The Uncharted Territory Podcast

The United States of Israel. That is what we have become as a nation. Whether it be AIPAC or the current administrations deadly obsession with Israel, Americans are slowly losing their right to free speech and earn a decent living. Jenin and I talk break down America's descent into authoritarianism at Israel's behest by talking about:

* Project 2025

* Trump’s using Charlie Kirk’s assassination to silence the left

* Mahmoud Khalil

* AIPAC

* How the immigration system is rigged.

The episode will be available on Youtube and Apple Podcasts.

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For episode 7 of the Uncharted Territory Podcast, I brought on Giorgio Cafiero. Giorgio is the CEO of Gulf State Analytics and a respected Middle East and Gulf foreign policy analyst. In the aftermath of Israel’s airstrike on Qatar (and the Trump administrations likely approval of it), Giorgio breaks down:

Possible Qatar/ GCC response retaliate?

How the Israeli strike on Doha will impact U.S-Qatar relations.

Will Israeli strike on Qatar force GCC to rethink its alliance with Israel?

Will Israel attack Turkey?

These are all important questions and topics that could fundamental alter the geopolitical landscape.

Giorgio’s X account can be found here along with the link to his firm’s website.

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I brought on Jasmine El-Gamal to discuss:

* Why Palestinians bear arms under Israeli occupation.

* Zohran Mamdani’s political and moral bravery.

* The dehumanization of Palestinians in the U.S. government and media.

* Should the U.S. be so involved in internal Lebanese affairs (i.e disarming Hezbollah)

* The pros and cons of engagement with the new government in Syria. Is it within American interests to do so.

* The U.S. unwillingness to reign in Israel’s destructive policies.

* What role Arab-Americans may play in the U.S. government in the years ahead.

The full episode can be seen on Substack, Youtube, and Apple Podcasts.

Layla Saliba, a grad student from Columbia University, went into great detail highlighting the constant harassment, abuse, and threats Palestinian-students and their supporters have endured while at Columbia. Layla also goes over:

* The doxxing of Palestinian, pro-Palestine, and Jewish pro-Palestine students.

* Shai Davidai harassing female Palestinian students at Columbia.

* Columbia and the NYPD’s brutal suppression of pro-Palestine activism and the encampments.

* Columbia prioritizing the “safety” of IDF soldiers on campus over Palestinian and Jewish students.

“Yallah, Let’s Talk Palestine,” is dedicated to ensuring proper coverage of the Palestinian struggle while getting Americans and Congress to care more for Palestinian human rights.

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In recent days, Canada, France, the UK announced their intention to recognize Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. While this step is welcomed, it is riddled with contradictions and policies that simply do not go far enough to help Palestinians.

At the crux of this issue is “corruption.” Recognition of Palestine is tied to "corruption reforms" by the Palestinian Authority, yet Israel’s Netanyahu faces fraud charges. Canada, the UK, and France plan to recognize Palestine while sustaining Israel’s military aid to continue its genocide in Gaza is diplomatic malpractice at its finest. This performative double standard ignores Israel’s actions at large and does not provide an explicit plan to materialize a Palestinian state.

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On Episode #4 of the Uncharted Territory Podcast, Co-editor of Jadaliyya and Palestinian political analyst Mouin Rabbani came on the show. Rabbani calls out Israeli propagandists, U.S. foreign policy toward Israel, the Oslo Accords, and much more. This podcast is both video and audio recorded and will be uploaded onto my Substack, Apple Podcasts, and am actively working on transferring my previous episodes to Youtube as well.

I have to admit; I was in awe of Mouin. He cuts through Israeli myths like a hot knife through butter. You really don’t want to miss this episode!

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On the upcoming episode of Uncharted Territory, Co-editor of Jadaliyya and Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani will be coming on the podcast to discuss:

* The significance of France’s announcement possibly recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.

* The latest New York Times report debunking the “Hamas steals aid” myth.

* Why Israel wants to dismantle UNRWA

* Political dysfunction within the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority.

Truly an episode for the ages. You do not want to miss it. The episode can be found on my Substack and Apple Podcasts.

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Welcome back to the Uncharted Territory Podcast. For episode #3, I bring on a very special guest in Ori Goldberg. Ori is not someone who needs a massive introduction. But for those who do not know him, Ori is an Israeli scholar and analyst who has been steadfast in his devotion for Palestinian human rights in the face of Israeli oppression.

I invited Ori onto the show to analyze a few crucial subjects:

* What is fueling Israel’s “murderous solipsism” ?

* Why is Israeli society incapable of seeing Palestinians as human beings?

* What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s political appeal to Israeli society?

* And perhaps the most controversial of all the topics: Is it fair for Palestinians to compare the genocide in Gaza to the Holocaust?

Ori’s answers are both sharp and analytical; for he pulls no punches when calling out Israel’s genocidal habits. You really do not want to miss this episode!

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Khalil and I discussed many topics: his personal tragedy, the genocide in Gaza, the future of the Palestinian polity, the plight of Palestinian Christians, and his criticisms of those who are saying ‘October 7th opened up their eyes.” Khalil has been instrumental in advocating for a Free Palestine. You don’t want to want to miss this episode.

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