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The East is a Podcast

The East is a Podcast

By: Sina Rahmani (@urorientalist)
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A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist) Islam Political Science Politics & Government Spirituality
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  • Tankie Group Therapy #39: Ah Sh*t, here we go again
    Jun 15 2026

    Sina, Adnan, and Nora are back on the couch for another round of Tankie Group Therapy.

    Please consider supporting Mohammed. He is trying to raise $1600 towards his laptop and tuition
    https://chuffed.org/project/168100-mohammed-and-siblings-need-our-help

    Lara Sheehi is helping a comrade to raise some money for a Palestinian family
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DZidHejxHtH/

    Patreon
    www.patreon.com/east_podcast

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • People of Granite: Why Iran won't break (pt.1) w/ Sara in Tehran
    Jun 13 2026

    **This episode ends abruptly when Sara's internet connection cut off suddenly! We picked up the conversation as best as we could the next day. Part 2 will be available to Patrons (soonish) and on YouTube**

    Tehran-based Sara discusses some of her experiences during the war, the rage she feels for Iranians who advocated for bombing, and the different meaning of resistance.

    You can follow Sara on Instagram
    @Sarasg2026

    Consider supporting the show
    www.patreon.com/east_podcast

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • "Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians" (1987)
    Jun 9 2026

    Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians is a documentary film produced by Jo Franklin-Trout about Palestinian views on the Israeli occupation, first aired on PBS in 1989

    "Days of Rage takes an inside look at the Palestinian intifada, which began in late 1987. Filmed in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, this documentary reveals the horrors of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Aired on September 6, 1989, Days of Rage drew one of the largest viewing audiences in the history of PBS."

    Source:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX16FuQg-ek

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    1 hr and 30 mins
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I came across this by chance, some episodes are fantastic and very informative and thought-provoking.

My new favourite podcast.

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