S1E4 - Sanity or Humanity

In this episode, Ayman is joined by Dara Eilo. Dara is an Assyrian activist and human rights advocate who has been involved in organising activities in Syria and Lebanon for the past decade and a half. Our conversation focused on the events that have taken place in Northern Syria ... Show More

Today’s episode, the first for 2026, is a very very special one. I sit and talk with the Palestinian writer Tarek Baconi, who recently released a book entitled Fire In Every Direction. The book is a memoir that tracks Baconi’s upbringing as a queer Palestinian in Amman, Jordan, a ... Show More

In this episode of the Politically Depressed Podcast, I’m joined by a returning guest Sara al-Hassan. Sara is a Sudanese commentator and activist who has worked tirelessly to spread knowledge and awareness about the war in Sudan and before that the revolution and beyond. Like all ... Show More

<p>We live in a world that can be harsh, brutal and unfair. This week's caller drives around and personally helps kids and parents in difficult situations. (Hint: The caller is not the one who cries on the toilet.)</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>This episode is brought to you ... Show More

BBC special correspondent Allan Little addresses the gulf between the reality of war and our ability to comprehend it from afar. His mission as a reporter has been to convey the experiences of people in the midst of war, to draw attention to injustices; to celebrate acts of heroi ... Show More

<p>In the past weeks, headlines around the world have focused on the violent conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. In this favorite episode from our archive, we hear from a former Israeli soldier and a Palestinian man who asked a radical question: <em>what happens when you ... Show More

On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and chairwoman of The Lighthouse Arabia in Dubai. Dr. Afridi shares her personal journey and professional insights, diving deep into topics such as grief, moral injury, and the human capacity for empathy ... Show More

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As our societies unravel in fear and reactivity, we are called to live from our most awake and wise heart. This talk and meditation was first offered to Satyam, a community of Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals devoted t ... Show More

<p>Palestine is being pulverized while the world watches. Images of our brothers and sisters, most of them children, are flooding our circles, and though we’re sharing them incessantly amidst censorship, pushback, and lies, it feels like shouting into a void. There is collective ... Show More

<p>In a time where truth is overshadowed by trends and misinformation dominates the narrative, how do we stand firm in advocating for justice? In this episode, Assala Sayara sheds light on the global significance of the Palestinian cause, the challenges of staying true to your va ... Show More

<p> In this crucial discussion, we delve into the heart-wrenching tragedies unfolding in Gaza, Palestine, exploring the humanitarian disaster and the controversial term &#39;genocide.&#39; We touch on colonisation, media hypocrisy and the need for humanitarian resolutions. We exa ... Show More

Day struggles in the life of a human while trying to put your best foot forward to live a better life throughout the madness