The Enlightenment Podcast

Ep 75 – Dr. Ahmed Massoud (Healing Under Occupation: Medicine, Education & Palestinian Resilience)

In Episode 75 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Dr. Ahmed Massoud, a Palestinian consultant pediatrician, endocrinologist, and chairman of the Hanoon Foundation, a British charity that has spent nearly three decades supporting Palestinian healthcare and medical education. Through the Hanoon Foundation’s work, Palestinian doctors, nurses, and medical students have received vital training, educational opportunities, and support despite the immense pressures created by occupation, siege, and repeated attacks on Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Dr. Massoud has dedicated his career not only to treating children, but also to strengthening the future of Palestinian medicine itself—helping ensure that expertise, education, and care continue even under conditions designed to break them. This is a conversation about resilience, responsibility, and the long struggle to protect life under impossible conditions. Dr. Ahmed Massoud’s Work: The Hanoon Foundation → https://hanoon.org/ [https://hanoon.org/]  The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media: feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedlinks.link%2Fenlightenmentpodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniRsbWeecCFZMqvjFJMbMxH9HwjgE9RFxb3wv773SrE3eoGA3JIfAs5V9cs8_aem_6u40aJxaJNWCAQcDkUzv8g&e=AT0-hHrvDjEyJjsafCzwkQo1QeaHOmOe6aZtu-9VUPz9CAyBJl7TH94-CO2CMpAf1rf2SpaqU88NHPLGyEJjolXJmyOWrozkur0Dutyk8E7AKm6XDzEZgpSqKw] #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #AhmedMassoud #HanoonFoundation #PalestinianHealthcare #MedicineInGaza #FreePalestine #MedicalEducation #Gaza #HealthcareUnderAttacK #DoctorsForPalestine #PalestinianChildren #EndTheOccupation

Ep 74 – Prof. Nick Maynard (Medicine Under Siege: Witnessing Starvation in Gaza)

In Episode 74 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Professor Nick Maynard, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals, and one of the most important medical voices speaking out on Gaza today. Professor Maynard is the Chairman of the International Medical Education Trust (IMET2000) and Chair of the Board of Trustees for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). He is also the author of a widely read Guardian article documenting the deliberate starvation of children in Gaza, based on his firsthand experience working under siege conditions. In recognition of his humanitarian work, he was awarded the UK Humanitarian Medal by King Charles in February. Having worked directly inside Gaza’s collapsing healthcare system, Professor Maynard brings urgent, eyewitness testimony to what is happening on the ground—testimony that challenges official narratives and demands global attention. Professor Nick Maynard’s Work: The Guardian Article → theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/22/gaza-israel-deliberate-starvation-ceasefire-aid [https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/22/gaza-israel-deliberate-starvation-ceasefire-aid]  IMET2000 → imet2000.org [https://imet2000.org]  Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) → map.org.uk [https://www.map.org.uk/] Professor Nick Maynard’s Social Media: Instagram → instagram.com/nickmaynard.surgeon [http://instagram.com/nickmaynard.surgeon]  X (Twitter) → x.com/maynard_nick [https://x.com/maynard_nick] The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media: feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedlinks.link%2Fenlightenmentpodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniRsbWeecCFZMqvjFJMbMxH9HwjgE9RFxb3wv773SrE3eoGA3JIfAs5V9cs8_aem_6u40aJxaJNWCAQcDkUzv8g&e=AT0-hHrvDjEyJjsafCzwkQo1QeaHOmOe6aZtu-9VUPz9CAyBJl7TH94-CO2CMpAf1rf2SpaqU88NHPLGyEJjolXJmyOWrozkur0Dutyk8E7AKm6XDzEZgpSqKw] #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #NickMaynard #Gaza #GazaGenocide #MedicalAidForPalestinians #MAP #HealthcareUnderAttack #DoctorsInGaza #HumanitarianCrisis #FreePalestine #EndTheOccupation #WarCrimes #TruthToPower #MedicalWitness

Ep 73 – Prof. Ilan Pappé (Ethnic Cleansing, Historical Truth & Challenging Zionist Narratives)

