{"podcast":{"title":"The Thinking Youth","slug":"the-thinking-youth-7451271","podcast_index_feed_id":7451271,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68892b9d25c113eb47082c3b","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thinking-youth","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/68892b9d25c113eb47082c3b/1755268752623-d929212f-55aa-4063-9878-d23bce3d8d49.jpeg","author":"Muhammad Jalal","episode_count":34,"summary":"Welcome to the Thinking Youth Podcast! We’ve launched our YouTube channel featuring voices like Leanne Mohammad, Sami Hamdi, Shaykh Navaid and Imam Tom, along with scholars and experts. Join us for deep conversations on faith, identity and social justice that inspire enlightened action and meaningful Ummatic change. This is just the start! Bismillah! Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingyouthpod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingyouthpod?_t=ZN-8yttFNlcoLO&_r=1 Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@thethinkingyouth Subscribe to the Thinking Muslim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThinkingMuslim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T18:17:32.749300+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thinking-youth-7451271"},"episode":{"title":"Uncovering the 'Unholy Trinity' Between the UAE, Israel, and the Far Right","slug":"uncovering-the-unholy-trinity-between-the-uae-israel-and-the-far-right","published_at":"2026-02-19T18:51:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thinking-youth-7451271/uncovering-the-unholy-trinity-between-the-uae-israel-and-the-far-right","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thinking-youth-7451271","url":"https://shows.acast.com/thinking-youth/episodes/69975b4a7012ce5376b2b728","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68892b9d25c113eb47082c3b/e/69975b4a7012ce5376b2b728/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we sit down with journalist Mohammed Saleh to examine one of the most debated geopolitical developments shaping the Muslim world today. How organic is the rise of Emirati influencers online? Is state sponsored influence new in the UAE? And how have connections formed between the UAE, Israel, and segments of the Western Far Right? This conversation explores strategy, influence, and power beyond headlines. From coordinated messaging to regional realignments, we analyse whether what we are witnessing is coincidence or coordination. We discuss the growth of Emirati influencer networks, state linked disinformation strategies, regional foreign policy shifts, and the broader implications for the Ummah. The episode also examines the contrast between Dubai’s global image and Abu Dhabi’s political positioning, the idea of the UAE as a strategic political actor, and the boundaries of expression within the state. Most importantly, we ask a forward looking question. What would it mean for the Muslim world if regional powers pursued legitimacy through reform rather than confrontation? This is a serious conversation about power, alliances, and long term consequences. Watch until the end as we explore whether a different political path could reshape regional dynamics. Follow us on:  IG:  / thinkingyouthpod   TikTok:  / thinkingyouthpod   Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more:  / @thethinkingyouth   Subscribe to the Thinking Muslim Podcast:  / @thethinkingmuslim   Subscribe to Mosaab's Substack: https://notmosaad.substack.com Subscribe to Arhaam's Substack: https://substack.com/@mohammadarhaamm... Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s)…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we sit down with journalist Mohammed Saleh to examine one of the most debated geopolitical developments sha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4227,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-thinking-youth-7451271/episodes/uncovering-the-unholy-trinity-between-the-uae-israel-and-the-far-right/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thinking-youth-7451271/uncovering-the-unholy-trinity-between-the-uae-israel-and-the-far-right.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}