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Eiynah Mohammed-Smith

Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep 109 - NYT Bias & ‘Skeptic’ Michael Shermer’s Shameful denial of the R*pe of Palestinians

    MAY 16

    Ep 109 - NYT Bias & ‘Skeptic’ Michael Shermer’s Shameful denial of the R*pe of Palestinians

    I discuss the crybullying response of Israel supporters to the recent NYT report by Nick Kristof, titled ‘The Silence that meets the R*pe of Palestinians’. Among those supporters, we discuss reponses by Shermer, Douglas Murray and David Frum. Pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the extended episode. You can now purchase episodes individually too. Links: Gift link to the NYT article on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegrovedigger.bsky.social/post/3mltneyuii22c On Twitter: https://x.com/nickkristof/status/2053777719637463367?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of r*pe https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/9/everything-is-legitimate-israeli-leaders-defend-soldiers-accused-of-rape The New York Times (NYT) is investigating an Israeli freelancer Anat Schwartz after she liked multiple X (formerly Twitter) posts that indicated a pro-Israel bias, said the outlet's statement. One tweet is said to have called for the Gaza Strip to be turned into a “slaughterhouse.”https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/1708928451-nyt-reviewing-israeli-reporter-after-liking-gaza-slaughter-tweet Ben-Gvir posts 'Hamas loves Biden' on X https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-posts-hamas-loves-biden-faces-calls-removal The New York Times Must Answer for “Screams Without Words”https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/nyt-screams/ A Critical Look at The New York Times' Weaponization of Rape in Service of Israeli Propaganda https://www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1655054 Journalism professors call on New York Times to review Oct. 7 report https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/04/29/new-york-times-oct-7-journalism-professors-letter/ ‘New’ report largely a repackaged compilation of old claims, anonymous allegations and speculation. https://electronicintifada.net/content/israels-7-october-rape-hoax-gets-300-page-reboot/51405 NYT Expose lacks evidence to claim Hamas weaponized Sexual violence on Oct 7 https://youtu.be/BMNV0Csj46Q?si=YlcBVUGuX8njB4aO Double Standards and Distortion: How the NYT Misreports Sexual Violence in Israel/Palestine https://fair.org/home/double-standards-and-distortion-how-the-nyt-misreports-sexual-violence-in-israel-palestine/ On Nazis using dogs https://www.jta.org/archive/six-witnesses-identify-barbie-who-was-ordered-back-to-court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  2. Ep 107: The cost of Opposing Genocide in Australia (Ft. Alex McKinnon)

    APR 29

    Ep 107: The cost of Opposing Genocide in Australia (Ft. Alex McKinnon)

    Australian journalist (@mckinnon_a) Alex McKinnon (from Deepcut News) joins me to discuss the excessive ‘cancellations’ and speech restrictions in Australia, around the topic of Palestine. We also talk about the asymmetry between the warm welcome genocide supporters and Israeli propagandists receive vs. The hostility that is directed towards anyone holding an anti-genocide view. We discuss the downfall of Adelaide Writers Week, the Israeli Ambassador’s horrifying speech at The National Press Club & more. Find Deepcut News here: https://www.deepcutnews.com Adelaide Festival apologizes to Dr. Randa Abdul-Fattah for writers week decision https://youtu.be/T3k6l8emzf4?si=610pZxFUaNVDFOv7 Author of ECAJ antisemitism report shared content calling Palestinians “bloodthirsty hyenas”https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/author-of-ecaj-antisemitism-report Library mascot Pip the Watermelon caught in censorship row:https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/library-mascot-pip-the-watermelon Melbourne council scrubs teenage volunteer from website over Palestine necklace https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/melbourne-council-scrubs-teenage National Press Club Disgracefully Platforms Israeli Ambassador https://apan.org.au/national-press-club-disgracefully-platforms-israeli-ambassador/ ABC spent more than $2.5m defending legal action from Antoinette Lattouf https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/abc-senate-estimates-hears-cost-of-antoinette-lattouf-case/105868832 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  3. Ep 106: Clearing the Air w/ IDSG

    APR 14

    Ep 106: Clearing the Air w/ IDSG

    Good friends of the show Daniel and Jack from the I Don’t Speak German podcast, join me for an important conversation about the state of the world, western anti-fascists, hierarchies of taking bigotry seriously, Israel committing G3n 0Cide, Iran, America, Harry Potter & more. Links: Find the Extended version of this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155535014 My previous conversation with Daniel on this subject: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MnmuYJ0U3eBkmganRchMF?si=VPDpgo91TZGmGkJy15yi-w The New Year’s ep that was mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YBopN5nTYlEpLPxsTsyeo?si=2GuVRoLgREC2v78ZMKLQCA The recent IDSG episode on Iran: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JztEiyGJ9wkTfnguyueJs?si=qLUwcpURRwunGthyPMiOlw Anti-woke Death & Destruction Brought to you by USrael (extended version): https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-anti-to-152314703?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link LA’s Holocaust Museum Walks Back “Never Again” Statement https://hyperallergic.com/los-angeles-holocaust-museum-walks-back-never-again-statement-sparking-outcry/ Sarah Hurwitz’ comments https://youtu.be/BcRk3sQJbbA?si=IoWeyou9WMPGuTNq US-Israeli Attacks Have Damaged or Destroyed 600 Schools in Iran, Plus hundreds of medical centres, hospitals and pharmacies. https://novaramedia.com/2026/03/25/us-israeli-attacks-have-damaged-or-destroyed-600-schools-in-iran/ Gen 0cidal board member of US Holocaust Museum https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3lheydhnu6s24 Confronting Fascism in it’s Philosemitic form - Em Cohen https://emcohen.medium.com/the-only-way-out-is-through-e9f209d05338 Funding Islamophobia in Europe: University of Bristol https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/192414854/Aked_Jones_Miller_Counterjihad_report_2019.pdf Twitter Space on Barbie: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Gl481q1JB8qGV0u2xDkQc?si=vxqqlX3QSm6jx7rTAgyD0A Twitter Space on Halloween: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IZAGE7R0vE4iYsZvBHD3V?si=zEmP6JLeS1ejwB9OTvZIfw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
4.3
out of 5
162 Ratings

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Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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