The Antony Loewenstein Podcast

Antony Loewenstein and Lem Zakharia examine Bondi Terror: The Tragedy, The Courage, The Aftermath by Sherri Markson and Alex Ryvchin. They discuss the book’s account of the Bondi attack, its portrayal of antisemitism, and its broader political arguments. The conversation explores competing narratives around Israel, Palestine, media influence, protest movements, and public discourse in Australia. They also reflect on free speech, independent journalism, and why stories like Bondi Terror continue to shape national debate.
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In this episode of The Antony Loewenstein Podcast, Antony Loewenstein speaks with Palestinian-Australian surgeon Dr. Bushra Othman, editor of The Weight of Witness: The Experiences of Australian and New Zealand Medics in Gaza. Drawing on her three medical missions to Gaza, Dr. Othman reflects on the realities faced by healthcare workers and civilians during the war, the challenges of delivering medical care under siege, and the responsibility of bearing witness to suffering and loss. The conversation explores the stories behind the book, the experiences of Australian and New Zealand medics on the ground, the importance of solidarity and advocacy, and the ongoing efforts to document the human impact of the conflict through firsthand testimony.
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In this episode of The Antony Loewenstein Podcast, Antony Loewenstein speaks with American-Pakistani journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed about his powerful new book Crossing the Red Line: Biden, Gaza, and Complicity. Drawing on extensive reporting and interviews with current and former U.S. officials, Ahmed examines the Biden administration’s response to the Gaza war, the political calculations behind Washington’s support for Israel, the treatment of Palestinian lives in U.S. policymaking, and the broader legacy of the post-9/11 era. The discussion explores media coverage, intelligence failures, accountability, shifting public opinion on Israel and Palestine, and what the Gaza crisis reveals about American power, foreign policy, and the future of international justice.
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Assal Rad joins Antony Loewenstein to discuss her new book, Don't Say Palestine: How the Media Manufactured Consent for Genocide, exploring how Western media narratives shape public understanding of Palestine, Gaza and Israel. From headline framing and propaganda to the legacy of the Iraq War and the collapse of trust in mainstream journalism, Rad examines the role of language, power and accountability in one of the defining political issues of our time.
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In this episode, Antony Loewenstein explores the increasingly fraught debate around antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and the limits of political speech on Israel-Palestine. Drawing on recent examples from Australia, Israel and the wider pro-Palestine movement, he examines where legitimate criticism of Israel ends and dangerous conspiracy theories, fascism and real antisemitism begin. A challenging conversation about language, accountability, and the politics of solidarity.
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Produced by Lena Helou and Lem Zakharia.