<p>As the election campaign ramps up, Labour have got themselves into hot water over the deselection of candidate Faiza Shaheen. Is Labour guilty of double standards on&nbsp;antisemitism and Islamophobia in the party, and is there a cynical attempt to weaponise racism for factional political purposes?</p><p>Sayeeda and David discuss Biden’s ceasefire plan and whether it’s what Israel and Hamas really want. </p><p>Hay Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Cheltenham Literature Festival have all cut ties with their sponsor over links to the fossil fuel industry and alleged links to Israel. Has this been an effective strategy in the cultural fight against Israel or is the boycott bonkers?</p><br><p>This podcast is produced by <a href="https://instinctproductions.com/a-muslim-a-jew-go-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instinct Productions </a></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah Linton</p><br><p>Series Producer: Rachel Balmer and Jemima Khan Goldsmith</p><br><p>Production Manager: Sangeetha Veluru</p><br><p>Send in your questions via email: <a href="mailto:podcast@instinctproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@instinctproductions.com</a> or via X: @<a href="https://twitter.com/amuslimandajew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amuslimandajew</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A Muslim & A Jew Go There

Instinct Productions

16. Biden’s peace plan, Faiza Shaheen’s deselection & festival boycotts

JUN 6, 202444 MIN
A Muslim & A Jew Go There

16. Biden’s peace plan, Faiza Shaheen’s deselection & festival boycotts

JUN 6, 202444 MIN

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<p>As the election campaign ramps up, Labour have got themselves into hot water over the deselection of candidate Faiza Shaheen. Is Labour guilty of double standards on&nbsp;antisemitism and Islamophobia in the party, and is there a cynical attempt to weaponise racism for factional political purposes?</p><p>Sayeeda and David discuss Biden’s ceasefire plan and whether it’s what Israel and Hamas really want. </p><p>Hay Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Cheltenham Literature Festival have all cut ties with their sponsor over links to the fossil fuel industry and alleged links to Israel. Has this been an effective strategy in the cultural fight against Israel or is the boycott bonkers?</p><br><p>This podcast is produced by <a href="https://instinctproductions.com/a-muslim-a-jew-go-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instinct Productions </a></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Jemima Khan Goldsmith and Sarah Linton</p><br><p>Series Producer: Rachel Balmer and Jemima Khan Goldsmith</p><br><p>Production Manager: Sangeetha Veluru</p><br><p>Send in your questions via email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or via X: @<a href="https://twitter.com/amuslimandajew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amuslimandajew</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>