Rozina Ali

The podcast discusses Rozina Ali's impactful journalistic works, including stories on Afghan women, the Marine adoption case, and the erasure of Islam from Rumi's poetry. Ali reflects on the challenges of reporting on terrorism, civil liberties violations, and navigating identity in journalism. The episode also explores Ali's motivations for complicating narratives on war, conflict, Arabs, and Muslims.

In this discussion, Rozina Ali, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, profiles Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian American in Congress. Tlaib's journey from Detroit to D.C. is marked by her outspoken advocacy for Palestinian rights and her criticism of U.S. Israel policies. Ali sheds light on the controversies Tlaib faces, including accusations of antisemitism and backlash from within her own party. The conversation also highlights the shifting dynamics in American politics regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly among younger voters.

Rozina Ali, a contributor to the New York Times Magazine, delves into the shocking tale of Shahawar Matin Siraj, a young man ensnared in a bomb plot by an informant posing as a mentor. The discussion explores the moral dilemmas of government entrapment post-9/11 and the personal toll on those involved. Ali highlights the complexities of a controversial terrorism trial, life in high-risk prisons, and the emotional struggles of those labeled as terrorists. The episode raises critical questions about surveillance, exploitation, and the impact on marginalized communities.