Racial Schism: Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse

Palestinian-American attorney and human rights activist Huwaida Arraf discusses why the 2020 Democratic platform betrays Palestinians and again gives Israel a pass.

Jess and Jamal talk about the shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They also discuss the Democratic and Republican conventions.

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What’s Behind the Israel-UAE Peace Deal?

The UAE government says that its normalization with Israel “immediately stops” Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank. Our guest Diana Buttu refutes this.

Jess and Jamal discuss what’s shaping up at the DNC and the recent attacks on Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour. They also discuss former Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s arrest on fraud charges.

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal · What’s Behind The Israel-UAE Peace Deal? – 20 Aug 2020

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UAE Normalizes Relations With Israel

Guest Dr. Rania Masri describes the aftermath of Beirut’s explosion. She says that Lebanon’s donor countries have pledged very little money to help Beirut recover from its horrific devastation.
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Beirut Explosion: How to Donate

Jess and Jamal discuss the United Arab Emirate’s normalization with Israel. They also talk about the recent primary victory achieved by the Democratic “Squad.”

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Lebanon is Devastated

Guest Dr. James Zogby (@jjz1600) President of the Arab American Institute (AAI) discusses the Democratic platform and prospects for Arab American candidates in November elections.

Jess & Jamal discuss the devastating explosions that rocked Beirut, Lebanon leaving at least 137 people dead, 5,000 injured and 300,000 homeless.

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