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Season 1 Episode 48
This week we bring listeners a rich and concise episode on “disarmament” as a keyword for the critical study of Zionism. It's a short talk by Bikrum Gill, a member of the Anti-Imperialist Scholars Co…
Published on 9 hours ago
Securitization with Nicole Nguyen
Season 1 Episode 47
In this episode we’re with Dr. Nicole Nguyen to talk through securitization as a keyword for Critical Zionism Studies. From manipulations of the idea of “safety” to tech giant Palantir’s dystopian “d…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Confronting Zionist Expansionism
Season 1 Episode 46
This episode is a recording of a webinar on Confronting Zionist Expansionism. Moderators Jennifer Mogannam & Amira Jarmakani talk with Abdaljawad Omar on Zionism’s territorial drive and Natalie El-Ei…
Published on 1 month ago
From Above: Secure Community Network (SCN)
Season 1 Episode 45
Most of the organizations we’ve covered so far in this mini-series purport to represent Jewish communities’ opinions. But the one we’re covering today is different. It’s not about opinions, it’s abou…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Unpacking Zionism - July 2025 Update
Updates about our podcast: wrapping up "From Above," announcing new mini-series, and inviting your feedback.
You can find us at criticalzionismstudies.org and on Instagram at @institutecsz.
Published on 2 months ago
From Above: Lawfare with Yousef Munayyer
Season 1 Episode 44
This interview with Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel program at Arab Center Washington DC, is about lawfare. Lawfare refers to the use of law as a political weapon that is more concerned…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
From Above: the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with Alex Kane
Season 1 Episode 43
In this episode we are looking at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) with journalist Alex Kane, senior reporter at Jewish Currents. This is the first of several episodes we'll have on the ADL, in an ef…
Published on 3 months ago
From Above: Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) with Amira Jarmakani
Season 1 Episode 42
In this episode, we discuss the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) with the veteran of this podcast Amira Jarmakani, who is the ICSZ collective member and Professor of Women's, Gender, and S…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
From Above: Simon Wiesenthal Center with Stop LAPD Spying Coalition
Season 1 Episode 41
This episode with Akhil Gopal and Matyos Kidane of Stop LAPD Spying Coalition looks at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which is the parent organization of the Museum of Tolerance and a go-to Holocaust e…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
From Above: Academic Engagement Network with Sean Malloy and Meira Gold
Season 1 Episode 40
In this episode, Sean Malloy and Meira Gold discuss the Academic Engagement Network (AEN), which has been working behind the scenes on campuses, advising many of the administrators who have been impo…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago