
Empire Files
The podcast version of a documentary & interview series on war and inequality from the heart of Empire hosted by Abby Martin. Empire Files is donor-funded, independent and add free. Help keep us going by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/empirefiles.
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Latest episodes

Feb 3, 2024 • 39min
Discussion with Biden Official Who Quit in Protest Over Gaza
Abby Martin speaks to Tariq Habash, a senior Education Department official appointed by Biden, about his decision to publicly resign over the administration’s Israel policy. WATCH this interview at https://youtu.be/Pe5rZR_CYl0?si=LrogBuobwMhwGd6b
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Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 25min
The Gaza Zeitgeist w/ Peter Joseph & Abby Martin
WATCH the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoMuEBcusSk&t=2s
Legendary filmmaker, author and activist Peter Joseph joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, as well as debunking liberal Zionism through the lens of Bill Maher.
For Peter’s podcast, articles, films & more visit https://www.peterjoseph.info
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MUSIC by Anahedron

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Jan 5, 2024 • 48min
Israel Heads to The Hague for Genocide
Abby Martin talks to journalist Sam Husseini about South Africa's charges of genocide against Israel at the UN's highest court under the Genocide Convention, what the implications of the ruling could be and the precedent this sets for an emerging multipolar world.
Follow Sam Husseini's work at https://husseini.substack.com
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Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
Saul Williams & Abby Martin: Israel's High-Tech Barbarism
WATCH the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/m8gEEI4DR_0?si=W-h1If_6JU6ye2JL
Legendary artist Saul Williams joins Empire Files to discuss the overlap of high technology with medieval barbarism in Israel's genocide.
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FOLLOW Saul at https://twitter.com/saulwilliams
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Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
Mia Khalifa & Abby Martin: Confronting Israel's Racism & Propaganda
WATCH this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEoEUjQI0MA?si=f-pGqkGpangqDz_q
Among the most attacked of Israel's critics, the bold Mia Khalifa joins Abby Martin to discuss her childhood under Israeli occupation, the Gaza genocide and the anti-Arab racism at the heart of Israeli propaganda.
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MUSIC by Anahedron

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Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
Alana Hadid & Abby Martin: The Conversation Israel Wants to Silence
WATCH the video version here: https://youtu.be/nrK7q8PLkjA?si=GIeoe3mBqnDFdGG6
Alana Hadid, part of the most well-known Palestinian family (and the most hated by Israel), joins Abby Martin for an exclusive interview to discuss her family history, being constantly smeared by Israel, the unfolding genocide in Gaza and much more...
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Nov 14, 2023 • 57min
Will Lebanon Go to War to Save Gaza? w/ Rania Khalek
Rania Khalek, host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News, joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, the border war between Hezbollah and Israel, the horrifying conditions in Gaza hospitals, the escalating tensions and violence between Israel and Lebanon, misconceptions surrounding Hamas and ISIS, Hezbollah's role in the conflict, and the dangerous climate for Arabs and Muslims in the US.

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Nov 12, 2023 • 54min
Roger Waters & Abby Martin on Gaza Genocide
Roger Waters and Abby Martin discuss the crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the genocidal nature of the attacks and the influence of the BDS movement. They explore the dehumanizing atmosphere in Gaza, the utility and importance of Israel for the US Empire, and condemn Israel's war crimes and savage acts. The podcast also highlights personal stories from Gaza, global support, opposition from the Israeli lobby, and a call for international action and boycotts.

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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 26min
Gaza Refugee on the Gaza Genocide: The World Gives Us Only Bodybags
Abby Martin speaks with Mohammed, who was born and raised in Gaza, about his life in the strip and the current US/Israeli genocide.

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Oct 18, 2023 • 2h 6min
Emergency Broadcast - Israel's Hospital Massacre & the Gaza Genocide
The podcast delves into the recent attack on a hospital in Gaza by Israel, discussing the high number of casualties and the role of the US government. It examines Israeli propaganda efforts and the manipulation of the narrative. The ongoing bombings in Gaza and lack of aid are highlighted, along with the biased media coverage and control over Gaza. The hosts analyze an interview with an Israeli spokesperson and criticize the White House's response. They also discuss Israel's plans to eliminate Hamas and the futility of lesser evil arguments.