Let's Just Talk with Hammi

Is the Kurdistan Workers Party's (PKK) disbandment a turning point or just political theater? And what does it reveal about the state of democracy in Erdoğan’s Turkey? In this two-part episode, Hammi speaks with Dr. Howard Eissenstat, Associate Professor of Middle East History and expert on Turkish politics, to unpack two critical developments: the PKK’s historic move to disband after decades of a...

In this episode of Let’s Just Talk with Hammi, Israeli-born author and human rights activist Miko Peled joins the show to confront Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza and the political project behind it. We discuss the Israeli government’s explicit goal of ethnic cleansing, the failures of the international community, and the role of Western media in normalizing decades of occupation and apartheid. P...

Can Israel Strike Iran Alone? Scott Horton on Trump’s Foreign Policy. Is Trump dragging the U.S. closer to a war with Iran or holding the line? In this episode of Let’s Just Talk with Hammi, we mark more than 100 days into Donald Trump’s second term by zeroing in on rising tensions with Iran and Israel’s push for U.S. action. Veteran foreign policy analyst Scott Horton joins the show to unpack: 🇮🇷...

Donald Trump is more than 100 days into his second term, and the U.S.-China trade war is still on-going. In this episode of Let’s Just Talk, host Hammi is joined by Brown University political economist Dr. Mark Blyth to break down the high-stakes economic clash—examining the fallout from Trump’s sweeping tariffs, rising inflation, and what it all means for the global balance of power and everyday...

India and Pakistan on the Brink: Nuclear Powers, Kashmir Crisis, and Global Stakes Tensions between India and Pakistan are once again at a boiling point following a deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. In this in-depth interview, Dr. Ammar Ali Jan—historian, organizer, and General Secretary of the Haqooq-e-Khalq Party—joins Let’s Just Talk to break down what’s happening on the ground...

Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst/largest humanitarian crises, yet global attention remains scarce. In this episode, Jawhratelkmal Kanu joins Let’s Just Talk to unpack the devastating assault on refugee camps in Darfur, the humanitarian collapse in El-Fasher, the Sudanese army’s recapturing of Khartoum, and why international silence is exacerbating the atrocities. We also discuss the stakes...

In this urgent and timely episode of Let’s Just Talk with Hammi, we sit down with Amy Geer, the lead attorney representing Mahmoud Khalil — the Palestinian Columbia University graduate student and U.S. permanent resident who was detained by ICE and now faces possible deportation. Khalil, a prominent voice in pro-Palestinian student organizing, is accused of connections to Hamas despite no criminal...

🚨 Trump Calls for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza | Mouin Rabbani Breaks It Down 🚨 President Donald Trump recently made a shocking statement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that Gaza should be “owned” by the United States and turned into high-end real estate after the war. But beyond the absurdity of this statement, it signals a broader push for ethnic cleansing...

In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into one of the universe's greatest mysteries: its origin. Join Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue, a renowned scientist, and Reverend James, a thoughtful pastor, as they bridge the gap between science and faith. Through a harmonious blend of astrophysics and theology, they discuss and ponder the intricate dance of creation. How do the stories of the cosmos from both...

In this critical and timely discussion, we sit down with the inspirational Latham Thomas, the luminary mind behind MamaGlow, a globally recognized platform that supports and empowers women at every stage of their maternal journey. As a fervent advocate for black maternal health, Latham sheds light on the profound disparities experienced by black mothers in the healthcare system. From personal narr...

West Africa's Sahel region is experiencing an alarming rise in military coups, dramatically reshaping the political landscape of the continent. In this enlightening discussion, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Savell, a renowned expert on global conflicts, to delve deep into the causes and consequences of these political upheavals. From the intricacies of regional power dynamics to the global implic...

In this episode of Let's Just Talk with Hammi, we speak with Jack McDevitt, the Director of the Institute on Race and Justice and Ted Landsmark, the director of the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University on how to effectively address and reduce Urban Gun Violence.

In this episode of Let's Just Talk with Hammi, we speak with the Director of the Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program at the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University, Dr. Emily Channell-Justice, to address the continued impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.