A Muslim & A Jew Go There

The hosts discuss the impact of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia on the election campaign, explore the intersection of Israel-Gaza conflict, racism within the Conservative Party, and the challenges faced by Jewish and Muslim politicians in embracing their identities. They also delve into the complex political dynamics in France and Europe for Jews and Muslims, share their voting preferences, and reflect on left-wing and right-wing ideologies.

Humza Yousaf, who resigned as Scotland's First Minister in May, was the first Muslim to lead a Western democracy. Sayeeda and David talk to him about his faith, his identity and growing up in a Jewish neighbourhood. He talks movingly about his in-laws in Gaza, and how knowing that condemning Hamas's actions on October 7th could have had fatal repercussions for his family. Also - his views on other more right-wing politicians with South Asian heritage, Sunak and Braverman, and on the need for more empathy in politics.This podcast is produced by Instinct Productions Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah LintonSeries Producer: Rachel BalmerProduction Manager: Sangeetha VeluruResearch, Fact check and Social Media Production: Philip BermanSend in your questions via email: podcast@instinctproductions.com or via X: @amuslimandajew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast delves into the denial and weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas and the IDF, abuse faced by MPs of color on the campaign trail, lack of empathy for women in Jewish and Muslim communities, and controversies in British politics.

Sir Mark Rowley goes there… from pro-Palestine marches to far right protests and bad faith actors, the Metropolitan Police and its Chief have faced enormous challenges over the last 8 months. Sayeeda and David ask him about accusations of ‘two tier policing', of being too ‘woke’ as well as too 'fascist' and what the next government might look at in terms of policy changes.This podcast is produced by Instinct Productions Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah LintonSeries Producer: Rachel Balmer and Jemima Khan GoldsmithProduction Manager: Sangeetha VeluruSend in your questions via email: podcast@instinctproductions.com or via X: @amuslimandajew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the election campaign ramps up, Labour have got themselves into hot water over the deselection of candidate Faiza Shaheen. Is Labour guilty of double standards on antisemitism and Islamophobia in the party, and is there a cynical attempt to weaponise racism for factional political purposes?Sayeeda and David discuss Biden’s ceasefire plan and whether it’s what Israel and Hamas really want. Hay Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Cheltenham Literature Festival have all cut ties with their sponsor over links to the fossil fuel industry and alleged links to Israel. Has this been an effective strategy in the cultural fight against Israel or is the boycott bonkers?This podcast is produced by Instinct Productions Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah LintonSeries Producer: Rachel Balmer and Jemima Khan GoldsmithProduction Manager: Sangeetha VeluruSend in your questions via email: podcast@instinctproductions.com or via X: @amuslimandajew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David & Sayeeda discuss the Muslim vote, Gaza's impact on UK elections, artwashing controversies, and far-right co-opting protests. They touch on Rafah despair, documentaries, state recognition for Palestine, and the close bond between Muslims and Jews.

David’s away, so Sayeeda is joined by journalist and new Jew for the week Hugo Rifkind. They discuss Hugo's Scottish Jewishness, Jews as an ethnic minority and those against multiculturalism, as well as the International Criminal Court’s recent application for arrest warrants for the Israeli PM, defence minister and three Hamas leaders. Are war crimes inevitable in any conflict? Does Israel care how it’s viewed on the world stage? And Sayeeda tests Hugo’s Scottish-Yiddish.This podcast is produced by Instinct Productions Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah LintonSeries Producer: Rachel Balmer and Jemima Khan GoldsmithProduction Manager: Sangeetha VeluruSend in your questions via email: podcast@instinctproductions.com or via X: @amuslimandajew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring if art or comedy perpetuates racist tropes, the unequal judgment Muslims and Jews face for 'dodgy connections,' and the silence of British Muslim institutions post-October 7th. Discussing the challenges of nuanced condemnation, navigating intent vs. impact in stereotypes, and controversies surrounding philanthropy and media connections.

Topics discussed include the labeling of West Bank and Gaza as 'occupied territories', difficulty of leaving faith as a Muslim, possibility of a Muslim Book of Mormon, and critique of Dawkins' comments on London's Ramadan lights

The podcast delves into India's elections and Modi's impact on its 200 million Muslims. It compares Netanyahu and Modi and explores the similar histories of Pakistan and Israel. The discussion extends to Christian Zionism's influence on Trump and global politics.