International Women’s Day: Israel Incarcerates More Palestinian Women

Attorney Yafa Jarrar talks about the Israeli military court sentencing of her mother, Palestinian politician Khalida Jarrar, to two years in prison.

Jess and Jamal discuss opposition to the International Criminal Court’s decision to proceed in investigating Israel for war crimes. The US claims Israel has been targeted unfairly.

Phil Pasquini reports from Washington, DC about QAnon and the myth of Donald Trump’s re-inauguration.

Confronting Violent White Supremacy

Jess and Jamal discuss the rising threat of white supremacy in the US. They analyze the events that led to the storming of the US Capitol and the second impeachment of Donald Trump.

Israeli Filmmaker Ram Loevy talks about his recent film, The Dead of Jaffa. The film is about a Palestinian Israeli couple who are torn between their emerging parental responsibility and a very real fear of police retribution. The film is streamed for free on LinkTV.org.

“The Dead of Jaffa” is available to stream for free in the US for a limited time at this link.

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Is the US a Banana Republic?

Arab Talk reporter Phil Pasquini provides an update from Washington, DC about the storming of the US Capitol and the looting and vandalism that ensued. Jess & Jamal discuss the security failure and the damage caused to the U.S. global standing by Trump’s presidency.

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Will An Orderly Transfer of Power Happen in the US?

While most congressional Republicans have been silent about acknowledging Biden’s presidential victory, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said America will “have an orderly transfer from this administration to the next one” on time. Will this be the case? Jamal interviews reporter Phil Pasquini about the drama unfolding in Washington, DC.

Trump vs. Biden: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Arab Talk correspondent Phil Pasquini provides updates on the US presidential race from Washington, DC, and discusses how a potentially contested election might batter America’s global image. Jess and Jamal give their perspectives on the antiquated electoral system and Trump’s premature victory claim. 

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If Trump Loses, Will He Concede?

Arab Talk reporter Phil Pasquini provides an update about the ongoing preparations for the US Elections in Washington, DC, with some business owners boarding up their storefronts in anticipation of potential riots.

Jess and Jamal reveal their predictions for the presidential elections. They also discuss the latest wave of COVID-19 sweeping Europe and the United States.

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Israeli Left in Denial

Arab Talk guest analyst Ronnie Barkan says that the Israeli left is in denial, as thousands of Israelis protested across the country, flouting a new law meant to curb anti-Netanyahu demonstrations during a coronavirus lockdown.

Jess and Jamal provide the latest update on the upcoming presidential elections. 

And an interview with Mikey Muhanna, Executive Director of Afikra.com.

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Donald Trump, The Teflon Man

Jess and Jamal discuss the recent recordings of Donald Trump by journalist Bob Woodward revealing that the President minimized the risks of the coronavirus to the American public despite knowing as early as January that the virus was “deadly” and highly contagious. But will this affect the outcome of the elections?

Veteran Israeli journalist David Michaelis explains how the UAE gave Benjamin Netanyahu a new political life and how the Palestinian Authority is in dire need to change its failed strategy with Israel.

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Feast in the Middle East while in Quarantine

Jess and Jamal discuss both the Democratic Party’s platform on foreign policy and President Trump’s cognitive abilities.

Cookbook author and host of “Feast in the Middle East,” Blanche Shaheen, shares delicious heirloom Palestinian recipes to help people cope with sheltering-in-place during the pandemic.

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal · Feast In The Middle East While In Quarantine – 23 Jul 2020

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Is Finland in Russia?

Our guest, Rev. Michael Yoshii, talks about race relations and solidarity between Japanese Americans and Palestinians.

Jess and Jamal discuss the book by former National Security Advisor John Bolton that President Trump is trying to stop from being published.

Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal · Is Finland In Russia? – 18 Jun 2020

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