Let’s Just Talk with Hammi is a show that brings depth, nuance, and expert insight to public discourse. Each episode features thoughtful, in-depth interviews with leading scholars, analysts, and public figures from around the world. From overlooked global crises to the forces shaping our political and economic future, the show highlights under-covered stories and urgent issues with clarity and care. New episodes drop every other Sunday.
No more PKK but is Turkey still a democracy? with Dr. Howard Eissenstat
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 armed resistance, and the accelerating erosion of democratic norms under Erdoğan’s rule.
We break down what this means for Kurdish movements across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran—and what the future holds for protest, political participation, and basic freedoms in today’s Turkey.
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12 Jul 2025
Miko Peled--“What Gaza Needs Now Isn’t Humanitarian Aid. It’s Liberation.”
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.
Peled shares his personal journey from growing up in a prominent Zionist family to becoming a leading voice for Palestinian liberation. We explore why a one-state solution rooted in justice and equal rights is the only viable path forward, and what the people of Gaza need beyond humanitarian aid.
12 Jul 2025
Scott Horton | On U.S.--Israeli War on Iran--"there is no legitimate case for war"
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:
🇮🇷 Why Iran’s nuclear program remains a flashpoint
🇮🇱 Whether Israel can actually strike Iran without U.S. help
🛑 What would happen if Trump did greenlight a strike
💥 How Iran might retaliate and what it means for global oil stability
🕊️ Whether diplomacy like the JCPOA still has a chance
We also break down the limits of Israeli airpower, the location and defenses of Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites, and the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Iran-Russia-China alliance.
If you care about war, peace, and what America does next, this conversation is a must-listen.
🎙Guest: Scott Horton — Director of the Libertarian Institute | Host of The Scott Horton Show
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12 Jul 2025
U.S.—China Trade War: Predicting The Future of The US Economy—With Mark Blyth
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 Americans.
We explore:
What Trump’s tariffs actually mean for American consumers and workers
Whether U.S. manufacturing jobs can ever come back Is “decoupling” from China possible
The rise of BRICS and China's strategy to challenge the U.S. dollar
What Blyth said two years ago—and whether it still holds true today
If you care about global economics, the future of American labor, or how trade wars impact your wallet, this is a must-listen.
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📚 Featuring: Dr. Mark Blyth, Brown University
📘 Upcoming Book: Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers
14 May 2025
"India is learning from Israel's Playbook" | Dr. Ammar Ali Jan
Dr. Ammar Ali Jan discusses the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, examining the Kashmir conflict's roots, recent attacks, and the potential global implications in this interview.
27 Apr 2025
Updates from Sudan: Massacres, Starvation, & Global Silence
Jawhratelkmal Kanu discusses the devastating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including attacks on refugee camps and international silence, highlighting the urgent need for action to protect civilians in this interview with Hammi.
27 Mar 2025
ICE Is Targeting Activists—Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyer Tells All
Attorney Amy Geer discusses Mahmoud Khalil's ICE detention and possible deportation, highlighting free speech and immigration rights concerns in an interview with Hammi, revealing potential political view criminalization.
10 Feb 2025
Mouin Rabbani--Reacts to Trump's Plan to Expel Palestinians from Gaza
Analyst Mouin Rabbani analyzes Donald Trump's controversial statements about Gaza and their implications for ethnic cleansing and displacement of Palestinians in this interview with Hammi.
27 Sept 2023
Pastor and Scientist Debate Where The Universe Comes From
Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue and Reverend James explore the universe's origin, blending astrophysics and theology to discuss creation from scientific and spiritual perspectives in this interview episode.
24 Sept 2023
STOP KILLING BLACK WOMAN: A conversation with Latham Thomas, founder of mamaglow
Latham Thomas, founder of MamaGlow, discusses the critical issue of Black maternal health disparities and shares insights on empowering women through every stage of motherhood in an interview with Hammi.
1 Sept 2023
Why are Military Coups Surging in West Africa's Sahel?
Dr. Stephanie Savell examines the surge of military coups in West Africa's Sahel region, exploring the underlying causes and far-reaching consequences of these political shifts in an interview with Hammi.
13 Jun 2022
Addressing Urban Gun Violence Across the United States
Jack McDevitt and Ted Landsmark discuss strategies to effectively address and reduce urban gun violence across the United States in this interview episode.
30 May 2022
Let's Just Talk Episode 1: The Ukraine Conflict
Dr. Emily Channell-Justice, Director at Harvard University, discusses Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences in this interview with Hammi.
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Dr Ammar Ali Jan
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Mouin Rabbani
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