Stay ConnectedGrowing 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’.
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Here’s an episode discussing some recent (incredibly bleak) current events, as well as a closer look at how things are being framed in western media to normalize/minimize the horrors of Israel’s actions. We zoom in on a particular Fox News segment, with one Douglas Murray, who is currently living out his most g3nocidal fantasties, hanging with the Israeli Diaper Forces. Subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the extended episode _____ Links: Douglas Murray’s Fox News clip, featured in this episode: https://x.com/breeesq/status/1845204895353405459?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Douglas Murray crying about census results: https://x.com/nicemangos/status/968252156385120256?s=61&t= Former Deputy Head of Israel’s National Security Council is calling on all IDF soldiers and officers to defy orders and not carry out war crimes in Northern Gaza. https://x.com/benzionsanders/status/1848667535207526587?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ethnic cleansing conference titled ‘Conference to Re-settle Gaza’ organized by Likud https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/edge-gaza-israeli-settlers-want-back-2024-10-21/ BBC question time ‘Has Israel Gone Beyond Self Defense’ https://youtu.be/5I2-ikpaC4Q?si=HClIMmH8NAxLuw3y CNN article that sympathizes with the IDF over the 100s of people they eliminate: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/21/middleeast/gaza-war-israeli-soldiers-ptsd-suicide-intl/index.html Howard Jacobson claims that reporting on how many children were killed by Israel is a form of Blood Libel: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/06/tales-of-infanticide-have-stoked-hatred-of-jews-for-centuries-they-echo-still-today https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/rationalizing-the-horrors-of-israels-war-in-gaza Douglas’ g3nocide cosplay https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1848030154485895643?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The total number of United Nations member states that recognize a Palestinian state is 146 out of 193. https://www.newsweek.com/number-nations-recognize-palestine-statehood-growing-1903643 Murray’s Holocaust revisionism published in the Jewish Chronicle https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/why-must-jews-watch-their-backs-as-london-mobs-cheer-ul2b765s - a publication that recently went through an embarrassing scandal, having to remove a series of articles based on ‘wild fabrications’ as well as having to remove the ‘freelance journalist’ that made it all up. As he had also misrepresented his resume. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/14/crisis-at-jewish-chronicle-as-stories-are-withdrawn#:~:text=The%20world's%20oldest%20Jewish%20newspaper,had%20also%20misrepresented%20his%20résumé. The conversation between Peter Beinart & Ta-Nehisi Coates referenced in this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RbSzXch8D4ZlbVaIfJVw6?si=zT2GJdpyR2CqcfAgFQhUDg
[This is a sample of the recent Premium BONUS episode. Join us on the Premium tiers via Patreon.com/nicemangos to access the full episode.] Here’s a link to the footage of Sinwar’s final moments, as well as someone on Israeli TV immediately recognizing the release of this footage for the tactical error it was. https://x.com/middleeasteye/status/1848557740819681509?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
In this episode, I reflect on the past year of unbelievable horror… the excuses and legitimizing we’ve seen from the media and our politicians, how deeply entrenched tropes of ‘civilized’ vs ‘barbarian’ are. I also take a closer look at Ta-Nehisi Coates’ recent interview on CBS morning as well as his interview with Jon Stewart. If you enjoy this show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and access extended episodes. —— Links: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ recent interview on CBS https://x.com/cbsmornings/status/1840749848703770679?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Coates’ interview with Jon Stewart: https://youtu.be/d0-y0X51Xtw?si=yXmRVqczuKIAq1kx How Israel's Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-military-human-shields.html On centering supporters over victims of this genocide: Rationalizing the Horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/rationalizing-the-horrors-of-israels-war-in-gaza Widespread, systemic sexual abuse, r*pe and torture of Palestinian detainees: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-29/ty-article/.premium/idf-police-raid-sde-teiman-prison-detain-soldiers-suspected-of-abusing-detainee/00000190-fe2c-d22a-abfe-ff2c10c20000 https://x.com/ha_matar/status/1817885626458337336?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw https://www.972mag.com/sde-teiman-prisoners-lawyer-mahajneh/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/29/palestinian-prisoners-israel-jails-abuse/ https://jacobin.com/2024/07/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-rape-and-torture-of-palestinians Right to r*pe rallies break out in Israel: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/8/13/israeli-protesters-rally-for-the-right-to-rape-prisoners My old Rogan episode where I discussed Jon Stewart a bit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JSlLjzkQMDNvy4DlOcmoZ?si=2Khz5EDzSya8aTwyclrJPw The largest cohort of paediatric amputees in history: https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/the-children-who-lost-limbs-in-gaza More women and children were killed in Gaza over the past year than any other conflict over the last two decades: https://time.com/7049499/oct-7-anniversary-israel-hamas-hezbollah-iran-future/ Zionist Columbia professor tweeting that Coates is not above ‘r*ping young women at a music festival’ https://x.com/melnickjeffrey1/status/1845145257593249901?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Additional awful takes about Coates’ criticism of Israel: https://x.com/aymanmsnbc/status/1845293374233846226?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
This is pt 2 of my conversation with Adi Callai, of the Rev & Reve Youtube channel. Adi grew up in Israel, researches counterinsurgency and military philosophy. He recently put out quite a radical, remarkable, well-researched video titled, ‘The Gaza Ghetto Uprising’. In this part of the conversation we discuss topics that have largely been downplayed or ignored by western media, like the use of the Hannibal Directive on Oct 7, as well as the silence of many large leftist content creators, the weaponizing of #metoo and feminist discourse. We also talk about the blatantly eliminationist rhetoric on the ‘Two Nice Jewish Boys podcast’. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos ——— Links: IDF ordered Hannibal Directive on Oct 7 https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-07/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-ordered-hannibal-directive-on-october-7-to-prevent-hamas-taking-soldiers-captive/00000190-89a2-d776-a3b1-fdbe45520000 Israeli forces accused of killing their own citizens under the 'Hannibal Directive' during October 7 chaos: “The doctrine, written in 1986 in response to the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, gave permission for Israeli forces to fire on enemies holding their comrades hostage — even at risk to those hostages. Its authors said the directive did not allow captives to be killed, but critics say that over time an interpretation spread through the military that it was better to kill comrades than to allow their capture.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/israel-hannibal-directive-kidnap-hamas-gaza-hostages-idf/104224430 Translation of Giora Eiland’s gen ocidal article https://x.com/pixieofdeath/status/1726267178201362438?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Canada suspends ‘some’ arms exports to Israel https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/11/headlines/canada_suspends_some_arms_export_licenses_to_israel IDF spokesman says Hamas can’t be destroyed https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-spokesman-says-hamas-cant-be-eliminated-will-remain-in-gaza-if-no-alternative/ Mehdi Hasan vs Benny Morris - Head to Head https://youtu.be/Amz2Sf1JMDE?siXKSqtA1KQrtJFf
Joining me for this episode is Adi Callai, of the Rev & Reve Youtube channel - With an unusual perspective for someone who grew up in Israel. Adi researches counterinsurgency and military philosophy …& recently put out quite a radical, remarkable, well-researched video titled, ‘The Gaza Ghetto Uprising’. In this part of the conversation we talk about topics such as; atrocity propaganda, the weaponization of identity for colonial purposes, pinkwashing, Refaat Al-Areer, the inversion of narratives (like Israel accusing Palestinians of using human shields while using human shields themselves). All this and more. If u enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos ——— Links: The Gaza Ghetto Uprising: https://youtu.be/Pt_1k7nSv1M?si=R0nIvAdNXkQxPBPZ Antisemitism, Weaponized: https://youtu.be/5MVIh6Rnzog?si=k7A6aJ02r_AKn-22 Hen Mazzig admits he was a paid contractor for the government of Israel:https://forward.com/israel/412206/did-this-pro-israel-superstar-work-as-a-secret-agent-on-college-campuses/ Smotrich self-IDs as a fascist homophobe: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-01-16/ty-article/.premium/israels-far-right-finance-minister-im-a-fascist-homophobe-but-i-wont-stone-gays/00000185-b921-de59-a98f-ff7f47c70000 NY Times “investigation” of mass r*pe by Hamas falls apart https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/watch-ny-times-investigation-mass-rape-hamas-falls-apart Israeli media has debunked the ultra-Orthodox group Zaka's gruesome October 7 atrocity stories, but the American press won't do it. https://theintercept.com/2024/02/27/zaka-october-7-israel-hamas-new-york-times/ New York Times Exposé Lacks Evidence to Claim Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence Oct. 7 https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/1/nyt_anat_schwartz An investigation into a New York Times story is causing internal chaos at the company https://www.npr.org/2024/03/03/1235606433/an-investigation-into-a-new-york-times-story-is-causing-internal-chaos-at-the-co The unravelling of the New York Times 'Hamas r*pe' story https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-listening-post/2024/3/2/the-unraveling-of-the-new-york-times-hamas-rape-story The New York Times pulled a high-profile episode of its podcast “The Daily” about sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 amid a furious internal debate about the strength of it’s original reporting https://theintercept.com/2024/01/28/new-york-times-daily-podcast-camera/ Israeli soldiers are using Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza to enter and clear tunnels and buildings they suspect may have been booby-trapped, a leading Israeli NGO and newspaper have reported. https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/israeli-forces-in-gaza-use-civilians-as-human-shields-against-possible-booby-traps Israeli protesters rally for 'the right to r*pe' prisoners https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/8/13/israeli-protesters-rally-for-the-right-to-rape-prisoners
⚠️ Content Warning: discussion of Israel's assault on Gaza Hey folks, Here’s some of what I’ve been feeling lately. I will need to make some changes. If you enjoy the show, pls consider leaving a review and/or supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos [If you’re already a patron of the show this won’t affect you. But just so you know where I’m at.] As always, I’m super thankful to all the wonderful patrons of this show who make this work possible. It’s truly a privilege to have your support.
Joining me for this fun-filled episode of The Aftershow is Entomologist *and* Jordan Peterson/Muppet impressionist, Peter. We discussed a wide range of fascinating topics - from tabletop games & ‘nerd culture’ to air travel with octopuses, Jordan Peterson, The Muppets, Sam Harris, merge-gate, the recent multi-part episode on race ‘science’ & a whole lot more! Access the full episode/series by becoming a patron today via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Original Salon Article that caused the merge-gate outrage https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/how-the-new-atheists-merged-with-the-far-right-a-story-of-intellectual-grift-and-abject-surrender/ My first episode responding to those who were defending ‘New Atheism’ during merge-gate https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IQdcBSI6ShQuH5S6sYmi2?si=Inb2aotYSK221JCuZY72_w 2 Part Panel on merge-gate situation: Defending New Atheism, Maybe Just Don’t (pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FesH5ZincC0rUfKtYPkad?si=L4Nxbg5iTxyLKSKTTajQiA Defending New Atheism, Maybe Just Don’t (pt 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XIxGXj3IN8iLhU9xa0SPd?si=zlyJK1ztShqBH75WLk331w Twitter thread explaining the timeline of the merge-gate situation: https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1406646731933167619?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Polite Conversations episodes ft. Michael Brooks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PIDupohwYl7gzOdzXDHE4?si=pOIufMaSTu2iGr3chQp4yQ Review of Rubin’s Book https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sduCNViMS0uZLeVayYPj7?si=fhjtM6FNTyq0-Gn23sqR_g Recent Polite Conversations race ‘science’ episodes Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1r8AfX2Z15mkgDBr8Q0e8g?si=2wIGL3vxReyzry7vz6-0yA Pt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12HQ6bzV3iB0dhGwkgRQ3v?si=AHek0UOLROK6G1vhKJmpGg Pt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZRzUS4RBy3qq3zo9Enaly?si=3srh-vtBR72-c_DTvyUp7A
In this part of the panel we discuss several online movements adjacent to race ‘science’ - Pronatalism, the tech right, Effective Altruism, etc. Present-day eugenicist Diana Fleischman trying to define eugenics as broadly as possible https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1385264417869283329?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw My Ex-Mus to TradFash Pipeline series that I mentioned (patreon exclusive) Pt 1- https://www.patreon.com/posts/ex-mus-to-pt-1-106445369?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Pt 2- https://www.patreon.com/posts/ex-mus-to-pt-2-106501752?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Pt 3- https://www.patreon.com/posts/ex-mus-to-pt-3-106529773?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Rightwing Ex Muslim Sarah Haider tries to reassure her right/far-right audience that she supports white people having lots of babies https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1765759777848664346?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw On Effective Altruism: Fraud, Lies, Exploitation and Eugenic Fantasies https://www.truthdig.com/articles/effective-altruism-is-a-welter-of-fraud-lies-exploitation-and-eugenic-fantasies/ America’s premier pronatalists on having ‘tons of kids’ to save the world https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/25/american-pronatalists-malcolm-and-simone-collins The articles Kevin mentioned near the end: https://www.science.org/content/article/it-s-toxic-place-how-online-world-white-nationalists-distorts-population-genetics https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03252-z
My guests for this episode include science ‘influencer’ Mr. @Evopsychgoogle, evolutionary biologist Kevin Bird @thebirdmaniac on Twitter and anthropologist Cathryn Townsend @cathryntownsend On this part of the panel we discuss the panelists’ recent article in Stat News (linked below), on how this type of junk science continues to be legitimized to this day, despite glaring errors in the data. We discuss self-described ‘scientific racist’ Richard Lynn as well as E.O. Wilson, Steven Pinker, Sam Harris, Charles Murray and their contributions to race ‘science’. We also talk more broadly about how the Intellectual Dark Web has played a major role in reviving it in recent years. Links: The Panelists’ article that we discussed in the beginning of the episode: Journals that published Richard Lynn’s racist ‘research’ articles should retract them https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/20/richard-lynn-racist-research-articles-journals-retractions/ My previous episodes with Mr. @evopsychgoogle: Pt 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=JnGZZ36GTNSVYKr0dYz4Fg Pt 2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=AenT06jVTuGNc-pd6W4BtA My Miniseries on Sam Harris ‘Woking Up’ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=DxI59yjtRjuDV7rQSv9cEw&pi=u-kmAFEyuTRNiJ If you’d like to support the show pls subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@politeconversationspodcast —— Other Related articles: Quinn Slobodian article about the Pioneer Fund and The Bell Curve: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-white-man-unburdened-slobodian-schrader The Tainted Sources of The Bell Curve: https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1994/12/01/the-tainted-sources-of-the-bell-curve/ Free book by William Tucker on The Bell Curve: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-41614-9 Primary research articles debunking Lynn: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S104160801000035X?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041608009001071?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886909003675?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289609001470?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289609000634?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886909002475?via%3Dihub https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/tzr8c https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/26vfb https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041608024000141?via%3Dihub
Here’s the first part of my 3-part discussion on race ‘science’. In this part I talk about my own observations of the slimy tactics and talking points the IDW/Heterodox race ‘science’ fans tend to use. It’s a journey through some of the wildest IDW race ‘science’ clips I could find - From Molyneux and Rubin discussing brain size & race to Sam Harris platforming and defending Charles Murray. The next 2 parts will be a panel featuring various scientists/academics. Including returning guest, Mr. @Evopsychgoogle from Twitter. Consider this episode a primer for the panel discussion. All parts are available early via patreon.com/nicemangos If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon and access all episodes before they are released.
Here’s a recording of the Twitter Space from Friday Aug 2nd, ICYMI. Joining me on this Space was political writer/podcaster (and former rightwinger) Matthew Sheffield. As always, please note, Twitter Spaces are live events, and unfortunately the sound is never as good as the usual podcast audio, since u can only functionally use Spaces on the mobile app. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify —— If the *bad* kind of weirdness was an Olympic sport, it would be hard to pick a winner. There are so many unhinged rightwing takes to choose from. We discussed a whole lot on this Space - Seems like years worth of stuff, but it really just covers the past couple of weeks; The assassination attempt on Trump, the weird culty prop bandages, JD Vance, couches & dolphins, Biden stepping down & endorsing Kamala (this was recorded pre Walz being picked, so that isn’t mentioned), the weird rightwing meltdowns about Kamala being both of Indian heritage and being black….the rightwing outrage about the Olympics, JK Rowling and others plunging to new levels of transphobic madness, the Olympics allowing genocidal war criminals to participate - all that and more, right here. Links: Police warned Secret Service of a suspicious person at Trump rally before gunman opened fire, source says https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/-police-warned-secret-service-suspicious-person-trump-rally-shooting-rcna161933 Diapers for Trump: https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-supporters-wear-nappies-13129050 Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA wearing diapers https://www.salon.com/2018/03/25/how-a-diaper-protest-led-to-the-implosion-of-a-conservative-student-group/ Rowling’ s horrendous tweet about Imane Khelif which is still up at the time of this writing https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1819488996356964754?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Khelif’s opponent apologizes https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c2j3jg51rg4o Loomer goes full birther about Kamala https://x.com/eyesontheright/status/1819240726003106181?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Loomer calls Kamala a ‘brain dead bimbo’ : https://x.com/eyesontheright/status/1815958476721369094?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Paris Olympics organisers apologise to Christians for unintentional Last Supper parody https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/28/paris-olympics-organisers-apologise-to-christians-for-last-supper-parody Before Going MAGA, J.D. Vance Reportedly Brought Baked Goods to His Trans Friend: A former Yale classmate says Trump’s VP pick brought them treats while they recovered from top surgery. https://www.them.us/story/jd-vance-trans-friend-law-school-baked-goods-conservative-turn Vance searching for woman + dolphin https://x.com/atrupar/status/1816849447407456694?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
SAMPLE: I had a fun chat with Patron of the show, Mugsy. A fellow Canadian, who has an interesting history as a former funeral director. We talk a little about that, about progressive Christianity, his impression of Sam Harris, other recent episodes of Polite conversations, rightwing tokenism, racism in Canada, centrism & more! Access the full episode/series by becoming a patron today! www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist’ and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green (@Caitlinmoriah) joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In pt 2 we discuss Pinker’s constant downplaying of r*pe statistics and the inadequate, cherry-picked sources he uses to support his flawed arguments. —— If you have experienced sexual assault or violence here are some helpful resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safe-campuses-bc/what-is-consent https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sexual-health-sex-101-sexual-assault-dating-violence-learn-more-alcohol-other-drugs-learn-more Brown University: Yes, it is possible to establish consent if you and/or your partner(s) have been drinking or using other drugs. Consent cannot be obtained through the use of coercion or force or by taking advantage of the incapacitation of another individual. If anyone is incapacitated for any reason, they cannot give consent. If someone has been using alcohol or other drugs and you are thinking about having any kind of sexual interaction with them, it is your responsibility to check in, ask, and make sure they consent to what is going on. Being intoxicated yourself does not absolve you of the responsibility of obtaining consent. If you are unsure whether you can establish consent, don’t have sex. https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/ https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ca/sexual-violence/ https://www.rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources —— Links: Great thread by Kate Manne which came up in the episode https://x.com/kate_manne/status/1149902823200632833?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Detailed thread on Pinker’s discussion on R*pe in Better Angels of our Nature https://x.com/magi_jay/status/972958282125062144?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw! If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
This is a public SAMPLE of an upcoming episode. Please subscribe via patreon.com to hear the full episode. Part 2 is available via Patreon.com/nicemangos ——- Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist’ and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green (@Caitlinmoriah) joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In pt 2 we discuss Pinker’s constant downplaying of r*pe statistics and the inadequate, cherry-picked sources he uses to support his flawed arguments. —— If you have experienced sexual assault or violence here are some helpful resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safe-campuses-bc/what-is-consent https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sexual-health-sex-101-sexual-assault-dating-violence-learn-more-alcohol-other-drugs-learn-more Brown University: Yes, it is possible to establish consent if you and/or your partner(s) have been drinking or using other drugs. Consent cannot be obtained through the use of coercion or force or by taking advantage of the incapacitation of another individual. If anyone is incapacitated for any reason, they cannot give consent. If someone has been using alcohol or other drugs and you are thinking about having any kind of sexual interaction with them, it is your responsibility to check in, ask, and make sure they consent to what is going on. Being intoxicated yourself does not absolve you of the responsibility of obtaining consent. If you are unsure whether you can establish consent, don’t have sex. https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/ https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ca/sexual-violence/ https://www.rainn.org/international-sexual-assault-resources —— Links: Great thread by Kate Manne which came up in the episode https://x.com/kate_manne/status/1149902823200632833?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Detailed thread on Pinker’s discussion on R*pe in Better Angels of our Nature https://x.com/magi_jay/status/972958282125062144?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw!
Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist’ and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In part 1 we discuss hats, gloves, rationality, hypocrisy, Pinker’s special brand of ‘positivity P 0rn’ and more! Links: Steven Pinker's aid in Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense renews criticism of an increasingly divisive public intellectual. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/07/17/steven-pinkers-aid-jeffrey-epsteins-legal-defense-renews-criticism-increasingly A thread on the ironically named organization FAIR (Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) - a who’s who of some of the most intolerant and racist rightwing hacks around https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1367585945160146947?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The Harvard Crimson: Pinker is often willing to defend his colleagues — even when it attracts controversy. In 2012, the University of Miami philosopher Colin McGinn was accused of sexual harassment by a graduate student. When the matter became public, Pinker wrote in an open letter that McGinn was a “brilliant and distinguished scholar” and that if the University of Miami pursued disciplinary action against McGinn for “exchanging sexual banter with a graduate student,” it would “put a chill on communication between faculty and graduate students and on the openness and informality on which scholarship depends.” In our conversation, Pinker often brings up “The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature,” which, even two decades after its release, illustrates core aspects of his thinking today. The book argues that our individual behaviors — our intelligence, our sociability, our tendencies toward violence — are rooted in our genes, not just the environment in which we are raised. “.. in 2006 Pinker published a favorable review of a scientific paper which argued that Ashkenazi Jews may have evolved to have higher IQs than other racial and ethnic groups.” One of the first academics to be canceled, Pinker says, was E. O. Wilson. Wilson was a biologist and professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard. Today, he is known for two things: his award-winning work on biodiversity and his public branding as a racist. In 1975, Wilson published a book called “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,” which argues that behaviors result from genes — “very much in the strain of work that I wrote about on human nature,” Pinker says — and stepped into a debate about scientific racism. In his book, Wilson writes that there should be a “discipline of anthropological genetics” to explore whether cultural differences are biological. https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/10/27/steven-pinker-scrut/ Pinker currently serves on the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s board of advisers https://eowilsonfoundation.org/about-us/our-team/ Screenshot, Pinker upset at anti-scientism and historians ‘historicizing’ https://x.com/mccormick_ted/status/1182645627169263616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker smears anti-genocide students as ‘Pro-Hamas’ https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1810472709580570796?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker’s video about how ‘Political Correctness is redpilling America’ https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1138497096569540609?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker Publishes response about associations with Epstein on Jerry Coyne’s blog which has also done the Just Asking Questions routine about whether convicted child r*pist Jerry Sandusky was truly guilty or not. https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1150216005114912769?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw —— Pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to support the show Pt 2 available early to patrons
*This is a public sample of an upcoming episode. Please subscribe via patreon.com to hear the full episode. Part 2 is available via the Premium tiers on Patreon.* —— Linguist, noted ‘Pinkerologist’ and friend of the show Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to analyze and discuss the Extremely Rational thoughts of one Steven Pinker. In part 1 we discuss hats, gloves, rationality, hypocrisy, Pinker’s special brand of ‘positivity P 0rn’ and more! —— Links: Steven Pinker's aid in Jeffrey Epstein's legal defense renews criticism of an increasingly divisive public intellectual. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/07/17/steven-pinkers-aid-jeffrey-epsteins-legal-defense-renews-criticism-increasingly A thread on the ironically named organization FAIR (Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) - a who’s who of some of the most intolerant and racist rightwing hacks around https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1367585945160146947?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The Harvard Crimson: Pinker is often willing to defend his colleagues — even when it attracts controversy. In 2012, the University of Miami philosopher Colin McGinn was accused of sexual harassment by a graduate student. When the matter became public, Pinker wrote in an open letter that McGinn was a “brilliant and distinguished scholar” and that if the University of Miami pursued disciplinary action against McGinn for “exchanging sexual banter with a graduate student,” it would “put a chill on communication between faculty and graduate students and on the openness and informality on which scholarship depends.” In our conversation, Pinker often brings up “The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature,” which, even two decades after its release, illustrates core aspects of his thinking today. The book argues that our individual behaviors — our intelligence, our sociability, our tendencies toward violence — are rooted in our genes, not just the environment in which we are raised. “.. in 2006 Pinker published a favorable review of a scientific paper which argued that Ashkenazi Jews may have evolved to have higher IQs than other racial and ethnic groups.” One of the first academics to be canceled, Pinker says, was E. O. Wilson. Wilson was a biologist and professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard. Today, he is known for two things: his award-winning work on biodiversity and his public branding as a racist. In 1975, Wilson published a book called “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,” which argues that behaviors result from genes — “very much in the strain of work that I wrote about on human nature,” Pinker says — and stepped into a debate about scientific racism. In his book, Wilson writes that there should be a “discipline of anthropological genetics” to explore whether cultural differences are biological. https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/10/27/steven-pinker-scrut/ Pinker currently serves on the E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s board of advisers https://eowilsonfoundation.org/about-us/our-team/ Screenshot, Pinker upset at anti-scientism and historians ‘historicizing’ https://x.com/mccormick_ted/status/1182645627169263616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker smears anti-genocide students as ‘Pro-Hamas’ https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1810472709580570796?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker’s video about how ‘Political Correctness is redpilling America’ https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1138497096569540609?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Pinker Publishes response about associations with Epstein on Jerry Coyne’s blog which has also done the Just Asking Questions routine about whether convicted child r*pist Jerry Sandusky was truly guilty or not. https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1150216005114912769?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
I’m writing a series over on my patreon…on something thats pretty personal to me - the Ex-Mus to TradFash pipeline. It’s a path I’ve seen too many go down and completely descend into blatant far right f*ckery. I’ve dedicated a fair bit of time this month to unpacking this phenomenon more broadly and to documenting the far right trajectory of one Ex-Muslim in particular, previously thought to be one of the better, more moderate ones by many who had followed the new atheist and Ex-Muslim scenes. If you are interested in learning more about this particular form of radicalization, do check out the series on my patreon. Parts 1 & 2 are up for all Patrons, Part 3 (the wildest ride of the series) coming soon. *** Find part 1 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106445369 Find Part 2 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106501752 Once you’re a Patron you can also check out other Patreon Exclusive posts like “Black History Month with Sam Harris: https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-history-98603534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Researcher (from Political Research Associates) & co-author of Safety through Solidarity, Ben Lorber (@BenLorber8 on Twitter) Joins me for a conversation about the far right in both Israel and more broadly, the Jewish far right. We discuss far-right Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, the rhetoric we are seeing coming from so many Israeli officials, extremist anti-miscegenation groups like Lehava, and American-Israeli extremist rabbi Meir Kahane. We also discuss the ADL and the demonization of solidarity protests and encampments, as well as the concerning new pipelines for liberals to make common cause with the right on the topic of Israel. Christian Zionists, tokenization, and more, right here on episode 4 of The Global Far Right. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Thanks to Premium Patrons for making this miniseries possible! —— Links: Find Ben’s book, co-authored with Shane Burley, ‘Safety Through Solidarity’ here https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741043/safety-through-solidarity-by-shane-burley/ Ben’s article on Bronze Age Zionists https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1757871425925333192?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben’s thread on ADL’s inconsistent methodology for their antisemitism audit https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1780623385971540469?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw CNN clip on tokenization that came up in our chat https://x.com/abbydphillip/status/1785147804668616941?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL saying “we are not the Jews of trembling knees” https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1787536049465413921?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Greenblatt referring to students, including Jewish groups, as ‘Iranian proxies’ https://www.thedailybeast.com/cair-calls-on-msnbc-to-ban-adl-boss-over-iranian-proxies-remark The Atlantic: The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/04/us-anti-semitism-jewish-american-safety/677469/ Tom Cotton calls encampments ‘little Gazas’ https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/05/01/tom-cotton-campus-protests-gaza Former US ambassador to Israel says students are marching in support of Hamas https://x.com/davidm_friedman/status/1719070572083040616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Columbia Professor Shai Davidai refers to students as terrorists https://x.com/palmena_ic/status/1782361692900384969?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ted Cruz saying these protests are antisemitic while perpetuating antisemitic tropes himself https://x.com/tedcruz/status/1785406268607287383?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben Shapiro tweet on antisemitism vs support for Israel: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/644505141299671041?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw “.@anncoulter tweets re: Jews awful, nonsensical. @anncoulter is also super pro-Israel, and has always been so, so I won't lose sleep.” Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht enthusiastic about rising antisemitism https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1783539026022006823?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben Gvir’s association with far right leader of extremist group Lehava https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-extremist-benzi-gopstein-said-advising-ben-gvir-on-police-issues/ Isaac Herzog referred to intermarriage as a ‘plague’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/incoming-jewish-agency-head-walks-back-calling-intermarriage-a-plague/ Meet Lehava, the Israeli Fascists Mounting a Vicious Crusade to Keep their Women Away from Arabs https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meet-lehava-israeli-fascists-mounting-vicious-crusade-keep-their-women-away-arabs-1466584 Israel’s Far-right Finance Minister Says He's 'A Fascist Homophobe' but 'Won't Stone Gays' Israel’s Far-right Finance Minister Says He's 'A Fascist Homophobe' but 'Won't Stone Gays' - Israel News - Haaretz.com Extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane’s Cousin drove into anti-genocide protesters in NYC https://www.huffpost.com/entry/reuven-kahane-arrested-columbia-gaza-protest-assault_n_663bbd77e4b0c38baf0eacd4
I was joined by the wonderful hosts of Left Reckoning for this episode, David Griscom (@DavidGriscom on Twitter) & Matt Lech (@Mattlech on Twitter), many of you may know Matt Lech from Majority Report too. (Pls note this episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago, which is why you wont hear us mention more recent developments) We chat about a lot of High Level Ideas; Free Speech, grifters like Dave Rubin, centrists like David Pakman, Texas, Gaza, the ICC, Leftists vs Democrats & more! If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos —— Links: Find Left Reckoning here: https://www.youtube.com/@LeftReckoning Check out our previous hang out on New Atheists finding god, here: https://youtu.be/Fywb4l0PcWM?si=TqyNnAH9xEp5YJLL The threatening video to Ireland that the Israeli Foreign Ministry put out: https://x.com/israelmfa/status/1792943282105848152?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw “An angry President Reagan described Israel's bombing of west Beirut as a 'holocaust' in an angry phone call to Menachem Begin, the Israeli prime minister said.” https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/30/Begin-Mr-President-I-know-what-is-a-holocaust/7292399528000/ My recent Technofascism episode that came up in our conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nPioIhFQt6Obo8rWqTBkO
[This is a SAMPLE of my new Premium Miniseries, pls subscribe to the premium tiers via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the full episode] Researcher (from Political Research Associates) & co-author of Safety through Solidarity, Ben Lorber (@BenLorber8 on Twitter) Joins me for a conversation about the far right in both Israel and more broadly, the Jewish far right. We discuss far right Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, the rhetoric we are seeing coming from so many Israeli officials, extremist anti-miscegenation groups like Lehava, and American-Israeli extremist rabbi Meir Kahane. We also discuss the ADL and the demonization of solidarity protests and encampments, as well as the concerning new pipelines for liberals to make common cause with the right on the topic of Israel. Christian Zionists, tokenization, and more, right here on episode 4 of The Global Far Right. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Find Ben’s book, co-authored with Shane Burley, ‘Safety Through Solidarity’ here https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741043/safety-through-solidarity-by-shane-burley/ Ben’s article on Bronze Age Zionists https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1757871425925333192?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben’s thread on ADL’s inconsistent methodology for their antisemitism audit https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1780623385971540469?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw CNN clip on tokenization that came up in our chat https://x.com/abbydphillip/status/1785147804668616941?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL saying “we are not the Jews of trembling knees” https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1787536049465413921?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Greenblatt referring to students, including Jewish groups, as ‘Iranian proxies’ https://www.thedailybeast.com/cair-calls-on-msnbc-to-ban-adl-boss-over-iranian-proxies-remark The Atlantic: The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/04/us-anti-semitism-jewish-american-safety/677469/ Tom Cotton calls encampments ‘little Gazas’ https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/05/01/tom-cotton-campus-protests-gaza Former US ambassador to Israel says students are marching in support of Hamas https://x.com/davidm_friedman/status/1719070572083040616?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Columbia Professor Shai Davidai refers to students as terrorists https://x.com/palmena_ic/status/1782361692900384969?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ted Cruz saying these protests are antisemitic while perpetuating antisemitic tropes himself https://x.com/tedcruz/status/1785406268607287383?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben Shapiro tweet on antisemitism vs support for Israel: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/644505141299671041?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw “.@anncoulter tweets re: Jews awful, nonsensical. @anncoulter is also super pro-Israel, and has always been so, so I won't lose sleep.” Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht enthusiastic about rising antisemitism https://x.com/benlorber8/status/1783539026022006823?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Ben Gvir’s association with far right leader of extremist group Lehava https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-extremist-benzi-gopstein-said-advising-ben-gvir-on-police-issues/ Isaac Herzog referred to intermarriage as a ‘plague’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/incoming-jewish-agency-head-walks-back-calling-intermarriage-a-plague/ Meet Lehava, the Israeli Fascists Mounting a Vicious Crusade to Keep their Women Away from Arabs https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meet-lehava-israeli-fascists-mounting-vicious-crusade-keep-their-women-away-arabs-1466584 Israel’s Far-right Finance Minister Says He's 'A Fascist Homophobe' but 'Won't Stone Gays' Israel’s Far-right Finance Minister Says He's 'A Fascist Homophobe' but 'Won't Stone Gays' - Israel News - Haaretz.com
Since we are around the 6 year anniversary of the IDW debut in the NYT, myself and political writer/podcaster (former rightwinger himself) Matthew Sheffield (@mattsheffield on Twitter) did a Twitter Space last week (14th May 2024) to honour this magnificent group of intellectual giants… We took an in-depth look at the history of both the ‘Intellectual Dark Web’ and more broadly…the history of rightwing movements rebranding as new, exciting, different, transgressive or even ‘counter cultural’/ ‘heterodox’ while they continue to spout the same orthodoxies and viewpoints upholding the status quo. You will never believe the SHOCKING conclusion …..are the IDW truly Heterodox or just another attempt at a rightwing movement rebranding themselves? We also did a bit of a ‘where are they now’ segment, let me tell you dear listeners — they are not in the greatest intellectual shape, these Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web… Please note this is a live event, so the audio is not up to usual podcasting standards - apologies! We cleaned it up as best we could. ——— If you enjoy the show pls consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Archived version of the original IDW article in the New York Times by Bari Weiss https://web.archive.org/web/20180508113210/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/opinion/intellectual-dark-web.html Archived version of the ‘Sleek Website’ that Bari references in her ‘Meet the Renegades of the IDW’ piece which is essentially just a list of awful people https://web.archive.org/web/20180509020318/http://intellectualdark.website/ The IDWesque article from 1995 that Matthew was referring to, also from the NYT https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/12/magazine/the-counter-counterculture.html A piece I wrote a couple of years ago on Harris’ rightwingery and how New Atheism in general has been useful for the Christian Right https://x.com/mattsheffield/status/1490457060307177472?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Eric Weinstein’s unhinged ‘to the victims go the spoils theory’ re: Palestinians https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1790462571537133925?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The Evopsych episode mentioned in the Space: pt 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=By3wE6dxSs-oRRqHfyzYqQ Pt 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=jLKlykmWTj6tcu3dbW65ig My recent ep on Dawkins mentioned in the Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=1abadRJkRw-RK7O7nP1orA Polite Conversations episode on the IDW in Pakistan & Saudi which also came up in the Space: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OWPkudZ6zfH7p9swNXAtI?si=Ofpw6DuYReOjtX_AKzyCBw
Tech critic Paris Marx (@parismarx on Twitter) of the excellent ‘Tech Won’t Save us’ Podcast joins me for a fascinating & frightening discussion about the intersection of Tech & Fascism. Tech Won’t Save Us is a podcast that critically examines the tech industry. ——— Links: Find Tech Won’t Save us Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UhsI7s4bkH1FcMZI5u9iD?si=15c68cd79657412d Find Paris’ newsletter Disconnect here: https://disconnect.blog The Tech Won’t Save us Miniseries on Musk is available here: Pt 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M6jMwkb9cJ0kOrMTqzQDi?si=tHJgsAnQTlKVUlmOEYKTwg Pt 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g9zikUskeQYeCxVV8ut58?si=TCiCPTB2TVGOkANlSUN8BA Pt 3 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VQboA8VgR7UD9fXEHhDoy?si=sQnRVnZjQ36TGa-dZ1_BVw Pt 4 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DwZUo59Qm7MFJ2cHvVWj0 si=2U0BQ4X9SLm2LmXd9h_JAA My Miniseries on Harris ‘Woking Up’ is available here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=66ec707de5ec4fd9 Polite Conversations Food & Fascism ep: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ESZbJst9wpaEaEGziGSFo?si=scsteHS7QbaIi7XbFcEI1Q ——— More about Balaji & his ‘Tech Zionism’ https://x.com/veenadubal/status/1783896103823585538?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw The New York Times instructed journalists covering Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip to restrict the use of the terms “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” and to “avoid” using the phrase “occupied territory” when describing Palestinian land, according to a copy of an internal memo obtained by The Intercept. The memo also instructs reporters not to use the word Palestine “except in very rare cases” and to steer clear of the term “refugee camps” to describe areas of Gaza historically settled by displaced Palestinians expelled from other parts of Palestine during previous Israeli–Arab wars. https://theintercept.com/2024/04/15/nyt-israel-gaza-genocide-palestine-coverage/ Australian PM has called Elon Musk an "arrogant billionaire" in an escalating feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a church stabbing. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68878967 Meta has apologised for adding "terrorist" to the biographies of some Instagram users describing themselves as Palestinian. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67169228 Meta censors pro-Palestinian views on a global scale, report claims: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/21/meta-facebook-instagram-pro-palestine-censorship-human-rights-watch-report Twitter Removes BBC Doc Criticizing Indian PM Narendra Modi: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/twitter-elon-musk-bbc-india-modi-1234667887/ Jerry Coyne accused of spitting on pro Palestinian protester: https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2024/05/01/credentialed-leftist-at-work/ https://x.com/yumcoconutmilk/status/1785638690678620577?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Coyne saying the more minorities u let into a school the less quality you have: https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1725166190945833392?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw ‘Lavender’: The AI machine directing Israel’s bombing spree in Gaza The Israeli army has marked tens of thousands of Gazans as suspects for assassination, using an AI targeting system with little human oversight and a permissive policy for casualties: https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza/ CNN Political & Foreign Policy Analyst, Barak Ravid, shares what he heard from IDF soldiers - “The orders are basically just shoot every man of fighting age": https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1775778192608931922?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos - the show is entirely listener funded.
Since we are around the 6 year anniversary of the IDW debut in the NYT, myself and political writer/podcaster (former rightwinger himself) Matthew Sheffield (@mattsheffield on Twitter) did a Twitter Space last week (14th May 2024) to honour this magnificent group of intellectual giants… We took an in-depth look at the history of both the ‘Intellectual Dark Web’ and more broadly…the history of rightwing movements rebranding as new, exciting, different, transgressive or even ‘counter cultural’/ ‘heterodox’ while they continue to spout the same orthodoxies and viewpoints upholding the status quo. You will never believe the SHOCKING conclusion …..are the IDW truly Heterodox or just another attempt at a rightwing movement rebranding themselves? We also did a bit of a ‘where are they now’ segment, let me tell you dear listeners — they are not in the greatest intellectual shape, these Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web… Please note this is a live event, so the audio is not up to usual podcasting standards - apologies! We cleaned it up as best we could. ——— If you enjoy the show pls consider subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Archived version of the original IDW article in the New York Times by Bari Weiss https://web.archive.org/web/20180508113210/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/opinion/intellectual-dark-web.html Archived version of the ‘Sleek Website’ that Bari references in her ‘Meet the Renegades of the IDW’ piece which is essentially just a list of awful people https://web.archive.org/web/20180509020318/http://intellectualdark.website/ The IDWesque article from 1995 that Matthew was referring to, also from the NYT https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/12/magazine/the-counter-counterculture.html
This is a SAMPLE version of the episode, access the full episode via patreon.com/nicemangos —— Tech critic Paris Marx (@parismarx on Twitter) of the excellent ‘Tech Won’t Save us’ Podcast joins me for a fascinating & frightening discussion about the intersection of Tech & Fascism. Tech Won’t Save Us is a podcast that critically examines the tech industry.
