

Joseph Braude
Expert on Arab culture and politics, founder of The Center for Peace Communications. He partnered with The Free Press to produce the animated series Hezbollah’s Hostages.
Top 3 podcasts with Joseph Braude
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Jun 6, 2025 • 49min
The Emerging Day After in Gaza - with Joseph Braude
Joseph Braude, leading the Center for Peace Communications, discusses pivotal changes in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict. He explores Israel's aid program designed to undermine Hamas's grip on power. Braude highlights the emergence of anti-Hamas protests and the rise of figures like Yasser Abu Shabab, whose militia challenges Hamas's authority. The conversation also touches on Trump's migration proposal for Gazans and the pressing need for educational reforms to foster de-radicalization and a hopeful future.

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Dec 16, 2024 • 27min
Assad’s Death Factory - with Joseph Braude & Ahed Al Hendi
Joseph Braude, founder of the Center for Peace Communications, and Ahed Al Hendi, a Syrian affairs analyst and former political prisoner, delve into the horrors of Sednaya prison. They discuss shocking reports of over 96,000 people missing and the brutal torture endured by detainees. Joseph shares insights from the NGO's footage capturing the prison's grim realities. Ahed reflects on the emotional toll of family searches and the gruesome memory symbolized by discarded shoes. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for reconciliation in a fractured Syria.

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Oct 22, 2024 • 57min
How Hezbollah Is Destroying Lebanon
In this insightful discussion, guests include Makram Rabah, a history lecturer and critic of Hezbollah facing threats for his beliefs; Hanin Ghaddar, a journalist and author who provides expert analysis on Hezbollah's societal role; and Joseph Braude, an Arab culture specialist focused on peace communication. They dive into Hezbollah's identity as a totalitarian regime and an Iranian proxy, exploring its deep entanglement in narco-terrorism, sex slavery, and the refugee crisis in Lebanon. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need to challenge the romanticized narratives surrounding this group.