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Akbar Shahid Ahmed

Senior diplomatic correspondent for the Huffington Post, author of a forthcoming book about the Biden administration and the Israeli attack on Gaza.

Top 5 podcasts with Akbar Shahid Ahmed

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Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 25min

THE TWO-TIERED JUSTICE SYSTEM

Former U.S. Attorney and legal experts discuss the two-tiered justice system and Trump's legal tactics, detailing the upcoming Hush Money trial. They cover racial disparities in sports coverage, dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and courthouse security preparations for high-profile trials.
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Jan 25, 2025 • 43min

Long Reads: Ceasefire in Gaza? w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed

In this discussion, Akbar Shahid Ahmed, senior diplomatic correspondent for the Huffington Post and author of an upcoming book on U.S. foreign policy, dives deep into the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He analyzes how the evolving U.S. diplomatic strategies influence the humanitarian crises in Gaza. Ahmed critiques Biden's administration's contradictory stances on international law versus military actions. The conversation also explores how the Gaza conflict shifts global perceptions of U.S. policies, raising pressing questions for the future of American diplomacy.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 56min

Long Reads: The Forever War on Gaza w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed

In this discussion, Akbar Shahid Ahmed, a journalist for the Huffington Post, offers deep insights on the Biden administration's backing of Israel during its conflict with Gaza. He reveals chilling eyewitness accounts from doctors on the ground, highlighting the humanitarian crises faced by civilians. The talk also explores the ramifications of recent elections on voter engagement among progressives and Arab Americans. Ahmed delves into the complexities of ceasefire proposals and the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in response to escalating violence and political pressures.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 21min

How far will the US let Israel go?

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent at HuffPost, sheds light on the escalating violence in the Middle East and U.S. support for Israel. He discusses the Biden administration's internal struggles with military strategies amidst growing public discontent and anti-war sentiments. The complexities of U.S. military aid and its implications for Gaza and Lebanon are examined. Ahmed also critiques key figures in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the disconnect between official narratives and civilian impacts as tensions with Iran rise.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 20min

Is Joe Biden’s ceasefire plan already failing? (Update)

Senior foreign affairs reporter for the Huffington Post, Akbar Shahid Ahmed, discusses the potential ceasefire in Gaza backed by the UN Security Council. The podcast explores why an agreement has not yet been reached, challenges faced in implementation, Biden administration's policy, impact on Palestinians and Israelis, and factors influencing Biden's next move.