Popular Front

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Today we speak to Lebanese writer and researcher Elia Ayoub. He goes into deep detail about the recent attacks between Israel and Hezbollah, looking into why 100+ civilians were killed to take out Nasrallah. Discounted internet privacy services for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake: www.jakehanrahan.com

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Today we speak to Lucas Webber, a senior threat intelligence analyst at Tech Against Terrorism and co-founder of militantwire.com. He's explaining how Islamic State Khorasan Province went from a small ISIS cell fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, to a global militant group staging serious attacks across the world. Discounted internet privacy services for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake: www.jakehanrahan.com

Rasmus Canbäck, a journalist focused on humanitarian issues, dives into the troubling actions of the Azerbaijani Red Crescent. The conversation reveals how this organization, sworn to help those in need, has allegedly facilitated the starvation of Armenians in Artsakh. Canbäck sheds light on the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from ongoing blockades and discusses the ethical responsibilities of humanitarian groups in politically charged environments. He also critiques the complicity of local and international organizations amidst intense geopolitical tension.

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Today we're speaking journalist Haroun Esmail about his investigations into ISIS on TikTok. The jihadist militant group's music and propaganda is all over the app. You won't believe how it spread so fast. Discounted internet privacy services for all our listeners: www.protonvpn.com/popularfront - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake: www.jakehanrahan.com

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Dastan Jasim, a Kurdish researcher focusing on Iraq's dynamics, delves into the troubling alliance between Kurdish political parties and the Turkish military against the PKK. They discuss the humanitarian crisis affecting civilians and the broader geopolitical implications for the Kurdish struggle. The conversation highlights the dire situation facing Kurdish youth, including rising drug abuse and despair. Additionally, ecological and cultural attacks by Turkey and Iran are examined, revealing the urgent need for awareness and resistance among Kurdish communities.

Sally Hayden, a journalist recently exploring Palestine and Israel, shares her eye-opening experiences from a press tour with Israeli settlers. She reveals the settlers' candid insights about their motivations and beliefs, shedding light on the ideological underpinnings of settlement expansion. Hayden contrasts the settlers' narratives with the harsh realities faced by Palestinians, including systemic harassment and legal disparities. The discussion emphasizes the urgent humanitarian crisis and the complex interplay of perspectives in this deeply contentious region.