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The Promised Land
by Macdonald-Laurier Institute
On October 7, 2023, the world was shaken. What began as a day of unimaginable violence against Israel has since unfolded into a struggle that impacts far more than the Middle East. The Promised Land Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes featuring world-class experts and high-profile guests, as we navigate the far-reaching consequences of this war - exploring its effects on global geopolitics, Western society, and Canada's role in these difficult times. Through thoughtful analysis and compelling conversations, we aim to uncover the complex layers of this conflict and its implications for the future.
Episodes
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October 7th, Social Decay, and the Fight Against Hate: Jonathan Greenblatt and Casey Babb for The Promised Land
The Anti-Defamation League is a prominent New York-based NGO that’s been operating for well over 100 years. While initially focused on combating antisemitism, the ADL has expanded its focus to include other forms of hate and prejudice. However, since the barbaric attacks in Israel on October 7…
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Palestinian Statehood, Activist Journalism and More
Amidst surging antisemitism, terrorism, and social division, and at a time when Israel continues to fight an unprecedented war with Hamas and other terrorist organizations – seeking to liberate dozens of hostages – the governments of France, the UK, and Canada – agreed to recognize Palestinian...
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Rising Tension in the UK and Weaponizing International Law
Since October 7, the world has witnessed an alarming surge in disinformation, antisemitism, and targeted violence—old lies dressed in new rhetoric, spreading hatred and division across the Western world. Amid this darkness, a small but powerful group of voices has emerged to challenge the chaos...
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Israel, Iran, and the Nuclear Endgame (Bonus Episode)
In this episode of the Promised Land podcast, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, an Egyptian-American intellectual and senior research fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and...
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When Hatred Turns Deadly
In this poignant episode of The Promised Land podcast, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Mariam Wahba shares her deeply personal reflections on the tragic murder of her friend, Yaron Lischinsky, and Sarah Milgram, murdered by an anti-Israel fanatic in Washington, DC....
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From Integration to Domination: Loay Alshareef on Radicalism in the West
In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Loay Alshareef – a Saudi intellectual, historian, and prominent thought leader who has dedicated his career to promoting interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding across the Middle East. Loay challenges the narratives that dominate...
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Between Shadow and Sunrise: Palestine's Unwritten Future
In this episode, Casey Babb sits down with Ahmed Alkhatib, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, to discuss the complex and evolving situation in Gaza, the rise of Hamas, and the broader implications for Palestinians and Israelis. Alkhatib, a former Gaza resident, shares his personal…
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The Rebirth of Antisemitism in the 21st Century
In this episode of The Promised Land, Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with David Hirsh, CEO of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, to explore the resurgence of antisemitism in the 21st century. Together, they discuss the intersection of anti-Zionism and antisemitism,...
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The New Face of an Ancient Hatred: Irwin Cotler in Conversation with Casey Babb
In this episode, we are privileged to welcome Irwin Cotler to the show. Irwin is not just a scholar of human rights - he is one of its fiercest defenders. A former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, an advocate for political prisoners across the world, and now a Nobel Peace Prize...
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Empowering the Silent Majority: ADL's Susan Heller Pinto in conversation with Casey Babb
In this episode, MLI senior fellow Casey Babb sits down with Susan Heller Pinto, Vice President of International Policy at the Anti Defamation League (ADL), to explore the enduring fight against antisemitism. As the world grapples with rising hostility toward Jewish communities and a resurgence…
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Rising Social Tensions and Law Enforcement: Escalating protests, demonstrations, and hate crimes
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy at MLI interviews Mark Sandler, a distinguished criminal lawyer, educator, and Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism. Mark has an extensive background in addressing hate crimes and shaping policy responses to...
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Islam, Liberty, and the Middle East
In this episode of the Promised Land podcast, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy and Promised Land project lead Peter Copeland interviews Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. Together, they discuss Islam...
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From Isolation to Unity: Andrew Bennett on pluralism, faith, and the fight against antisemitism
In this episode, we turn our focus to the power of interfaith allyship in confronting antisemitism and championing pluralism. Reverend Dr. Andrew Bennett is uniquely suited to this conversation. As Canada’s first ambassador for religious freedom, a Deacon of the Catholic Church, and the program...
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Israel's multi-front war: The physical, legal, and narrative battleground
On November 18, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosted Arsen Ostrovsky for a compelling discussion on Israel's conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, exploring the broader implications for Canada and global stability. In this episode, we’d like to share that discussion with you. Arsen…
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Hostages, Tunnels, and Urban Combat: Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and Hezbollah
In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb interviews Urban Warfare expert John Spencer on Israel's complex battle against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Spencer outlines Hamas' guerrilla tactics, embedded within dense civilian areas where people ae used as human shields and which...
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The Prelude to Genocide: Antisemitism, Memory and Moral Urgency in Canada
In this powerful episode of The Promised Land, host Dagny Pawlak speaks with Éloge Butera, a survivor of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda and a member of the Jewish community, about the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada. Drawing from his unique perspective, Butera reflects on the dangerous...
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Defeating Ideology in the Israel Gaza War
In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb speaks with Einat Wilf, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, about the ideological underpinnings driving conflicts in Israel and the region. They discuss how Israel's recent period of perceived safety masked growing threats, highlighting the need to...
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Beyond Borders: How the Middle East Conflict Resonates in Canada's Jewish Communities
In this episode of the Promised Land Podcast, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Ambassador Immo Moed to discuss how the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, is reverberating through Canadian society. Ambassador Moed sheds light on the challenges facing Jewish...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On October 7, 2023, the world was shaken. What began as a day of unimaginable violence against Israel has since unfolded into a struggle that impacts far more than the Middle East. The Promised Land Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes featuring world-class experts and high-profile guests, as we navigate the far-reaching consequences of this war - exploring its effects on global geopolitics, Western society, and Canada's role in these difficult times. Through thoughtful analysis and compelling conversations, we aim to uncover the complex layers of this conflict and its implications for the future.
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On October 7, 2023, the world was shaken. What began as a day of unimaginable violence against Israel has since unfolded into a struggle that impacts far more than the Middle East. The Promised Land Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes featuring world-class experts and high-profile guests, as we...
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