Mahmood Khalil
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mahmood Khalil has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on This American Life. Central figure whose detention and attempted deportation (linked to Columbia student protests) drives the episode’s main narrative about plans derailed by forces outside one’s…
Palestinian activist; former Columbia University graduate student (SIPA); U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) at Columbia University (former student); Oxfam (job offer rescinded, per episode) specializing in Student activism, Middle East policy (aspirational/early-career, per planned role), Refugee/aid-sector work (Lebanon/Syria context, per episode).
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | Palestinian activist; former Columbia University graduate student (SIPA); U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) |
| Affiliation | Columbia University (former student); Oxfam (job offer rescinded, per episode) |
How do different shows talk about Mahmood Khalil?
2 shows discussed Mahmood Khalil in these episodes.
- Matt Walsh — 2 episodes
- This American Life — 1 episode
Makmoud Khalil was not here on a student visa...
Watch Out for That Tree | This American Life | Episode 866
Which podcasts has Mahmood Khalil appeared on?
Aaron Glass brought up Mahmood Khalil; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Matt Walsh.
What is Mahmood Khalil mentioned alongside?
Mahmood Khalil is most often mentioned alongside Oxfam, Norin Mahmood and Jasmine Sarah.
Works at: Oxfam
Worked with: Norin Mahmood, Jasmine Sarah
Worked with: Suzanne Gabber, Rammy Ysef
Mentioned together: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Rodney Chapman, global jihad, intifada, Ella Cook, Providence City Council, Oscar Perez, Providence Police Department, Allah Akbar, Ring (Ring cameras)