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In Conversation with Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb
Palestine Bookshelf Substack
Jan. 28, 2026
Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of media studies was a guest on the Substack program to discuss “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” which she co-produced with Andy Trimlett. “What was supposed to be a 30-minute discussion turned into over 75 minutes and I’m so grateful for the time she spent with the audience of ‘Palestine Bookshelf,’” said program host Stephen Heiner.
How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing
The Kansas City Star
Jan. 29, 2026
Brian Levin, a criminologist and founder of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, commented on the conflicting responses of top Trump officials to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and the Minneapolis shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Critics say it demonstrates a stark double standard. “Perhaps the most clear double standard is that Renee Good and Alex Pretti never got a trial,” Levin said. “Never got a trial before they were labeled as terrorists and criminals. They not only never saw their day in court. They never saw another day.”
Hate report card: San Diego and the Trump effect
OB Rag (San Diego)
Jan. 23, 2026
Brian Levin, founding director of CSUSB’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, was interviewed for an article about an increase in the number and activities of white supremacist groups in San Diego County.
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