The Dig

Shaul Magid, expert on post-1948 Jewish Zionism and Jewish anti-Zionism, discusses the transformation of Zionism after the rise of Nazism, Jewish activism in the American New Left movement, the crisis of liberal Zionism, the evolution of liberal Zionism in relation to the Israeli occupation, the transformation of Israeli society, the defamation and delegitimization of anti-Zionists, the examination of Biden's remark and the Zionist narrative, the Zionist civil war and its impact on Zionism.

Shaul Magid, an expert on Jewish Zionism and anti-Zionism, discusses the history and crisis of Jewish Zionism, importance of conversation amidst Gaza violence, Orthodox Jewish groups opposing Zionism, differences in anti-Zionist movements, diverse perspectives on Zionism, and the role of Mizraki Jews in the Zionist project.

Featuring Mohammed el-Kurd, a Palestinian poet, journalist, and organizer, this podcast discusses the current situation in Gaza, the devaluation of Palestinian life under Israeli rule, and the role of Palestine solidarity in reviving internationalism. It also explores possibilities for a free Palestine, different perspectives on the goal of activism, and the impact on students' freedom of speech. The podcast includes an interview with Mohammed el-Kurd and a call-to-action for support.

Richard Seymour discusses the global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza. They explore the tension between agency and humanitarianism, the complexity of understanding Hamas, and the impact of Zionism on antisemitism. They also discuss the devaluation of Palestinian lives, the need for transversal coalitions, and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. The podcast covers the relationship between geoeconomy and geopolitics, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and concludes with an introduction and acknowledgment of Richard Seymour.

Richard Seymour, expert on global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza, discusses the influence of factors on the mass response against Israel, the role of the nation state in revolutionizing society, and the contradiction between the public and political class. The chapter explores the recent protests in support of Palestine, highlighting their magnitude, frequency, and global nature.

Beverly Gage, an expert on J. Edgar Hoover, discusses his role as the Director of the FBI, his membership in Kappa Alpha fraternity, the Palmer raids, McCarthyism, FBI tactics to suppress left-wing ideas, the relationship with Joseph McCarthy, and the revelation of secret FBI operations.

Tareq Baconi, expert on Hamas, discusses the importance of understanding its political aspirations separate from violence. They also explore the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas's shift towards armed struggle, the emergence of suicide bombings, their rise to power in Gaza, and the challenges they face as a governing authority.

The podcast explores various topics related to Palestine and Israel, including the history and displacement of Palestinians, the concept of self-determination, the impact of the Great Revolt, the motivations behind the establishment of a Jewish state, the new nationality law in Israel, the role of media in legitimating Israeli apartheid, discussions on Zionism's civil war, the nature of Israeli democracy, and personal accounts of living through Israel's bombing of Gaza.

Noura Erakat and Arielle Angel discuss the severity of Israeli assaults in Palestine, the US-Israel relationship, and the historical context for US support of Israel. They also challenge perspectives on Israeli civilian deaths and Hamas's violence, emphasizing the need to dismantle Israeli apartheid colonialism.

Vincent Bevins discusses why mass protests did not lead to revolution, the crisis of representation and anti-politics in movements, the perception of Ukrainian protesters, the role of far-right groups in the Ukrainian revolution, Chilean President Gabriel Borage's response to social uprisings, the feminist movement in Chile, and the failure of the left's proposed constitution.