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In the fifth episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a powerful conversation featuring Najat Abdi, a compelling commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. Najat explores the harsh realities of life in occupied territories, the influence of neoconservatism and Islamic extremism shaped by figures like Netanyahu, and the intricate issues of class and race within Israeli society. The discussion critiques the blind spots of Australian journalists in covering the Israel-Palestine conflict, the prejudices embedded in Zionism, and the role of ethnosupremacy in shaping Israeli social structures. To our supporters: your passion drives this podcast—join us in building a platform for unfiltered ideas by listening, sharing, and engaging.

Episode Details:

• Duration: ~60 minutes
• Release Date: June 29, 2025
• Guest: Najat Abdi, a commentator known for incisive analyses of the Israel-Palestine conflict and Middle Eastern sociopolitical dynamics.

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Why Listen?
Najat Abdi’s critical perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict offers invaluable insights for fans seeking to understand occupation, ideology, and media misrepresentation. This episode unpacks the complexities of Israeli society and Australia’s coverage of the conflict.

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Keywords: Najat Abdi, Israel-Palestine conflict, occupied lands, Zionism, ethnosupremacy, Australian media

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Join us for Episode 4 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, where we invite our loyal supporters to rally behind our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and former Senior Lecturer in International Relations. Dr. Burchill delivers a critical analysis of the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, Australia’s pro-Israel stance and its impact on relations with Indonesia and Malaysia, rising tensions with China amid AUKUS, and the Australian media’s role in shaping security narratives. He also evaluates Defence Minister Richard Marles’ U.S.-aligned policies and advocates for a sovereign Australian foreign policy. This episode explores the risks of broader war, the erosion of Australia’s regional clout, and the challenges of balancing trade and security with China. To our fans: your passion fuels this podcast—help us build a platform for bold ideas by listening, sharing, and joining our community.

Episode Details:

• Duration: ~60 minutes
• Release Date: June 12, 2025
• Guest: Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University, known for his critical analyses of Western foreign policy and Australian international relations.

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Why Listen?
Dr. Scott Burchill’s expertise offers a vital perspective on global conflicts and Australia’s foreign policy challenges, from Russia-Ukraine to Gaza and China. This episode is essential for fans of international relations seeking to understand Australia’s global role.

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Your commitment has brought this podcast to life. Join us in launching the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast and help shape a community for meaningful ideas.

Keywords: Scott Burchill, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Gaza, AUKUS, China relations, Australian foreign policy, media narratives

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In this episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we welcome Omar Sakr, a Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet and author, for a raw and unflinching conversation. Omar shares how his Western Sydney upbringing, marked by poverty, violence, and racialisation, shaped his writing, including his latest work, The Nightmare Sequence, which responds to the Gaza genocide with all royalties supporting Palestinian charities. He critiques Israel’s actions, Australia’s political complicity, and the censorship stifling artists who dare to speak out. Omar’s call for collective resistance in the arts and his rage-fueled resolve make this a must-listen.

To our supporters: your passion drives our mission—help us amplify unfiltered voices by listening, sharing, and engaging.

In This Episode:

• Omar’s journey from Western Sydney to becoming a leading voice in poetry, with five published books.
• How his experiences of violence and love inform his writing on Gaza and his book The Nightmare Sequence.
• The ongoing Gaza crisis, Israel’s colonial ambitions, and the failure of Western governments to act.
• The impact of censorship on artists, with parallels to cases like Antoinette Lattouf and Peter Lalor.
• A discussion on building independent artistic platforms to resist systemic silencing.

Episode Details:

• Duration: ~60 minutes
• Release Date: June 8, 2025
• Guest: Omar Sakr, Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet, author of The Nightmare Sequence, and Greens candidate.

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  @Boganintelpod) or with friends to help us grow.

Why Listen?
Omar Sakr’s powerful insights into Gaza, Australian politics, and the fight for artistic freedom make this episode essential for anyone passionate about justice and cultural critique. From his personal story to his bold defiance of censorship, this conversation challenges the status quo and inspires action.

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To our loyal community, your engagement has brought us here. Join us in this exciting launch and help shape the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast into a platform for bold ideas.

Keywords: Palestine, Australian politics, Omar Sakr, Gaza, art censorship, independent podcast, social justice
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