The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp

Ezra Lipp

The Thin Veil explores what happens when inherited narratives about power, history, and identity begin to break down. Hosted by musician and activist Ezra Lipp, the show features conversations with artists, organizers, and people navigating questions around anti-Zionism, imperialism, colonization, and the systems shaping our world. These are conversations about unlearning, transformation, and the ongoing process of moving toward greater alignment.

Episodes

  1. 9 APR

    Singing Resistance: Eli Conley on Trans Identity, Anti-Zionist Jewish Practice & Music as Protest

    In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra sits down with Sacramento-based musician, educator, and organizer Eli Conley to explore the intersections of identity, music, and movement work. Eli shares his journey from growing up in Richmond, Virginia, to coming out as trans, to becoming deeply involved in anti-racist organizing and community-based activism. The conversation traces how those experiences shaped his political framework, including his relationship to anti-Zionism and his path toward Jewish spiritual practice and community-building. They discuss the role of music as both a personal and collective tool — from songwriting and teaching to leading song-based protest through Singing Resistance. Throughout, Eli reflects on what it means to build spaces where people feel less alone, more connected, and more capable of participating in meaningful change. Episode Resources: Singing Resistance – A growing, decentralized movement using collective singing as a form of protest, particularly in response to ICE and state violence. Tzedek Tirdof  – A lay-led, explicitly anti-Zionist Jewish spiritual prayer group based in Sacramento. We would love it if you would consider supporting the following organizations. Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) – A trans-led, community-run funding initiative that provides unrestricted grants directly to grassroots trans organizations, prioritizing trust-based, non-bureaucratic support.  BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) – A Palestinian-led global movement using nonviolent economic pressure to hold Israel accountable to international law. If you want to help support Ezra and the show you can become a member on Patreon Don’t forget Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CAThe Mixtape for Palestine Concert For questions comments or feedback write to TheThinVeilPod@gmail.com TheThinVeilWithEzraLipp on Instagram Ezra Lipp on InstagramShow Music - "Thin Veil" by Magic In The Other

    32 min
  2. 6 APR

    Decolonizing Your Mind: Sarah Al Zanoon on Palestinian Diaspora Identity, Grief, and Unlearning

    In this conversation, Ezra speaks with Sarah Al Zanoon, a Palestinian-Venezuelan organizer whose family has been directly impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza. They explore Sarah’s experience growing up in the diaspora, navigating identity and belonging, and the process of “decolonizing” her own thinking. Sarah shares what it was like visiting Palestine for the first time, including a moment at a military checkpoint that shifted her understanding in a lasting way. The conversation moves through grief, activism, and the tension of holding both gratitude and devastation at once—while continuing to take action in the face of it. Sarah also speaks about how she channels her grief into organizing, mutual aid, and community-building, and reflects on what hope can look like in a moment that often feels hopeless. If you can - please support the following organizations at Sarah's suggestions. Gaza Soup Kitchen PAMA - Palestinian American Medical Association Don’t forget Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CAThe Mixtape for Palestine Concert You can support Ezra's work and the show via our Patreon page Additional Episode Resources Mentioned Assata: An Autobiography - Assata Shakur The Hundred Years War on Palestine - Rashid Khalidi The Autobiography of Malcolm X - Malcolm X and Alex Haley For questions comments or feedback write to TheThinVeilPod@gmail.com TheThinVeilWithEzraLipp on Instagram Ezra Lipp on Instagram Show Music - "Thin Veil" by Magic In The Other

    41 min
  3. 31 MAR

    Untangling Narratives with Skyler Carrico

    For the first episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra welcomes filmmaker Skyler Carrico—whose chance online critique became a turning point in Ezra’s journey toward a deeper understanding of Palestine and the systems shaping our world. Together, they trace their parallel paths of political awakening, including a shared reckoning with the influence of figures like Sam Harris, and what it feels like to confront the possibility that you’ve been deeply misinformed. Skyler shares his experience traveling to the West Bank in 2024, where he encountered both the realities of life under occupation and the resilience, warmth, and humanity of the people he met. The conversation moves through media, ideology, and empire—while asking harder questions about responsibility, perception, and what it means to keep showing up once the narrative begins to unravel. For this episode we'd like to highlight and encourage your support towards The Sameer Project, a donations based initiative, led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza. You can also support this podcast and Ezra's creative work both as a musician/artist and content creator through his Patreon page for as little as $5 a month. Additional Resources for this episode Ilan Pappe - The Ethnic Cleansing of PalestineRashid Khalidi - The Hundred Years' War on PalestineIlan Pappe - Ten Myths about IsraelTareq Baconi - Hamas ContainedNorm Finkelstein - Gaza: An Inquest Into it's MartyrdomElectronic IntifadaBad Hasbara Questions or Feedback? Write to Ezra at TheThinVeilPod@gmail.com The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp on Youtube (Full Videos and Clips)The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp on InstagramEzra Lipp's Instagram Page

    1hr 1min

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The Thin Veil explores what happens when inherited narratives about power, history, and identity begin to break down. Hosted by musician and activist Ezra Lipp, the show features conversations with artists, organizers, and people navigating questions around anti-Zionism, imperialism, colonization, and the systems shaping our world. These are conversations about unlearning, transformation, and the ongoing process of moving toward greater alignment.

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