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Henrik Melius

Henrik Melius and friends talk about events and topics that matter. The conversations can be warm, inquisative or challenging, brave, serious, comical, or simply factual. Episodes in English or Swedish depending on guest. Music: Henrik Melius & Falah Sabbar

  1. 20 AVR.

    The Future of Israel

    If You Listen to Tucker, Candace or Brianna — This Episode Is for You What happens when an Israeli‑born musician rejects Zionism from inside Israel — and says the quiet parts out loud? In this episode, Elik, an anti‑Zionist Israeli living in Tel Aviv, takes on the questions most commentators avoid: Is Zionism itself a form of antisemitism? Why do spiritual and “mindfulness” communities stay silent — or worse, serve power? What makes figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens threatening to parts of the left — even when they’re right on Israel? And why do Israelis call equality “genocide” while supporting actual mass killing? Elik doesn’t offer slogans. He explains how ideology works as a psychological filter — how ordinary people learn to see extermination as self‑defence, and dissent as betrayal. He argues that Zionism survives by needing antisemitism, not ending it — and collapses when that lie is exposed. The conversation cuts straight through tired binaries: Left vs right Judaism vs Zionism Spirituality vs ethics Criticism vs conspiracy No safe lanes. No tribal loyalty. Just a sober warning: when power shifts, stories change — and someone always tries to escape responsibility. If you’ve followed Tucker’s break from consensus, Brianna’s pushback against ideological comfort zones, or Finkelstein’s unease with who is now telling the truth — this episode goes straight to the fault line. Not comfortable. Not neutral. Hard to unhear.

    1 h 24 min
  2. 12/06/2024

    Leaving Zionism with Dan Ben Yishai

    Dan Ben Yishai was born in Israel in 1989 to recent immigrants from the Soviet Union. He was raised as a far-right Zionist and served in the Israeli military as a combat soldier and as an officer. Yet by the end of his military service, he began to experience doubts - initially only viscerally - about Zionist society and about his role within it. After a decade of studying philosophy in Israel and in Germany - while suffering from addiction and depression - Dan accidently came across Marxist historiography in the German language that radically changed his life. He decided to return to Israel and study the history of the Zionist project while joining the struggle for Palestinian liberation. "Our sanity is in jeopardy" says Dan... with words from Israeli leaders like; "let them rot in their filth" and; "Getting them out of here is the end goal" One of few crystal clear voices coming from Israel is Dan Ben Yishai. Dan is humble, soft spoken, unassuming, enlightened and a brilliant educator. Dan shares his story from growing up with a father who was a strong influence on him becoming a hard-core Zionist, dreaming of a lasting career in the Israeli military. Leaving Zionism for Dan, is a journey we all can and need to learn from. Not least western government officials and their ambassadorial civil servants. It takes a lot for any human to go against the tide in a “condition” like Israel. He has lost friends and family through the process. FOLLOW DAN! https://youtube.com/@radixdby?si=VWhPBW03_XAhTq52 https://www.instagram.com/radix_dby?igsh=MWVkYWFycmplNHM0NQ== This episode was recorded while the legendary musician Eric Clapton posted the following words supporting Palestine; "Along with my dear friend Roger Waters, I stand in support of Andrew Feinstein, independent candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, in his fight for the children of Gaza, for the freedom of the people of Palestine, and for the soul of the human race... Against the genocide in Gaza... For love and Truth... Eric C"

    1 h 43 min
  3. "Hope is a question of being active" with Laura Hassler

    02/04/2024

    "Hope is a question of being active" with Laura Hassler

    "Hope is a question of being active" says musician and social activist Laura Hassler. Laura shares insight from a life born into social activism, peacebuilding and music. As a young woman during the 60's, Laura was inspired by the many pivotal events of that time, and by her parents. Her father Al Hassler, worked for Dr. Martin Luther King and collaborated for many years with Thich Nhat Hanh, vietnamese buddhist monk, peace activist, author and teacher known as the father of mindfullness. Laura Hassler is Founder and Director of Musicians Without Borders, an organization that uses the power of music to bridge divides, build community and heal wounds of war. Born in New York and a long-time resident of the Netherlands, Laura combined a background in civil rights and peace activism with her diverse musical network to found Musicians Without Borders in 1999, persuaded of music’s unique power to contribute to peacebuilding and social change. With long-term projects in the Balkans, the Middle East, Eastern Africa, Central America and Europe, Musicians Without Borders is now a global leader in an increasingly recognized field. A frequently invited speaker, writer, and presenter, Laura has received international recognition for her work, including numerous awards from Dutch, US and international cultural, humanitarian and academic institutions.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOcprjBm2L4&ab_channel=PlumVillageApp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbj7czyHHLs&ab_channel=PlumVillageApp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrB_zRl3di0&ab_channel=PlumVillageApp

    1 h 25 min

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Henrik Melius and friends talk about events and topics that matter. The conversations can be warm, inquisative or challenging, brave, serious, comical, or simply factual. Episodes in English or Swedish depending on guest. Music: Henrik Melius & Falah Sabbar