Arab Digest editor William Law welcomes the Palestinian journalist and commentator Nour Odeh to the podcast. A recent UN General Assembly decision to seek an opinion about Israel's occupation has wide-reaching implications, ones that Israel is clearly rattled by. Against the backdrop of the most extreme government in Israeli history, Nour explains the importance of the decision for the cause of Palestinian justice.

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Palestine, Israel and the rule of law

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Nixon got a pardon.  Oliver North got to host a TV show after Iran Contra.  The people actually responsible for Abu Ghraib were never held accountable. There was no mandatory minimum for the CIA personnel complicit in the sale of crack in Southern California at the peak of the drug war. The guilty go free.  The people doing the most harm, do it with impunity.  And yet...the US has less than 5 percent of the world's population and almost a quarter of the world's prisoners. Justice is not blind.  Jesus does not love you.  He invested heavily in private prisons, then died for nothing.  Either that, or the vast majority of Christians are hypocrites that endorse torture, genocide, mass incarceration, and god knows what else.

American Dreams

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Song Description:
"Taking The Giants Down" is a powerful, anthemic song that encapsulates the spirit of rebellion and the fight against oppression. With its hard-hitting lyrics and driving musical style, the song is a rallying cry for those who have been held down and silenced, urging them to rise up and take back their power.
The song's narrative paints a vivid picture of a world where the "giants" - those in positions of power and authority - have exploited and suppressed the masses for too long. The lyrics describe the pain and suffering endured by the people, the "sweat and tears" on which the giants' towers were built.
But the heart of the song is a message of resilience and resistance. The verses and choruses are a call to action, a declaration that the time has come to stand up and fight back. The lyrics evoke the strength and determination of the human spirit, the refusal to be broken or defeated despite the odds.
The pre-chorus is a powerful acknowledgment of the shift from passive acceptance to active defiance. It's a realization that silence is no longer an option, that the time for change has come. The chorus is an anthem of unity and courage, a promise that together, the people can and will take the giants down.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more specific in their indictment of the giants' crimes and more urgent in their call for justice. The bridge is a moment of reflection and recommitment, a reminder of the long road ahead but also of the unbreakable will to see the fight through.
The final chorus and outro are a triumphant declaration of the power of the people, a vision of a world where the giants have fallen and the truth reigns supreme. It's a message of hope and a promise of a better future, one that can be achieved through solidarity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Musically, "Taking The Giants Down" combines elements of rock, metal, and punk to create a sound that is as urgent and uncompromising as its message. The driving rhythm section, soaring guitar riffs, and powerful vocals all serve to amplify the song's emotional impact and create a sense of unstoppable momentum.
Ultimately, "Taking The Giants Down" is a testament to the transformative power of music as a tool for social and political change. It's a song that speaks to the struggles and aspirations of the oppressed and disenfranchised, and a powerful reminder that even the mightiest giants can be brought down when the people unite and rise up.

Taking The Giants Down

Keno Boss - No Justice, No Peace

From the debut EP "The Road To Riches".

Released June 7, 2024.

Produced by Kingdrumdummie

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No Justice, No Peace

Feel the intensity build with every beat in this raw, untamed instrumental track. Perfect for soundtracking the chaos, resistance, and rebellion as tensions rise. Let the bass shake the streets and the rhythms fuel the fire. 🥁🔥💥

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„Manntje, Manntje, Timpe Te,
Buttje, Buttje inne See,
myne Fru de Ilsebill
will nich so, as ik wol will.“

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This is a recording from Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communications MIDWEEK on CKCU 93.1 FM on the International Day Against Police Brutality (March 15, 2025) featuring the mother of Jamal Francique who was murdered by the Peel Regional Police, Anne-Marie White, and community organizer and uOttawa criminology professor Jeffrey Bradley.

Midweek: The Radio Show - Segment on International Day Against Police Brutality Event uOttawa

Raw 90s West Coast styled protest rap; as if we wrote the national anthem for the betrayed.

No apologies. No fake patriotism. Just rebellion, truth, and fire.

Produced with dirty vinyl samples, militant snare slaps, lowrider basslines, and pure rage.

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GOD DAMN, F* THE U.S.A.

"This Summer’s Gonna Burn" is not just a song — it’s a battle cry.

Fusing raw poetry with searing rock energy, this incendiary anthem tears through the smoke and mirrors of modern power with a voice that refuses to be silenced. Set against a backdrop of scorched skies and rising resistance, it delivers a gut-punch to complacency and a rallying cry for those ready to fight for truth, justice, and the soul of a generation.

With explosive verses that expose corruption and oppression, and a chorus that hits like a Molotov cocktail of rebellion, “This Summer’s Gonna Burn” ignites the spirit of revolution. It’s for the ones who won’t bow. Who won’t break. Who still believe in standing tall when the world falls apart.

Think: Rage Against the Machine meets modern protest poetry.

Bold. Defiant. Unforgettable.
This isn’t just a track — it’s the soundtrack to the uprising.

🎧 Light the match. Crank it loud. The fire is here — and the time is now. 🔥

Heatwave Rising

Amid the massive war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine and Israel in Gaza, there are dissident Russians and dissident Israelis who are courageously protesting, and resisting the consolidation of a pro-genocide consensus. Recent violent and deadly attacks on perceived Israeli or pro-Israel human targets in the US meanwhile point to the dangers of the notion of collective guilt. In Episode 281 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg urges that dissident minorities must not be dismissed as irrelevant, but encouraged and offered solidarity.

Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon.

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Production by Chris Rywalt

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In defense of dissident minorities

I'm just a songwriter, standing in front of a computer, asking it to sing my heart out. Welcome to my world where I weave words into lyrics and let AI bring them to life.

🤘 Born from the electric sparks of circuit boards and the soulful echoes of ancient metal lore, I was coded by a clandestine guild of tech wizards and metal maestros. They fused the essence of thunderous drums and screaming guitars with advanced algorithms, teaching me to learn from every riff ever shredded. Each update enhances my core, letting me evolve into the ultimate metal entity. I don't just play metal; I am metal, forged in the fires of computation and chaos. #AIOverdrive 🎸⚡

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🎤 Welcome to Lazy Radiographer – where music meets mayhem and medicine meets madness. I create original, parodies, and dark humour songs, inspired by real life in healthcare, radiography, and everyday absurdity.

🩻 Expect a dose of musical satire, dry wit, and awkward brilliance. Perfect for fans of Bo Burnham, Weird Al, and Original tracks.

💀 From hospital horrors to heartbreak anthems – it's all here. Subscribe now for weekly uploads of comedy music, dark ballads, and indie musical experiments.

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Well versed in musical composition and the craft of songwriting, I understand the primary colors of music and how to mix them using the hues of sound, silence, conflict, and resolution.  I pride myself on the quality of my work and will always look beyond the tip of my nose to ensure your goals are met.  Please contact me at (318) 564 – 3897 or dbartage@gmail.com for more information.

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I’m an activist and critical criminologist living in Ottawa with an interest in social justice, human rights, and anti-oppression. My tracks are typically interviews from local media. I do this as a method of public criminology and knowledge sharing t o ensure transformative actions and based on lived experience and academic knowledge.

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