigrantly to get started Some stories demand to be told. This one, in particular, struck me deeply. I sat down with Nancy Wang, a storyteller, artist, and author of Red Altar, to talk about her ancestors—Chinese immigrants who helped build California’s fishing industry against all odds…

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Achievement Addiction and the Quest for Wellness with Najmah Ahmad 1:02:27

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In this powerful and reflective episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad to discuss her nearly 20-year journey through education, from working in nonprofits and higher education to leadership roles in school districts and national policy. Najmah candidly shares her experiences navigati…

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