Turbulence

BONUS: The Ahmadinejad Solution

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com [https://turbulencepod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] We discuss the scandalous reporting about a former Iranian president, the perils of situation monitoring, international outrage at Itamar Ben-Gvir, and what Abu Mohammad al-Julani’s fragrant encounter with Donald Trump means for the future of greater Israel. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That mean…

Episode 25: The Bahraini Counterrevolution w/ Aamer

Aamer joins us to discuss the repressive crackdowns in Bahrain amidst the Iran war, the popular uprising in 2011, the history of leftist and Islamist movements in the country, and the shifting geopolitics of the Gulf. Works mentioned: The View from Bahrain [https://www.northsouthnotes.org/p/the-view-from-bahrain], Shouting in the Dark [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaTKDMYOBOU] Aamer is a writer and researcher whose work focuses on the Gulf. He looks at the Gulf states’ roles in broader geopolitical issues with a special focus on Bahrain. He can be found on X/Twitter @IbnKhulthum [https://x.com/IbnKulthum]. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com [http://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe] Follow along on Twitter/X [https://x.com/turbulence_pod?s=21&t=obRvY2ti0ejk3QaOjBE8ug] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/turbulence_pod?igsh=OTVzaDhmaW40dndj&utm_source=qr] @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe [https://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

BONUS: First Person Shooter

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com [https://turbulencepod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] We discuss Trump’s visit to Beijing, negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, the budding UAE-Israel alliance, and advancements in Hezbollah’s drone warfare. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news a…

Episode 24: A Geography of Palestine, From Nakba to Return w/ Salman Abu Sitta

Salman Abu Sitta joins us to discuss his memories of the Nakba, a practical program for the return of Palestinian refugees, Zionist continuities with the Nazis, and the meaning of intergenerational resistance. Texts mentioned: Mapping My Return [https://aucpress.com/9781649034359/], The Atlas of Palestine (1917-1966) [https://www.plands.org/en/maps-atlases/atlases/atlas-of-palestine-1917-1966], I could have been one of those who broke through the siege on October 7 [https://mondoweiss.net/2024/01/i-could-have-been-one-of-those-who-broke-through-the-siege-on-october-7/], Point of No Return [https://jewishcurrents.org/point-of-no-return]. Dr. Salman Abu Sitta is a Palestinian historian, geographer, and researcher. He is the president of the Palestine Land Society in London. He has authored hundreds of papers on Palestinian refugee affairs. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project [https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject]. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com [http://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe] Follow along on Twitter/X [https://x.com/turbulence_pod?s=21&t=obRvY2ti0ejk3QaOjBE8ug] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/turbulence_pod?igsh=OTVzaDhmaW40dndj&utm_source=qr] @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe [https://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode 23: Iran Against the Empire w/ Navid Zarrinnal

Navid Zarrinnal joins us from Tehran to discuss the popular mobilizations in support of the war effort, national resilience in the face of economic siege, the prospects of diplomacy with the West, and Iranian support for the Axis of Resistance. Navid Zarrinnal holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University’s Department of Middle East Studies, and has taught in the Global South for the past three years. He is currently based in Tehran and his war updates can be viewed on Instagram @navidwahraman [https://www.instagram.com/navidwahraman/] Intro clip with subtitles: We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com [http://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe] Follow along on Twitter/X [https://x.com/turbulence_pod?s=21&t=obRvY2ti0ejk3QaOjBE8ug] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/turbulence_pod?igsh=OTVzaDhmaW40dndj&utm_source=qr] @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe [https://turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]