Occupied Thoughts
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 383
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@fmep.org
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Host
Lara Friedman - President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace and a commentator on Israel-Palestine policy and U.S. foreign policy.
Peter Beinart - Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace, professor of journalism and political science at the City University of New York, contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, Edi...
Ahmed Moor - Palestinian-American writer and Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace whose work has appeared in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, and The Nation. He is co-editor of After Zionism.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Fady Joudah - Palestinian Identity And Lived Experience, Poetry, Prose, Photography, Language, And The Representation Of Palestinians In English.
Assal Rad - Media Coverage Of Gaza, Political Framing, And The Role Of Journalism In Manufacturing Consent For Genocide.
Itay Epshtain - Potential Sanctions On Israel, International Law, Settlement-related Economic Measures, And The Impact Of Sanctions On Banks And Businesses.
Negar Mortazavi - The Iran War, U.s.-iran Relations, Sanctions, Conditions Inside Iran, Opposition Movements, And The Iranian Diaspora.
Alex Kane - The Role Of Israel-palestine In U.s. Elections, Jewish Voters, And The Influence Of AIPAC And J Street.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Barred from Knesset Elections: Sami Abu Shehadeh on the State of Israeli "Democracy"
October 08, 2026
Barred from Knesset Elections: Sami Abu Shehadeh on the State of Israeli "Democracy" In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad Party who was recently told by the Supreme Court that he would be deemed a terrorist and banned from running in the upcoming Knesset elections. Hear Sami explain why he decided to resign from Knesset, and what he makes of Israeli "democracy." For resources and bios, please visit: https://fm...
Why Settler Violence is Out of Control
October 06, 2026
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with journalist Dalia Hatuqa about what's really going on in the West Bank. They discuss the settlers who are moving into new areas of the West Bank, why the Palestinian Authority doesn’t try to stop settler violence, and how the Israel army and the settlers have converged. Dalia Hatuqa is a multimedia journalist specializing in Israeli/Palestinian affairs, and regional Middle East issues as they pertain to business and ...
Reviewing NAZA - a conversation with Mahmoud Mushtaha and Muhammad Shehada
October 05, 2026
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with journalist & researcher Mahmoud Mushtaha and researcher & writer Muhammad Shehada about the new Israeli documentary NAZA. All three are from Gaza; Mahmoud survived the genocide, leaving Gaza for the UK in 2024. They discuss Israeli impunity and the goal of the wholesale destruction of Gaza, and they articulate criticisms of the film. Also see Mahmoud's review of NAZA for +972 Magazine, "The moment a human life becomes ‘c...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Occupied Thoughts?
Occupied Thoughts is hosted by Lara Friedman and Peter Beinart. Its publicly listed email is info@fmep.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Occupied Thoughts?
The publicly listed email for Occupied Thoughts: info@fmep.org.
How many listeners does Occupied Thoughts have?
Podseeker estimates Occupied Thoughts reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Occupied Thoughts?
Occupied Thoughts typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published journalists, authors, historians, academics, international-law specialists, policy experts, and regional analysts with demonstrated expertise in Israel-Palestine or broader Middle East affairs. Strong candidates typically bring senior institutional roles, substantial reporting or research, a new book or major publication, or recognized media and speaking experience. Common among recent guests: Authored or published a major book; Senior role at a research, advocacy, humanitarian, or policy organization; Regular bylines in prominent news and opinion outlets. Recent guests include Fady Joudah, Assal Rad, and Itay Epshtain.
How hard is it to get booked on Occupied Thoughts?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Occupied Thoughts cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Middle East, Palestine, Israel, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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