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Nov 2023
48m 52s

"An unmitigated human catastrophe"

Makdisi Bros.
About this episode

In this episode, we discuss the coverage and framing of the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza including media narratives, gaps between popular and establishment positions, and the stifling of dissent in the academy.

Date of Recording: November 14, 2023.

Music by Hadiiiiii

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