Arabs in Media

Our hosts explore Hulu's reality dating show "Muslim Matchmaker," discussing how it portrays Muslim dating culture and the matchmakers' "rules of three" hook.  Learn about the diverse representation of the Muslim community, and hear Hazem Jamal and Najwa's personal connections to cast members. In a world where DEI is criminalized, a show with representation is cutting through while providing a refreshing alternative to mainstream dating reality TV. Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaAbout the host: Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.Support independent media: To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

In this very personal episode of Arabs in Media, I return to Iraq, the country of my heritage, from the home in Baghdad where my father grew up, to sit down with my cousin Ahmed for a conversation that is was as unplanned as it was inspiring. Together, we unpack a story that intertwines family, grief, and acts of service in the midst of bombing.In 2003, on the cusp of the US-led invasion on Iraq, Ahmed's life was forever changed, not only from the drums of war beating louder each day, but with a tragedy born from efforts to protect his family.Hours later, with a satellite phone in hand, Ahmed became an unintentional lifeline for countless families around the world who had been passed his number as one of the only ways to check to see if their family was dead or alive. Steeped in the history of our family home, the Tigris River, and of Baghdad itself—we reflect on the legacy left by our ancestors. It's a story about the weight of loss, the resilience of the Iraqi people, and the power of human connection among family and strangers alike. Echoes of Baghdad marks the beginning of Season Two of Arabs in Media, with an intimate look at Iraq through the lens of family, history, and resilience. Listen on all podcast platforms, and subscribe to Arabs in Media on Substack to comment and learn more about Ahmed's story. 

In Part 2 of our conversation with comic and content creator Reem Edan, Arabs in Media unpacks some of Reem's upbringing, her temporary move to Iraq, and how to show up to help others when you feel your mental health won't allow you.In probably the first-ever Iraqi-manned tri-lingual podcast of mostly English sprinkled with some Arabic words and a couple of entire phrases in Spanish, enjoy some of our topics:- How a "fart spray" video launched her father into stardom and the video series of expressions in Iraqi Arabic- How her baba's videos led to a pseudo-rivalry of videos with her mom.- What is "75 Hard," how has it changed Reem and if there should be an age cap for host Hazem Jamal- The joys and benefits of fake Kraft cheese in a can imported from Arab countries- Test the quality of your headphones to see if you can hear Reem's stomach growl while we talk about food- Reem's history with her weight condition, and how Iraqis being famous comedy roasters affected her- Saddam sightings and the Saddam Mustache comeback- Iraqi generational trauma, unrelated to weight struggles or being roasted by your family, or Saddam mustache sightings, and how it connects to optimism- The difference between finding opportunities and having the courage to admit what you wantIt was a joy to share a conversation with Reem Edan, generous in spirit, laughs and kindness. She has a gift to make you feel happy. I hope you enjoy it too.PS: This episode is dropping on my birthday, and if you enjoyed this episode, but even if you didn't, I'm asking you for a donation to the PCRF, helping children in Palestine and across the Middle East throughout this  genocide. The PCRF created the first pediatric cancer department in Palestine and need all the help they can get to help the most devastated population of children we've seen in my lifetime. Here's the link:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AeuKW118z/Our Shoutout Links from this episode:https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5154097/documentary-no-other-land-looks-at-palestinians-forced-from-homes-in-the-west-bankReem's Shoutout: https://www.betweeneast.com/https://www.instagram.com/betweeneast/Thanks for supporting independently produced content with Arabs in Media, find us on Substack to stay connected.Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaAbout the host: Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.Support independent media: To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

You know Reem Edan from her viral videos with her Iraqi baba (father), later her mother, but also a from her exceptional Stand-Up comedy career. In this episode of Arabs in Media, we meet one of the funny fresh voices in media, while we explore the nuances of Iraqi culture and identity, and the role of humor in bridging cultural gaps.Reem and host Hazem Jamal delve into Iraqi heritage, exploring the cultural significance of food and family expectations. Hear about Reem's journey to discovering her purpose, and how making people laugh wasn't the original path she followed when she moved to LA to work in entertainment.In the first of two episodes with Reem Edan, we'll test Reem to see how Iraqi is she, and hear where the notion of confidence factored in to pivotal moments of decision, and what "networking" really means. Hope you enjoy the fun time we had, and if you're Iraqi, or a child of immigrants, that you find the relatability of our special struggles is what you needed for a break today.About our guest:Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American comedian, content creator, award-winning writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her performances have captivated audiences globally, performing in nine countries across four continents, while amassing tens of millions of views online for her character-driven sketches and culture-bending commentary.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemedan/All her links: https://linktr.ee/reemedanSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaAbout the host: Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.Support independent media: To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

