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Episode 34: Who Owns Iran's Revolution?
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This podcast is meant to be a platform for activists taking democratic initiative and standing up against authoritarianism across the globe. We believe that every human is entitled to democratic representation and universal human rights, as outlined in the UDHR. As the voices of people under authoritarian regimes far too often get lost in the global discussion in favor of western-centered politics, we have taken those as our main focus. The podcast’s individual episodes will be centered around the experiences and backgrounds of activists around the world fighting for their rights.
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- Episode 34: Who Owns Iran's Revolution? · 1 h 31 min · Episodio 34Episode 34: Mansoureh Shojaee on Iran’s Women, Life, Freedom Movement | Feminism, Democracy & SolidarityWhat does genuine solidarity with Iran’s women’s movement look like—and…
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- Episode 28: A Warning for the Free World · 1 h 9 min · Episodio 28A warning from history and lived experience: authoritarian movements are rising across the West, dismantling democratic institutions under the guise of nationalism and “freedom.”…
- Episode 27: Sponsored To A Safe Haven - One Post at a Time · 1 h 27 min · Episodio 27In this episode of the Emancipated Citizen Podcast, hosts Zac Alrayyis and Benjamin Snow have a conversation with Anas about his journey, a Syrian refugee. They explore the…
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- Episode 24: From the Ring to the Kremlin – Trans-Hysteria At The Olympics · 1 h 9 min · Episodio 25Welcome back to The Emancipated Citizen Podcast! In our 24th episode, we, Ben and Zac, discuss the human rights implications and aspects of the 2024 Summer Olympics, starting…
- Episode 23: Torn Borders & Broken Dreams - Georgia's Soviet Legacy and Quest for Independence · 1 h 6 min · Episodio 24Join us on the latest episode of the Emancipated Citizen Podcast as we sit down with Gocha, a fierce Georgian activist, rallying against proposed legislation threatening the…
- Episode 22: Navigating Dual Identities - Expert Insights On Queer (Ex) Muslim Mental Health · 53 min · Episodio 23In our latest installment of the Emancipated Citizen Podcast, we engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with Jimmy Bangash, a trailblazing psychotherapist, activist, and…
- Episode 21: Free Russians For for Peace And Human Rights · 60 min · Episodio 22Join us for a conversation in Episode 21 of the Emancipated Citizen Podcast, as we sit down with Yalo, a courageous Russian activist who has dedicated their life to advocating…
- Episode 20: Breaking Chains - Women's Rights and Faith's Fray · 1 h 5 min · Episodio 20Welcome back to the Emancipated Citizen Podcast! In this latest episode, we sit down with Zara Kay, a courageous women's rights advocate and Ex-Muslim from Tanzania. As the…
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