The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp

Ezra Lipp
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The Thin Veil explores what happens when inherited narratives about history, identity, power, and belonging begin to break down—and what it means to move toward greater moral clarity and alignment in their wake. Centered around Palestine and anti-Zionism, and rooted in musician/activist Ezra Lipp’s own process of political unlearning later in life, the show features conversations with artists, organizers, and others navigating questions of imperialism, colonization, liberation, and the systems shaping our world.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Medicine Under Siege: Dr. Musallam Abukhalil on Gaza’s Silent Emergency

    What does it mean to practice medicine in Gaza while hospitals collapse, chronic illness goes untreated, children carry water instead of going to school, and entire communities struggle simply to survive? In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra speaks with Dr. Musallam Abukhalil, a physician in Gaza and founder of United for Dignity Alliance, a Palestinian-led humanitarian organization providing emergency aid, medical care, psychosocial support, education, and storytelling initiatives in Gaza. Dr. Musallam joins from Nuseirat in central Gaza for a deeply moving firsthand conversation about practicing medicine amid catastrophe, the hidden “silent emergency” of chronic illness and untreated disease, trauma and mental health, community resilience, and why people directly affected by crisis should lead their own recovery. Support United for Dignity Alliance The Thin Veil / Ezra Lipp’s Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United For Dignity AllianceSunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA Tickets on Sale now! The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Ezra Lipp’s Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Thin Veil Theme Music by Magic In The Other  https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    44 min

  2. May 20

    Reclaiming Roots: Rhythm and Decolonization in the Diaspora with Rafa Sarria Bustamante

    In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra sits down with musician, activist, and La Gente SF frontman Rafa Sarria Bustamante for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, decolonization, Palestine, diaspora, anti-fascism, and political awakening. Rafa reflects on growing up Colombian-Nicaraguan in San Francisco’s Mission District, navigating mixed cultural identity, confronting racism and colorism, and how those experiences shaped his activism. The conversation explores connections between Indigenous struggles across the Americas, Palestinian liberation, Zionism, diaspora identity, and the ongoing work of decolonizing inherited narratives. They also discuss activism, music as resistance, solidarity movements, electoral politics, direct action, and what it means to find your place in liberation work. The Thin Veil / Ezra Lipp’s Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United For Dignity Alliance Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Ezra Lipp’s Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Thin Veil Theme Music by Magic In The Other  https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother (00:00) - Intro (02:45) - Meet Rafa (03:20) - Growing Up Colombian-Nicaraguan in San Francisco (05:35) - Colorism, Colonialism & Identity (09:35) - Palestine, Arab Diaspora & Political Awakening (13:35) - Ashkenazi Jewish Identity & Decolonization (16:45) - Music as Activism (20:10) - Cultural Tokenism & Political Pushback (22:45) - Grief, Gaza & Radicalization (24:40) - Speaking Across Communities (27:45) - Land Back & Indigenous Liberation (29:45) - Armed Resistance vs Pacifism (32:20) - How to Start Organizing (34:10) - Outro

    36 min

  3. May 13

    Resisting Erasure: Tarik Kazaleh on Diaspora Grief, Revolutionary Music and Generational Change

    In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra Lipp speaks with Palestinian artist, musician, producer, and organizer MC Tarik "Excentrik" Kazaleh about diaspora grief, sumud, burnout, and what solidarity asks of people in the West. Tarik reflects on his family’s roots in Palestine, the emotional toll of watching the genocide in Gaza from the diaspora, and why performative empathy is not enough. He also shares the story of co-founding Prosthetics for Palestine with his wife, a project focused on building long-term care infrastructure for Palestinian amputees. The conversation moves through Tarik’s life in revolutionary music, from Arab Summit and Palestinian hip-hop to his new album Watani 77, a 77-minute improvised album on 77 years of Nakba, memory, culture, and resistance. Ezra and Tarik discuss Palestinian cultural continuity, the often forgotten history of Palestine’s Moroccan Quarter, October 7th, anti-Zionist Jewish responsibility, and Tarik’s complicated but deeply felt hope for a free Palestine — one rooted in liberation, memory, and resistance to erasure. Tarik’s Music Prosthetics for Palestine The Thin Veil / Ezra Lipp’s Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United For Dignity Alliance Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Ezra Lipp’s Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Thin Veil Theme Music by Magic In The Other https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    50 min

