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Pour Some Sugar On The Man In The Mirror O' Mine

Apr 11, 2024

Music critic and pop chart analyst Chris Molanphy counts down the hits of 1988, discussing OJ Simpson's film debut, the legacy of UNRWA, and the transformative music scene of the late 80s. The podcast also explores cover songs, cold-blooded murders, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Chris Molanphy

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Quick takeaways

UNRA employees' involvement in October 7 attacks raises concerns about organization's integrity.

The concept of right of return poses a significant challenge to Israeli peace efforts.

Deep dives

Alleged Terrorist Involvement by UN Workers

Several UNRA members were accused of involvement in the October 7 attacks, with detailed evidence pointing to their affiliations and actions during the events. This includes a UNRA teacher, Faisal Ali Musalam Nami, identified in footage, taking part in suspicious activities matching Hamas militants' behavior, dragging away Israeli casualties. Despite UNRA not denying these claims, the Israeli dossier highlighted multiple instances of UNRA employees collaborating with militant groups, raising concerns about the organization's integrity.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Legacy of OJ Simpson and Defender Car Model

6min

Musical Nostalgia: Reflecting on the Hits of 1988

13min

Exploring Cover Songs and Cold-Blooded Murders

6min

UN Accusations and Aid Dilemma

9min

Exploring the Complexities of the Right of Return in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

6min

Chris Molanphy drops by to count down the hits of 1988, a time when we weren't worried, we were happy, and we were making the transition from the exiting of dreams and the entering of cars. Also, in 1988 OJ Simpson was in a new movie called The Naked Gun. Today, OJ Simpson, football great, and adjudicated killer of two people is dead. We can say that and be factual. Plus, an On The Media segment on UNRWA leaves out a bit of context, namely a single inculpatory fact about UNRWA's members involvement in October 7th, or support of Hamas.

Link to Episodes mentioned in Spiel:

On The Media

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: UNRWA's problem isn't the terrorists in its ranks

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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