Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-08-21 Thursday
Aug 21, 2025
Mimi Syed, an emergency medicine physician with experience in Gaza, shares harrowing accounts of the humanitarian crisis and challenges in providing healthcare amidst conflict. Maryam Barghouti, a Palestinian journalist, discusses the impact of Israeli policies on Palestinian statehood, revealing personal stories of peril. Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, critiques political influences on historical representation, highlighting the significance of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in preserving narratives of justice and activism.
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Heartbreaking Voice From Gaza
- A Palestinian medical student in Gaza sent Dr. Mimi Syed a voice note saying she was starving, depressed, and wanted to die.
- The student pleaded for Mimi to pray and said she no longer had hope as Gaza faced occupation and forced displacement.
Escalation: Reservists, Demolitions, Famine
- The program highlights Israel's planned call-up of 60,000 reservists and demolition of Palestinian homes in Gaza City.
- Reports include rising famine deaths and a revealed Israeli unit overseeing population relocation.
Doctor Denied After Prior Gaza Missions
- Dr. Mimi Syed recounts being denied re-entry to Gaza for a third medical mission with no explanation.
- She describes past missions inside besieged hospitals, bringing small supplies like baby formula, chicken and tuna to starving patients.