In part 2 of this conversation we get into more specific concerns - issues about responsible framing, softballing, etc. At what point do we recognize and consciously not contribute to maintaining the perception of “reasonable intellectual” for someone as far gone (imo) as Harris? At what point has he crossed the line into being as embarrassing as say … Bret Weinstein? We explore all these questions and more. —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and by leaving an Apple Podcasts or Spotify review. Links NYT Investigation: Israel Used 'Most Destructive' Bombs in Areas Designated as Safe in South Gaza Strip: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-22/ty-article/nyt-investigation-israel-used-one-ton-bombs-in-safe-zones-in-south-gaza/0000018c-91f4-d47c-a7fd-dbfcc0bb0000 During the first six weeks of the war in Gaza, Israel routinely used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in areas it designated safe for civilians, according to an analysis of visual evidence by The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-bomb-investigation.html Children 5-8, carried to the emergency room by their parents, all had single sniper shots to the head: https://x.com/latimes/status/1758587564397597168?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Rami Igra, previously head of the Captive & Missing Division in the Mossad, says there are no uninvolved civilians in Gaza over the age of four https://x.com/ireallyhateyou/status/1757837275830907052?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israel Created 'Kill Zones' in Gaza. Anyone Who Crosses Into Them Is Shot. The Israeli army says 9,000 terrorists have been killed since the Gaza war began. Defense officials and soldiers, however, tell Haaretz that these are often civilians whose only crime was to cross an invisible line drawn by the IDF https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-03-31/ty-article-magazine/.premium/israel-created-kill-zones-in-gaza-anyone-who-crosses-into-them-is-shot/0000018e-946c-d4de-afee-f46da9ee0000
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Part 2 is available early via patreon.com/nicemangos. Join me for a discussion with Chris Kavanagh of the Decoding the Gurus Podcast. In part one we chat more about the broader questions …like the eternal ‘litmus test’ question of “Is Sam Harris Rightwing?” and I try to get a sense of Chris’ own politics and positions. On the surface Chris and I would probably vote the same, and we’re both critics of the heterodox/IDWsphere but our output is framed very differently, I think our motivations and goals with it are perhaps vastly different as well. We get into that and more in part 2. —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify Links: Fastest decline in a population ever recorded https://x.com/medicalaidpal/status/1763172220900151317?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Biggest cohort of paediatric amputees https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/the-children-who-lost-limbs-in-gaza Law for Palestine Releases Database with 500+ Instances of Israeli Incitement to Genocide – Continuously Updated https://law4palestine.org/law-for-palestine-releases-database-with-500-instances-of-israeli-incitement-to-genocide-continuously-updated/ IDF removing children without consent from Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-to-transport-gazan-orphans-to-west-bank-via-israel-without-cabinets-ok/ https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/2/israeli-soldier-brought-baby-back-to-israel-from-gaza Israeli Cabinet Members Join Event Calling for Ethnic Cleansing & Resettlement of Gaza https://youtu.be/7J0_J3Qy6YY?si=clqZe5x8DH1rfCe4 Israeli Ministers attend conference calling for ‘voluntary migration’ of Palestinians https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/29/israeli-ministers-attend-conference-calling-for-voluntary-migration-of-palestinians My miniseries on Sam Harris that Chris mentioned: Woking Up https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=ab7b7bfcbfc14185 DTG’s recent conversation with Harris: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75PdQjoEnvfn6aHev5Xjuf?si=9RSwlQ4vS4qt1BzEk1Bjww
I joined my friend Daniel of the I Don’t Speak German Podcast for a chat recently, to quote their description of the episode; “to talk about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and in particular about some questions that have come up around IDSG’s public response to it.” Find IDSG here: https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/public-bonus-talking-about-gaza-with-eiynah-mohammed-smith and @idsgpod on Twitter. You can find the Twitter Space mentioned in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dYrfZKfFpdib1zbSnMtQZ?si=7MZzHfT1Qh6ZFnCyIsdw0w
My guest for this episode is Jason Lemieux, who formerly worked for The CFI (Center for Inquiry) A US secular non-profit organization where Richard Dawkins is a board member. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science is a subsidiary of CFI. Join us as we cover the bizarreness & bigotry of increasingly embarrassing Atheist public figure Richard Dawkins. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos or by leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. ——— Links: Dawkins’ recent Cultural Christian clip: https://x.com/lbc/status/1774510715975368778?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Dawkins’ Church bells tweet: x.com/RichardDawkins/status/1018933359978909696?s=20 Dawkins’ non-entities tweet: x.com/RichardDawkins/status/1463750520603131907?s=20 Dawkins’ eugenics-y views on Down Syndrome: https://x.com/brokenbottleboy/status/1393882552264499202?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw CFI’s archived note re: Kavin Senapathy https://web.archive.org/web/20201030180906/https://centerforinquiry.org/reposting/ Vs the one they have up https://centerforinquiry.org/reposting/ Dawkins loses Humanist of the Year title https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/apr/20/richard-dawkins-loses-humanist-of-the-year-trans-comments David Silverman fired after allegations: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/david-silverman-atheist-fired-sexual-misconduct Thread re: the whole merge-gate saga https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1406646731933167619?s=61&t= Salon article that was mentioned in the conversation re: merge-gate - Godless Grifters: How the New Atheists merged with the Far Right https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/how-the-new-atheists-merged-with-the-far-right-a-story-of-intellectual-grift-and-abject-surrender/ Rolling stone article that was mentioned in the conversation: Study Shows How the ‘Intellectual Dark Web’ Is a Gateway to the Far Right https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/youtube-far-right-radicalization-study-877061/ My miniseries on Sam Harris, ‘Woking Up’ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=c3ef3e89db914464
This is a SAMPLE version of the episode, access the full episode via patreon.com/nicemangos *** Join me for an unexpected but fascinating chat that arose from the previous panel episodes on Germany, Identity & Palestine. I knew that one of my panelists (Claus) had been raised far-right and since shed those beliefs, but I had no idea just *how* far-right … Strap yourselves in for a very wild, rollercoaster of a conversation. Major CONTENT WARNING: There’s talk of bigotry, nazi cults, smuggling, murder, suicide, white supremacy, and more horrific stuff. So please proceed with caution. We discuss the skeptic scene and how rapidly it’s devolved, Michael Shermer in particular comes up. I also try to gauge and assess just how fashy Claus’s upbringing was, was it overtly and explicitly fash, was it IDWesque in trying to mask the bigotry… or was it a bit of both? Claus peels back the layers and helps us understand what got him out of that bigoted worldview, what kind of damage it did to the people around him, and how he sees echoes of it in present day culty, conspiracist circles. —— Links Eric Ludendorff: “The Nazis distanced themselves from Ludendorff because of his eccentric conspiracy theories In 1926, Ludendorff divorced Margarethe Schmidt and married his second wife Mathilde von Kemnitz (1877–1966). They published books and essays claiming that the world's problems were the result of Christianity, especially the Jesuits and Catholics, but also conspiracies by Jews and the Freemasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Ludendorff Claus briefly mentioned Derek Black’s story: Derek Black is an American former white supremacist. He is the son of Don Black, founder of the Stormfront online community, and godson of former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. He publicly renounced white nationalism and chronicled his personal journey away from his family's beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Black https://www.npr.org/2018/09/24/651052970/how-a-rising-star-of-white-nationalism-broke-free-from-the-movement https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/01/derek-black-new-college-desantis-plan.html Claus Also mentioned Zundel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Zündel Ernst Christof Friedrich Zündel (German: [ˈtsʏndl̩]; 24 April 1939 – 5 August 2017) was a German neo-Nazi publisher and pamphleteer of Holocaust denial literature. He was jailed several times: in Canada for publishing literature "likely to incite hatred against an identifiable group", and on charges of being a threat to national security; in the United States, for overstaying his visa; and in Germany for charges of "inciting racial hatred". He lived in Canada from 1958 to 2000. David Silverman: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/peteraldhous/david-silverman-atheist-fired-sexual-misconduct
Join us for part 2 of this Panel on wtf is going on in Germany. My German guests include Ilyas who is a German Muslim, Claus is a German who was raised with very right-wing views but has since shed them, and we also have John who has a Master’s degree in German Studies and lived there as an exchange student. We discuss aspects of German identity, history, nationalism and the thinking behind some of the blind and bizarre support we see for Israel, the stifling of pro-Palestinian views - especially in the arts, the treatment of left leaning Jewish people who are critical of Israel, the Herero & Nama genocide, the ICJ, ex-muslims & ‘liberal’ Muslims in Germany becoming tools of the right, & more. —— All guests on the Aftershow are Patrons of the Polite Conversations. Truly amazing to get to chat with fascinating patrons of the show from all around the world. Subscribe via Patreon to access the full episode. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and/or leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. _____ Links: In case u are unfamiliar with trump-voting ‘liberal muslim’ Asra Nomani, here’s a book she wrote https://x.com/ilyasibnkarim/status/1674447440785686530?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Masha Gessen: Hannah Arendt would not qualify for the Hannah Arendt prize in Germany today https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/18/hannah-arendt-prize-masha-gessen-israel-gaza-essay Masha Gessen: In the Shadow of the Holocaust https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-weekend-essay/in-the-shadow-of-the-holocaust Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57279008 Germany Officially Recognizes It Committed Genocide In Present-Day Namibia https://www.npr.org/2021/05/28/1001233776/germany-officially-recognizes-it-committed-genocide-in-present-day-namibia How Germany’s colonial genocide shapes Namibia today https://x.com/ayakibrahim/status/1746289541097415017?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Germany Is Known for Its Heavily Funded, Thriving Art Scene. But a Slew of Cancellations Is Threatening That Reputation: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/germany-cancellations-2407316 We're starting to see Germans assert that they are sole arbiters of Holocaust memory and understand it on a deeper level than Jewish descendants https://x.com/davidgross_man/status/1735312154905981153?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Germany: checkpoints in Palestinian neighbourhood https://x.com/ruairi_casey/status/1741813613843640496?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw An association sponsored by the Federal Foreign Office calls for international law violations: https://x.com/hahauenstein/status/1747251240600506631?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Marione Ingram is an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor and peace activist who has been demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. She just had a series of talks canceled in Germany, for which she says she never got a real explanation. https://x.com/democracynow/status/1747983242186125383?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw On Candice Breitz - Germany smothering the Arts: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/12/22/germany-antisemitism-israel-gaza-arts-censorship/ Candice Breitz https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/dec/07/a-frenzy-of-judgement-artist-candice-breitz-on-her-german-show-being-pulled-over-gaza On Adam Bromberg: Germany is Criminalising Palestinian Solidarity https://tribunemag.co.uk/2023/06/germany-is-criminalising-palestinian-solidarity German official targets Jewish artist over alleged anti-Semitism for criticising Israel Occupation https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230202-german-official-targets-jewish-artist-over-alleged-anti-semitism-for-criticising-israel-occupation/
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Join myself and my panel of German/Germany related guests for a fascinating discussion about Wtaf is going on in Germany these days. My German guests include Ilyas who is a German Muslim, Claus who is a German that was raised with very right-wing views but has since shed them, and we also have John who has a Master’s degree in German Studies and lived there as an exchange student. We discuss aspects of German identity, history, nationalism and the thinking behind some of the blind and bizarre support we see for Israel, the stifling of pro-Palestinian views, the perception of Arabs and foreigners in general, the treatment of left leaning Jewish people who are critical of Israel & more. —— All guests on the Aftershow are Patrons of the Polite Conversations. Truly amazing to get to chat with fascinating patrons of the show from all around the world. —— If you enjoy the show and would like to access the full episode, pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Thread about merge-gate which was briefly mentioned at the start of the episode https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1406646731933167619?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Allegations against Andrew Torres (Thomas Smith’s former co-host): https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1620956911561764865?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw There were multiple people protecting, legitimizing and profiting from working with Andrew, they knew for years, but chose to do nothing and continued to profit. https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1755655557548069020?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw In case u are unfamiliar with trump-voting ‘liberal muslim’ Asra Nomani, here’s a book she wrote https://x.com/ilyasibnkarim/status/1674447440785686530?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw In Berlin, schoolchildren have been banned from wearing the scarf https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/11/keffiyeh-scarf-fashion-history-palestine How Palestine became a Forbidden word in German Highschools https://www.972mag.com/germany-education-israel-narrative-palestinians/ Karl Lagerfeld calls refugees enemies of Jews https://www.dw.com/en/karl-lagerfeld-evokes-holocaust-to-bash-germanys-angela-merkel-on-refugees/a-41368478 Palestinian rights and the IHRA definition of antisemitism https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/nov/29/palestinian-rights-and-the-ihra-definition-of-antisemitism Will Politico 's New Owner Allow Criticism of Israel? https://jewishcurrents.org/will-politicos-new-owner-employ-journalists-who-criticize-israel A clampdown on the arts in Germany https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/arts/design/germany-arts-cancellations-israel-palestinians.html In Germany, a Witch Hunt Is Raging Against Critics of Israel https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2020-12-10/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/in-germany-a-witch-hunt-rages-against-israel-critics-many-have-had-enough/0000017f-db0d-df0f-a17f-df4fa21b0000
This is a Recording of my Twitter Space from Feb 20th 2024 with friends of the pod Jack Graham, Daniel Harper (of IDSG). Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green also makes an appearance. Join us for a discussion about all the nightmarish content on social media these days, IDF influencers, thirst traps and TikTok War Crimes. Horrific stuff. Proceed with caution. —- As always, if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Propaganda images/memes we discussed in the beginning https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1760143208766456133?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw T-Rex Costume, bombs and techno, dancing on a tank https://x.com/rachael_swindon/status/1748398198358507960?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Bill Maher’s poorly aged Burqa bit https://x.com/billmaher/status/1740866573655810131?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Contrasts: Fine dining scene vs. Starving population https://x.com/brandyljensen/status/1754145731466723520?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Lifestyle piece on IDF soldiers cooking in the kitchens of Gazans https://x.com/gawanmac/status/1757500107912556767?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw IDF using Human Shields: https://www.btselem.org/human_shields
[This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation, you can listen to part 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Yhb4lNGPfGwquHk4kBHjD?si=zLnUj1VTTFSvke6Nti6nRg Or here: https://youtu.be/KBU3Rjh3noY ] In this part of the conversation (with YouTuber The Kavernacle) we continue to discuss Israel, and New Atheism. We also talk about the complicity of Western countries in whats currently being done to Palestinians …and about how the right tokenizes & incentivizes minorities to uphold supremacist structures/systems. What I think listeners of this podcast will most enjoy though, is our difference in interpretation of Sam Harris’s extremely bigoted, fashy worldview. Is it accidental, or by design? Weigh in, dear listeners, via YT comments or Twitter comments, or Patreon comments - I’d love to hear your thoughts! And if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos —— Links: Find Kavernacle on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKavernacle here are some vids we mentioned from his channel: IDF Tik Tok: https://youtu.be/dAw7Cm0woKU?si=O9pcaoi_lBIF8qvj Passport Bros: https://youtu.be/WHf6itM7_ZY?si=1kCdxTwnUn_wL4CF Find my YT channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5BiXCGHjmkXjbzP3MJg77w Find the Woking Up Series that was mentioned here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1caIpbHnvDjKu0Ph4DA0Nb?si=ab7005c8a8a4466b Or here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/sets/woking-up-miniseries?si=eddd3e794f0f4ff4adec999b8b0bc374&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing My thoughts on SH’s Thoughts on White Supremacy was another episode we mentioned: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/debunkingharris?si=bc8f9e5a5836416aaef0b90a931a725f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing On Media bias & suppression: CTV told journalists not to use the word “Palestine” and suppressed stories critical of Israel https://x.com/thebreachmedia/status/1727445643696787573?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw CNN staff say network’s pro-Israel slant amounts to ‘journalistic malpractice’ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/feb/04/cnn-staff-pro-israel-bias In a historic 2009 ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled in favour of civil rights for transgender citizens, and further court rulings upheld and increased these rights. https://t.co/nLNQIvOO3h Pakistan to provide free healthcare for trans people: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1Z21A3/#:~:text=KARACHI%2C%20Pakistan%20 Sam’s claim that “France could become a *majority* Muslim country in 25 years” (he made this claim 18 years ago in 2006) https://x.com/adamjohnsonchi/status/828823659171217408?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
[This is part 1 of 2] I was joined by YouTuber The Kavernacle (@TheKavernacle) for this episode. We discussed overlaps in our trajectory, despite our very different backgrounds… New Atheism, disappointment with leftist content creators on the issue of Palestine and Israel. We also discussed geopolitics in a broader sense, the whitewashing of atrocities committed by the West. We chat about the flattening of the entire Middle East in western perspectives, the overlaps between conservative muslims and conservatives in the west, Andrew Tate’s conversion, Douglas Murrays growing fascism - and more! If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Find Kavernacle on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKavernacle —— Douglas downplaying N@zis https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1722994771424166354?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw One-third of Israeli Holocaust survivors live in poverty, advocates say https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/one-third-of-israeli-holocaust-survivors-live-in-poverty-advocates-say The Secret Suffering of Israel’s Holocaust Survivors: “They were scorned and laughed at on their arrival, seen as weak victims at a time when the state was being led by domineering fighters.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/04/23/the-secret-suffering-of-israels-holocaust-survivors/82c1a7ba-3233-4351-b4b8-f7387e291335/ How British colonialism killed 100 million Indians in 40 years Between 1880 to 1920, British colonial policies in India claimed more lives than all famines in the Soviet Union, Maoist China and North Korea combined. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/12/2/how-british-colonial-policy-killed-100-million-indians My NYE episode that we discussed in this conversation: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/deafening-silence-of-left-content-creators?si=921bb428f7854a4e90ff3efda7859515&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
[This is part 2 of a 2 part episode] I was joined by Canadian Journalist & Author Jeremy Appel (@JeremyAppel1025 on Twitter) for this episode. Aside from breaking down various distortions in the media on Palestine/Israel, we also discuss the blatant double standards & hypocrisy we often see related to this issue, as well as the suppression of pro Palestinian perspectives. We also talked about Jeremy’s visits to Israel and how he looks back on those visits in retrospect, his views on the emergence of 2 distinct currents of Jewish thought around the phrase ‘Never Again’, how encouraging it’s been to see the growth of Jewish groups challenging Zionist narratives like Jewish Voice for Peace and Independent Jewish Voices in Canada, and much more. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos & by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify —— Links Find Jeremy’s book here: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459752658-kenneyism Find him on Blue Sky here: @Jeremyappel.bsky.social Find his Newsletter here: https://www.readtheorchard.org His Podcasts: https://bigshinytakes.com https://t.co/G1l4UO0evZ —— Jesse Brown frames protest and vandalism at major national bookstore chain, who’s CEO created a foundation to provide scholarships for non-Israeli citizens who serve in the IDF as, “Jewish-owned bookstore vandalized” https://x.com/jessebrown/status/1723035954796023863?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Is Jesse a Zionist, Audio essay: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/is-jesse-a-zionist-editorial/ Jesse’s interaction with Jeet Heer https://x.com/jessebrown/status/1733295002569122150?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Calgary Mayor: “This is the poster that came out today, clearly indicating support for Israel. The menorah lighting has always been in support of the Calgary Jewish community. This change in focus was a surprise to many of us.” https://x.com/jyotigondek/status/1732605695558836508?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Calgary Herald’s framing of Mayor not attending Menorah Lighting https://x.com/jeremyappel1025/status/1732926407280668912?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Hit piece on Shree Paradkar https://x.com/canadaland/status/1734985675257020831?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Canadian University teacher facing firing for Daring to Denounce Hamas https://x.com/jeremyappel1025/status/1735738468964372684?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Comments or questions referencing genocide or occupation of Palestinian people and "anything seen as critical of Israel at all" are to be reported to the organization [Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center] https://x.com/jeremyappel1025/status/1738272732729782412?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw When you’re an Israeli coming to Canada vs. when you’re a Palestinian coming to Canada https://x.com/jeremyappel1025/status/1738706993219870725?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
I was joined by Canadian Journalist & Author Jeremy Appel (@JeremyAppel1025 on Twitter) for this episode. He discusses his Zionist upbringing and how ”blind support for Israel was instilled” in him from a very young age…. and how he came to question the narrative he grew up with. We also chat about the endless examples in the current political climate, of deliberate distortion, disinformation and inversion both by the media and Israel lobbying groups, the suppression of left leaning, pro-Palestinian Jewish voices, and the targeting of racialized journalists who question the narrative. We also discuss the recent bizarre meltdowns of one of Canada’s (supposedly) leading media critics; Jesse Brown of Canadaland. It’s a fascinating case study in how someone who otherwise looks at the media with a critical eye, has decided to double and triple down on standard Zionist talking points, no matter how blatantly dishonest the framing may be. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Find Jeremy’s book here: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459752658-kenneyism Find him on Blue Sky here: @Jeremyappel.bsky.social —— Israeli UN Delegates wearing yellow stars https://www.reuters.com/world/israels-un-delegates-criticised-wearing-yellow-stars-symbol-pride-2023-10-31/ CIJA (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs) accusing Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia of sharing a tweet that featured antisemitic tropes - when the shared tweet and quoted piece were both written by Jewish people https://x.com/cijainfo/status/1741468714719990232?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Standing ovation for a Ukrainian who fought with the Nazis sparks anger and an apology in Canada https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/canada-speaker-apologizes-ukraine-nazi-veteran-honored-rcna117125 Frum being on the left of the IDW/Harris https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1329771768291188736?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1475486739372388358?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Statement from Canadaland Union https://x.com/canadalandunion/status/1735381342550921360?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Jesse Brown hit piece on Shree Paradkar https://x.com/jeremyappel1025/status/1735003932521550224?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw https://x.com/jessebrown/status/1734985834271588702?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Jesse Brown accuses Omar Sachedina of putting Jewish Canadian lives in danger because he correctly called a rally in support of Israel a pro-war rally https://x.com/jessebrown/status/1732555874567078019?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Jesse Brown frames protest and vandalism at major national bookstore chain, who’s CEO created a foundation to provide scholarships for non-Israeli citizens who serve in the IDF as, “Jewish-owned bookstore vandalized” https://x.com/jessebrown/status/1723035954796023863?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw CTV told journalists not to use the word “Palestine” and suppressed stories critical of Israel https://x.com/thebreachmedia/status/1727445643696787573?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
[This is the *Full* version of the previously released sample. Originally released Dec 20, 2023, on Patreon. If you would like early and full access to all episodes in this new miniseries, please subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos] _________ For Episode 3 of The Global Far Right series, I was joined by German far-right/extremism researcher Miro Dittrich [@DittrichMiro on Twitter], co-founder and senior researcher at Cemas [cemas.io/en/] We talked about broad themes and split lines on the far-right, how Germany has the biggest non-English speaking QAnon movement in the world, the German ‘Sovereign Citizen’ movement, overlaps the German far right had with the American one via QAnon Narratives, things like stolen election narratives….All that and more, here on episode 3! An enlightening…and frightening conversation.
As the year comes to a close, join me as I reflect on 2023. From personal milestones, to the ramping up of production around here…to my current thoughts on the ongoing mass violence inflicted on Palestinians...& the silence of many left leaning content creators - all that and more in my final episode of the year. ————— Links: Israel bans surfboards https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/gaza-surfing-ban-illegal-documentary-palestinians-a8525091.html “Israel prohibits the importation of surfboards. Israel is, in effect, outlawing surfing, just as the buttoned-up East Coast evangelicals tried to do in Hawaii.” Israel intercepts 23 tons of chocolate it says was intended to finance Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-intercepts-23-tons-of-chocolate-it-says-was-intended-to-finance-hamas/ Users on social media mock 'cartoon villains stealing candy', as Israeli officials link confectionary sales to terrorism https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-chocolate-bar-confiscated-claim-fund-hamas Why Won't Israel Allow Gazans to Import Coriander(Cilantro)? In its response to a freedom-of-information suit last week, the state admitted that there is a specific list of goods permissible for import to Strip. https://www.haaretz.com/2010-05-07/ty-article/why-wont-israel-allow-gazans-to-import-coriander/0000017f-f866-d887-a7ff-f8e6fc210000 “The Defense Ministry is refusing - on security grounds, it says - to reveal why Israel prohibits the import into the Gaza Strip of items such as cilantro, sage, jam, chocolate, french fries, dried fruit, fabrics, notebooks, empty flowerpots and toys…” Israel once banned pasta: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/the-pasta-paper-and-hearing-aids-that-could-threaten-israeli-security-1635143.html “It was only after Senator John Kerry, the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, raised the issue with Defence Minister Ehud Barak after their trip last month that Israel allowed the pasta in. Macaroni was considered a luxury item, not a humanitarian necessity, they were told. “ ——— ICYMI the Evopsych episodes when they came out, you can check them out here: Evopsych ep 69 (pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=9wlTnl8uTp6a6y92T3Rusw Evopsych ep 69 (pt 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=OsnZ5XT6R-6bty2uHg7kTQ
[This Episode was released on Patreon on Nov 30. Sign up on Patreon.com/nicemangos for early access to episodes like this one] —— Brace yourselves for Sam & Eric pushing some of the worst talking points of the Israeli government without any scrutiny whatsoever. Join me as I break down their attempts to stereotype muslims and generalize them as tacitly endorsing religious extremism, in a time where there’s a very real cost to spreading such dangerous tropes and a very real campaign of violence/dehumanization ongoing against Palestinian muslims. Links The cursed thumbnail of Eric and Sam https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1716804481558421712?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israeli Forces routinely violate Palestinian children’s rights in the Israeli military detention system https://x.com/dcipalestine/status/1727348433219178960?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw From a 2009 Israeli military order: “according to Israeli military orders in effect in the area, rain is the property of the Israeli authorities and thus Palestinians are forbidden from gathering rain water for domestic or agricultural needs.” https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/11/22/palestinians-rainwater-israeli-property/ IDF using Human Shields: https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Giora Eiland column https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/1726655990169501966?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw My episode on Sam Harris’ thoughts on White Supremacy https://open.spotify.com/episode/37j0nLRxRsVoJUD5ES4QXI?si=tFb6tjShRsqchVh5MVx8Bg Netenyahu Buckled under public pressure to accept the same deal he already rejected https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwizhqeNueyCAxV3HjQIHRm-BH4QFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.haaretz.com%2Fisrael-news%2F2023-11-22%2Fty-article%2F.premium%2Fnetanyahu-buckled-under-public-pressure-to-accept-the-same-deal-he-already-rejected%2F0000018b-f458-dcf8-a3db-f7fa8b7a0000&usg=AOvVaw2oLcCSHJPLF2wHnyHPoJGj&opi=89978449 Netenyahu rejects Gaza Ceasefire amid reports of limited hostage release https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-772241 Israel appears to reject U.S. push for ‘pauses’ in Gaza assault https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/03/blinken-israel-visit-gaza-hamas-war/#
[This is a SAMPLE of my new Premium Miniseries, pls subscribe to the premium tiers via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the full episode] _______ For Episode 3 of The Global Far Right series, I was joined by German far-right/extremism researcher Miro Dittrich [@DittrichMiro on Twitter, mirod.bsky.social on BlueSky], co-founder and senior researcher at Cemas [cemas.io/en/] We talked about broad themes and split lines on the far-right, how Germany has the biggest non-English speaking QAnon movement in the world, the German ‘Sovereign Citizen’ movement, overlaps the German far-right had with the American one via QAnon Narratives, things like stolen election narratives….All that and more, here on episode 3! An enlightening…and frightening conversation.
This episode I was joined by Journalist and writer Parker Molloy [@Parkermolloy on Twitter] We discussed Free Speech ‘hero’ Elon, suing Media Matters, Ben Shapiro’s recent self-own of a movie “Lady Ballers”, the conflation of anti Zionism & anti semitism, various moral panics about the left, is TikTok really turning young leftists into Bin Laden Supporters? All that and more, right here. Check out Parker’s newsletter at: www.readtpa.com —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
(This is a PREVIEW of Woking Up 10, the full episode is available via patreon.com/nicemangos) Brace yourselves for Sam & Eric pushing some of the worst talking points of the Israeli government without any scrutiny whatsoever. Join me as I break down their attempts to stereotype muslims and generalize them as tacitly endorsing religious extremism, in a time where there’s a very real cost to spreading such dangerous tropes and a very real campaign of violence/dehumanization ongoing against Palestinian muslims. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ——— Links The cursed thumbnail of Eric and Sam https://x.com/nicemangos/status/1716804481558421712?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israeli Forces routinely violate Palestinian children’s rights in the Israeli military detention system https://x.com/dcipalestine/status/1727348433219178960?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw From a 2009 Israeli military order: “according to Israeli military orders in effect in the area, rain is the property of the Israeli authorities and thus Palestinians are forbidden from gathering rain water for domestic or agricultural needs.” https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/11/22/palestinians-rainwater-israeli-property/ IDF using Human Shields: https://www.btselem.org/human_shields Giora Eiland column https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/1726655990169501966?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw My episode on Sam Harris’ thoughts on White Supremacy https://open.spotify.com/episode/37j0nLRxRsVoJUD5ES4QXI?si=tFb6tjShRsqchVh5MVx8Bg Netenyahu Buckled under public pressure to accept the same deal he already rejected https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwizhqeNueyCAxV3HjQIHRm-BH4QFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.haaretz.com%2Fisrael-news%2F2023-11-22%2Fty-article%2F.premium%2Fnetanyahu-buckled-under-public-pressure-to-accept-the-same-deal-he-already-rejected%2F0000018b-f458-dcf8-a3db-f7fa8b7a0000&usg=AOvVaw2oLcCSHJPLF2wHnyHPoJGj&opi=89978449 Netenyahu rejects Gaza Ceasefire amid reports of limited hostage release https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-772241 Israel appears to reject U.S. push for ‘pauses’ in Gaza assault https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/03/blinken-israel-visit-gaza-hamas-war/#
This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode. If you haven’t yet listened to part 1 please check that out first. ⚠️CW: Discussions of extreme v!0l*nce and dehumanizing language —— We have seen both US & Israeli officials engage in dehumanizing eliminationist rhetoric over the past few weeks. We’ve seen western media engage in linguistic gymnastics every day to avoid accurately reporting what’s happening to Palestinians. Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to discuss this difficult subject. —— Links: Arab Muslim student struck in hit-and-run calls for love, compassion, from hospital bed https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/05/us/stanford-student-hit-run-over/index.html Stanford Chalk Students condemn lack of University action on Islamophobia as hate crime investigation continues over hit-and-run https://stanforddaily.com/2023/11/04/students-condemn-lack-of-university-action-on-islamophobia-as-hate-crime-investigation-continues-over-hit-and-run/ Doxxing Truck https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/12/business/harvard-doxxing-truck-israel-hamas-statement/index.html IDF thirst traps https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/israel-defense-force-idf-tiktok-thirst-trap-1174211/ Israeli officials in their own words https://twitter.com/mehdirhasan/status/1720215711925043260?t=xTGBSYT_a8gl_tEkOwKyzg&s=19 For years U.S. Jewish leaders tried to center diaspora identity around Israel: https://www.972mag.com/antisemitism-american-jews-israel-ihra/
Join me and author Byron C. Clark (@ByroncClark on Twitter) for a discussion on the far right in New Zealand. We discuss trucker convoys, WEF (World Economic Forum) conspiracy theories, insect paste conspiracy theories, fearmongering about the ‘tyranny’ of 15 minute cities, the pandemic’s role in opening people up to believing such things. We discuss the Christchurch mosque shooting, Byron’s personal experiences with the far right and their insecurities around masculinity - all this and more! Thanks again to Premium Patrons for making this miniseries possible. If you enjoy the show pls consider subscribing via Patreon.com/nicemangos You can find more of Byron’s work here: http://byron.geek.nz Substack: http://feijoa.substack.com
⚠️CW: Discussions of extreme v!0l*nce and dehumanizing language This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Subscribe via patreon to get both episodes early. —— We have seen both US & Israeli officials engage in dehumanizing eliminationist rhetoric over the past few weeks. We’ve seen western media engage in linguistic gymnastics every day to avoid accurately reporting what’s happening to Palestinians. Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to discuss this difficult subject.
(This is a SAMPLE of my new Premium Miniseries, pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the full episode.) Join me and author Byron C. Clark (@ByroncClark on Twitter) for a discussion on the far right in New Zealand. We discuss trucker convoys, WEF (World Economic Forum) conspiracy theories, insect paste conspiracy theories, fearmongering about the ‘tyranny’ of 15 minute cities, the pandemic’s role in opening people up to believing such things. We discuss the Christchurch mosque shooting, Byron’s personal experiences with the far right and their insecurities around masculinity - all this and more! Thanks again to Premium Patrons for making this miniseries possible. You can find more of Byron’s work here: http://byron.geek.nz Substack: http://feijoa.substack.com
[This is the *full* version of the previously released sample, originally released Oct 8 2023 on Patreon. If you would like early and full access to all episodes in this new miniseries, please subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos] ⚠️[CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of extreme vi*l*nce, ab*se, r*pe] ————— Join myself and associate professor/Author Gaurav Sabnis (@GauravSabnis) for the very first episode of my new miniseries on The Global Far Right. In this episode, we discuss both the history of and whats been happening more recently, with the far right in India. We talk about the types of tactics used by Hindu nationalists, to promote Hindu supremacy, terms like ‘Love Jihad’…. we discuss overlaps between Modi-ism and Trumpism, rhetoric being used that is reminiscent of white supremacists, the recent tensions between Canada & India, state complicity in prejudice, the role of social media as a catalyst, and how Hindu Supremacists are becoming a global issue….all that & more… Here’s a tragic but important thread by Gaurav going back a couple of years, with endless examples of fascism & bigotry in India https://x.com/gauravsabnis/status/1453105434034851842?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
[This episode was released on Patreon on Oct 19. Sign up on Patreon.com/NiceMangos for early access to episodes like this one.] ⚠️Content Warning: Discussions of extreme vio**nce Here it is….. after an extremely loong break on Woking Up. This recent take of Sam’s on the Israel-Palestine situation was so bad, I just had to say something. It’s been a difficult episode to record. Devastating time in general, very difficult subject to discuss, so i apologize for sounding a little emotional in some parts. I simply can’t believe he says things like this in plain sight, in times of extreme violence. Even for him this is off the charts imo. ——— Links: https://jewishcurrents.org/a-textbook-case-of-genocide Israeli defence minister says ‘we are fighting human animals’ https://x.com/kenroth/status/1714502239690064383?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israeli politician says the children of Gaza brought it on themselves https://x.com/middleeasteye/status/1714491538028298386?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw https://x.com/nimrod_flash/status/1713970306262458505?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Netanyahu’s deleted tweet https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/children-post-deleted-netanyahu/ —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/NiceMangos or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify
This is a Recording of my Twitter Space from Oct 27th 2023, with BFFs of the show Jack Graham of the IDSG podcast and Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green. Join us for a chat about Heterodox Horror Stories 👻 This is a live event on a broken hellsite, so pls excuse the sound quality not being to usual podcast standards. We discuss Bill Maher, Steven Crowder, Yale professors Nicholas & Erika Christakis & their calls for students to ‘look away’ from ‘offensive Halloween costumes’, U of Oregon Professor Nancy Shurtz who wore blackface at a party that students attended ….all this and more. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos
SAMPLE: 🎃Hello hello goblins and ghouls, it’s about that time of year where these conversations around appropriate/inappropriate Halloween costumes begin to happen. So i thought I’d dedicate some time to the topic this October. **** A Pakistani-Canadian podcaster & a Mexican-American fashion photographer gettin’ together to discuss “Cultural Appropriation”. Where else are you gonna get that kind of diverse perspective on seasonally themed content, eh? **** If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/NiceMangos
(This is a Preview of Woking Up 9 the full episode is available on patreon.com/nicemangos) ⚠️Content Warning: Discussions of extreme violence Here it is….. after an extremely loong break on Woking Up. This recent take of Sam’s on the Israel-Palestine situation was so bad, I just had to say something. It’s like he hasn’t evolved even a bit in the past 2 decades. I simply can’t believe he says things like this in plain sight, in times of extreme conflict. Even for him this is off the charts imo. ———— Links: https://jewishcurrents.org/a-textbook-case-of-genocide Israeli defence minister says ‘we are fighting human animals’ https://x.com/kenroth/status/1714502239690064383?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Israeli politician says the children of Gaza brought it on themselves https://x.com/middleeasteye/status/1714491538028298386?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw https://x.com/nimrod_flash/status/1713970306262458505?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Netanyahu’s deleted tweet https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/children-post-deleted-netanyahu/
(This is a SAMPLE of my new Premium Miniseries, Pls subscribe via Patreon.com/nicemangos to access the full episode.) ⚠️[CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of extreme violence, abuse, r*pe] Join myself and associate professor/Author Gaurav Sabnis (@GauravSabnis) for the very first episode of my new miniseries on The Global Far Right. In this episode, we discuss both the history of and whats been happening more recently, with the far right in India. We talk about the types of tactics used by Hindu nationalists, to promote Hindu supremacy, terms like ‘Love Jihad’…. we discuss overlaps between Modi-ism and Trumpism, rhetoric being used that is reminiscent of white supremacists, the recent tensions between Canada & India, state complicity in prejudice, the role of social media as a catalyst, and how Hindu Supremacists are becoming a global issue….all that & more… Here’s a tragic but important thread by Gaurav going back a couple of years, with endless examples of fascism & bigotry in India https://x.com/gauravsabnis/status/1453105434034851842?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
This is a recording of my Twitter Space on Sept 20th, 2023, with good friends of the show, linguist Dr. Caitlin Green & Jack Graham from the IDSG podcast, This is a live event, on a broken hellsite, so pls excuse the sound quality not being to usual podcast standards. We chat about Russell Brand allegations, the RW cope & hypocrisy around it, the Boebert situation especially in contrast with the ‘groomer’ discourse that we usually hear on the right. If you’d like to participate in a future Space, pls subscribe via patreon.com/NiceMangos or follow me on Twitter (yes I’m still calling it that) (@nicemangos), where I announce upcoming Spaces.
This is a recording of my Twitter Space with linguist Dr. Caitlin Green (@caitlinmoriah) from Aug 26, 2023. This is a live event, on a broken hellsite, so pls excuse the sound quality. Join us for a fun filled conversation about all sorts of RW nonsense! We briefly chat about Trump’s mugshot, Peterson’s increasingly ridiculous custom suits, language in the era of Trump, RW influencer Richard Hanania who was recently found to have written for white supremacist sites in the past, Stephen Pinker, Granola N*zis & fetishization of ‘naturalness’, the function of dogwhistles, the reactionary view that society/institutions have become too feminized, and much more! If you’d like to participate in a future Space, pls subscribe via patreon.com/NiceMangos or follow me on Twitter (yes I’m still calling it that) (@nicemangos), where I announce upcoming Spaces.
This is a recording of our Twitter Space from 25 July, 2023. Pls excuse the sound quality, it is a live event via the phone app so the recording isn’t usual podcast quality. Me & Jack from IDSG, as well as several lovely listeners, chat about Barbie and the *highly entertaining* rightwing outrage surrounding the movie. We discuss The Culture War more broadly, fairytales, ‘man-products’, “go woke go broke” & much, much more. I thoroughly enjoy speaking with listeners from around the world at these Spaces, if you’d like to participate in a future Space, pls subscribe via patreon.com/NiceMangos or follow me on Twitter (yes I’m still calling it that) (@nicemangos), where I announce upcoming Spaces.
Chrissy Stroop (@C_Stroop), exvangelical writer/columnist & Chris Stedman (@ChrisDStedman) writer, professor, podcaster, join me for this special Pride episode, to talk about the recent surge in anti-lgbtq sentiment, ‘woke’ corporations, the roles of the religious right & rightwing atheists in the current queerphobic Satanic panic & much more… If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos & leaving a 5 star review on iTunes or Spotify to help others find the show! ——- Links: Trans legislation tracker: https://translegislation.com/ Messianic Judaism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Judaism “The phrase “Diversity = White Genocide” is a white supremacist slogan coined by disciples of Bob Whitaker, a former Republican congressional aide and Reagan administration appointee who later embraced white supremacy and began writing for neo-Nazi publications.” https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/diversity-white-genocide Matt Walsh Is Selling Plush Toys of Himself in a Diaper “for Your Kids to Play With” https://newrepublic.com/post/173056/matt-walsh-selling-plush-toys-diaper-for-kids-play-with Chrissy’s article that we mentioned in the conversation: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/us-pride-month-anti-lgbtiq-laws-celebration-joy/ Chris Stedman’s previous appearance on Polite Conversations https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/pc-panel-14-are-too-many-atheists-veering-dangerously-towards-the-alt-right?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Find all of Chris’ work at ChrisStedmanwriter.com Join Chrissy’s discord community here: https://twitter.com/c_stroop/status/1586037341889900544?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw
Hello Dear listeners, Here’s a recording of our Twitter Space from May 12, 2023 where myself, Jack and Daniel of the IDSG podcast chatted about Misogyny, Monarchy & Multi-racial n@zis I don’t usually post my twitter spaces to this feed because the recording is available via Twitter and a pain to record off Twitter, but thanks to Jack (from idsg, who kindly provided this recording) you can listen to it here too. Pls excuse the sound Quality, Twitter Spaces is not the best sounding audio. If you’d like to join the next Twitter Space live, pls subscribe to the show via patreon.com/NiceMangos or follow @nicemangos on twitter, where I announce my twitter spaces in advance.
This is part 2 of the previous episode. If you haven’t checked that out yet, I recommend you listen to that first. —— Enjoy another serving of big-brained Evolutionary Psychology takes with our guide, Mr. @evopsychgoogle. In this part we discuss how biology and ‘science’ have been invoked, historically, to keep groups oppressed, whether evopsych is based on a flawed framework or if its just an unfortunate coincidence that it tends to attract people with reactionary views. We also chat about race science in evopsych, the fixation on menstrual cycles, and many more high-level ideas. Links: Jerry Coyne on sex with strangers & Evopsych https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2021/06/06/sex-with-a-stranger-evolutionary-psychology-and-sex-differences-in-behavior/ When bigger isn’t always better: how history got the female brain wrong https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2019/mar/how-history-got-the-female-brain-wrong-by-gina-rippon.html Charles Murray on the Cold Winters Theory https://twitter.com/evopsychgoogle/status/1632577539309985792?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Peterson tweeting about red as a ‘female sexual signal’ https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/976578493063376896?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw —— If you enjoy the show, pls consider supporting via patreon.com/NiceMangos
Excited to share the 69th episode of Polite Conversations with you. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. I had a lot of fun chatting with Mr. @evopsychgoogle, do check out his Twitter account if you don't already follow him. We chat about all the ridiculousness one encounters in the world of evopsych; race science, infidelity detection, sniffing out ovulation, women co-evolving with ripe fruit, and much much more. —— If you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting the show via patreon.com/NiceMangos
We’ve made it to episode 5 of the Polite Conversations Aftershow! This is where you get to hear behind the scenes content of everything and anything to do with Polite Conversations/Woking Up/Twitter Spaces …with guests that are exclusively patrons of the show! Joining me for this one, is Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green. (@caitlinmoriah) We had a lot of laughs discussing recent anti-woke-sphere absurdities, hypocrisies and outrages. Roald Dahl, Oompa Loompas, ‘corporate wokeness’, trad wives & much, much more! We chat about Pinker’s use of the phrase ‘Primitive Word Magic’, about Scott Adams and his recent racist outburst … We also discussed Jordan Peterson’s attempt at poetry, and that was as fun as you’re imagining it to be. —————————————————— Links & References: Jokes about Conor Friedersdorf are referencing this tweet: https://twitter.com/caitlinmoriah/status/1629883194542817282?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Catch our previous episode here: Linguistics of Slurs https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTA1ODI3MDQzMQ%3D%3D You can try this link for our twitter Space that Caitlin mentioned, but twitter is very spotty these days and sometimes the link works, other times it does not. (I believe, Twitter Spaces only work on your phone) https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1590763991688970240?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Peterson anti-abortion ‘gotcha’ thread: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1629363205150498818?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Peterson mad at public service messages: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1629281946097385472?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw Peterson mad at paper towel dispenser: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1628465693866831876?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqw —— Subscribe via Patreon.com/NiceMangos for the full episode
Here’s episode 4 of the Polite Conversations Aftershow, where you get to hear behind the scenes content of everything and anything to do with Polite Conversations/Woking Up/Twitter Spaces …with guests that are exclusively patrons of the show! This time I’ve got the wonderful Jack & Daniel of the ‘I Don’t Speak German’ podcast, who are friends and patrons of the show. It was an honour to have them and a lovely, ridiculous time was had, talking about gas stoves, fuckable m&m’s, Fashy beef-eating as well as fashy vegetarianism in India……Elon, free speech hypocrisy, Twitter re-instating nazis and much more. Enjoy! Thank you to all the wonderful patrons who help make the Aftershow possible. If you’d like to support the show or potentially be a guest on the Aftershow, pls subscribe via Patreon.com/NiceMangos today! Links: Elon complying with PM Modi, and removing links to/clips of BBC documentary: https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjkybx/free-speech-elon-musk-censors-bbc-doc-india-modi- My Previous episodes on Hindu Nationalism: The Hindu Far Right: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvNTQyNDk2MTE3 Hindu Nationalism & Hindutva: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvNzU0NjA2OTY5 My Episode on Food & Fascism mentioned in the episode: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTI3MDc1ODAxMA%3D%3D ——- Find IDSG: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzE1MjU5Ny9yc3M Daniel is on Twitter @DanieleHarper Jack is on Twitter @_Jack_Graham_
SAMPLE: Join myself and two of my first ever patrons, @Nataliasdad & @ThomasSwords, for episode 3 of the Polite Conversations Aftershow. We discuss Dawkins being embarrassing, Rubin being a doormat for Jordan Beeferson, why terms like ‘IDW’ and ‘Alt Right’ fall out of use when they no longer serve their purpose of obscuring what these groups are - and you also get to hear the strange Polite Conversations Origin story! Links: Episodes mentioned: Food & Fascism: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTI3MDc1ODAxMA%3D%3D Canada Day Special: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTI5Njg2NDk2Nw%3D%3D Merge-gate explainer episode: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTA3MTQyODY2OA%3D%3D My previous two update episodes that I refer to in the intro: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTMzOTA2OTU3OQ%3D%3D https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjIwNjczMjAxMS9zb3VuZHMucnNz&episode=dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTM4NTQ2NjAyOA%3D%3D ——- You can still contribute to the gofundme, here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-eiynah —— Get access to the full episode/series & more by becoming a patron today https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Another (happier) update from me. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the go fund me, it truly has been life changing. The fundraiser is still up, if you would like to contribute you can do so via: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-eiynah —- This update refers to the previous one. You can find that here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/update?si=61a4c19babbb44a6b9e477abdd7c00a4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing If Twitter is still around when you see this, you can checkout my recent twitter spaces here: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1590866058818248704?s=21&t=QACKG8dX0BaMxpL2FMbrPg And here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzE1MjU5Ny9yc3M%3D&episode=NTVmYTY1MTEtMjEyMC00MDMwLTg2YjEtM2ZmYzk1YzQyM2Nh
CW: Descriptions of violence, trauma —— If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been. Hopefully this update will help explain. This was an incredibly difficult update to record...but its been even harder to not say anything. I apologize for being emotional, but this is a huge improvement from where i was a couple of weeks ago. Pls consider donating via: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-eiynah Patreon.com/nicemangos
This is a SAMPLE, full episode available via patreon.com/nicemangos ——- For this episode of the Aftershow, I’m joined by two lovely patrons, Kate & Erin, for a conversation about what it’s like to be a woman (or any minority really) even in this IDW-watching, IDW-critiquing space.
