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Real Talk is a Middle East Eye interview series hosted by Mohamed Hashem that explores the unique stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests — from artists, to musicians, to politicians and more.

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Latest Episodes

What was Jeffrey Epstein doing for Israeli intelligence?

A new series of reports by Drop Site News has been examining this very question.

Drop Site journalist Murtaza Hussain joined Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk to examine Epstein’s lesser-known ties... more

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If AI is an empire, Karen Hao is saying you can resist it.

“We don’t need empires to benefit from AI.”

Hao is an investigative journalist and author of Empire of AI, she joined Mohamed Hashem to share what she saw while embedded inside OpenAI.

I... more

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Does the UK need its own Zohran Mamdani?

“It’s not The Office,” says British comedian Nish Kumar. “You can’t remake it from one country to another.”

The acclaimed stand-up comedian sat down with Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk for a conversation that r... more

“Ben Gvir came to me and said, ‘You are a terrorist, and you will be treated as a terrorist’.”

In her first media testimony since leaving Israel, Yasemin Acar recounts what she endured after being on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission tha... more

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Recent Guests

Murtaza Hussain
National Security and Foreign Affairs reporter at Drop Site, investigating ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Israeli intelligence.
Drop Site
Episode: Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Israel | Murtaza Hussain | Real Talk
Karen Hao
Investigative journalist and author of the book 'Empire of AI'.
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Episode: She's an insider now exposing OpenAI. Here's why you should be concerned | Karen Hao | Real Talk
Yasemin Acar
A leading activist from Germany and member of the Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee.
Episode: Facing Ben Gvir: I was stripped, beaten and detained in Israel | Yasemin Acar | Real Talk
Ayman Mohyeldin
Co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend Primetime and seasoned journalist
MSNBC
Episode: Have Democrats lost to MAGA on Gaza? | Ayman Mohyeldin | Real Talk
Valerie Zink
Former photojournalist for Reuters who resigned in protest against media coverage of Gaza.
Episode: Valerie Zink: Why I quit and cut up my Reuters press card over Gaza | Real Talk
Mahmoud Khalil
Activist and Columbia University graduate known for his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Columbia University
Episode: ‘They don’t care about Jewish safety’: Mahmoud Khalil slams US government & Columbia after detention
Chris Smalls
Co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union, labor activist
Amazon Labor Union
Episode: ‘They used my chain to choke me’: Chris Smalls speaks out after Israeli prison assault | Real Talk
Indya Moore
Artist and activist, known for her role in 'Pose' and outspoken on human rights issues
Episode: ‘Gross betrayal’: My agents left me for speaking out on Gaza | Indya Moore | Real Talk
William Dalrymple
British historian, best-selling author known for his writings on empire and colonialism
Episode: William Dalrymple: ‘Britain’s education system sold me a lie about Palestine’ | Real Talk

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Mohamed Hashem
Host of an interview series that explores diverse stories and experiences, focusing on social and political issues.

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Facing Ben Gvir: I was stripped, beaten and detained in Israel | Yasemin Acar | Real Talk
Q: What did Ben Gvir say to you?
Ben Gvir called me a terrorist and said I would be treated as one.
Facing Ben Gvir: I was stripped, beaten and detained in Israel | Yasemin Acar | Real Talk
Q: How have you been processing all of this?
Since I've been back, I've been traveling a lot and doing advocacy work to help liberate Palestine.
‘I believed I could save her’: Inside the making of The voice of Hind Rajab | Motaz Malhees | Real Talk
Q: What can you do as a human being toward humanity?
As artists, our role is to highlight these critical issues through our work in hopes of enacting change.
‘I believed I could save her’: Inside the making of The voice of Hind Rajab | Motaz Malhees | Real Talk
Q: Did you feel added weight because of your Palestinian background?
Yes, the film made me confront traumas from my own childhood in Palestine that I hadn't dealt with before.
‘I believed I could save her’: Inside the making of The voice of Hind Rajab | Motaz Malhees | Real Talk
Q: How did you kind of start your reading process or just processing the whole thing in general?
Upon reading the script, I couldn't stop crying, which was a unique experience for me as an actor.

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This interview series features a diverse range of guests who share compelling personal narratives and insights on pressing societal and political issues, particularly relating to the Middle East. Topics frequently explored include human rights, geopolitical conflicts, labor activism, and the role of media, often through the lens of personal experiences that bring depth to complex global situations. The conversations highlight the intersections of culture, politics, and individual story, making it a unique platform for voices that challenge mainstream narratives and advocate for social justice. The series engages with a mix of artists, activists, journalists, and scholars to unravel the nuanced realities faced by marginalized communities, pa... more

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1. Murtaza Hussain
2. Karen Hao
3. Yasemin Acar
4. Ayman Mohyeldin
5. Valerie Zink
6. Mahmoud Khalil
7. Chris Smalls
8. Indya Moore

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