On The Line with Samira Mohyeddin

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Everything is On The Line as award winning producer and broadcaster, Samira Mohyeddin, cues up the voices and stories we most need to hear from today. Informed commentary and intimate conversations with people who are pushing the boundaries for a better world.

  1. 2025-05-22

    EP 28: Lyd: Denying The Nakba

    Journalist and director, Rami Younis, is from the ancient Palestinian town of Lyd but after 1948 Lyd became Lod. Artist Sarah Ema Friedland was researching the history of the town and discovered hundreds of years of history prior to Israel’s colonization and a forgotten massacre that eulogizes the perpetrators. The two set out to create an alternate reality of what Lyd could have been today, had Israel not colonized it.  VISIT FILM WEBSITE: ⁠https://lydinexile.com/⁠   SUPPORT OUR WORK: www.patreon.com/onthelinemedia FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SamiraMohyeddin

    1h 1m

  2. 2025-03-29

    EP 27: Yves Engler: Canadian Arrested By Montreal Police For Social Media Posts Criticizing Israel

    If you are in the activist world in Canada, you know Yves Engler. The father of two has written thirteen books and is always where the politicians are, holding them to account. Recently, Yves alleges that he was threatened with arrest by the Montreal Police for his social media posts and by Zionist groups for calling out their support of Israel's genocide. Today, Yves turned himself into the Montreal cop shop. This is the press conference he gave prior. We will update you on this story, as soon as we know more. READ MORE FROM YVES ENGLER ABOUT THIS: https://yvesengler.com/2025/02/18/im-... $UPPORT OUR PATREON! www.patreon.com/onthelinemedia FOLLOW SAMIRA ON INSTAGRAM & X @smohyeddin

    34 min

  3. 2025-03-12

    EP 25: Hala Rharrit: American Diplomat Resigns Over Gaza

    An unprecedented number of people resigned from the Biden Administration's State Department over its support for Israel -- more than a dozen people from various posts. Hala Rharrit was one of those people. For months, she watched her government obfuscate and lie and break its own laws just to allow Israel to run wild in Gaza. Nearly a year has passed since Halal Rharrit resigned as Arabic Spokesperson for the US State Department. She speaks with Samira about what the past year has been like for her and her nearly two decades of work as an American diplomat.

    49 min

  4. 2025-03-12

    EP 26: Celine Semaan: The Uneducated Imagination

    "How can we invest in ways that are going to be disruptive?" That’s a question Celine Semaan asks in her book, A Woman Is A School. The Slow Factory founders memoir reads as a call for a creative response to the systems of subjugation that we see around us. Celine Semaan brought her radical imagination to Toronto and sat down with Samira and a live audience at the amazing Type Books.

    41 min

  5. 2025-02-11

    EP 24: Maura Finkelstein: Professor Persecuted for Pro-Palestine Position

    In 2024, Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania became the first institution to terminate a tenured professor for a pro-Palestinian post. Associate professor of anthropology, Maura Finkelstein, taught at Muhlenberg College for nine years. She speaks with me about the campaign launched to get her fired for her position on Palestine and offers up a warning to others about the state of academic freedom vis a vis Palestine / Israel in North America. $UPPORT OUR PATREON! https://patreon.com/OnTheLineMedia FOLLOW SAMIRA ON INSTAGRAM & X @smohyeddin

    48 min

  6. 2025-01-31

    EP 23: Ana Maria Monjardino: Journalist Resigns Over Israel Palestine Coverage

    Journalist Ana Maria Monjardino joins a long list of journalists who have either resigned or been pushed out of newsrooms because of Israel / Palestine coverage. Journalist Ana Maria Monjardino resigned from CNN International on October 23, 2023. Ana Maria takes Samira through the genesis of her resignation and why journalism needs repairing. Ana Maria's article about her resignation: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2989 $UPPORT OUR PATREON! www.patreon.com/onthelinemedia FOLLOW SAMIRA ON INSTAGRAM & X @smohyeddin

    33 min

  7. 2025-01-20

    EP 22: Dr. Mimi Syed: ER Diaries: Israel's War on Life in Gaza

    Dr. Mimi Syed, an emergency room physician, shares her harrowing experiences working in Gaza, detailing the dire conditions in hospitals, the impact of violence on children, and the challenges of providing care amidst Israel’s relentless onslaught. She discusses the stigma of speaking out about these issues, the hypocrisy of medical associations, and the emotional toll of her work, including survivor's guilt and the struggle to cope with trauma. $UPPORT OUR PATREON! www.patreon.com/onthelinemedia FOLLOW SAMIRA ON INSTAGRAM & X @smohyeddin

    32 min

  8. 2025-01-02

    EP 20: Feroze Sidhwa: Israel's Destroyed Gaza

    In this conversation, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa discusses his experiences as a humanitarian surgeon in Gaza and the process behind a significant New York Times piece that highlighted the testimonies of healthcare workers witnessing atrocities in the region. He reflects on the hesitations and concerns surrounding the publication, the pushback received from skeptics, and the broader implications of the Palestine exception in media and medical discourse. The conversation also touches on the historical context of U.S. involvement in global conflicts and the ethical responsibilities of medical professionals. In this conversation, Feroze Sidhwa discusses the media's role in reporting atrocities, the challenges of verification, and the responses from healthcare institutions regarding the situation in Gaza. He highlights the silence of medical associations, the restrictions imposed by Israel on aid, and the devastating impact of bombardment on the population, particularly children. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the alarming rate of child amputees in Gaza, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis and the need for awareness and action. Dr. Sidhwa's insights reveal the interconnectedness of healthcare, conflict, and moral responsibility, emphasizing the profound impact of war on human lives. Dr.Feroze Sidhwa and Samira Mohyeddin also discuss the historical context and current state of Gaza, the moral implications of activism, and the role of the U.S. in the ongoing crisis. They explore the reactions of the public and medical professionals to the humanitarian disaster, the impact of blockades and military actions, and the broader regional consequences of the situation. Dr. Sidhwa emphasizes the urgency of addressing these issues and the responsibility of the international community to intervene.

    1h 12m
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Everything is On The Line as award winning producer and broadcaster, Samira Mohyeddin, cues up the voices and stories we most need to hear from today. Informed commentary and intimate conversations with people who are pushing the boundaries for a better world.

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