Politically Depressed
av Ayman Makarem
Nyeste episode
S3E2 - Northern Syria: Where Are We Going?
S3E2 - Northern Syria: Where Are We Going?
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A podcast about being depressed during times of political, economic, and ecological collapse. Hosted by Ayman Makarem, this blog-style weekly podcast explores politics as lived-experience and asks the question: Can we ever stop being depressed if the world remains as horrible as it is?
Cover Photo by the incredibly talented Hisham Rifai.
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- S3E2 - Northern Syria: Where Are We Going? · 1 t 9 min · Sesong 3 Episode 2In this episode, Ayman is joined by Dara Eilo. Dara is an Assyrian activist and human rights advocate who has been involved in organising activities in Syria and Lebanon for the…
- S3E1 - Palestine and Queer Arab Liberation /w Tareq Baconi · 1 t 5 min · Sesong 3 Episode 1Today’s episode, the first for 2026, is a very very special one. I sit and talk with the Palestinian writer Tarek Baconi, who recently released a book entitled Fire In Every…
- S2E19- Getting People to Care About Sudan /w Sarah al-Hassan · 1 t 15 minIn this episode of the Politically Depressed Podcast, I’m joined by a returning guest Sara al-Hassan. Sara is a Sudanese commentator and activist who has worked tirelessly to…
- Returning to a Broken Community w/ Rawand Issa - S2E18 · 1 t 4 minSo many things around us are collapsing all the time. Economies, political norms, communities, our ability to comprehend what the hell is happening and how to stop it and build…
- I Saw The Best Minds of My Generation Destroyed By Madness: Back From Beirut - PolDep Podcast S2E17 · 38 minGoing back home always reminds me why I started this project. It's a constant reminder how everything is so absurd and terrifying and intense and how we're all pretty much losing…
- Sectarianism Kills the Nation: Sweida Under Siege · 33 minThe sectarian violence in Sweida, Southern Syria has genuinely been keeping me up at night. The images, stories, and potentials for further violence is just really hard to…
- How Did You Sleep Last Night? S2E15 - Solo · 28 minI've never slept well. But of course the political catastrophes around all of us make it even harder. I talk about my issues with sleep, what I've been doing/not doing, and ask…
- Announcement - I'm Moving to Youtube (mostly) · 9 minI'm making a few changes and wanted to keep you all up to date. Hope to see you all on my Youtube Channel. Note: This is not announcing the end of this podcast. It's more of an…
- Edward Said, Bluesky, and Liberal Hypocrisies /w Leila a.k.a Emissary of Night · 1 t 15 minI left twitter last year, soon after Musk took it over. It's no longer a safe place to be. So I moved to Bluesky, which has its own set of problems, but nowhere near as…
- Death, Indigeneity, and Nourishment - An Interview with Peggy (gwi-seok hong) · 1 t 3 minIn this episode, I talk with Peggy, someone whose wisdom and approach I've found really nourishing in this time of depleting catastrophe. I just like talking to her and she…
- 14,000 Babies - S2E12 · 16 minThe Israeli blockade on Gaza will kill 14,000 babies in 48 hours if it is not lifted. This was announced today by the UN. It has been 79 days since the total blockade was placed…
- The Worst Thing Elon Musk Ever Did - S2E11 · 25 minElon Musk is one of the most dangerous men alive today. But he didn't come out of nowhere. In this episode I talk about one thing that he's done, that I think most people don't…
- It's Been a Minute - S2E10 · 19 minI've been a bit absent from this podcast the last couple of weeks. I share why - which amounts to some pretty good, interesting news. One thing I forgot to mention in the episode…
- Announcement - Lebanese Films Screenings · 25 minThis is a special announcement episode broadcast on all FTP channels. We at FTP are hosting a series of weekly film screenings and discussions on the Lebanese wars starting this…
- We Are All Deeply Unwell - S2E9 · 41 minGoing back to basics for this episode. I talk about how sad I've been, how so many of us are unwell, and how we should talk about it more. -- -- Leave me a tip in my…
- Self-Defence, Pre-emptive Strikes, and Human Shield - S2E8 · 32 minI'm just so damn mortified by the daily massacres. The images. The wailing screams. The f*scist apologia. This was recorded on Wednesday, April 3th. -- -- Leave me a tip in…
- Schadenfreud is bad politics · 39 min · Sesong 2 Episode 7Joy at others misfortunes. It's fine when it's punching up, but I've noticed it too often be used to punch down. I talk about it. Headlines: - Israel kills two more journalists…
- My Next Video Essay - S2E6 · 59 min · Sesong 2 Episode 6I talk about the idea that I have for the next video essay. -- -- Support Ali's Go Fund Me -- -- Leave me a tip in my Tip Jar Become a member of the…
- What's Really Happening in Syria · 45 min · Sesong 2 Episode 5There were numerous massacres that happening in the Syrian coast over the last week. I talk about them, share some information that I have about them and the reactions to them. I…
- My Therapist Broke Up With Me - S2E4 · 44 min · Sesong 2 Episode 4Just a personal rant about feeling sad that my therapist can no longer do sessions with me. I also share some thoughts about why therapy was so useful/helpful for me, especially…