I was joined by Talia Lavin for this episode, the author of Culture Warlords & writer of the very interesting’The Sword And the Sandwich’ substack. Find her on twitter @swordsjew We chat about the history of food & fascism and how similar patterns and themes still show up in the modern political landscape. Links: Find Talia’s substack here: https://theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/ Why Food Has Become a New Target for Nationalists https://www.eater.com/2017/6/30/15892900/italy-ban-ethnic-foreign-food-immigrants-kabab-nationalism My previous episodes on the Hindu far right: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel21-hindutva-despair-biryani?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-53-hindu-far-right?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing On the Chinese exclusion act: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/06/16/532697303/how-american-unions-tried-to-wage-a-war-against-chinese-restaurants-in-the-u-s TASTING FASCISM: FOOD, SPACE, AND IDENTITY IN ITALY https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/13767/Lo_Ruth.pdf?sequence=1 A thread I did on the Futurists & IDW parallels: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1521865751690452992?s=21&t=bm59a5_ds9bI5gTlGI_wQw Here’s a link to all the full, publicly released episodes of Woking Up in a handy playlist, if you haven’t checked that out yet and would like to: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/sets/woking-up-miniseries?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Please consider supporting the show via patreon.com/nicemangos
SAMPLE: Here’s a little taste of the very FIRST episode of the brand new, Patreon Exclusive, Polite Conversations Aftershow. Comedian Andy Kindler joined me for this episode. Access this full episode and the rest of the series, as it comes via patreon.com/nicemangos Become a Patron today to unlock this and many more interactive Patron perks!
This episode covers the second part of our chat. Here, we get into the nitty gritty of our differences. I think its important because, to casual listeners all IDW criticism may appear to be similar, but actually there are some pretty fundamental differences even within the critical space.
I haven’t had a guest on in a while on the show, I’ve been so busy doing these deep dives and monologues on unsavoury idw characters. So, I thought maybe a change would be nice. In this episode, I chat with Chris Kavanagh (@C_Kavanagh) of the Decoding the Gurus podcast (@Guruspod). I’ve split our convo into two episodes, because it was looong. This part covers our conversation about Sam Harris & Chris’ recent chat with him. Links Sam Harris on Decoding the Gurus: https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/sam-harris Sam Harris on Polite Conversations https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-17-sam-harris?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing My recent Rogan episode: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/roganmisinfo?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Christian Picciolini https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-48-christian-picciolini?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Woking Up Miniseries: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/sets/woking-up-miniseries?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Alternative Influence: Broadcasting the Reactionary Right on YouTube - Becca Lewis https://datasociety.net/library/alternative-influence/ Summary thread on ‘merge-gate’ https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1406646731933167619?s=21 ----- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
[⚠️ Content Warning: Bigotry, Slurs, general awfulness. ] Thought I would cover Joe Rogan for a change. Its been surprising and disappointing to see people like Jon Stewart & Trevor Noah defend Rogan. Join me on this wild ride through Rogan’s content and excuses that people are making for him! ——- links Twitter Spaces convo on Jon Stewart https://t.co/4Psp2R9UW8 article on New Atheism I wrote recently that I mentioned https://flux.community/eiynah-mohammed-smith/2022/02/i-never-thought-new-atheism-would-become-tool-christian-right Conversation on The linguistics of Slurs https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-63-the-linguistics-of-slurs?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Woking Up 1 https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/woking-up-1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
CW: lots of different types of bigotry in the clips, proceed with caution. —— (This episode was released on Patreon Dec 31st, 2021) Here it is! My most extensive, juicy & JAM PACKED Woking Up Episode yet! Only the best ear-torture for my listeners! As always, I look forward to your comments and feedback. Happy new Year everyone! —— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos without listeners like you, this show wouldn’t be possible. Links: IDSG episode I mentioned near the beginning https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9pZG9udHNwZWFrZ2VybWFuLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz/episode/NGIyNmY1ZWMtNjE5Zi00ZmY4LWJhYjQtZDJhODExMzY4Y2Jl?ep=14 Re Juilliard: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/juilliard-school-race-diversity-concerns/ Interview w Harris that I quoted https://www.playboy.com/read/the-playboy-interview-with-sam-harris
(This is a PREVIEW of Woking Up 8, the full episode is available on patreon.com/nicemangos) Here it is! My most extensive, juicy & JAM PACKED Woking Up Episode yet! Only the best ear-torture for my Listeners! Join me, in exploring the bizarre world of Sam Harris’ far-right & bigotry apologetics. In this episode we touch on as many of his troubling associations and views as I could fit in, before my ears bled. Hope you enjoy this. As always, I look forward to your comments and feedback. Happy New Year everyone! Cheers! Links: IDSG episode I mentioned near the beginning https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9pZG9udHNwZWFrZ2VybWFuLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz/episode/NGIyNmY1ZWMtNjE5Zi00ZmY4LWJhYjQtZDJhODExMzY4Y2Jl?ep=14 Re Juilliard: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/juilliard-school-race-diversity-concerns/
Pls note this is the full version of the previously released, partial (preview) version. In this episode I cover Sam’s criticism of Bret Weinstein, his CRT takes and more ….and even after an hour and 20 something minutes…. we’ve barely scratched the surface of all the awful ppl and viewpoints he promotes, defends and praises. But this one oughta get you warmed up for what’s to come in the next episode. ——- Links to previous 3 Polite Conversations podcasts that I mentioned: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/newatheism?si=800fac16887d4d578a123274dd4a72fa https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel-24-defending-new-atheism-maybe-just-dont-pt-1?si=25d8da7ee5d94eb9a4850f8d50acf840 https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel-24-defending-new-atheism-maybe-just-dont-pt-2?si=2dd7d3d26cd54700ae9e656b6d109b4e ——— If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos
*Pls note: this is a partial episode, you can access the full episode via Patreon —— In this episode I cover Sam’s criticism of Bret Weinstein, his CRT takes and more ….and even after an hour and 20 something minutes…. we’ve barely scratched the surface of all the awful ppl and viewpoints he promotes, defends and praises. But this one oughta get you warmed up for what’s to come in the next episode. —— My twitter DMs are now open for commissions: @nicemangos Check out my art on Instagram: @nicemangosart You can email me at nicemangos.blog@gmail.com Support this show via: Patreon.com/nicemangos ——- Links to previous 3 Polite Conversations podcasts that I mentioned: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/newatheism?si=800fac16887d4d578a123274dd4a72fa https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel-24-defending-new-atheism-maybe-just-dont-pt-1?si=25d8da7ee5d94eb9a4850f8d50acf840 https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel-24-defending-new-atheism-maybe-just-dont-pt-2?si=2dd7d3d26cd54700ae9e656b6d109b4e
Here’s part 2 of the previous Panel episode I posted on here, discussing ‘merge-gate’ and the unexpected defensive response to a Salon article claiming that New Atheists merged with the far right, from some in the ‘progressive’ corners of the atheist scene. My lovely panel includes Chrisiousity, Vadim Newquist of the Creationist Cat YT channel, Daniel Harper of the I Don’t Speak German Podcast, & also Youtuber Godless Cranium. —- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos —- Links: Salon article: https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/how-the-new-atheists-merged-with-the-far-right-a-story-of-intellectual-grift-and-abject-surrender/ Chris Stedman’s Vice Article on Atheists veering towards the alt right Too Many Atheists Are Veering Dangerously Toward the Alt-Right My panel episode from 2018 with Chris Stedman & James Croft: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/pc-panel-14-are-too-many-atheists-veering-dangerously-towards-the-alt-right Emoji references are in relation to this thread I linked in the previous panels shownotes: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1406659660996825091?s=21 —— Find the panel here: @chrisiousity (twitter) https://youtube.com/c/chrisiousity @HeyitsVadim (Twitter) https://youtube.com/user/creationistcat @GodlessCranium (Twitter) https://youtube.com/c/GodlessCranium @DanielEHarper (Twitter) @IdsgPod (Twitter) https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/
Hello lovely listeners, Since we’re experiencing a revival of defending new atheism from the left recently….I thought it was important to do this episode. I‘ve got a wonderful *godless* panel here to discuss their personal experiences in and observations of the scene, and also to discuss the ongoing apologetics surrounding ‘merge-gate’. I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation, and that it provides more context for those who haven’t followed the atheist scene too closely in recent years. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos ———— Links: Thread I mentioned in the intro: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1406646731933167619?s=21 Salon article: https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/how-the-new-atheists-merged-with-the-far-right-a-story-of-intellectual-grift-and-abject-surrender/ Chris Stedman’s Vice Article on Atheists veering towards the alt right: https://www.vice.com/en/article/3k7jx8/too-many-atheists-are-veering-dangerously-toward-the-alt-right My panel episode from 2018 with Chris Stedman & James Croft: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/pc-panel-14-are-too-many-atheists-veering-dangerously-towards-the-alt-right ——— Panel members: @chrisiousity (twitter) https://youtube.com/c/chrisiousity @HeyitsVadim (Twitter) https://youtube.com/user/creationistcat @GodlessCranium (Twitter) https://youtube.com/c/GodlessCranium @DanielEHarper (Twitter) @IdsgPod (Twitter) https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/ Patreon.com/Danielharper
Hello wonderful Patrons! Episode 64 is an unplanned episode that I felt I needed to do in response to some terrible & disappointing takes I‘ve seen in response to this recent viral article: https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/how-the-new-atheists-merged-with-the-far-right-a-story-of-intellectual-grift-and-abject-surrender/ Let me know what you think :) If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos —-— Links: Excerpt from How Fascism Works https://twitter.com/mpigliucci/status/1399023626872102921?s=21 Pinker posted on Fash the Nation https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/951166490706890753?s=21 You can find Woking Up here: https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1322321213490925573?s=21 https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/youtube-far-right-radicalization-study-877061/ https://policinginsight.com/features/analysis/when-bad-evidence-is-worse-than-no-evidence-quilliams-grooming-gangs-report-and-its-legacy/ Podcasting stats : https://www.thewrap.com/podcast-boys-club-female-host-21-percent-sexism/
⚠️CW: Episode contains mentions of slurs, clips with n word & ableist r word —- If you’re not a Rational Genius “Centristy” type, you probably don’t spend a lot of time obsessing over the n word as a free speech issue. But even then you can’t help but encounter these stories over and over again....in the endless, exhausting Culture Wars. Is it really about free speech? Why are the anti wokes so inconsistent in this matter? Why do they spend so much time on this n word discussion... and what consitutes a slur, who can reclaim one, can we strip it of it’s context entirely...and are there unique circumstances where one can utter a slur confidently without worrying about hurting or offending others... Well, I’ve got linguist Dr. Caitlin Green (Twitter: @caitlinmoriah) joining me to discuss these things i knowww you’ve always wanted to know. And she isn’t just any old linguist, she’s one that has her finger firmly on the pulse of anti woke griftiness. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos Links: Here’s a detailed thread I did on the ‘anti anti racist’ FAIR https://twitter.com/nicemangos/status/1367585945160146947?s=21 And here’s an excellent essay by Caitlin, compiling all her sources from this conversation https://c-moriah-green.medium.com/beyond-mention-vs-use-the-linguistics-of-slurs-3e0bfff11c5d The musical collage of n word concern trolls features Dennis PragerU, some Daily Wire host, Coleman Hughes and my favourite Sam Harris.
*This is the full version of the previously released preview of episode 6* —— CW: this episode contains clips with graphic descriptions of sexual abuse. —— Hello hello, it’s me your friendly neighbourhood dealer of high level ideas. I am back with another installment of Woking Up...and somehow these clips keep getting more and more awful and excruciating. In this ep, we’ll chat about Sam’s feminist hero Ayaan Hirsi Ali & her new book ‘Prey’, as well as some of Sam’s takes on police brutality. Michael Shermer, Peterson & Camille Paglia make an appearance. Enjoy! 😬 —— Links: the full open letter signed by public health professionals during the racial justice protests last summer is linked here: https://www.reddit.com/r/samharris/comments/lctf98/i_believe_sam_is_spreading_misinformation_and/ Police chokehold bans: How George Floyd’s killing prompted departments to change - Washington Post while there have been several pieces that reference the allegations against Michael Shermer, this is the most detailed account that I came across https://the-orbit.net/lousycanuck/2014/09/12/timeline-of-harassment-and-sexual-assault-allegations-against-michael-shermer/
*This is only a partial episode for public release. The full version is available on Patreon. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting it and access the full episode right now: Patreon.com/nicemangos ——- CW: racism, bigotry, sexual abuse In this episode we’ll chat about Sam’s feminist hero Ayaan Hirsi Ali & her new book ‘Prey’, as well as some of Sam’s takes on police brutality.
**REUPLOAD** originally released Jan 24 2021 Sorry! Had to reupload the full file of this because it was not showing up on Spotify. ————— The overwhelming theme in Sam’s 3 recent episodes, including the post-insurrection one... has been racism denial and whataboutery - So prepare yourselves for some brain melting takes. —- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos
**REUPLOAD** originally released on Nov 30th, 2020 Sorry had to reupload the full file of this episode again because the previous version was not showing up on Spotify. —- Covering Sam's high level ideas pre/post and during the election. Let's chat about that 'IDW' retirement Shall we? :) If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos
* previously only a partial version of the episode was released. This is the full version. Now available to everyone :) Episode 6 coming to Patreon soon! —— A bit of a different episode this time, spent some time on my ‘identity’, backstory and personal trajectory into New Atheism in the first half of the episode. We dive into Sam’s hot takes about identity politics in the second half. Links: You can check out my book here vimeo.com/90493285 Sam Harris and the Myth of Perfectly Rational Thought https://www.wired.com/story/sam-harris-and-the-myth-of-perfectly-rational-thought/ Support the show via patreon.com/NiceMangos
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.
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=4196618 https://www.patreon.com/danielharper
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
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/debunkingharris If you'd like to support the show, you can do that via patreon.com/nicemangos
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.
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-right If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos or leaving an iTunes review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663 Enjoy!
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!
A concept often talked about and often misunderstood in the ongoing culture wars, join me & the panel to find out more!
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/nicemangos you 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-muslim Buy his book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Follow-Me-Akhi-British-Muslims/dp/1787381250 His article on dropping acid for Allah : https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/muslim-psychonauts-find-allah-by-acid His article on ass wiping and related bigotry: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/why-do-we-think-muslims-dont-wipe-their-asses
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 centrism You 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
Hope you all had a wonderful Cuckmas season! Here's my final episode of the year...it's a follow up to the halloween episode where I dug into a lovely cross-section of IDW type awfulness to set the scene…and to showcase a small slice of the kinds of nonsense they’re pushing at any given time. If you haven't checked that episode out yet, and would like a broader view, you can check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/halloween In this episode I speak to two women from Pakistan who express concerns about the IDW types' impact all the way there (especially Jordan Peterson ), and discuss more generally, some of what I've heard coming from Saudi Arabia on the same topic. Happy New Year! xx If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
Hello hello goblins and ghouls! Here's a special episode of High IQ horror stories from the skeptosphere for you.... ...stories of traditional gender roles, of allying with evangelicals to own the libs, of rehabilitating accused sexual predators, of having friendly chats with religious extremists..and much much more! Enjoy! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
Sam's recent episode on white supremacy was really something. And for him to have recorded this just after the Gilroy and El Paso shootings is truly obnoxious. It was just so shockingly bad....even by IDW standards - I had to share my thoughts on it. Of course since it's about Sam Harris, I took everything *out of context* and obvs made it unfairly seem like he was saying something, when he was actually saying the opposite (J/k!!!) (Please do check out his entire episode if you'd like to hear the whole thing in context, or if you'd like a good laugh, because it's fkn ridiculous) And if you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos because without listeners like you, this isn't possible. Links: IDW>Alt Lite>Alt Right Study: https://twitter.com/manoelribeiro/status/1164904488970399744 Rolling Stone Article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/youtube-far-right-radicalization-study-877061/ NYT Youtube Radicalization Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/08/technology/youtube-radical.html ABC News/Washington Post poll: https://www.langerresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/1190a1TrumpandCharlottesville.pdf https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/28-approve-trumps-response-charlottesville-poll/story?id=49334079 WaPo article about Southern slave owners rhetoric: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/29/conservatives-say-weve-abandoned-reason-civility-old-south-said-that-too/ The Truth about hate speech: https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/1167840156222709760 Shaun’s Prager U video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T45Sbkndjc
Join me and popular LeftTubers The Serfs for a conversation about The Rightwing Spin Machine! We cover everything from Andy Ngo to the IDW. Find them on YT here: https://www.youtube.com/theserfstv Here’s a link to their video on Andy Ngo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePPkkrDSzYU --- If you enjoy this show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
Timbah and I got together to chat about his excellent series on Dave Rubin. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TPxQao3m0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3h9YyzqBxs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2LOvoDCPS8 You can check out my Rubin video that we discussed, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3OAg2CSS5A&t=493s Shoutout to Intellectual Dark Wave - check out their music (wth lyrics) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlt6JFyerXE --- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos
This panel episode is a discussion on Quebec’s proposed Religious Symbol Ban, Bill 21, that would prohibit public servants in positions of authority from wearing any religious symbols. I’m joined by Ian Bushfield (@ibushfield), Executive Director of BC Humanists association and Iranian activist Shaparak Shajari (@shaparakshjr), who was arrested for removing her hijab. She had to flee from Iran to Turkey and in her absence was sentenced to 2 years prison and 18 years probation. Links: People can call police if secular dress code not adhered to, Quebec Public Security Minister says: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-people-can-call-police-if-secular-dress-code-not-adhered-to-quebec/?cmpid=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Shaparak’s pinned tweet that we mentioned: https://twitter.com/shaparakshjr/status/1097532302370861059 You can find Ian’s podcasts here: @PolitiCoastPod/ @CambieReport ----- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode i’m joined by Youtubers from New Zealand,Tim Blake @tomotamvotir and Nick Moa @MoaVideos , to discuss the tragic anti muslim terror attack in Christchurch. you can find Tim’s Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/demotivatoropinion And Nick’s here: https://www.youtube.com/TheMoa Special shout out to The Gotcha Boys - find them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzLXcE0hwL0sr6LqBFlorw Here’s a longer clip of the Sam Harris/Affleck discussion that I featured, Please watch it for more context, if you need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vln9D81eO60 I edited my clip for time and relevance, I wanted to stick to the broader concept of concentric circles for the purposes of this conversation. Slate article we discussed in the episode: https://slate.com/culture/2019/03/joe-rogans-podcast-is-an-essential-platform-for-freethinkers-who-hate-the-left.html ---- If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and Asifa for an in-depth conversation about everything from... going to mosque as a trans woman to... sex, porn and erections! You can follow Asifa on Twitter @asifalahore Check out my previous episode with her here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-29-asifa-lahore-muslim-drag-queen The documentary Muslim Drag Queens can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRAVJ4n4y64 Asifa's youtube video about being on hormones for 2 years can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtPfjMUI-vM&feature=youtu.be --- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting it via patreon.com/nicemangos
Here's part two of Panel 17, if you haven't heard the first part, you can hear it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/pc-panel-17-part-1-are-campus-sjws-destroying-western-civilization If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos --- Links mentioned in the episode: Vox article by Ezra Klein - https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/12/11/18131370/andrew-sullivan-religion-tribalism-christianity-trump Sam Harris/Ezra Klein transcript : https://www.vox.com/2018/4/9/17210248/sam-harris-ezra-klein-charles-murray-transcript-podcast
Join me for the first part of a fascinating discussion with a panel of Professors, lecturers & PhDs (@Katja_Thieme, @Matthewasears, @ETVPod) - all people who are immersed in present-day campus culture, much more than myself. We talk about the fears surrounding 'SJWs'. While there are definitely overzealous/bad actors on the left too, these fears and criticisms often seem disproportionate to me...especially in an era where far-right dangers and hate crimes are on the rise, where there are incredibly serious threats to free speech coming from people in powerful positions. We discuss the proportionality of these criticisms and much more. Part 2 will be out next week hopefully, earlier for patrons! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos. Without listeners like you, this show isn't possible. ----- Links: We discuss a conversations between Ezra Klein and Jonathan Haidt, if you'd like to check it out, you can find it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgt34g6vu6g An interesting thread on the topic: https://twitter.com/JeffreyASachs/status/1079031986835128321 And in reference to the Study Katja mentions about profs moderating themselves: https://twitter.com/JeffreyASachs/status/1042820519458951168 A good article on the free speech grift : https://www.gq.com/story/free-speech-grifting
This episode, I'm joined by "Ravi", he’s an Indian immigrant to the US, an atheist familiar with the horrendous directions online movement atheism has taken, and someone generally in the know about the western alt/far-right - All of which puts him in a good position to comment on, compare and contrast both far-right movements and how they’re rooted in extreme anti muslim sentiment. He did not want to be tagged or identified for this episode, because understandably, most people do not want to deal with nationalists and far-right trolls in their social media mentions. Join us for an informative conversation on religious identities in South Asia, origins of Hindu Nationalism, beef-eating and 'purity', the Taj Mahal, tokenism and much more! **(Apologies for any weird background sounds you might hear, like jingling and ticking. There was something up with Ravi's mic, but we didn't have time to reschedule unfortunately and we couldn't fully resolve the issue either. However, I think most of the recording is fine, just the occasional jingling )** ---- If you enjoy the show pls help it survive and thrive by supporting it via https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
A continuation from last week's panel episode with Youtuber Destiny and Guardian columnist @NesrineMalik - if you haven't heard the first part yet, you can find that here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/panel16 or on the Polite Conversations YouTube Channel. ---- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you this show isn't possible.
