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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.

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Ep 62 - Cancel Culture Mar 01, 2021

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Join me and Journalist Michael Hobbes (@RotteninDenmark) for a fun, extremely cathartic chat about *gasp* Cancel Culture! Check out Michael's excellent podcasts @yourewrongabout & @maintenancepod on twitter What is Cancel Culture? Does the right engage in Cancel Culture? Are other things being swept up into Cancel Culture discourse? - we cover all this and more. ----If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos - this podcast is only possible because of listeners like you.

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Ep 61 - Rightwing Ecosystems: 'A Guise of Respectability' w IDSG Dec 11, 2020

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For this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with @danieleharper and @_Jack_Graham_ of I Don't Speak German (@Idsgpod), the excellent anti-fascist podcast. We chatted about the broader rightwing ecosystem and the spectrum of what they cover.... From full on fash to IDW trash.if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos----- IDSG links-Follow them on Twitter :@danieleharper@_Jack_Graham_@Idsgpod---Check out their pod:https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/---support their work: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618https://www.patreon.com/danielharper

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Woking Up 2 (FULL) - Steelmanning Champion Oct 31, 2020

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In this episode I discuss Sam's interesting Trump criticisms, his incredible steelmanning of his ideological opponents, and how he's *totally* uninterested in race. Very Dishonest of me to make this episode, I know. Here's the ep with Christian Picciolini I mention here, if anyone wants to check it out https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-48-christian-picciolini

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Woking Up 1 (FULL) - Some of My Best Friends Are Oct 31, 2020

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This episode is an intro to the concept of this miniseries and a basic look at some Harris-isms. I discuss 'tokenism' and Harris' views on race, racism and police violence.If you'd like to check out my earlier episode on his thoughts on white supremacy, you can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/debunkingharrisIf you'd like to support the show, you can do that via patreon.com/nicemangos

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Remembering Michael Brooks Jul 24, 2020

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I've been at a loss for words....so devastated and shocked by this sudden, tragic loss. I just spoke to him for my previous episode...I can't believe we won't hear another MB laugh again. It has been an honour to have laughed with him.I wanted to say a few words and share some of my favourite clips of Michael on Polite Conversations. RIP, friend.

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Ep 60: Don't Burn This Book Review ft. Rubin & Michael Brooks Jun 22, 2020

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So here it is, my review of Dave Rubin's Book! This episode has all the Rubin dunking your SJW heart could desire! Plus some bonus treats too....Rubin 'magically' shares some uncharacteristically honest thoughts ;D .....*aaaand* special guest Michael Brooks joins me too! This episode is absolutely jam-packed with fun ....and #ideas !!*You can buy Michael Brooks' new book here: https://redemmas.org/titles/34612-against-the-web---a-cosmopolitan-answer-to-the-new-rightIf you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangosor leaving an iTunes review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663Enjoy!

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Panel 23: The Rationals, Atheism & Bad Covid-19 takes May 16, 2020

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I'm joined by 2 well known names from 2012-5 atheist twitter for this episode! If you were hanging out on atheist twitter back then, you'll remember Atheist Mel, (now known as @MissaMHx) and Atheist Blobfish! We chat about the fascinating/embarrassing/horrifying intersection of horrendous Covid 19 takes and online atheism/the skeptosphere.If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos & leaving an iTunes review!

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Panel 22 - "Whiteness" Apr 10, 2020

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A concept often talked about and often misunderstood in the ongoing culture wars, join me & the panel to find out more!

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Episode 59 - The Online World of Muslims Mar 03, 2020

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Join me and Journalist/Author of the book Follow Me Akhi, Hussein Kesvani (@Hkesvani) for a chat about the online world of muslims, and how the internet has shaped the ways in which people interact with faith. We talk about haram emojis, dropping acid for allah, butt related anti-muslim bigotry, trolling anti-muslims, hijabs in virtual reality & a whole lot more!If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patron.com/nicemangosyou can also support by leaving a good iTunes review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663 ———Links:You can check out our previous convo from 2017 here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-33-masturbating-while-muslimBuy his book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Follow-Me-Akhi-British-Muslims/dp/1787381250His article on dropping acid for Allah : https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/muslim-psychonauts-find-allah-by-acidHis article on ass wiping and related bigotry: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/why-do-we-think-muslims-dont-wipe-their-asses

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Panel 21 - Hindutva, Despair, Biryani Feb 03, 2020

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Join myself, Ravi (my guest from my previous episode on the Hindu Far right), https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-53-hindu-far-right @GauravSabnis, a professor who's just returned from a 6 week stay in India for a discussion on whats been happening in India lately - the violent protests and the anti-muslim Citizenship Act, we talk about Modi's re-election...parallels between Modi and Trump, Bollywood, how even apolitical people have been radicalized into Hindu nationalism, the politics surrounding the term "Non Veg", and also...Biryani centrismYou can look up Shaheen Bagh Protests here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheen_Bagh_protests #ShaheenBaghProtest----If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos

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