While it’s supposed to be a unifying celebration of music, the Eurovision Song Contest practically never manages to stay apolitical; and this year was no exception. An unprecedented level of disruption and protest was directed at the Israeli entry Eden Golan over the weekend, as global anger at Israel’s actions in Gaza continues to grow.
To discuss this yea ... Show More
Nov 26
“It's NOT Racist!” Immigration Debate Feat Konstantin Kisin
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Birmingham Alabama, or Birmingham in the UK, the issues riling voters are the same - immigration, failing government and the economy. And they’re all connected.
People tend to be a lot more tolerant when everybody is getting richer. But a slug ... Show More
54m 37s
Oct 2023
The UK politics of Israel-Palestine
Over the weekend, Palestinian flags flooded central London as thousands marched for 'Free Palestine'. But has legitimate support for the rights of Palestinian citizens been merged with more sinister support, or acquiescence of, the presence of Hamas, a deeply illiberal, misogynis ... Show More
37m 14s
Oct 2023
Lowkey | Britain, The Zionist Movement & Israeli War Crimes | BB #108
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with UK rapper, activist and pundit, Lowkey. #Britain #Israel #Palestine
Topics of discussion include:
<ul><li>British police and Israeli intelligence services’ relationship and links. </li>
<li>British state ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2023
If Not This, Then What Should Israel Do?
<p>“Two things are true: Israel must do something, and what it’s doing now is indefensible.” So writes Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent at Vox.</p><p>Almost a month has passed since Hamas fighters slaughtered over 1,400 people in Israel and the state mounted its furious res ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
Israel's fears, its delusions and its future | Daniel Levy
Is there a path back from the brink for Israel and Palestine?
Under the blinding influence of fury and revenge after the October 7 attack, Israel has waged a relentless war in Gaza which killed more than 11,000 Palestinians and displaced more than 1.5 million people.
But beyond i ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2023
Europe’s reaction to Israel’s war on Gaza | The Listening Post
If the United States has aided and abetted Israel’s campaign of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, the European Union’s role has been one of quiet complicity.<br><br>In a special edition of The Listening Post, we examine the discourse around the conflict in three EU countries: Germany, wh ... Show More
24m 55s
<p>Usually all quirky music and fun, Eurovision this year has been marked by protests over Israel’s participation during its ongoing war on Gaza. Will it overshadow an event meant to unite?</p> <p><strong>In this episode: </strong><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Nil ... Show More