Join me, youtuber Destiny and Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik for a closer look at this question. Part 2 is out next week. Follow Nesrine: @nesrinemalik and Destiny can be found on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/destiny Nesrine's articles that are mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/13/indulge-steve-bannon-liberal-narcissism https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/22/hate-speech-violence-liberals-rightwing-extremists?CMP=share_btn_tw ----- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos - it's entirely listener funded and would not exist without listeners like you!
For this episode, I’ve got Matthew Sears @matthewasears, Professor of Classics at The University of NB joining me to discuss Orientalism in Disney’s Aladdin. Specific, I know, but it’s something i’ve thought about a lot. It was a wonderfully rich conversation that went on many interesting tangents relevant to today’s political climate. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! Here are some links to things mentioned in the convo: Matthew’s Thread that sparked this whole discussion: https://twitter.com/matthewasears/status/1039222974166048768 Habibi, the graphic novel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habibi_(graphic_novel) My Children’s book about Eid: https://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/eid-mubarak-everyone Poll on Bombing Agrabah: https://twitter.com/ppppolls/status/677871578281984002?s=19 http://time.com/4155228/amiercans-bomb-aladdin-agrabah/ Link to CBC documentary about transitioning from Islamic school to Public School: https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/episodes/14-muslim (i’ll link here, but it says that the episode is only available in Canada unfortunately) ---- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting it via Patreon.com/nicemangos . Without listeners like you, this show isn't possible. Thousands listen, but only a handful of ppl actually support it and help it continue to grow and thrive. If you enjoy it, pls think about tossing in a couple of $ and unlock access to early episodes xx
Join me, Feminist, social scientist Dr. Kristi Winters (@Kwintie) and Peterson fan, Jason @Liggi for a discussion on the term 'Rape Culture' - we discuss Kavanaugh, but pls bear in mind this was recorded on Tuesday so it may not cover the latest details. Here are some links mentioned in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/24/rape-sexual-assault-ban-frats?CMP=share_btn_tw Vox Graphic: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/9/28/17914308/kavanaugh-ford-question-dodge-hearing-chart Kristi's video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1GwiOYgiNk ------ If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos - without support from listeners like you, this show isn't possible.
Here's my chat with the wonderful Chris Stroop (@C_Stroop), Exvangelical activist and writer, creator of #EmptyThePews. We talk, Trump, Russia, Bannon, Exvangelical & Ex Muslim communities, and much more. You can find his blog here: https://chrisstroop.com/ Here are some of the articles we mentioned in the convo: http://religiondispatches.org/anti-gay-evangelicalism-is-the-norm-a-less-rosy-take-on-the-evangelical-tipping-point/ https://chrisstroop.com/2018/02/11/why-i-am-not-an-atheist/ https://chrisstroop.com/2017/05/03/about-those-trump-voters-for-god-stop-calling-them-fake-christians/ --------- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you this show isn't possible. Leave an iTunes review and help support the show that way! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
We talk Alex Jones being taken off fb/YT, Twitter's Jack, the IDW, 'are confrontational convos all that productive?'... and much more.... --- Shoutout to all the patrons who make this show possible, and than you to those who made it to the chat! Give em a follow on Twitter! @Nataliasdad , @VladAlexandrov5, @pernickety, @thomasswords, @FabioFavusMaxim , @jerbivore --- if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you... this isn't possible.
I hope you enjoy this episode with Michael Brooks (host of the Michael Brooks Show and co-host of Majority Report with Sam Seder), we had lots of laughs, his IDW impressions are on point. ;) His pronunciation of 'Pakistan' puts mine to shame. I promise when i'm speaking in Urdu I pronounce it better than I do on air :P If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Without listeners like you, this show isn't possible. ---- Follow Michael on Twitter @_MichaelBrooks Check out his work on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh2UY1hxlMr4_7Az_iQ82HQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9233kPArfZEOy-0WvoHsg/videos
This episode, join me and Christian Picciolini, former neo-nazi and founder of Life After Hate (an organization that helps people leave hate groups) for a wonderful discussion. Yes, we discuss the Sam Harris controversy, as well as a whole lot more. A link to Christian’s Prison Pen Pal project: https://twitter.com/cpicciolini/status/1013579635303464965 Thanks to all you guys who keep this show going!
Sex, Booze, Ramadan & Eating Disorders...are not things u would usually see grouped together... But here on Polite Conversations, I do love exploring a weird intersection. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar, and considered one of the most sacred. It’s observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Not even a drink of water is permitted during the fast. It's like Lent...on steroids. ---- Join me this episode for a discussion on the many inconsistencies and hypocrisies I’ve come across during Ramadan in both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. I end the episode with a story of Ramadan’s connection with eating disorders. This is a perspective I have rarely seen Ramadan explored from, and it’s one I’ve thought about often…so here it is, in episode form. ---- Articles mentioned in the episode:https://www.bbc.com/news/health-33479309 https://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/ramadan-and-eating-disorders-fasting-for-allah-or-anorexia-10305579.html http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-24/living-with-an-eating-disorder-during-ramadan/8646128 Here are the links from the articles I mentioned in the episode and some extra ones too: Islam and Eating Disorders Blog: http://waragainsteatingdisorder.com/ Australia:https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/ UK:https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ USA:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Canada:http://www.edac-atac.ca/ http://nedic.ca/ ---- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos The show is entirely listener funded, and wouldn't exist without you. ----
Here's part two of the episode about the Manosphere. If you haven't listened to part one, you can find that here https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-44-misogyny-the-manosphere-part-1 Some other relevant links to what was discussed: Trump and rape/sexual misconduct allegations https://www.npr.org/2016/10/13/497799354/a-list-of-donald-trumps-accusers-of-inappropriate-sexual-conduct On Trump being sued for racist leasing practices https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/trumps-long-history-of-racism-w497876 Roosh V on Dr. Oz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siVCxIXsZWI Village Voice article I mentioned by Talia Lavin: https://www.villagevoice.com/2018/05/03/the-harpy-someone-please-tell-the-times-that-incels-are-terrorists/ ---- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting. Without listeners like you this isn't possible https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode (part 1 of 2) I have Manosphere expert Kevin Logan @KFLogan and former MRA/MGTOW David Sherratt @4lternate_facts joining me to shed some light on what the ‘Manosphere' is & how it intersects with the alt right and racism. We discuss various extremist elements within & how they branch out to have a ‘more respectable face', and we also break down the terminology in relation to the recent Toronto attack. Quick reference for anyone who isn’t so familiar with that scene: MRA = Men’s Rights Activist MGTOW = Men Going Their Own Way PUA = Pick up Artistry Please forgive the audio being crackly in the first 3 mins after the episode begins. That was quickly resolved and the audio is fine after that. Here are some of the links mentioned: Kevin Logan's Descent of Manopshere series can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhwbfYa2xRk&list=PLsCEXiXqx9ihM_rmHKKfrVbCdCdO2nBiC Village Voice article I mention by Talia Lavin: https://www.villagevoice.com/2018/05/03/the-harpy-someone-please-tell-the-times-that-incels-are-terrorists/ Karen Straughan on Breivik : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz3YxFbrwsY If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you, this isn't possible. You can also support the show by leaving an iTunes Review https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
This episode I have @ChrisDStedman who wrote the 'controversial' Vice piece with the same title...and James Croft (@JFLCroft) who wrote another piece delving deeper into the issue joining me to explore this question. You can read both their pieces here: https://www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/3k7jx8/too-many-atheists-are-veering-dangerously-toward-the-alt-right?__twitter_impression=true http://www.patheos.com/blogs/templeofthefuture/2018/04/the-atheist-alt-right-connection/ You can read the Friendly Atheist rebuttal piece here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/03/no-most-atheists-are-not-veering-dangerously-toward-the-alt-right/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter ---- if u enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you, this isn't possible.
A conversation with Alex Jones' ex wife. Follow her on twitter @AlexJones_Ex
Here is AMA 1 - finally! ---- Note: in the email I read from a person who is being attracted to Peterson's work... I mention that we can have disagreements with the left and still be on the left..and how there shouldn't be a strict orthodoxy - I want to clarify this isn't like a Seth Andrews or Rubin type position where I think it's ok to 'agree to disagree' on even the most important issues. We all draw moral lines and that's good and it means we stand up for our principles. I don't think it's ok to befriend Nazis (had a whole convo with Sherlock about this in an earlier episode), and on a less extreme scale I don't think its ok to just hang with well documented bigots like Ben Shapiro (unless challenging them on their bigotry - not just belief in god) either, Nor do i think it's ok to prop up those who think comparing diverse religions to Nazism is acceptable. These aren't minor disagreements, these are clear ethical issues for me. When I talk about leftist orthodoxy, I mean more like jumping on well meaning people who made a bad joke once, or used a term they weren't aware was bad. Most recently this Rubinesque character Lindsay Sheperd has been claiming the left wants to erase the nuance between white nationalism and white supremacy..so she's leaving the left - This is nonsense. If u want endless nuance around white nationalism and white supremacy, ur likely...not on the left. Just wanted to make that clear in case someone thought I was like turning into a fence sitter. There seems to be a lot of that going around. --- My posts on Peterson: http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/07/professor-jordan-peterson-charlatan.html http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/11/free-speech-activists-deplatform.html http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2018/01/jordan-peterson-his-strange-atheist.html ------ If you enjoy my work please consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos and/or leaving an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
This is a continuation from last week's episode with @TheGodlessMama, @seriouspod (Thomas Smith) & @Chrisiousity. If you haven't heard that yet - I recommend you check that out first. You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/krausspanel If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via: patreon.com/nicemangos or leave an iTunes review at: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
Join me, @Chrisiousity, @TheGodlessMama & Thomas Smith (@Seriouspod) for a discussion about the allegations against Krauss and the general responses in the atheist scene. In this panel, I have an email from Sam Harris to read out as well. Please bear in mind that the Panel was recorded on March 6, the intro a few days later, so some things discussed here may have changed or updated since. Some links: In the intro I mention the Very Bad Wizards episodes on the Penis Hoax, you can check those out here: https://verybadwizards.fireside.fm/116 https://verybadwizards.fireside.fm/118 A description from their page says, " Does the recent "Sokal-like" hoax expose the ideological extremism of gender studies? Or does it show that certain portions of the "skeptic" community are susceptible to the same biases as their opponents?” You can check out Thomas Smith’s episodes on Krauss here: https://seriouspod.com/sio124-lawrence-krauss-accused-sexual-misconduct-interview-monette-richards/ https://seriouspod.com/sio126-lawrence-krauss-responds-to-allegations/ Godless Mama’s episode on this can be found here: https://godlessmama.com/2018/02/27/ive-had-enough/ Chrisiousity’s blogpost can be found here: https://chrisiousity.wordpress.com/tag/mythcon-sargon-of-akkad/ You can check out Krauss ‘response’ here: https://twitter.com/LKrauss1/status/971488263759282176 The original Buzzfeed story here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/lawrence-krauss-sexual-harassment-allegations?utm_term=.jlOVY6Yoq#.lmEavXvBJ Sam and Matt’s (partial) statement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_68W43LrQTg Sam’s newer statement from his AMA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vuBhKPy1As — if you enjoy this show please consider supporting via Patreon here, without listeners like you this show isn’t possible. https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode, I've got two tech people @bobcaswell & @loremgibson who are also ex-religionists, joining me to discuss fun topics like Mormon Transhumanism, 'what happens to nose jobs after resurrection', practising Islam in space, ISIS debates on autotune and much more! We spoke at one point about religious expectations of charity, and how in Pakistan banks extract a % from your account automatically. It may have come across as me saying that figure was 10%, but I apologize for that confusion..i think the figure is more like 2.5%? (i'm not entirely sure abt the exact percentage) But here's an article with more detail on that: https://propakistani.pk/2016/06/06/zakat-to-be-automatically-deducted-from-bank-accounts-with-rs-35557-above/
We chat about Social media, Leftist Youtube, 'engaging the other side' and deflecting tactics that cause discourse in general to devolve into nothingness..Enjoy! ----- Re: Pinker I think it's totally fair to be upset at anyone who misrepresented him as an open fan of the Alt right, however there's no balance between criticism of that position and the fact that what he was saying was also concerning. Especially being framed as 'Political Correctness might be redpilling America'. People are so blinded by the 'evil left' narrative that they mindlessly latch on to it wherever and don't bother with any analysis beyond that. More thoughts on the Pinker clip in this thread: https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/951166485770227713 If you enjoy this show, pls consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
You've heard the Fascist Fashion episodes, now its time for a deep dive into 'Fascist Feminism'. Recently some Alt Right women have been speaking out against Alt Right men who mistreat them and tell them to basically fit the tradwife roles they've all been advocating for *themselves* --Except the Alt Right women's tone changes when those tradrules start being applied to them! Join me, @CoherentStates & youtuber Kristi Winters @KWintie for a closer look at this fascinating, absurd hypocrisy....Literal Nazi Feminists.. (they're not real feminists of course, but its funny to think of them as 'fighting for women's rights' -something they actively oppose- in today's neo nazi movements) actual Feminazi's exist...Who knew! :P Here are some links that were referred to in the podcast: A thread I did on Andrew Anglin's 'style guide' https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/941389461111345154 Southern's 'why i'm not married' video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-UKPpmQlys Peterson's concerning, confused views on sexuality and consent: https://twitter.com/21logician/status/831020059212541956 Peter Sweden & Tara McCarthy agree kicking someone out of a club for wearing immodest clothing is ok: https://twitter.com/classiclib3ral/status/926589230779953153 My piece on Faith Goldy being deplatformed from a 'free speech event' by 'free speech activists' like Peterson and Saad http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/11/free-speech-activists-deplatform.html Blonde in the Belly of the Beast clip: https://twitter.com/ViniKako/status/831652516836364288 Wives with a purpose vid seems to have been flagged on original channel but here is a mirror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Bxfx7trf0 *Pls note that this convo was recorded in late December, last year. --- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you, this isn't possible.
Hi all! Here’s a short Xmas msg from me, sharing some thoughts and memories from my experiences with Christmas in Saudi Arabia. Now of course not everyone living in Saudi had these experiences. There are many bubbles of existence there, I was fortunate to have access to a western secular education. Those of Muslim background who did not, obviously experienced Christmas differently or barely registered it’s existence…as it wasn’t really part of local Saudi life - even the mere acknowledgement of other religions is discouraged there. --- If you enjoyed this kind of thing, do let me know and I’ll try to share personal stories and experiences more often. Happy holidays & Hail Satan <3 E
Join me for a great discussion with talk show host and political commentator David Pakman (@dpakman). We discuss the controversial topic of race & IQ (which David had an excellent video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE9jiPyLYZA), engaging extremists (watch David's interview with Richard Spencer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKNhjQHWFo), structural differences between the left & right, the atheist movement, sjw vs anti sjw divide, terms like 'The Regressive Left' and much more. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos , so I can continue bringing you such episodes. Without your help this isn't possible as the show is entirely listener funded.
Jon Ronson (@JonRonson) joins me this episode to chat about his latest project, The Butterfly Effect...A truly fascinating and moving audio documentary, about the ripple effects of the availability of free streamable pirated porn on Pornhub. You can find it on Audible - and soon on iTunes and other platforms for free - so go check it out! https://twitter.com/jonronson/status/924626605699424256 We also briefly discuss Justine Sacco from his previous book ‘So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed’ - here’s an article Jon wrote about Justine: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/magazine/how-one-stupid-tweet-ruined-justine-saccos-life.html The documentary with Alex Jones I mention is part of the series- The Secret Rulers of the World : Part 4 The Satanic Shadowy Elite? (I thought it was from the late 90’s but wikipedia tells me it was aired 2001) ---- If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos - without listeners like you this podcast isn't possible. You can also support the show by leaving a good iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2 :)
This Episode Thomas Smith joins me to discuss wth happened at Secular conference Mythicist Milwaukee, where he was invited to interview Youtuber Sargon of Akkad. If you've been following the drama, then you know how divisive and controversial it's been. It's a boiling-over of some underlying problems we've been seeing in movement atheism for a while. Here's a link to his episode on the topic: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/atheistically-speaking/e/51705112?autoplay=true ---- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon. It's entirely listener funded, and wouldn't be possible without you.
