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Ex-mayor of Bethlehem: Israel enforcing Christian exodus from Bethlehem (E824)

We speak to former Mayor of Bethlehem Vera Baboun for our special Christmas episode. She discusses the building of the wall around Bethlehem by Israel, the ongoing illegal occupation of Palestinian land, how Israel’s policies have caused an exodus of Christians from Bethlehem, the need for a return to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and more. Next, we speak to legendary composer Howard Blake on his career, how he composed ‘Walking in the Air’ for ‘The Snowman’, his activism over the years, and more. He plays us out with ‘Walking in the Air’.

Ex-mayor of Bethlehem: Israel enforcing Christian exodus from Bethlehem (E824)
Twice a week, award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi and his team go underground to cover geopolitics and current affairs from a perspective you won’t find in the mainstream media, with some of the most high-profile guests.