What role does the UN play in the Occupied Palestinian territories? What is the responsibility of Western media when it comes to covering issues surrounding Israel and Palestine? How did Francesca Albanese’s Southern Italian heritage inform her passion for fighting injustice?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the ... Show More
Jul 5
196. How America Talks Itself Into Endless Wars
What does the gap between American foreign policy rhetoric and reality reveal about the failures of its military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iran? In an age of algorithm-driven political polarisation, can authentic political speech still break through, or has s ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 28
195. Can the West Reclaim its Power from Trump? (Malcolm Turnbull)
As Western nations become increasingly dependent on the US for AI, satellite infrastructure, and defence, are they sacrificing sovereignty in exchange for American security? Can middle powers such as Australia and the UK pursue genuinely independent foreign and defence policies w ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2024
Francesca Albanese: ICC Warrant, Canada's UN Vote, Her Canada Visit & More!
<p>Francesca Albanese joins the Palestine Debrief podcast to discuss a variety of important topics: the people who inspire her, her interview with Piers Morgan, her recent tour of Canada, the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials Netanyahu and Gallant, the hostility she f ... Show More
46m 51s
Dec 2023
"I just look for the day there will be justice" w/ Francesca Albanese
<p>The Makdisi brothers welcome Francesca Albanese (<a href= "https://twitter.com/FranceskAlbs">@FranceskAlbs</a>), the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to the podcast. The discussion covers international humanitarian law, the concept ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2025
#26 - The Economy of Genocide ft. Francesca Albanese
Following the release of her groundbreaking report “From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide”, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, joins us on the Let’s Talk Palestine Podcast to unpack its findings.In this episode we explor ... Show More
52m 28s
Oct 2023
182. Palestine, Gaza, and Israel
What's it like to live in Gaza? What are the key differences between the PLO, the PA, Fatah and Hamas? How far away are we from the diplomatic high point of the Oslo Accords?
On today's episode of The Rest Is Politics, Rory and Alastair are joined by Husam Zomlot, the Palestinia ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
360. Question Time: Assad’s People - Syria, Torture, and Justice
Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in today's Question T ... Show More
41m 3s
Jul 2025
429. Question Time: Gaza, Genocide, and Global Hypocrisy
Has the West lost its moral voice on Gaza? Can Britain and France rebuild trust on migration after Brexit? And, where are today’s Bob Geldofs — and why won’t they speak up? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a ... Show More
54m 17s