  4. May 6

    Repairing The Soul: Dottie Lux on Palestinian Solidarity and Protective Presence

    In this episode of The Thin Veil, Ezra sits down with artist and organizer Dottie Lux. Dottie shares her journey from a Zionist upbringing to anti-Zionist activism, and how that shift reshaped her identity, her relationships, and her work. She speaks about her time in Palestine doing protective presence in the West Bank with the International Solidarity Movement, and her involvement founding Artists Unite for Palestine, a collective of Bay Area artists doing work to provide mutual aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Dottie is a deep and soulful person and this conversation is dynamic and passionate. We think you'll like it. Check out Dottie's Podcast A Woman for Watermelons The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United For Dignity Alliance Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon Ezra Lipp Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Magic In The Other Sites https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    44 min

  5. Apr 29

    Ahmed Sarsour on Poetry and Survival in Gaza

    Ahmed Sarsour is a poet and artist currently living in Gaza, trying to survive through the ongoing effects of genocide and raise money for his extended family and community through Project Sarsour. After spending much of his life in Sudan as a telecommunications engineer and Palestinian exile, Ahmed fled violence there in 2023—only to return to Gaza just months before the genocide began. In this conversation, he shares what daily life looks like now—navigating grief, hunger, and uncertainty—and how he turned to poetry as a way to process, express, and ultimately survive. We encourage you to support Project Sarsour and follow along with all of Ahmed's projects. The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United for Dignity Alliance Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon Ezra Lipp Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Magic In The Other Sites https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    28 min

  6. Apr 22

    Refusing Silence: Alexi Murdoch on Palestine and Responsibility

    Ezra sits down with acclaimed musician/songwriter Alexi Murdoch for a wide-ranging conversation on art, activism, and what it means to speak up in a time of crisis. They discuss Alexi’s recent visit to Palestine and what he witnessed under Israeli occupation. The conversation moves between the personal and the political—exploring the tension between creative expression and direct advocacy, and the moral responsibility to break silence in the face of injustice. They also reflect on propaganda, dehumanization, and the challenge of reaching people across deeply entrenched narratives—while holding onto the belief that transformation is still possible. Please Consider Supporting Gaza Singing Birds Episode Resources One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This - Omar El Akkad The State of Israel Vs. The Jews - Sylvain Cypel Coexistence My Ass! The Mixtape for Palestine Concert Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon Ezra Lipp Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Magic In The Other Sites https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    1h 12m

  7. Apr 15

    Connecting Gaza: Rabbi David Mivasair on Leaving Zionism and Jewish Ethical Responsibility

    Ezra sits down with Rabbi David Mivasair for a conversation on unlearning, responsibility, and what it means to live out ethical commitments in real time. They explore Connecting Gaza, a grassroots mutual aid project started by Rabbi Mivasair that provides direct support to families in Gaza, and reflect on the limits of traditional political advocacy compared to person-to-person action. The conversation touches on cognitive dissonance, ideological transformation, and the challenge of confronting deeply held beliefs around Zionism, identity, and justice. They close with a reflection on the tension of celebrating Passover in this moment, and the idea of stepping forward even when the outcome is uncertain. Please support and or consider joining Connecting Gaza Additional Episode Resources Ilan Pappe - The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine Ghassan Khanafani - The 1936-39 Revolt in Palestine Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Mixtape for Palestine Concert The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon Ezra Lipp Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Magic In The Other Sites https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother

    59 min

  8. Apr 9

    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

  9. Apr 6

    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

  10. Mar 31

    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

    1h 1m
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The Thin Veil explores what happens when inherited narratives about history, identity, power, and belonging begin to break down—and what it means to move toward greater moral clarity and alignment in their wake. Centered around Palestine and anti-Zionism, and rooted in musician/activist Ezra Lipp’s own process of political unlearning later in life, the show features conversations with artists, organizers, and others navigating questions of imperialism, colonization, liberation, and the systems shaping our world.

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    Ezra Lipp
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  • Episodes
    10
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