Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal

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Arab Talk with Jess and Jamal brings news and analysis of the Arab World and Middle East, as well as issues affecting the Arab American community. Arab Talk broadcasts live every Thursday from 2-3 PM/PT on KPOO, 89.5FM San Francisco. Follow us on Twitter @ArabTalk Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/arab-talk-with-jess-jamal/id1244474570?mt=2

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Episodes

The Racism Of Mass Murder - 5 Oct 2017

Jess & Jamal discuss the Las Vegas Shooting: Why has it not been referred to as terrorism in the media? They also talk about the NRA and its influence on Congress.

Oct 06, 2017•45 min

Murder Under The Fig Tree - 28 Sep 2017

Jess & Jamal interview author and activist Kate Raphael about her new Palestine mystery novel. They also discuss the vilification of NFL players by President Trump for taking a knee during the National Anthem.

Sep 29, 2017•49 min

Is The UN Still Relevant? - 21 Sep 2017

Jamal & Jess discuss the recent world leaders’ meeting at the UN General Assembly. They analyze the speeches of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas.

Sep 22, 2017•50 min

Crisis in the Academy - Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi Fights Back - 14 Sep 2017

Jess & Jamal discuss recent attacks on San Francisco State University professor. Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi speaks about the recent attacks to silence her and her strategy to fight back against bigotry and intimidation.

Sep 15, 2017•48 min

DACA Myths & The Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestinians - 07 Sep 2017

Jess & Jamal discuss the misinformation and the fear-mongering about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). They also report on a right-wing Israeli party promoting a plan to pay Palestinians to leave their ancestral land.

Sep 08, 2017•50 min

Hurricane Harvey-Is America's Infrastructure Crumbling? - 31 Aug 2017

Hurricane Harvey ravages the State of Texas with an estimated damage and loss of revenues of 190 billion dollars. Jamal and journalist Phil Pasquini discuss the readiness of the United States to confront such natural disasters in a time when the current US President denies the existence of global warming.

Sep 01, 2017•48 min

Bigots descend on San Francisco & Trump increases US troops in Afghanistan 25 Aug 2017

Hate group Patriot Prayer obtains permits to hold rally in San Francisco's Crissy Field despite objections by Mayor Ed Lee, US Congress Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other politicians. President Trump digs deeper in the Afghanistan quagmire by increasing troops there and breaking his promise during his campaign.

Aug 25, 2017•49 min

White Supremacy, Israeli Settlers And ISIS 17 Aug 2017

Jess & Jamal discuss the rise of White Supremacy in the United States under the Trump Administration, and connect the dots between hate groups such as, the KKK, Israeli Settlers and ISIS. They also provide an update on the recent terrorist attack in Barcelona.

Aug 18, 2017•49 min

The Trump Saga Continues - 3 August 2017

Jamal & Jess discuss the recent investigations and leaks of the Trump family and its connection to Russia. They also talk about Jared Kushner's ties to the Israeli Colonial Settlement movement.

Aug 04, 2017•46 min

First Amendment Threatened - 27 July 2017

Constitutional attorney Liz Jackson discusses AIPAC-sponsored Senate bill aimed at criminalizing and penalizing advocates for Palestinian rights in violation of the First Amendment.

Jul 28, 2017•46 min

Al-Aqsa Under Attack - 20 July 2017

Guest Ziad Abbas from Middle East Children's Alliance discusses the recent Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem. He also discusses 3000 Nights, a film about Palestinian female political prisoners with host Jamal Dajani.

Jul 21, 2017•49 min

Qatar In The Crosshairs - 13 July 2017

Arab Talk Co-Host Jess Ghannam discusses and analyses the attempt to weaken and isolate Qatar. The role of the Saudi-Egyptian axis is discussed in light of new attempts by the US to negotiate a settlement.

Jul 14, 2017•21 min

San Francisco State University And The Attack On Free Speech - 29 June 2017

Arab Talk Radio interviews Professor Rabab Abdulhadi about current developments at San Francisco State University regarding attacks on free speech.

Jun 30, 2017•33 min

Attacks On Free Speech At SFSU - The Palestine Exception - 22 June 2017

Arab Talk Radio discusses attacks on free speech at San Francisco State University with Saleem Shehadeh and Linda Erikat of the General Union of Palestine Students. They discuss the ongoing demonization of students and faculty at SFSU who support Palestinian self-determination.

Jun 23, 2017•31 min

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