EXPOSED: Israel and the American Empire | Matt Kennard, Lowkey, Huda Ammori & Ahmed Alnaouq
Jun 18, 2024
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Investigative journalist Matt Kennard, musician Lowkey, activist Huda Ammori, and writer Ahmed Alnaouq discuss US support for Israel, imperialism, media censorship, apartheid in Palestine, unequal US-UK relations, direct action against Israeli weapons companies, and the influence of the Israel lobby on Western politics.
Expose the American-made weaponry devastation in Palestine and the reliance on US support.
Matt Canard uncovers hidden truths in investigative journalism, shedding light on systemic operations.
Palestine Action disrupts Israeli arms manufacturers in the UK, challenging complicity with Palestine's atrocities.
The urgency to openly address the damaging impacts of Zionism, historically protected but now gaining attention.
Grassroots activism like Palestine Action is crucial in countering the Israel lobby's influence and promoting impactful strategies.
Deep dives
The Impact of American Weaponry in the Middle East
The American-made weaponry causes devastation in Palestine, killing many innocent civilians. The Israeli connection highlights the reliance on US support and weaponry, exposing the collaboration in military actions.
Unveiling the Truth Behind Financial and Journalism Systems
Matt Canard divulges his unique journey from Financial Times to investigative journalism, uncovering hidden truths and shedding light on the system's inner workings.
Empowering Direct Action Against Israeli Arms Companies
Palestine Action takes bold steps to confront Israeli arms manufacturers in the UK, disrupting their operations and challenging complicity with the atrocities in Palestine.
Challenges Against the Israel Lobby and Zionist Ideology
The discussion shifts towards the Israel lobby and Zionism, historically protected topics, now gaining attention for dismantling. Matt Canard explains the damaging impacts of Zionism and the urgency to address these issues openly.
The Call for More Understanding and Opposition to Zionism
Zionism's historical context of displacement, segregation, and supremacy is unpacked, challenging its portrayal as a progressive ideology. There's a growing need to confront and oppose Zionism to dismantle its harmful effects.
Rethinking the Narrative Surrounding Zionism
Zionism, rooted in settler colonialism and racism, is a misrepresented ideology that influences societal structures. Initiatives like Palestine Action are disrupting the narrative and calling for greater scrutiny and opposition against Zionism.
Urgency in Addressing Zionist Influence and Principles
The discussion emphasizes the urgency in addressing Zionism's influence, highlighting its role in displacement, minority suppression, and harmful policies in the region. There's a critical need to challenge and dismantle the power structures influenced by Zionism for a more just future.
The Influence of the Israel Lobby Over Institutions
The podcast discusses the substantial power of the Israel lobby over institutions in various countries, particularly focusing on its impact on political figures and decision-making processes. The episode points out how the Israel lobby operates to influence appointments and policy decisions, shedding light on specific instances where political figures have been targeted due to their stance on Palestine, ultimately showcasing how this lobby exerts significant control and pressure within political spheres.
Challenges in Challenging the Influence of the Israel Lobby
The episode highlights the challenges individuals and organizations face when attempting to address and challenge the influence of the Israel lobby. It delves into the tactics used by the lobby to marginalize dissent and criticism, such as labeling individuals as anti-Semitic or conspiracy theorists to stifle legitimate discussions. The podcast emphasizes the need to confront and expose the lobby's actions, even in the face of smear campaigns and attempts to suppress opposing viewpoints.
Importance of Grassroots Activism and Resistance
The podcast underlines the significance of grassroots activism and direct resistance actions in countering the narratives perpetuated by the Israel lobby. It applauds initiatives like Palestine Action for their direct militant approach in targeting institutions complicit in supporting oppressive regimes. By amplifying the role of grassroots movements and challenging normalization within the pro-Palestine community, the episode advocates for a shift towards more impactful and confrontational strategies to combat injustices and address systemic issues.
Recording from our live streamed at book launch event at the Frontline Club, London: A Rogue Reporter Vs The U.S. Empire with Matt Kennard, Lowkey, Huda Ammori, Ahmed Alnaouq. Eight months into Israel’s ongoing genocide on Gaza - one funded, armed and enabled by the United States - it has never been more urgent to shine a spotlight on the American Empire and the mechanics of its operation.
Drawing on a decade of investigative reporting from all corners of the world, including many while working for the Financial Times, Matt Kennard exposes the intricate web of exploitation shifting wealth and power away from the masses and into the hands of an unaccountable corporate elite.
Now more relevant than ever, this 2nd edition contains a new preface by the author and a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges. T
his book will transform everything you thought you knew about how the world works-and in whose interests.
Matt Kennard is co-founder and chief investigator at Declassified UK, a news outlet investigating British foreign policy. He was a fellow at the CIJ in 2014-2016. He has worked as a staff writer for the Financial Times in Washington, DC, New York, and London.
He has also author two other books: Irregular Army (2012) and Silent Coup: How Corporations Overthrew Democracy (2023). Join us as Matt Kennard guides us on his journey of reporting across United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East before taking a DeepDive into Palestine today.
Joining Matt for the discussion is the critically acclaimed hip-hop artist, political campaigner and journalist Lowkey, British-Palestinian and Iraqi researcher, campaigner and co-founder of Palestine Action Huda Ammori and Palestinian journalist from Gaza and co-founder of We Are Not Numbers, Ahmed Alnaouq.
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