Join me and the lovely Contra as we discuss the weird world of fashy fashion. If you haven't heard part one yet, you can find that here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/fascistfashion Do check out Contra's excellent 'Decrypting the Alt Right' video if you haven't seen it already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx4BVGPkdzk Andrew Anglin of Stormfront giving his followers fashion advice: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/599zmx/neo-nazi-to-troll-army-we-have-to-be-sexy-at-the-big-alt-right-rally Here's a link to a photo of Chris Cantwell's Lawyer: https://twitter.com/DavidNir/status/903694203586318337 And here's a story about the guy who said he was stabbed for his 'nazi haircut' https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/28/neo-nazi-stabbing-fake-colorado-joshua-witt Hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon. That is what makes it possible. patreon.com/nicemangos
If you're able to watch this on YouTube I'd recommend that, since with visual aids it's so much better : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej-biPgGMzE But if not, the audio works too :) *** I did a speech via Skype over in BC a couple of weeks ago, a big thanks to them for having me. I am posting it on my podcast with their permission. This talk is based on a blog post I did recently: http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/09/forbidden-intersectionality-liberal-ex.html and an interview I did with Cracked http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2524-im-liberal-ex-muslim-this-my-life.html I could just take the easy, rewarding route and be the anti-sjw, friend of RW ex Muslim...but those gosh darn principles, stop me from it :/ So...We had a pretty fiery Q&A session after the talk....which ended up sort of being a good example of my frustrations with both the ex-muslim movement and atheist/skeptic movement in general right now. Unfortunately the call kept cutting during the Q&A so some questions weren't recorded - and some of my responses weren't either (I can tell you though that I do not agree with the statement that Christina H. Sommers is a great feminist, i didn't catch the other name). But the two most interesting and angriest Qs were luckily recorded. I think they are useful to illustrate the very lack of nuance on this topic I was lamenting throughout the speech. If you enjoy my work please consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
I chat with Journalist Evan Balgord (@ebalgord) who covers the Canadian far-right and antifa. He’s been on the ground for a lot of the rallies and provides some very interesting insights. The rising far right in Canada is not covered enough in my opinion, especially as Canada seems to be discussed in this idealistic way in comparison to Trump Country. Of course, things are better in Canada and racial tensions are not as high as the US. But a lot of key far-right, alt-right, alt-lite figures are indeed from here (Lauren Southern, Stefan Molyneux, Gavin McInnes to name a few) - something to keep in mind. We talk anti-Muslim movements, the controversial and often misunderstood M103, plausible deniability as a far-right tactic, and some ways in which also the left misses the mark on addressing Islam. Here is Evan’s wonderful episode for Canadaland on The Rise of the Right: http://www.canadalandshow.com/podcast/the-rise-of-the-right/ We also discuss hypocrisy in the ‘free speech movement’, the SPLC lawsuit. Not everyone will agree but here are some links regarding my views on that: https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/909205261650399237 I found this to be a good piece: https://www.popehat.com/2017/06/29/how-the-southern-poverty-law-center-enraged-nominal-conservatives-into-betraying-free-speech-values/ And this part of the write up was especially concerning: https://twitter.com/21logician/status/885998178008477696 More free speech hypocrisy re ACLU https://twitter.com/RubinReport/status/884941607740375040 —— Some links we discuss: Shooting at Charlottesville https://gizmodo.com/new-video-shows-man-shooting-gun-near-crowd-of-counter-1798463559 Texas mosque fake story http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41147572 BLM escorting Nazis: https://twitter.com/qwrrty/status/898999067673378817 https://twitter.com/qwrrty/status/898998907375464448 https://twitter.com/qwrrty/status/898998824760487936 https://twitter.com/qwrrty/status/898999471396212736 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting via Patreon. The show is entirely listener funded and only made possible by listeners like you! https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode, historian @MikeStuchbery_ joins me to discuss his epic factual-Twitter-smackdown of Paul Joseph Watson. You know PJW right? The guy from Infowars who got upset over a BBC short that depicted a black guy in Roman Britain. We talk about how alt right/lite types twist history to suit their agendas, how they influence young minds, and what role historians can play to set the record straight. You can check out the backstory of the PJW-Stuchbery standoff on Twitter here: http://aplus.com/a/roman-britain-historian-paul-joseph-watson?no_monetization=true&utm_content=inf_686_459_2&utm_campaign=i2984&tse_id=INF_575eca70760a11e785e8bfcdfe5d7856 Check out Mike’s podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BREHR8HvcNw Mike mentions Vox Day and The Hugo Awards, see the backstory to that here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/26/the-hugo-awards-george-rr-martin-vox-day-and-alastair-reynolds-on-the-prizes-future --- Please note: this episode was recorded before the tragedy at Charlottesville, which is why it was not discussed. --- I you enjoy the show pls help it continue to exist and grow by supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and @vadimnewquist from the popular Creationist Cat channel as we discuss the ins and outs of the Youtube skeptic/atheist scene. He breaks down the shifts in the community and discusses strange bedfellows. This is a pretty YouTube specific episode, so my apologies if you are not familiar with the YouTube personalities discussed. The general trends we talk about are observable outside Youtube as well. You can check out the Creationist Cat channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/creationistcat Some links we discuss: His Peterson/REM mash up clip https://twitter.com/vadimnewquist/status/891670167394164736 My piece on Peterson: http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/07/professor-jordan-peterson-charlatan.html ---- If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it via Patreon, it's your support that makes this show possible https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me, Thomas Smith from the excellent Serious Inquiries Only Podcast (@seriouspod) , and @ShireenQudosi - Trump supporting, Sufi Reformist Muslim Director of Muslim Matters at America Matters - As we have a fiery discussion about Trump, Linda Sarsour, Sharia & Feminism. Links: Shireen's Article in The Federalist: http://thefederalist.com/2017/01/24/linda-sarsours-muslim-identity-politics-epitomize-feminisms-hypocrisy/ Thomas' Episode on Sarsour: http://seriouspod.com/sio60-objective-look-linda-sarsour/ Linda's problematic associations with RW imams and Sheikhs: https://twitter.com/ViniKako/status/881633914695155714 https://twitter.com/ViniKako/status/878700744815333377 http://hurryupharry.org/2015/03/18/yasir-qadhi-mend-and-baroness-warsi/ An example of Linda sanitizing Sharia: "Sharia makes a lot of sense" https://twitter.com/dovesandletters/status/823606770006392834 --- If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos The show is entirely funded by listeners like you, and only exists because of your support. Thank you!
This episode I chat with writer Hussein Kesvani (@HKesvani) - He gives us a rare look into Muslim 'NoFap' reddit culture, and Muslim MRAs, 'AlphaMuslims', etc. As a journalist interested in these subjects he's delved into these online subcultures quite a bit and provides fascinating insight. MRA: Men's Rights Activism- which has less to do with Men's issues/rights and more to do with hating on feminists. MRAs will disagree, obvs. NoFap : is an internet community forum or sort of support group for those want to avoid masturbation and/or porn. Masjid: Another term you'll hear a few times in this episode = Mosque. Hussein's articles that are referenced in the podcast are linked below: https://melmagazine.com/masturbating-while-muslim-120c09a891a7 https://melmagazine.com/the-small-growing-world-of-muslim-mras-cf4a0bccba0e If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode I speak with journalist Cathy Young, who sometimes refers to herself as a “dissident feminist” - She’s a former Milo ally, with some interesting insights into the anti social justice scene. We discuss the Social Justice Warrior (SJW) vs Anti Social Justice Warrior divide , the Alt Right, feminism, rape, and the general polarized political landscape. Pls note this was recorded over a month ago, so recent campus events were not discussed
This episode I’m joined by Pakistani Journalist Saqib Tanveer (@saqibtanveer), who recently wrote a controversial piece, about the lynching of a Pakistani student over allegations of blasphemy. His piece was removed by the publication that published it initially (The News). (Pls note this episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago, so the arrests made in Mashal Khan’s murder were not discussed. And pls excuse the buzzing sound on Saqib’s end…If I remember Pakistan, that’s gotta be a rusty fan or something.) Here’s a screenshot of the text we refer to throughout https://twitter.com/SaqibTanveer/status/855686726559309824 - I recommend you read this first. Its just a short paragraph. Soon after the Mashal Khan lynching (a horrific incident where a humanist student was accused of blasphemy and murdered by a furious religious mob) many Pakistani journalists, public figures & politicians were intent on 'clearing' Mashal’s name. Proving him to be a pious person who respected the religion. I wrote a blog post http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/04/the-beast-of-blasphemy-takes-another.html?zx=a05fba0110d35249 , lamenting the fact that this was even necessary or relevant…but I understood the desire to calm the toxic Islamic extremist sentiment that was still thick in the air after Mashal’s unjust murder. As a non-believer myself, obviously I think blasphemy should not at all be a crime, this is a law that doesn’t belong in this century. I have often stated that the government of Pakistan contributes to this dangerous climate where vigilante murders for ‘blasphemy’ occur on the regular by legitimizing it as a crime in the first place. Even politicians who have dared to question the existence of this blasphemy law have been murdered. Right wing preachers have been accused…it’s an Orwellian tool to police people’s thoughts. In the previous episode I interviewed prominent, liberal-secular Pakistani journalist Raza Rumi who survived an Islamist attack. We had a lovely, civil discussion…where he gave me such hope for the future of Pakistan. However, today’s conversation is in stark contrast to the intellectually stimulating discussion I had last episode. Today’s Pakistani journalist is pro blasphemy law, pro blasphemy punishment, as he considers it to be ’the law of the land…which must be upheld'…. This is a frustrating, yet entertaining roller coaster of a conversation that takes many twists and turns in attempts to deny the obvious flaws with punishing people for ‘blasphemy’. —— Here are some links for further reading, on topics discussed in the episode: About the influence of Wahhabism in Pakistan: http://www.newstatesman.com/world-affairs/2014/11/wahhabism-isis-how-saudi-arabia-exported-main-source-global-terrorism http://www.huffingtonpost.com/haroon-khalid/the-influence-of-wahhabism-in-pakistan_b_11329322.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/15/islam-pakistan-barelvi-saudi-wahhabi Mashal Khan story: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-39603126/pakistan-blasphemy-the-student-lynched-for-being-a-humanist Governor Salman Taseer shot by his guard Mumtaz Qadri for questioning blasphemy law : http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35684452 Mumtaz Qadri murder celebrated and funeral attended by over 100, 000 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/01/funeral-pakistani-mumtaz-qadri-executed-salmaan-taseer Pakistan literacy rate http://ilm.com.pk/pakistan/pakistan-information/pakistan-literacy-rate/ ---- If you enjoy this show, pls help it grow by supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode, I’ve got prominent Pakistani journalist and TV anchor Raza Rumi (@RazaRumi). He was attacked by gunmen in 2014 for being an outspoken critic of the Taliban and just islamism in general. https://www.dawn.com/news/1096198 Luckily he survived, and continues to speak out about the threat journalists face today. An incredibly brave man pushing for change in a society very resistant to it. He’s had to leave Pakistan for the time being, and currently lives in the US. I find it painful to think that terrorists get to dictate people’s lives like this, uproot them, scare them, separate them from their families and friends…but I am thankful that people like Raza continue to speak up. Even with bloody and brutal attacks, they didn’t succeed in silencing him. However increasing far right sentiment in the US definitely puts him off. We chat about all this and more. As a Liberal practising muslim, of course Raza has some pretty fundamental disagreements with me about religion in general. and that’s ok! In fact I think critics of Islam now really need to build bridges with liberal and secular Muslims to have their criticisms resonate at all, especially in a time where the risk of polarization is so great and in a climate where the far right is quickly alienating all people of Muslim background. There’s also a misconception...I think, that vocal atheists like myself, won’t acknowledge other contributing factors to religious fundamentalism. So he really tried to drive that home…but I do acknowledge all the geopolitical & social factors that have an impact on increasing the toxicity of religion. I don’t think many sensible non-religious people would deny that yes foreign policy, history, poverty, lack of education all play a role. However the reverse issue is one that is often denied by adherents of religion…that religion itself is a factor. We tussle politely a bit about whether scripture is ‘twisted’ or simply provides the raw material for such interpretations. Anyway, hopefully at some stage we can get together again and schedule a proper discussion based on scripture. This chat was focused on the blasphemy law in Pakistan, the climate contributing to it.. and the recent Mashal Khan lynching in Pakistan, over blasphemy accusations. Mashal was a young student who described himself as a humanist. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/26/lynching-of-a-student-sparks-uproar-in-pakistan-against-blasphemy-laws Other stories we discussed: Preacher being accused of blasphemy: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/04/pakistani-preacher-junaid-jamshed-blasphemy-accusations Governor killed for questioning blasphemy law: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/world/asia/05pakistan.html Governer’s Murderer celebrated, thousands attend his funeral: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/01/funeral-pakistani-mumtaz-qadri-executed-salmaan-taseer Please note: this episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so recent news regarding Mashal Khan’s killer, etc was not discussed. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
This episode, hear me chat with the inspiring, gorgeous, eloquent Asifa Lahore. We talk about how she reconciles being gay and Muslim, doing drag while still adhering to religion. She's a fascinating person! Asifa is creating change & pushing boundaries everyday. She's carving out a path for many LGBT Muslims around the world. Her and I may not agree on religion, but she is exactly the kind of person I think needs to be propped up and supported. She's attacked and hated by both right wing Muslims and Westerners....who have issues with her identifying as both. She starred in a channel 4 documentary called Muslim Drag Queens. Here's a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbSgJQZelWk And do check out her most famous song Punjabi Girl : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4P5uP2sCs ---- If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Share, like, comment interact and leave an iTunes review! xx
Join me, as I talk to Pakistani-Canadian Hina Husain (@HinaTweetsNow) about her experience giving her mom psychedelics to cope with emotional baggage. As Muslim kids, many of us **joke** about 'spiking the Ramadan punch', or serving magic brownies, just to break up the monotony of growing up in a religiously orthodox culture. Hina...actually went and did it! *gasp* Here's a link to her Vice article: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/i-gave-my-mom-shrooms-so-she-would-open-up-about-my-fathers-death Here's a recent CBC show on the effects mushrooms can have on depression (when taken in a medically supervised setting) http://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/psychedelic-drugs-and-depression-runaway-stars-bird-flu-battle-and-more-1.4036396/can-psychedelic-drugs-work-magic-on-depression-1.4036497 Please note: This conversation is not an endorsement of hallucinogenic drugs. Do not try this at home with your parents! The author is just sharing her personal experience, as she wrote about it in a Vice Magazine article. She received full consent from her mother before publishing the piece. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos With your help I can do so much more.
In the wake of the recent London attacks, my thoughts are with those who lost friends and loved ones, with the victims of this barbaric attack. I wish we could say that this type of thing could never happen again…but sadly we see many such attacks occurring year after year. It seems to be the same coping mechanisms, same sentiments that repeatedly come out after such an attack. But how much of the reaction we see out there...is actually productive or helpful in furthering this conversation about Islamic terrorism, its causes and what we can do to tackle growing extremism better? For this episode I’m joined by British Muslim convert Sarah Ager (@SaritaAgerman) and friend of the show Jason Liggi (@Liggi) who works near where the attack happened. We discuss both positive and negative reactions to such attacks…between the ‘nothing to do with religion’ denialism on the left and the demonizing of muslims that tends to come from the right, it’s rare the issues actually get effectively addressed at all. Since Sarah is a convert and I’m an apostate, generally that made for an interesting dynamic. Pls note this conversation was recorded over the weekend. Some new details may have come out since that we did not cover. Links: Tommy Robinson on Rebel Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhrhLovaFs8 Longer Tommy interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G54TKESUoLU Actor Riz Ahmed on diversity in British Television: http://www.thefader.com/2017/03/03/riz-ahmed-diveristy-parliament White Supremacist who travelled to NYC to kill black men: http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2017/03/27/terror-charges-for-anti-black-killer.html?via=desktop&source=copyurl My Children’s books: My Chacha is Gay https://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/pakistans-first-childrens-book-on-lgbtq Eid Book: https://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/eid-mubarak-everyone?utm_term=.eyQlqM761#.iejnYLJg2 If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join Me and the legal podcast team from "Opening Arguments" (@Openargs) - which includes Harvard Lawyer Andrew Torrez and his Co-host Thomas Smith, as we discuss the "SJWs are the worst threat to freedom of speech even in the face of Trump" narrative. Here are some links relating to topics we covered: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/michigan-republican-suggests-kent-state-protesters-article-1.2963902 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/25/shooting-milo-yiannopoulos-speech-seattle-charges http://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/01/25/24822812/uw-republicans-to-protestors-after-shooting-its-time-your-flame-is-put-out http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/05/politics/paul-ryan-planned-parenthood-obamacare/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/wonk/wp/2017/02/24/republican-lawmakers-introduce-bills-to-curb-protesting-in-at-least-17-states/ https://www.aclusd.org/en/news/governor-daugaard-signs-discriminatory-senate-bill-149 *This was recorded before the healthcare news of today. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos You can also support by leaving an iTunes review! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
The Complexity of Critiquing Islam Under Trump: Distinguishing between liberals & illiberals by Eiynah
A few weeks ago, before Milo's Real Time Appearance, and before his pedophilia-defending stuff surface in the mainstream. I had a wonderful conversation with Dan Savage - one of the topics we touched upon was Milo Yiannopolous. Dan rightly describes him as the attention-seeking, identity politicking, disingenuous hack that he is. This is just a snippet of our conversation. You can hear the whole thing here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-24-dan-savage You can support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and my good friend Ali Rizvi for a conversation about Life in Saudi Arabia. Ali and I share a very similar geographical background. We both grew up as Pakistani expats in Saudi in fairly liberal Muslim families. It’s always fun to compare notes… We discuss his early years in school, how snowflakes are secret code for The Star of David :P , we talk about the differences between the Shia experience and the Sunni one & reminisce about Betamax, Ramadan TV shows like Full House, Small Wonder, Punky Brewster. The ex-muslim community has grown, and with that comes some differences in approach….the disadvantages of ’the enemy of my enemy is my friend’ type of tactics. Overall, Ali put me in a really hopeful and optimistic mood about how attitudes around apostasy are changing, how irreligiosity in even countries like Saudi Arabia is growing. Here is a link to the gallup poll he referenced http://www.wingia.com/web/files/news/14/file/14.pdf We touched briefly upon the subject of creationism in public schools in the US, but I found that there are some instances where people to get away with teaching it: http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/01/creationism_in_public_schools_mapped_where_tax_money_supports_alternatives.html Check out Ali's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason/dp/1250094445 ---- If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting via patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Leave an iTunes review: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2
Join me for the second interview in my 'life in Saudi Arabia' series. I chat with a Saudi feminist now based in the UK, about her life growing up, the first time she put an a'abaya (modesty cloak thing) on, the strange contradictions of living in a theocracy in the 21st century. We also discussed what Saudi feminism entails, and touched upon the subject of female migrant worker rights in Saudi. Moudhy expands her thoughts further in a blogpost: https://asaudiabroad.com/2017/02/05/toward-a-more-inclusive-feminism/ The blogpost where Moudhy talks about her first time putting on an a'abaya: https://asaudiabroad.com/2017/01/06/my-first-time/#more-318 Follow her on twitter @Moudhy
Here are some thought's to accompany my latest series of illustrations on my blog: http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2017/01/hijab-glorification-thoughts-on-shepard.html?zx=7de05f8fb0b125d1 They are meant as a response to the Shepard Fairey poster. Here is the article I mentioned: https://nowtoronto.com/news/think-free-blog/liberal-muslims-face-an-uphill-battle/
(This Episode was recorded before the inauguration) Join me and Dan Savage for an honest conversation about the Left's response to minorities within minorities like ex muslims, even muslims who are critical of things like homophobia, misogyny within their religion. It's a tough spot, but we've got to start discussing this fellow liberals! We also chat about the glorification of hijab, Milo, germophobia, golden showers & much more! Dan is a personal hero of mine. It was such an honour to speak with him. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it here https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and Saudi Activist Moudhi (@Moudhi90) as we talk about life in Saudi Arabia. She studied Sharia Law, so she has some pretty shocking insights about the Saudi legal system. I mean, I knew it was bad, but its still shocking to hear it all the same. I grew up as an expat in a Western compound in Saudi.....always segregated from locals...so even though Ive had the occasional short conversation with Saudis, this was my first *ever* proper, in depth conversation. It's interesting to compare notes with an actual Saudi because our experiences differ so greatly. Moudhi is a very brave and inspiring woman. She first caught my attention when I saw her in a CNN clip: https://twitter.com/CNN/status/821076687458799616 ---- if you enjoy this show please consider supporting it via Patreon. It is entirely funded by you, the audience. And with your help I can do so much more: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and Irshad for a wonderful conversation, where we both nudge and challenge each other. Despite some pretty fundamental differences (belief vs. disbelief), Irshad has always been an inspiration to me. She is someone I admire a great deal, even if we don't always agree. In her compassion and open mindedness towards others with differing viewpoints she sets an excellent example on how we can build bridges. Her warmth towards and solidarity with Ex Muslims is something we desperately need more of! Coming from an atheist perspective, I still realise that not everyone can be realistically expected to abandon belief and religion... for that reason, I think supporting genuine, honest reformists is incredibly important. We need people both leading the way outside the framework of religion and also those carving out a more modern path within that framework. Through these combined methods we can begin to chip away at fundamentalism and orthodoxy. Irshad's books are available here: https://www.amazon.ca/Irshad-Manji-Books/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A916520%2Cp_27%3AIrshad%20Manji We mention a clip from Irshad's wedding : https://www.facebook.com/pg/irshadmanji/videos/?ref=page_internal Find out more about the Moral Courage Project here: http://moralcourage.com/
Written, sang, created, coordinated & produced by godless heathens. Tis the season, Sing along now: On the first day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… An apostate in a free country! On the 2nd day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 3rd day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 4th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 5th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 6th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 7th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 8th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 8 deconversions 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 9th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 9 freethinkers 8 deconversions 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 10th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 10 immodest women 9 freethinkers 8 deconversions 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 11th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 11 abandoned burqas 10 immodest women 9 freethinkers 8 deconversions 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! On the 12th day of Haraam-mas, Shaitaan gave to me… 12 fatwas crumbling 11 abandoned burqas 10 immodest women 9 freethinkers 8 deconversions 7 sinners sinning 6 blasphemous cartoons, 5 Co-ock rings 4 strips of bacon 3 wine bottles 2 nice mangos and an apostate in a free country! ----- Written by: Eiynah Produced by: Dylan Beck https://soundcloud.com/levitating Singers: Ali Rizvi, www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason/dp/1250094445 Maryam Namazie, www.maryamnamazie.com Sarah Haider, www.exmna.org Faisal Al Mutar www.faisalalmutar.com & Eiynah soundcloud.com/politeconversations (Last minute, something came up and one of our singers felt it best not to identify himself in the interest of safety. As is often the case with ex-muslim matters. This is for all the apostates who can't speak openly <3) Happy Haraam-mas! ---- you can support my work via https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos and follow me on twitter @nicemangos
