Bearing Witness

By Farah Johnson

Bearing Witness is a fact-based human rights podcast examining how systems of violence operate abroad and at home—through the lenses of Palestine and U.S. immigration enforcement. Hosted by a... more

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The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.

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January 25, 2026 Language as a weapon
Welcome back to Bearing Witness
In the last episode, we talked about patterns how genocide and authoritarianism are not moments, but processes.
Today, we’re talking about the first and most essential stage of that process.
Language.
Because before violence is normalized, language is prepared. Before people accept mass harm they are taught he was human and not.
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Thank you for listening, for feeling, and for bearing witness.
Share this episode if you believe stories matter—and they do.
Take care of yourself, and take care of each other.”
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6min
January 24, 2026 Palestine, the United States, and the patterns we weren’t meant to see
In this episode of bearing witness, we explore the historical processes that led to occupation and genocide-level destruction in Palestine, and why the patterns unfolding their matter far beyond one place
This episode traces
The colonial foundations of Palestine‘s dispossession
The Nakba and the creation of the state of Israel.
Military occupation, blockade, and repeated assault on Gaza.
Why current conditions meet multiple criteria under the UN definition of genocide.
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"This has been Bearing Witness.
Thank you for listening, for feeling, and for bearing witness.
Share this episode if you believe stories matter—and they do.
Take care of yourself, and take care of each other.”
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8min
January 21, 2026 Why this space matters
This episode explains why this podcast was created and why depth matters more than trending headlines. I talk about choosing truth over speed, witness over silence, and why some stories require more time, care, and presence. This is an invitation into a slower, more intentional space.
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"This has been Bearing Witness.
Thank you for listening, for feeling, and for bearing witness.
Share this episode if you believe stories matter—and they do.
Take care of yourself, and take care of each other.”
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5min
January 20, 2026 Podcast Trailer — Bearing Witness

This is Bearing Witness. A human rights podcast focused on occupation, immigration, and human rights. I’m Farah Johnson a U.S.-based activist examining actions taken by my government that affect people far beyond my borders—often justified through the language of security, legality, and order. This podcast focuses on two interconnected realities: military occupation abroad and immigration enforcement at home. Each episode is grounded in historical context, factual reporting, and clear analysis. Opinion is present, but it’s labeled. Neutrality is not performed where harm is clear. Bearing Witness does not speak for the oppressed. It documents what is being done to them, how it is justified, and who is protected by silence. new episodes released weekly If you are looking for comfort, this may not be the place.
If you are looking for clarity, you’re welcome here.
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"This has been Bearing Witness.
Thank you for listening, for feeling, and for bearing witness.
Share this episode if you believe stories matter—and they do.
Take care of yourself, and take care of each other.”
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2min

FAQs about Bearing Witness:

How many episodes does Bearing Witness have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.