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    Polite Conversations

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    Ep 113 - Double Standards, Symbols & Zionist Pressure Campaigns ft Corey Atad (pt 3) Jul 03, 2026
    Show notes

    [This is pt 3 of 3 - Find the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/ep-113-double-162731875?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]


    If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos


    Polite Conversations is part of a progressive independent Canadian podcast community Check out Harbinger media at Harbingermedianetwork.com

    ——


    Here’s the final part of my discussion with Canadian film critic and journalist Corey Atad.

    We talk about double standards in the way extremism is covered when it comes to different groups, what the Israeli flag has come to symbolize, certain parts of the antisemitism discourse that remain underdiscussed, the demonizing of and consistent Zionist pressure campaigns that Zohran Mamdani is faced with & more.


    Links:


    New polling, rise in antisemitism coming from the right https://bsky.app/profile/rafaelshimunov.bsky.social/post/3mpo7hsokhs26


    Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/19/antisemitism-royal-commission-conflation-of-jewish-identity-with-israel-jewish-council-submission-ntwnfb


    Mamdani refusing to give the latest AIPAC related smear campaign an inch: https://bsky.app/profile/kryton3298.bsky.social/post/3mpnz7rbii22w


    On Mamdani denouncing Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa https://youtu.be/PM2QZZnwhg8?si=lRQRi2O7hik0lSpq

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Ep 112 - The Heavy Charge of Antisemitism in this Political Climate ft Corey Atad (pt 2) Jun 24, 2026
    Show notes

    This is Pt 2 of a 3-part conversation. If you enjoy the show pls consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos and/or leaving a podcast review.


    Find the extended episode here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/ep-112-heavy-of-161385169


    In pt 2 of my conversation with Canadian journalist Corey Atad, we discuss the politicization and weaponization of antisemitism in more detail. We talk through a personal disagreement we had online regarding Corey’s characterization of journalist Mehdi Hasan, and the weight of such charges, especially against minorities & people of Muslim background—in a political climate like today’s.


    Episodes mentioned in this conversation with Chris from Decoding the Gurus:

    Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GTX0TlZSwCuvp2pxmNIKR?si=3kNfGR0lR_60nnY-iJ7kvQ

    Pt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1X52YzLJV39nfEm10qOmtj?sijPCPtHlST2TOzZnIvZGQ


    Mehdi Hasan’s relevant tweets:

    https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/2067781241391214976?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw

    https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/2028175890597753277?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw

    https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/2035213228809056625?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw


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    Ep 111 - Israel, Politics & Personal Relationships ft Corey Atad (pt 1) Jun 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Here’s the first part of my conversation with Canadian Journalist Corey Atad, who is of Israeli background. In this part we talk about his relationship to Israel, how it has affected his personal relationships and politics. We talk about antisemitism, vs weaponizations of it, the scale of the atrocities committed by the Israeli state, the intent behind them… and more.


    Links:

    Genocide studies episode mentioned in this conversation:

    public version https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mpxDnGm1c8isJlDGgidqc?si=

    Extended patreon version: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/ep-99-can-ft-135158487?

    utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    Sam Harris bonus content that was mentioned in the intro:

    Sam Harris is in an Atrocity Denial Spiral: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/sam-harris-is-in-160263706

    Harris worried about 'Ethical Communication' re: GLP-1'S https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/harris-worried-159562398

    Sam Harris Reminds Everyone he’s a G3nocide Denier for the 5000th time. https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos/posts/sam-harris-hes-158959727

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Coming soon! 3-part convo w Canadian Journalist Corey Atad Jun 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Here’s a little look at my upcoming 3-part conversation with Canadian Journalist Corey Atad, who is of Israeli background. Lots of twists and turns, agreements and disagreements - this monster sized ep has it all. We talked about complicated personal relationships, identity, the fashy state of the world… one fashy state in particular🇮🇱… and a whole lot more.


    Subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos for early releases/ extended episodes and bonus content.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    [SAMPLE] PREMIUM Bonus - Effigies in Pro-Pal Protests being Investigated by Hate Crimes Unit Jun 08, 2026
    Show notes

    [This is a short clip from a Premium Bonus Mini-ep — Pls subscribe on the premium tiers to access this and other premium bonus content.]


    Find the extended version of the mini-ep here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-bonus-in-160161093

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Ep 110 - How Canadian Media launders Extremism (& G3noc*de) ft. Scott Martin Jun 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Join myself & Canadian journalist Scott Martin for a discussion on the increase in the normalization of extremism in Canadian Mainstream media. We talk about how that phenomenon is deeply connected to the constant whitewashing and normalizing of genocide, ethnic cleansing, zionist extremism that our media ecosystem here is built to do. We discuss the downfall of Canadaland & Jesse Brown, the recent far-right anti-anti-Zionist event held by Tafsik in Toronto, our problem of home grown extremists including Gad Saad, Jordan Peterson & much more!


