
Rania Khalek Dispatches
Catch Rania Khalek's Dispatches for insight, analysis, investigations, interviews and on the ground reports on global issues from a left perspective.
Latest episodes

Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 17min
Every Israeli Accusation Is A Confession, from Lebanon to Palestine, w/ As’ad Abukhalil
Since Israel’s creation the Zionist project has carried out acts of terrorism against its neighbors in increasingly depraved ways. To discuss Israeli terrorism and how its impacting Palestine and Lebanon today, Rania Khalek is joined by Professor As’ad Abukhalil for a special live episode of Dispatches.

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Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
From Palestine to Lebanon, Resistance to Israel Will Never Surrender, w/ Ghadi Francis & Rania Khalek
In this engaging discussion, Lebanese journalist Ghadi Francis shares insights from his on-the-ground reporting in Lebanon. He delves into the resilience of the Lebanese people amidst escalating Israeli aggression, highlighting the evolving role of Hezbollah and its diverse support base, including various Christian groups. The conversation critiques Western media narratives and foreign policy, emphasizing the need to understand local dynamics in the context of resistance. Ghadi also urges skepticism towards mainstream portrayals of conflict, reinforcing the importance of national identity in Lebanon.

Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
How Lebanon Is Resisting the US-Backed Israeli Invasion, w/ Elijah Magnier
Israel is trying to invade Lebanon while carpet bombing large swaths of the country. But so far, Hezbollah has demonstrated it is still a strong resistance force despite some recent setbacks. What comes next? To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek is joined by veteran war correspondent and analyst Elijah Magnier for a special live episode of Dispatches.

Oct 18, 2024 • 44min
Israel Bombs & Invades Lebanon While US Pushes Regime Change & Civil War. Will it Work?
As Israel unleashes a catastrophic war on Lebanon, many are perplexed by the country’s politics, divisions and potential for civil war. To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by Lebanese medical doctor and public health researcher Anis Germani. This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a member at https://www.Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews to access the full episode and other exclusive content.

Oct 7, 2024 • 44min
Palestine & Lebanon Have the Right to Defend Themselves Against Israel, w/ Craig Mokhiber
Israel, with the full backing of the U.S., claims to be massacring civilians in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon in self-defense. Does this have any legal merit? What about the rights of Palestine and Lebanon? To discuss this and more Rania Khalek was joined by longtime human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber.This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a member at https://www.Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews to access the full episode and other exclusive content.

Oct 2, 2024 • 32min
Top Cuban Diplomat On Threat of US Imperialism from Cuba to Palestine
Rania Khalek of Breakthrough News sat down with Cuba’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs during the UN General Assembly. They talked about the US blockade on Cuba, the rise of the right across the Americas, the genocide in Gaza and the dangers it poses to the world, and more.

Sep 30, 2024 • 59min
Israel Launches War On Lebanon & Kills Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah. What Next? w/ Elijah Magnier
Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah and carpet bombing attacks on Lebanon have shocked the region and the world. What comes next? To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek is joined by veteran war correspondent and analyst Elijah Magnier for a special live episode of Dispatches.

Sep 27, 2024 • 40min
Israel’s Aggression On Palestine & Zionism’s Relationship to Judaism, w/ Zachary Foster
What’s the history of Israel’s genocidal ambitions and the indoctrination that it requires in the Jewish community? Is Zionism really about protecting Jews or does it actually pose a danger to them? What’s the history of Gaza, Hamas and the timeline of Israel’s violence against them? To discuss this and more Rania Khalek was joined by Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine. This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a member at https://www.Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews to access the full episode and other exclusive content.

Sep 9, 2024 • 36min
Polio Strikes Gaza: How Israel Is Using Disease As a Weapon
The Israelis created a public health crisis in Gaza that has led to the reemergence of polio. To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by Lebanese medical doctor and public health researcher Anis Germany. This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a member at https://www.Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews to access the full episode and other exclusive content.

Sep 3, 2024 • 40min
Democrats Want to Turn Israel’s Murder Spree Into Background Noise, w/ Alana Hadid
Alana Hadid — activist, designed and creative director of the newly-launched Watermelon Pictures — joins Rania Khalek to discuss the Democratic Party’s campaign strategy to suppress and ignore Israel’s genocide in Gaza.