The Owen Jones Podcast
Owen Jones
Owen Jones, journalist, author of Chavs and The Establishment, or "that left-wing idiot off the telly", is fed up with the establishment media. After all, it punches down, not up, blames minorities for all the problems in society, and, let's face it, often just parrots the government line. So this podcast is offering something different: speaking truth to power, giving the marginalised a voice, offering hope - and having a laugh along the way. From Michael Sheen to Judith Butler, Prof. Devi Sridhar to Noam Chomsky, Peter Hitchens to Chelsea Manning and Gary Younge to Stewart Lee, the interviewees couldn't be more eclectic. Expect documentaries, too, exposing injustice and going to enemy territory - and discussions with experts on everything from COVID dreams about the pandemic to the history of US-backed coups. We'll learn a lot - but above all else, have our optimism in a better world rebooted. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 15min
Debunked: 'Human Shields' Gaza Claim
The podcast examines the Israeli state's use of Palestinian civilians as human shields. It debunks claims of human shields in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and highlights Israel's own use of human shields. The podcast also discusses war crimes committed by Israel and the role of independent human rights organizations.
Jan 18, 2024 • 15min
Rishi Sunak's Dangerous Gaza Jibe Taken Down By Zarah Sultana
This is dangerous stuff. When Zarah Sultana - one of the few Labour MPs taking a courageous stance over Gaza - spoke in Parliament, Tory PM Rishi Sunak and his sidekick made a truly grim jibe.Zarah Sultana joins me to talk about how dangerous racist rhetoric is used to shut down solidarity with Palestinians, how the atmosphere is getting worse - and how she's taking on Israeli arms sales.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2024 • 38min
Israel Genocide Case: What Will The ICJ Likely Rule? - w/ Dr. Alonso Gurmendi
This week South Africa presented a devastating case against Israel at The Hague alleging genocide - and then Israel offered its defence. So what will the International Court of Justice likely rule?This is such an important interview with Dr. Alonso Gurmendi. He says "the Master's tools will not dismantle the Master's house." He cautions those expecting the ICJ to issue a definitive ruling on genocide - but explains the real significance of what has just happened.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2024 • 15min
Those Silent On Gaza Must Be Shamed
While those still cheering on the massacre of Gaza should be treated as morally depraved beyond reason, what of those still silent? No excuses anymore. It's time to shame these people - this is about life and death on a colossal scale.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2024 • 42min
This Israeli Peace Activist Must Be Heard - w/ Dana Mills
We desperately need to elevate the voices of courageous Israeli peace activists - without them, there is little hope - and so it was an honour to interview Dana Mills. She's an author and writer, and here she discusses the trauma of 7th October, the grim atmosphere facing Israeli peace activists, the horrors unleashed on the Palestinian people, the terrifying plans of the Israeli right - and what happens next.We also discuss what German-Polish revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg - Dana Mills.is her biographer - would have made of all this.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2024 • 15min
Israeli Spokesperson Rattled And On The Ropes - Mark Regev Finally Under Pressure
Mark Regev is the slick PR man for Israel's mass slaughter of Gaza. Normally he's used to walking all over journalists who are pliable, ill informed, weak and not up to their job. So it's refreshing to hear LBC's Lewis Goodall actually put him on the spot - and Regev left flustered.Here, too, is more facts which shred the false narrative Regev keeps trying to build.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2024 • 32min
Israel's Genocide Exposed By South Africa's Devastating ICJ Case
Wow. What do you even say. Even if you've been closely following Israel's war crimes, South Africa's legal team provided overwhelming, utterly devastating evidence of genocide against the Palestinian people.I go through the key points and claims here - and why the Israeli state has no leg to stand on.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2024 • 41min
"Peace Now": Israeli Whose Parents Were Killed On 7th October - Interview w/ Maoz Inon
Both of Maoz Inon's parents were killed when Hamas attacked their kibbutz on 7th October. Now he's using his platform to demand peace.Here this extraordinary man tells me about the humanity he inherited from his parents, why we can forgive the past and present but not the future - and why he sees hope amidst such horror.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2024 • 26min
Why Bombing Yemen Could Spark Catastrophe - w. Dr. David Wearing
After the Houthis staged attacks on shipping in the Red Sea - claiming a defence of Palestinians - Britain and the US have staged attacks on Yemen. But who are the Houthis, what is the war in Yemen all about - and why would more bombs on Yemen work given a Saudi-led coalition armed and backed by the US and Britain has bombed the country for years? What's the actual alternative to bombing - and what kind of catastrophe could beckon?I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. David Wearing, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Sussex and author of AngloArabia.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2024 • 30min
Gaza Genocide Unmasked By Irish Lawyer's Historic Speech At The ICJ
At The Hague , Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC delivered an unbelievably powerful - condemning the Israeli state for the utter horror it has unleashed against Gaza. Here it is in full - everyone needs to hear it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
