In The East Wing

Sep 18 2024

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Stories of espionage, war, and politics, with a primary focus on the Middle East. This podcast will bring together individuals who were involved in the region in different capacities and lived long enough to tell their stories. This will be raw, balanced, and undeniably suspenseful. Join Abdullah Najjar, as he takes you through a journey to a different world. A podcast by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2.

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Shadow Wars and Black Ops

Sep 18 2024 81 mins

Abdullah Talks to Ric Prado, a shadow warrior who spent 24 years with the CIA. His journey has taken him from the jungles of Nicaragua to the tough terrain of Afghanistan and other countries. From being a Cuban orphan in the US to becoming one of the most well-known CIA officers, Ric takes us through his life journey and its different intricacies in this 1-hour and 20-minute long c

Leaving the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Future of Israel & Gaza

Sep 04 2024 42 mins

A conversation with Harrison Mann, a Jewish army major who decided to resign from the Defense Intelligence Agency over the Biden administration's handling of Gaza. Mann takes us through his background in joining the military, his career in intelligence, his trips to the region, and his resignation. ★ Support this podcast ★

Why I Resigned from the US Air Force

Aug 31 2024 56 mins

This is a conversation with Riley Livermore, a military veteran who resigned from the Air Force as a result of the Biden administration's policy regarding the situation in Gaza. Riley spent 16 years in the Air Force, during which he got to spend 2 years in Israel from 2016 to 2018. In this episode, we talk about his background, his years in the military, his experience in the Midd

Afghanistan and the Fall with Veteran Journalist Kathy Gannon

Aug 28 2024 106 mins

In this conversation with Kathy Gannon, a veteran journalist, we take a deep dive into her experience with Afghanistan. We talk about the Mujahedeen Vs. the soviets, the US invasion, the pullout, and her role as a war journalist who has dedicated her life to reporting from some of the most dangerous areas in the world. This is unfiltered, raw, and very real. certain subjects might

Official Promo of "In The East Wing"

"In the East Wing" will provide a raw depiction of the Middle East through the eyes of the those who experienced the region in different capacities. Abdullah Najjar, a Libyan young man with a deep interest in the region, will be hosting this brand new podcast in collaboration with WKNC 88.1. ★ Support this podcast ★