Off the Hookah with Phil and Cooper
Each week, we’ll dive into the top news happening around the Middle East to discuss the stories behind the headlines. With the proliferation of regional conflicts and political drama, we will break down the major developments, provide insight from some of the foremost experts, and have fun while we’re at it. Off the Hookah with Phil and Cooper is a production of Al-Monitor.
Episode #024: Revenge of the Kurds
by Phil & Cooper Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017
Iraqi Kurdistan held an independence referendum this week for citizens to vote on whether they want to form their own country — so why is this a big deal and who is so against this? Phil and Cooper discuss this and more on a super-sized episode. Also: Saudi Arabia is feeling the need for speed (for all genders. Other rights reserved.)
- What's next after Kurdish independence vote? (Amberin Zaman)
- Court backs Baghdad by stalling Kurdish referendum (Hassan al-Shanoun)
- Sectarianism in Iraq peaks ahead of Kurdistan referendum (Fazel Hawramy)
- Israel cheers on Kurds while ignoring Palestinians (Mazal Mualem)
- Congress warns Kurds against further steps after independence vote (Bryant Harris)
Listen to previous episodes:
Episode #023: UNGA UNGA Party (feat. Laura Rozen) by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017
Episode #022: Stay Wonk (ft. Bryant Harris) by Phil & Cooper Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017
Episode #021: The ATQ-Team by Phil & Cooper Friday, Sep. 8, 2017
Episode #020: A Song of ISIS and Fire by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017
Episode #019: Pretty Fly for a Sinai by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017
Episode #018: Netanya-Who, Me? by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
Episode #017: Selfies of Humiliation by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017
Episode #016: The Trump Doctrine by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017
Episode #015: Fatwas “R” Us by Phil & Cooper Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017
