Title Revised: Hyphenated Episode 25 Redesign

Discussion in the panel revolves around the controversy surrounding Labour's stance due to Keir Starmer's backing of Israel, causing some to consider a boycott. Meanwhile, Hasan Al-Habib is celebrated for his recent comedy talent award.

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2025 September 2 . 6:39 PM

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Title Revised: Hyphenated Episode 25 Redesign

In the latest episodes of the Hyphenated podcast, hosts Reya El-Salahi and her panel delve into a range of topics that are shaping the global landscape.

Episode 28 and 30 discuss unknown content, promising intriguing discussions that are sure to captivate listeners. Meanwhile, Episode 31, 32, 33, and 34 also hold mysteries, with their titles hinting at thought-provoking conversations.

The podcast, available at our website and various podcast platforms, covers a wide array of subjects, including Europe, Health, Israel, Labour, Mental health, Palestine, Political parties, Refugees, Standup comedy, UK, and World.

Episode 28 sees Hyphen reporter Saman Javed meeting Muslim therapists who are advocating for more openness in faith-based counselling. The episode promises insightful conversations about the importance of embracing diversity in mental health services.

In another episode, Hasan Al-Habib, the winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2023, shares his journey and experiences in the world of standup comedy.

A happy Yorkshire Day is celebrated in a society-related opinion piece, while another piece discusses the role of places of worship in combating Islamophobia, emphasising the need for them to be welcoming spaces, not fortresses.

The podcast also delves into the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the UK panel discussing the response of European leaders to the ongoing conflict. Hussein Kesvani, Shamim Chowdhury, and Ali Milani are part of the panel, discussing the UK's response to the conflict and calls to boycott Labour over Keir Starmer's support for Israel.

Despite the lack of direct mention of organized boycott movements against Labour specifically over Starmer's stance, the podcast touches upon the criticism towards Europe, including calls from activists for EU to suspend its trade and cooperation agreements with Israel to pressure it legally and politically, framing European inaction as enabling Israeli violations of international law.

The podcast can be shared on various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Mail, Whatsapp, and Bluesky. Subscriptions to Hyphenated are also available on various podcast apps and services.

In a lighter note, the podcast also features an opinion piece about being an uncle, with the author requesting to still be addressed as 'brother'. Additionally, a fashion-related article discusses RWRK Studio, an upcycling brand turning discarded towels into street style staples.

Stay tuned for more intriguing discussions on Hyphenated!

[1] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports Israel without calling for a ceasefire, drawing criticism from six EU member states for overstepping foreign policy prerogatives. [2] EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has openly criticized Israel's Gaza siege as illegal and a violation of international law. [3] Several European politicians, including UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, condemn Israeli military escalations and call for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and a negotiated two-state solution, while also demanding that Hamas disarm and leave Gaza. [4] Criticism towards Europe, including calls from activists for EU to suspend its trade and cooperation agreements with Israel, criticizes EU complicity in Israeli policies but do not specifically reference boycott calls against Labour or Starmer personally. [5] The broader Western and European political landscape is fragmented, contributing to stalled Gaza ceasefire talks, with differing approaches about engaging Israel and Hamas.