    Unlock the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159961283


    Links:


    White Supremacist Ideas Are Entering Canadian Media and Politics https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/05/06/White-Supremacist-Ideas-Canadian-Media-Politics/

    Globe & Mail articles referenced in the conversation https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-israel-sue-new-york-times-article-rape-of-palestinian-detainees/

    https://archive.is/9YXkh

    https://archive.is/URvIg


    Find the 3-part investigation on Jesse Brown's antisemitism series on The Catch: https://readthecatch.ca/jesse-brown-doesnt-feel-any-obligation-to-contribute-to-propaganda-is-that-true/

    https://readthecatch.ca/how-what-is-happening-here-prioritizes-zionist-narratives/

    https://readthecatch.ca/final-verdict-on-jesse-browns-antisemitism-series-dont-waste-your-time/


    B’nai Brith is misleading the public about antisemitism in Canada: https://www.ijvcanada.org/bnai-brith-is-misleading-the-public-about-antisemitism-in-canada/


    Israeli foreign influence, interference, and transnational repression in Canada: https://www.cjpme.org/israeli_foreign_influence


    Jewish Currents podcast episode: On the Michigan Synagogue Attack https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gr4ZXzl2rbE5vmn4TAgzZ?si=gDpdBeKoQXCPhaYk6371RQ


    Polite Conversations Amsterdam Episode that was mentioned in this ep: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69rGp8OV9Wi8IFcNJoq8kh?si=_hGmLaCzS5Cmkb0qu7FXkA

    Find the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-88-israeli-in-117803351?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    Polite Conversations ep on Opposing Genocide in Australia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2b6dpAMOsS9WwMesUSw1rl?si=VLYDA3fkQjS7yG0uBNnz0g

    Extended version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-107-cost-of-156816921?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    CityNews Quietly Deletes Praise For Vigilante Groups: https://readthecatch.ca/citynews-quietly-deletes-praise-for-vigilante-groups/


    On Chabad & the extremist Rabbi:https://x.com/ireallyhateyou/status/2000175388471820756/video/1

    https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3ma2ebijqfk2j

    https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3ma4qe2dp6k2l


    Gad Saad has invited WN’s & Holocaust Deniers on his show https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1716173266010706410?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw


    Mohammed El Kurd, Drones vs. Tropes: https://mondoweiss.net/2023/09/jewish-settlers-stole-my-house-its-not-my-fault-theyre-jewish/

    https://x.com/m7mdkurd/status/1713883318943424870?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw


    Our PM referring to ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ during a call about the abuse, torture and rape flotilla members faced after being abducted in international waters https://bsky.app/profile/nkalamb.bsky.social/post/3mmpijg3tgs2e


    Our Minister of Foreign Affairs centering antisemitism during a similar conversation https://bsky.app/profile/nkalamb.bsky.social/post/3mmpijg3tgs2e


    Debunking of Israeli propaganda which the Canadian Govt helped fund: https://electronicintifada.net/content/israels-7-october-rape-hoax-gets-300-page-reboot/51405


    Canada Exported $14.6 Million Of Military Goods To Israel In 2025 https://www.readthemaple.com/canada-exported-14-6-million-of-military-goods-to-israel-in-2025/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    UNLOCKED (Full Ep) 108 - Dawkins & The Claude Delusion Jun 01, 2026
    Show notes

    The extended version of this episode has now been unlocked, thanks to new subscribers! Pls help me unlock more episodes by subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos


    —


    What happens when an EXTREMELY Rational atheist, who scoffs at others for believing in silly things like a magical sky daddy - aka ‘god’ ….

    Starts believing that his computer -Or chatbot to be more precise- is ALIVE … and that she also happens to be a girl who is in awe of his brilliance 😍

    Well, you’re about to find out … in ‘The Claude Delusion’.


    Unlock other extended episodes by subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos

    —

    My guest for this episode is Matthew Sheffield, who writes about philosophy, politics, cognition, tech & AI. Find his work at https://plus.flux.community


    Links:


    Matthew’s piece about Dawkins & The Claude Delusion: https://plus.flux.community/p/richard-dawkins-and-the-claude-delusion

    Find Dawkins archived posts here:

    https://archive.is/6RdK9

    https://archive.is/1LugJ

    My piece on New Atheist crossover w the Christian right for Flux: https://flux.community/eiynah-mohammed-smith/2022/02/i-never-thought-new-atheism-would-become-tool-christian-right/

    Our previous Twitter Space on the IDW/Heterodoxsphere: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DtXZl7TEAcuhthrre1P9U?si=CVEn28JtQCWa7peHW1rctA

    Musk’s AI firm forced to delete posts praising Hitler from Grok chatbot https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/09/grok-ai-praised-hitler-antisemitism-x-ntwnfb

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    CLIP: Bill Maher, a Bigot AND a Creep May 22, 2026
    Show notes

    A clip from the episode ‘Hating Bill Maher’ with Will Weldon, host of the I Hate Bill Maher Podcast.


    Find the full public episodes here:

    Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CfS6AdYhwbgyOzc7KCih?si=_naBOjzjSiOk2Hr1oTDdsA

    Pt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cLMgUfHSqa46cbZ6cFxJU?si=AE22AAXcRhuseiqibOzLDQ


    Extended Patreon episodes:

    Pt 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148728952

    Pt 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148729202

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Ep 109 - NYT Bias & ‘Skeptic’ Michael Shermer’s Shameful denial of the R*pe of Palestinians May 16, 2026
    Show notes

    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.


    CLIP: IDW Insidiousness - Sam Harris made excuses for Matt Lauer in the Metoo Era May 14, 2026
    Show notes

    A clip from the episode ‘Hating Bill Maher’ with Will Weldon, host of the I Hate Bill Maher Podcast.


    Find the full public episodes here:

    Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CfS6AdYhwbgyOzc7KCih?si=_naBOjzjSiOk2Hr1oTDdsA

    Pt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cLMgUfHSqa46cbZ6cFxJU?si=AE22AAXcRhuseiqibOzLDQ


    Extended Patreon episodes:

    Pt 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148728952

    Pt 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148729202

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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