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AIPAC Tracker on Abdul El Sayed, Thaer Ahmed on Dr. Abu Safiya, Bad Hasbara on Dreaming of Israel.

Cory Archibald is co-founder of AIPAC Tracker, the popular watchdog dragging AIPAC's receipts into light and pressuring lawmakers to change course on Israel policy. She's a longtime a progressive political strategist and fundraiser who has advised over 250 candidates for federal and state office. For six years she led Brand New Congress, and was part of the team that helped launch Justice Democrats and elect progressive members of Congress like AOC, Cori Bush, and Jamaal Bowman.

Casey Kennedy, co-founder of AIPAC Tracker, has a professional background in digital marketing, specializing in audience and brand development. He has spearheaded digital efforts for candidates across the political landscape, from local offices to Congressional races, honing his ability to cut through the noise and build out grassroots networks. He is the creative force behind the viral red and black graphics that have helped highlight the negative influence of AIPAC and the Israel lobby in American politics.

Dr. Thaer Ahmad, MD, is a board certified emergency medicine physician and a board member for MedGlobal, a medical humanitarian NGO that works at building healthcare capacity and reducing health inequities. He has traveled to Gaza on several medical missions and recently spent three weeks volunteering at El Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Since returning, he has spoken out about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for humanitarian aid and services to reach the people. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the global health director for his emergency department.

Matt Lieb is a comedian, podcaster, accidental award winning journalist, and guy from Good Mythical Morning. He hosts the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara

Daniel Maté is the co-host of Bad Hasbara, a musical theater lyricist, the world's only mental chiropractor, and the co-author of "The Myth Of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" by Gabor Maté. He also co-wrote with Katie the Parody song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: The Genocidal Remix" a duet by Biden and Bibi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEG76hlnhNw

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