In Episode 73 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Professor Ilan Pappé, one of the world’s most important and controversial Israeli historians, whose work has fundamentally reshaped global understanding of the history of Palestine. Professor Pappé is the author of numerous groundbreaking books, including The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic, and his latest work, Israel on the Brink (2025). He is also the current Chairman of the Nakba Memorial Foundation, continuing his commitment to preserving historical truth and Palestinian memory. Through meticulous research in Israeli state archives, he has exposed the systematic policies of displacement, dispossession, and narrative control that underpin the creation of Israel—work that has led to fierce backlash, including condemnation by the Israeli parliament. Now based in the UK, Professor Pappé continues to challenge dominant narratives and speak out on Palestine, despite decades of political pressure, professional attacks, and attempts to silence his scholarship. Prof. Ilan Pappé’s Work:The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine → bit.ly/482bImH [https://bit.ly/482bImH] Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic → bit.ly/4dMQ35D [https://bit.ly/4dMQ35D] Israel on the Brink (2025) → bit.ly/4erpVNU [https://bit.ly/4erpVNU]  Nakba Memorial Foundation → nakbamf.org/ [https://nakbamf.org/] The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media: feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedlinks.link%2Fenlightenmentpodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniRsbWeecCFZMqvjFJMbMxH9HwjgE9RFxb3wv773SrE3eoGA3JIfAs5V9cs8_aem_6u40aJxaJNWCAQcDkUzv8g&e=AT0-hHrvDjEyJjsafCzwkQo1QeaHOmOe6aZtu-9VUPz9CAyBJl7TH94-CO2CMpAf1rf2SpaqU88NHPLGyEJjolXJmyOWrozkur0Dutyk8E7AKm6XDzEZgpSqKw] #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #IlanPappe #EthnicCleansingOfPalestine #PalestineHistory #FreePalestine #Zionism #IsraelPalestine #Nakba #DecolonizePalestine #HistoricalTruth #EndTheOccupation #Gaza #AcademicFreedom #TruthToPower

Ep 78 - Jamal Kanj (From Refugee Camp to Resistance: Exposing Myths, Erasure & Western Complicity)

In Episode 72 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Jamal Kanj, a Palestinian-American author, political commentator, and one of the most widely read columnists writing today on Palestinian liberation, identity, and the narratives used to justify dispossession. Jamal is the author of several influential books, including Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian Refugee Camp to America, a deeply personal and political account of exile, survival, and identity. Through his writing and commentary, he has consistently challenged dominant Western narratives, exposing the myths and distortions that underpin the ongoing displacement of Palestinians. His work has been featured in leading international outlets, where he writes on Middle East politics, Palestinian rights, cultural erasure, and historical memory, bringing clarity and urgency to issues often misrepresented in mainstream discourse. Jamal Kanj’s Work: Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian Refugee Camp to America  → amazon.com/Children-Catastrophe-Journey-Palestinian-Refugee-ebook/ [http://amazon.com/Children-Catastrophe-Journey-Palestinian-Refugee-ebook/]  Jamal Kanj’s Social Media:Facebook → facebook.com/jamal.kanj Instagram → www.instagram.com/instajamalk Website → jamalkanj.com The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media: feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedlinks.link%2Fenlightenmentpodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniRsbWeecCFZMqvjFJMbMxH9HwjgE9RFxb3wv773SrE3eoGA3JIfAs5V9cs8_aem_6u40aJxaJNWCAQcDkUzv8g&e=AT0-hHrvDjEyJjsafCzwkQo1QeaHOmOe6aZtu-9VUPz9CAyBJl7TH94-CO2CMpAf1rf2SpaqU88NHPLGyEJjolXJmyOWrozkur0Dutyk8E7AKm6XDzEZgpSqKw] #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #JamalKanj #PalestinianHistory #FreePalestine #PalestinianStories #EndTheOccupation #Gaza #Palestine #DigitalResistance

Ep 71 – Billy Howle (Cinema, Conscience & the Story of the 1936 Palestinian Revolt)

In Episode 71 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are delighted to be joined by Billy Howle, the acclaimed British actor whose work spans film, television, and theatre.  Audiences know Billy from projects such as On Chesil Beach, Dunkirk, The Serpent, and The Perfect Couple. Most recently, he appears in Anne-Marie Jacir’s powerful new film Palestine 36, where he plays Thomas Hopkins, a British civil servant caught up in the historic events of the 1936 Palestinian Revolt against British colonial rule. Beyond his work on screen, Billy has also been an outspoken supporter of Palestinian human rights, publicly calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and supporting Artists for Palestine UK, joining a growing number of cultural figures using their platforms to challenge silence and censorship. Billy Howle’s Work: Palestine ‘36 → palestine36film.com/buy-tickets [https://palestine36film.com/buy-tickets] Palestine ’36 theatrical run in North America:  📍 New York City – March 20📍 Select cities – March 27📍 Nationwide expansion – April Artists4Palestine UK → artistsforpalestine.org.uk [http://artistsforpalestine.org.uk/]  The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media: feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedlinks.link%2Fenlightenmentpodcast%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniRsbWeecCFZMqvjFJMbMxH9HwjgE9RFxb3wv773SrE3eoGA3JIfAs5V9cs8_aem_6u40aJxaJNWCAQcDkUzv8g&e=AT0-hHrvDjEyJjsafCzwkQo1QeaHOmOe6aZtu-9VUPz9CAyBJl7TH94-CO2CMpAf1rf2SpaqU88NHPLGyEJjolXJmyOWrozkur0Dutyk8E7AKm6XDzEZgpSqKw] #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #BillyHowle #Palestine36 #PalestinianHistory #1936Revolt #FreePalestine #ArtistsForPalestine #CinemaAsResistance #AnneMarieJacir #Dunkirk #OnChesilBeach #PalestinianStories #EndTheOccupation #Gaza