Here's my chat with British Journalist and Author Nick Cohen. Nick is really such a gem of a person. Consistent and principled in calling out bad ideas on all sides...like almost no one else. A much needed sensible voice in today's political climate. Join us to discuss issues on the left and right, how politics has shifted, how there's a crisis coming in conservatism and much more... Do check out his books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Left-Liberals-Lost-Their-ebook/dp/B00ZODU16G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Cant-Read-This-Book-ebook/dp/B005UEXHC4/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1481162569&sr=1-2&keywords=nick+cohen
Dear listeners, My apologies for the delayed release. This past week I have lost a childhood friend as well as a close relative. So I've been traveling, and things have been up in the air for a while. Robert has tweeted about this as some sort of plot to edit him to look bad... I can assure you that the content is pretty much unedited. I usually obsessively remove umms and Ahs.. but i even let most of those be for this episode. I may have taken out some dead air or repeated words, but thats about it. I hope you enjoy! Here are some links discussed in the episode: Robert's take on Reza Aslan (where he refers to Reza as 'Islamic Supremacist boy': https://www.jihadwatch.org/2012/09/national-iranian-american-council-confirmed-as-front-group-for-irans-islamic-regime " Reza Aslan exposed: National Iranian American Council confirmed as front group for Iran’s bloody Islamic regime" -- Robert casting further suspicion on Maajid: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/11/muslim-reformist-maajid-nawaz-declares-support-for-muslim-brotherhood-linked-congressman-keith-ellison "Muslim reformist Maajid Nawaz declares support for Muslim Brotherhood-linked Congressman Keith Ellison” -- US bloggers banned from entering UK http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23064355 -- EDL isn't as Benign and non-racist as its defenders make it out to be - Here's a clip of Tommy standing with someone shouting "send the black cunts home" and not really objecting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schEGyZ8K-Q -- Article by Cathy Young: "In Pam Geller's world everybody Jihads" http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/10/in-pam-geller-s-world-everybody-jihads.html -- Homoeconomicus blog piece on Robert Spencer's Srebrenica genocide denial rebuttal: https://homoeconomicusnet.wordpress.com/2013/10/15/robert-spencer-responds-on-srebrenica/ a comment on this piece shows the pg numbers Robert has not cited in his case against the word 'genocide' " Suada November 5, 2013 at 12:44 pm Spencer response shows his acedemic dishonesty and lack of professional integrety. In addition to your points (as you say, he goes far beyond simply qestioning the usage of the term ‘genocide’), Spencer cites Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal article by Katherine G. Southwick. However, he doesn’t mention what Southwick really says (pp. 193-194); ‘In the spring of 1995, the Bosnian Serbs planned to attack Srebrenica definitively. Radovan Karadzić, President of Republika Srpska, issued a directive to the VRS forces to “complete the physical separation of Srebrenica from Zepa as soon as possible, preventing even communication between individuals in the two enclaves. By planned and well-thought out combat operations, create an unbearable situation of total insecurity with no hope of further survival or life for the inhabitants of Srebrenica.” This was an order to ethnically cleanse Srebrenica. " --- Robert Spencer - Is Obama a Muslim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH3mFX2-tFI
DISCLAIMER: This is an old episode, my views on Sam Harris and his politics have changed quite a bit since this conversation...partially because of how telling this convo was. For more recent views on Sam check out my recent episodes on him, or my miniseries #WokingUp ----- Last Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Harris! We had an excellent, robust discussion on a variety of topics. We didn’t necessarily agree on everything, but even in disagreement Sam is an absolute pleasure to speak with. I admire his integrity, intellectual honesty and willingness to engage in difficult conversations. *** Below are some links to references we made in the conversation: Open Letter to Sam http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2016/01/open-letter-to-sam-harris.html Open Letter to Ben Affleck http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/10/25/comment/an-open-letter-to-ben-affleck/ My Chacha (uncle) is Gay - children’s book https://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/pakistans-first-childrens-book-on-lgbtq Pegida objects to Kinder using faces of black and Middle Eastern children on its chocolate wrappers http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/25/pegida-objects-to-kinder-using-faces-of-black-and-middle-eastern/ Photograph of Germany’s Pegida leader styled as Adolf Hitler goes viral https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/21/pegida-leader-styled-adolf-hitler-lutz-bachmann-german-islamist-terrorists-facebook Census That revealed a troubling future - Douglas Murray http://standpointmag.co.uk/node/4868/full My fellow atheists, it’s time we admitted that religion has some points in its favour - Douglas Murray http://www.spectator.co.uk/2013/02/call-off-the-faith-wars/ Douglas Murray - Was Enoch Powell Right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxnSPgdGW4s What are we to do about Islam? Speech by Douglas Murray at the Pim Fortuyn Memorial Conference 2006 http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/1712 chat with Tommy Robinson http://www.gspellchecker.com/2014/10/ep34-eiynah-tommy-robinson/ https://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/education/2015/05/04/thousands-of-parents-keep-kids-home-from-school-in-sex-ed-protest.html Thousands of parents kept their children home from school on Monday in protest of the Ontario government’s new sex-ed curriculum. My interview on CBC radio: Speaking up for unheard Muslim and ex-Muslim voices: http://www.cbc.ca/radio/the180/unheard-muslim-voices-banning-dangerous-dogs-and-a-plea-for-plain-language-1.3393360/speaking-up-for-unheard-muslim-and-ex-muslim-voices-1.3394359 A heartbreaking and important film by Deeyah Khan about the grave dangers of cultural relativism Banaz : A love Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VepuyvhHYdM Convo W Maryam: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/1-maryam-namazie Convo with John Semley: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-4-john-semley-is-charlie-hebdo-racist iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2 If you'd like to support the show, you can do so via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
For this episode, the co founder of The Satanic Temple returns to the show for a discussion about offensive halloween costumes, cultural appropriation, whether pumpkins have anything to do with white privilege...Satanic cultural identity, conspiracy theory culture in america vs. muslim world (even though, sadly, anti semitic conspiracy theories are common place among muslims i haven't come across an 'infowars' type conspiracy *culture*....) Anyhoo, 'tis my absolute favourite time of the year! Hope you enjoy this episode. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting via patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Links: Dreadlocks on campus: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/03/31/can-a-white-guy-have-dreadlocks-this-puzzling-viral-video-wades-into-the-politics-of-black-hair/ Trump can't quote bible verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10qbt0LHmvE Trump botches bible verse at christian school : http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/trump-made-such-an-embarrassing-mistake-about-the-bible-it-did-this-all-day/ Perilous Whiteness of Pumpkins paper: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2373566X.2015.1099421 Milo in native american costume: http://www.inquisitr.com/2972423/breitbarts-milo-yiannopoulos-to-flame-yale-university-cultural-appropriation-debate-by-speaking-in-full-native-american-costume/ University of Florida statement: http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2016/10/10/halloween-costume-choices-4/
[Sorry for all the sound effects. Michael's neighbours were drilling and hammering, I was recording in my basement for the first (and last) time..where it turns out the mic picks up the sound of water going through the pipes] **** Here's my chat with Michael Sherlock - activist, atheist, author. We delved into some pretty interesting conversations....about 'befriending' bigots...jihadists..islamists...kkk members...people on the far right. Where do we draw the line on who we can and can't consider a 'friend'? We talk in some depth about BLM, Milo, Tommy Robinson, touch on Michael's stepping down from Vive Charlie (far-rightish leaning "atheist" magazine)...we discuss his views on Maryam Namazie, who's kind of become a controversial figure among many atheists. Enjoy! Show notes and references: BLM: http://www.dailywire.com/news/4729/toronto-black-lives-matter-co-founder-allah-give-harry-khachatrian#modal http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pride-parade-toronto-1.3662823 Tommy Robinson:When Tommy met Mo (Documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGLuEhAkpaI Sexist, body shaming tweet to Maryam: https://twitter.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/696437489289031684 Tweet about deporting: https://twitter.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/693900260318564352 White Rights RT: https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/656201528517218304 White Genocide (seems the tweet has now been deleted) https://twitter.com/sunny_hundal/status/734686108437643264" Throwing Quilliam under the bus: "I used Quilliam, Quilliam used me" https://twitter.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/673603729942290433 article: Robinson claims Quilliam paid him to quit EDL http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/12/03/tommy-robinson-claims-quilliam-paid-him-to-leave-edl_n_8710834.html?1449244376&Tommy Jailed for Fraud: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-25862838False Passport: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-20935502[ "Lennon (Tommy) was jailed for assault in 2005 and also has convictions for drugs offences and public order offences, the court heard.] Link to GS Podcast: http://www.gspellchecker.com/2014/10/ep34-eiynah-tommy-robinson/ Paul Weston (Co leader of Pegida UK [Tommy's current group]) on preventing white genocide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsjc5CVujrM Vive Charlie: Michael steps down: https://twitter.com/sherlockmichael/status/705021513062227968 Joe tweets denigrating, sexist cartoon of Maryam: https://twitter.com/JihadistJoe/status/704760002569830400 A post I wrote about Jihadist Joe/Vive Charlie last year : http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2015/08/jihadist-joe-vive-charlie-islam.html?zx=a544e790af22efa0 --- Aasia Bibi case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Bibi_blasphemy_case ----------- Michael's Crowdfunding page for his research https://www.gofundme.com/2sebg944 -------- Please consider supporting this podcast via patreon.com/nicemangos
What happens when four women of Muslim background with varied opinions discuss Islamic modesty clothing? Fireworks! Join Me, Sarah Haider (co-founder of Ex Muslims of North America), Hoda Katebi (Muslim Iranian fashion blogger), Hala Arafa (former newscaster/news editor at Voice of America, Arabic branch) for this wonderful, passionate and intellectually diverse discussion. Please note that there were a million points being thrown out per minute (slight exaggeration), so at times it was hard to get a word in, and as a result not everything was challenged or discussed in detail. In fact, out of my list of things I wanted to discuss I think we only got through 1/10th of the topics! I had been trying to organize this panel for almost a month now, but couldn't find someone who also wears hijab willing to speak to me. -__- But it finally happened. hope you will enjoy this discussion as much as I did. Follow: @SarahTheHaider @HodaKatebi @HalaArafa1 --------- If you enjoyed this show, please consider supporting it patreon.com/nicemangos Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, comment!
I spoke via skype at the non conference on Saturday Aug 13th. The audio was a bit unclear so I re-recorded it on my end, for those who wanted to hear.
"Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. It was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago." (BBC) Join me as I speak to a former member, Zubin Madon, of a rarely heard about religion. In India and Pakistan they are a small and mysterious, dwindling community. We discuss how the religion has evolved over the years, the openness that reform has brought (psst..Islam, take some notes), how this community came to be in India/Pakistan, the reasons their population is declining, some bizarre, fascinating traditions involving "The Tower of Silence" and ... *vultures*. We talk Marriage, menstruation, IVF and Freddie Mercury. Links to articles mentioned in the podcast: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/zubin-madon/terror-has-no-religion-a-_b_10793300.html Why does everyone want to silence ex Muslims? http://www.huffingtonpost.in/zubin-madon/why-does-everyone-want-to-silence-ex-muslims/ Also mentioned in the podcast is Reason On Faith's excellent blogpost about my Polite Conversation with Tarek Fatah: http://reasononfaith.org/polite-conversations-tarek-fatah/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?l=en&mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F270328815 You can support Polite Conversations here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
A panel discussion with @westerspace and @elibosnick regarding the recent Milo ban from Twitter. Pls consider supporting the show via Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?l=en&mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F269208778
After the last couple of episodes being stressful and debate-y, what could be better than a cute, fluffy episode on Satanism? <3 Here is episode *13* with co-founder and spokesperson of the Satanic Temple, my favourite 'religious' figurehead.... @luciengreaves . The Satanic Temple are an 'atheistic *religious organization*', don't believe in any higher power, supernatural stuff ---or satan, and love to use 'freedom of religion' laws to turn the tables on religious folk. Very politically active and politically relevant, compassionate humanists. You can join here: http://thesatanictemple.com/ We chat about the use of RFRA (The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (also known as RFRA), is a 1993 United States federal law that "ensures that interests in religious freedom are protected." We also discuss "satanic panic" from the 80's, 90's and continuing on till today, where there is belief in conspiracies about murderous satanic cults. The effects satanic panic has on people who self identify or even listen to music, dress in a way that could have them identified as "satanists". We talk Satanic colouring books for children, homoerotic rituals over a Westboro Baptists' grave, how facebook is awful....and much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Hail Satan! (episode was recorded a few weeks ago) Pls consider supporting the podcast via patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
At the end of the podcast there are a few Urdu words, loose translation: Tarek: Go find your (future) kids a 'white school' - oh but all schools here (in Canada) are white Me: Oh yeah ... all schools here are white... whatever should i do now (sarcasm) Him: Is there anything left? (to talk about) Me: Whats left? Nothing. Tell me, do you at least now believe i'm a Pakistani woman? Him: Yes, yes I believe that. Me: Excellent. [Hopefully that will put all my, "Eiynah is probably a white man" trolls to rest] Anyhoo, if its possible, i think this convo is more bizarre than the last. We discuss Tarek self Id-ing as muslim, whether Pakistanis are comparable to racists and nazis, how my parents and Ali Rizvi's parents are supposedly genocide supporters (because Pakistani). His pro India/Hinduism bias....and... beef. link to Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-12-part-1-tarek-fatah ---sorry there were some tech difficulties with the sound.. first ten minutes u might hear a slight echo in places. My apologies. If you want to help this podcast grow, please consider supporting via patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos (or PayPal)
Tarek and I may agree on the basic fact that Islamism is a huge problem, that isn’t adequately being addressed….you’ll quickly see we disagree on many things as well. Starting from the weather :P But in more seriousness, I am a harsh critic of Islam, who is not a fan of generalizations against Muslims. I may be mistaken, but it seems to me that Tarek defends Islam, Mohammed while generalizing Muslims. The inverse of “attack ideas, not people” ….whut?….Join me as I try to understand…. We discuss whether backyards are a Western phenomenon, the ‘White’ route to atheism, Trump vs. Clinton, Orlando, whether Ex-Muslims are worth your time or not....and much more. Links mentioned in the podcast: CFI panel for Avijit Roy : https://plus.google.com/events/cg3q333nkp1q15lbet77moqs6hg @ 53:30 min Sabeen Mahmud blogpost: http://nicemangos.blogspot.ca/2015/04/sabeen.html?zx=dfde74bf03e45572 Note: this Podcast was recorded a few weeks ago. Please consider supporting the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Part 2 Available here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-12-part-2-tarek-fatah
Some quick thoughts on Saudi Arabia and yesterday's multiple attacks...and how people are using attacks near a holy site as some sort of proof of ISIS' non-muslim status. Saudi is a place i have so many different feelings for. Read more about the Conquest of Mecca here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquest_of_Mecca Read more about The Destruction of early Islamic heritage sites in Saudi Arabia here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destruction_of_early_Islamic_heritage_sites_in_Saudi_Arabia Pls Consider supporting the Podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me, Ali Rizvi, and Faisal Al Mutar for a fun and *polite* conversation. We discuss the Ex-Muslim/Muslim identity, the necessity of labels, Ramadan of course, US presidential candidates, Justin Timberlake and much much more. :D Follow Ali Rizvi @aliamjadrizvi & look out for his new book, The Atheist Muslim Follow Faisal @faisalalmutar & check out his work at www.faisalalmutar.com RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:206732011/sounds.rss Support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
Join me and New York Times Columnist Bina Shah for a Polite Conversation about Feminism (Islamic and intersectional) , Religion, Cultural appropriation, Sam Harris and Dawkins. Here is a link to the poll i mention: https://twitter.com/NiceMangos/status/738395690515222528 Pls note: this conversation was recorded before Orlando. If you think this show could sound better, pls support the podcast via patreon so I can buy better equipment!
My thoughts on Sunday's deadly terror attack in Orlando and on what we should be doing to combat homophobia in all communities. An appeal to Western liberals. Here's a link to My Chacha is Gay: https://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/pakistans-first-childrens-book-on-lgbtq?utm_term=.om8NGj4xz#.giXbRP68E And a link to Canadian (mostly muslim) parents reacting to it on a radio talk show : https://soundcloud.com/showgram/jr-apr-17-podcast
I've got quite the episode for you today. Sorry it took so long to release. After I finished recording it a couple of weeks ago, I had a cold.. *again* - and needed to record some postscript comments to insert, so I waited around to sound a bit better. Anyhoo, hope you enjoy my conversation with founder of the Republican Muslim coalition. To her credit, it's a rare thing that a conservative Muslim woman is open to conversation with people she knows have completely opposing values. You may also know Saba as the woman who went on Fox News with a US flag hijab. I appreciate that she puts herself out there as a different voice from the Muslim community. Even as someone who's not a fan of Hijab, I love the idea of a flag hijab on Fox, it pissed off hardcore bigots on both ends of the spectrum, muslim and anti muslim i'm sure! Here's the link to the video i mention in the beginning: https://www.facebook.com/tothecontrary/videos/10154206749382386/ That said, we disagree on almost everything, but its great to be able to have a Polite Conversation ;) small correction: Towards the end I say: "i've been an atheist half my life", i meant to say 'disbeliever in religion' - i stopped believing in religion long ago, but still believed in some abstract higher power. If you'd like to help polite conversations grow, please do consider supporting via patreon https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos
I chat with @SohailPakBrit about his incredible journey from being a former extremist who at one point considered carrying out attacks...to a secular gay activist. We discuss our different experiences growing up Muslim, him in Britain and me in Saudi Arabia. A really wonderful conversation, I hope you all will enjoy it as much as I did. Do reach out to Sohail and let him know what you think! :) itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F259849721 Here's an article about the BBC 3 documentary Sohail was in: http://tv.bt.com/tv/tv-news/reggie-yates-extreme-uk-gay-and-under-attack-made-viewers-very-angry-indeed-11364027636444
An ex-Muslim and an ex-orthodox Jew walk into a Skype conversation... Join us as we talk about Passover, Spiritual impurity in women during menstruation, post-wedding consummation rituals, ritual baths, animal sacrifice, chicken whirling, and all sorts of other good stuff... Do reach out to Avraham via Twitter @noreallyimfine and give him some Twitter love :) And please excuse my sniffling and coughing, fighting a flu...and I had to record another episode the very next day.. so you'll have two episodes featuring my cough...YAY :D ------ You can support this podcast via patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos - with your help I can do so much more! itunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F259849721
A 25 second bit from my conversation with Conner Habib, about how easily people get upset with Richard Dawkins for saying the simplest things...because he's a man... however seem totally fine with the pages and pages of mansplaining contained within the holy pages they so desperately protect. (listen to our full convo here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-3-conner-habib)
So a bit of a practice episode, many of you asked for my thoughts on the recent "controversial" Charlie Hebdo editorial, so here you go! https://charliehebdo.fr/en/edito/how-did-we-end-up-here/ I mention Teju Cole's article too, you can read that here: https://roarmag.org/2016/04/04/charlie-hebdo-teju-cole/?utm_content=buffer0b841&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer I know, i know... no bells and whistles, no intro, no music. Perhaps not the best sound quality. I'll get there. :) (And yes haha i know it ends abruptly, not sure what happened there). Would love to hear your thoughts via Twitter, come say hi @nicemangos You can support the podcast via Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Read My Chacha is Gay here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/imaansheikh/pakistans-first-childrens-book-on-lgbtq#.frdkAM5Lm You can also support by getting a copy of My Chacha is Gay here: chachaisgay.com
It's been quite a wild ride to have this episode of Polite Conversations returned to me. It was returned butchered, with some really nasty messages about me, inserted into it. Some random ads were placed in as well. So, the quality/flow of sound is not great at some parts, but bear with us. Just being able to release this once endangered episode is quite a big deal. Just like Jesus, Polite Conversations is resurrected this Easter Sunday. :) After what I've been through, it *is* a miracle! :P Join me and Ali Rizvi as we discuss ball-gags, burqas, going commando in Mecca, and much more! Sorry for the choppy-ness....had to erase the sabotages as well as unnecessary ex-cohost bits. Do let us know what you thought of our chat on Twitter - you can find me @nicemangos and Ali @aliamjadrizvi You can support this podcast by sharing it like mad! And by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHzqk6Dl7zE iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/polite-conversations/id1086199663 To all those who pitched in to save this content, thank you!
Conner Habib is a writer, lecturer, and sex worker advocate.He has appeared in nearly 200 adult scenes and is the Vice President of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, which works to improve the experiences, safety, and health of porn performers. He gives talks about sexuality, sex&culture, and pornography around the world ----However , we didn't talk much about that :P He joined us to discuss his views on atheism and Dawkins, etc. We had a pretty great Polite Conversation, even though we started off in a twitter hate battle. :) It's nice when productive conversation happens even when people with opposing views are involved. You can find conner on Twitter @connerhabib , me (Eiynah) @nicemangos and my co host Paul @PaulSating . Special thanks to biologists : @DrVarsovian @HerebeNabila @godFreeWorld @toxicpath
In this Episode we chat with the excellent Aliyah Saleem. Ex-Muslim activist, and co-founder of http://faithtofaithless.com/ . We talk to her about being seduced by the extremist ideology of Islamic school Al Huda, bizarre notions of women's empowerment within this school. It's also the same institute that Tashfeen Malik, the San Bernardino shooter attended. We discussed hijabs, and niqabs...the struggle of taking off the hijab when it's been a part of your life for so long. You can watch Aliyah's wonderful video on 'removing the hijab' for women who are thinking about it, questioning here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11D6Xddz_j4 you can connect with her on Twitter @Ali_Jones89 , with me Eiynah @nicemangos and Paul @PaulSating
We kick off our the first episode of our show with activist Maryam Namazie. Yes, it's *that* episode that got us banned from YouTube twice.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBve1K6u2X8&feature=youtu.be Books Columnist John Semley (@johnsemley3000) from Canadian paper The Globe & Mail joins us to discuss his review of Charb's posthumous book called Open Letter. Do check out his controversial piece here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/book-reviews/review-charlie-hebdo-editor-charbs-open-letter-is-problematic/article28050654/ We evidently have very differing viewpoints on this. Enjoy! And pardon the heavy breathing, promise we weren't jogging while recording this interview...my headset mic is clearly way too sensitive. (-Eiynah)
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