Third Rail

In this episode, I have the special privilege of speaking with the Prime Minister of Chechnya in exile, Mr. Akhmed Zakayev. Mr. Zakayev has lived an incredible life - from a Chechen fighter to one of their most well-known statesman. Mr. Zakayev provides fascinating insights into his life, the state of Chechnya today, his contributions to Ukraine in their war against Russia, as well as his views on the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Special thank you to my interpreter, Elena.

We sit down today with Ali Maisam Nazary, the head of Foreign Relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, currently, the only force within the country resisting Taliban rule. Today, Afghanistan's people have suffered immensely and the country has become a breeding ground for terrorism. We go inside their fight and learn about their vision for a future Afghanistan.

https://www.nationalresistance.org/en/

Part 1 of a 3 part series documenting the life of Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann

A brief conversation with Rami Aman, a peace activist from the Gaza Strip currently based in Egypt. Rami made headlines in April 2020 for being arrested and tortured by Hamas after organizing a Skype call with Israelis. Not really much of an interview but more so allowing Rami to share his life story. Enjoy!

What's up guys, today I sit down with controversial left-wing Israeli politician Ofer Cassif and delve deeper into his views on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Today we sit down to talk with Leona Roberts, Chair of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands. 

Today we talk with Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro, who is leading the non-violent resistance in the West Bank. 

Today I sit down with Rachel Jamison, Director of Safe Passage 4 Ukraine, a non-profit helping Ukrainian refugees. We talk about her organizations mission and how she assists thousands of displaced people due to the conflict. 

Ways to Help: https://sp4ukraine.org/take-action

I speak to North Korean defector Hanna, who shares her riveting and dangerous story of leaving the most isolated country on Earth. Name has been changed for security purposes. 

Ways to help defectors: https://www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/

Today's show is with Noor Ramzan, founder of tour company Let's Be Friends Afghanistan. We talk about what it meant to him to be a tour guide in his beloved homeland, early life under Taliban rule and his life in the country until ultimately fleeing in 2021. Noor is an absolute inspiration and the very definition of what it means to be a man; no matter what life throws at him he gets right back up. 

Ways to help: 

https://secure.wfpusa.org/donate/save-lives-places-afghanistan-today-16?ms=SRCH_CO_AFG&gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAqRwhuRU30X9efbDapJoUTR8-YFGh_AeiWArxHnOEGOAbVtbxJJxThoC9OcQAvD_BwE

https://help.rescue.org/donate/afghanistan-winter?ms=gs_ppc_fy22_afghanistan_dmusa_mar&initialms=gs_ppc_fy22_afghanistan_dmusa_mar&gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAtsPkDFkmY4BMKJCbfa6TGV0OSWPeX9W8KY374fzBY43U7Gs-80gvBoCkjAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds