Shalzed and Simon

Human Rights Don’t Work Like We Say They Do — and Shalzed Wants to Know Why

Shalzed is the leader of a world torn by conflict who journeys to Earth convinced we’ve perfected justice.
Instead, he keeps finding gaps between our reality and our ideals- particularly when we talk about Israel, refugees, and the double standards we live by.

Each Friday, you’ll receive a sharp, entertaining episode blending fiction, humor, and real-world human-rights questions — and inviting you into the conversations they spark.

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Why Readers Love Shalzed

“I love this — using an alien to tackle polarizing issues with humor”- Rosa, a reader

“A fun and insightful way to engage with the moral questions around conflict, refugees, and justice today.” — Ruth, a reader

“Shalzed — a blue-skinned alien from a planet 10 light-years away — explores why humans write great treatises on human rights but don’t always follow them. I love how he questions everyone, from ordinary people to figures in power, about today’s controversies.” — Sally, a reader