The co-founder of the National Arab Institute and the author of the upcoming book “The History We Carry,” Mariam Sallam tells us the story of how one journalist in Gaza sat with Mona, a young girl who had just witnessed her mother being killed by the IDF. The journalist gave the child some crayons and paper, and the trauma and depiction of her mother's killing came out on the makeshift canvas.From there, the Bulletproof Dreams Exhibit was a mission to bring the most traumatized humans on the planet today, Palestinian children; their art and drawings of their experience under an active genocide, to light.  After an exhibit in Turkey, the goal has been to show their stories to American audiences.Mariam discusses the viral video of the imagined genocide Remembrance Day in 2040, how it impacted social media and what came of it, and how Mariam as a data scientist could no longer pursue 9-5 work amidst the atrocities on these children, and her focus on bringing their stories to light.Our conversation is wide-ranging, including Mariam's advice for Arabs on how to best serve their culture and roots.Our links this week:See the art from Bulletproof Dreams:https://www.kursungecirmezdusler.com/en/Help support bringing Bulletproof Dreams to the US and tell the childrens' stories:https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/bulletproof_dreams_gaza_child_painters_exhibit?src=3055904Our guest Mariam Sallam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msallam227/Thanks for listening to Arabs in Media, and independent podcast and Substack, and remember, habibi, genocide is always wrong.-Hazem JamalSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaAbout the host: Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.Support independent media: To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

What can possibly go wrong when you tell Arab voters "Trump will be worse, so STFU"?Arabs in Media interviews Abdelhalim Abdelrahman, a Palestinian political analyst and journalist who covers Palestinian affairs and the broader Middle East. Based in Dearborn, the epicenter of Arab politics, culture and Arab life in Michigan, the podcast discusses the polls and visceral mood of Arab voters in Michigan - pretty much the most crucial swing state that could decide the election.It could all come down to the 200,000+ Arab voters in SouthEast Michigan, a margin larger than Biden's win in 2020.Polls aside, we discuss with Abdel the mood, where he sees outcomes in Michigan, and the realities on the ground regardless of who wins.Abdel shares the dynamics of the Palestinian cause, the significant addition of Lebanon to the list of countries Israel is bombing, and how that and the affects the political landscape in Michigan of a diverse population led by the largest Iraqi community in the US. (Fans of the Cheneys, they aren't).Does Kamala Harris have any wherewithal or time left to save Michigan? What does that need to look like, or is it too late? We share the critiques of Kamala Harris's campaign and the Democratic Party's policy toward Arab and Muslim American voters. How much of this has been an OWN GOAL, and avoidable? Join us for a fascinating discussion you won't hear in corporate media. And the "shout out" segment at the end is so heartfelt and impactful, it must be shared.About our guest:Abdelhalim Abdelrahman is a Palestinian political analyst and journalist who covers Palestinian affairs and the broader Middle East. His work has been featured in Foreign Policy Magazine, The Hill, The New Arab, Responsible Statecraft, and Antiwar. Abdelhalim is a graduate from Michigan State University where he double-majored in International Relations and Political Theory. He obtained a Master's Degree in International Relations from American University.Abdelhalim's X/Twitter:https://x.com/AbdelA1924Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaAbout the host: Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.Support independent media: To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

Arabs in Media explores the controversy surrounding acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates and his interview on CBS This Morning to discuss his new book The Messenger. The episode exposes the bias of institutional media outlets, which, in the past, often went unchallenged for their narratives, style, and side swipes on figures like Coates.Coates, known for his thought-provoking books like Between the World and Me and The Water Dancer, has often challenged the narratives around race, history, and identity in America. We discuss the roots of the controversy of the interview with CBS based on Coates experience witnessing apartheid in the occupied territories of Palestine and Israel, and we unpack the internal fallout at CBS, and the political and racial factors a part of that interview.Thanks for supporting independent media, join the conversation at the Arabs in Media Substack.Special thanks to co-host on this episode to Najwa JamalRemember, habibi, genocide is always wrong.Hazem JamalSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. After witnessing limited voices and shrinking consumption in linear media, Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

"How can our electorate be informed if we are blocking - intentionally blocking access to information about such a crucial issue?" - Lesley WilliamsJust north of Chicago, in Evanston Illinois, 20-year veteran librarian Lesley Williams became the center of a controversy that involved an invitation to Palestinian author and scholar Ali Abunimeh to speak at a series at the Evanston Public Library. Lesley was then told to "postpone" the reading by her boss. What ensued was a series of public-facing PR gaffes and political maneuvers that eventually brought the author to the library for an engagement,  but not before the damage had been done.In the current world of censorship and job separations based on the genocide in Gaza and suppression of Palestinian voices, this might come across your feed as something as a sad "new normal," but the Evanston library incident happened in 2014, and culminated with Lesley's departure from the library three years later.Ten years later, Lesley joins Arabs in Media to share not only the personal side and timeline of what happened at the Evanston Public Library, but exposes in a fascinating talk how the "innocent ol' library" - the original medium for accessing knowledge intellectual freedom - are not just hotspots for book banning the ways we may or may not understand it, but are places where open discussions and knowledge exchanges are also being essentially doxxed.If you followed the story when it first happened, you'll get more depth and perspective on the details surrounding the controversy from that time.As an active member of Jewish Voices for Peace and champion for justice, Leslie shares great insights on everything from the library ethos and Bill of Rights, to why it's so hard to find books about Palestine by Palestinian authors, to how big chain bookstores do a disservice on how they hide the few Palestinian stories they do carry.How are your books placed? How are your community programs programmed? How does this relate to library censorship, the one place you expect information to be accessible?  How can you re-think what free-thinking is in this world where people get fired for standing up against genocide?Finally, if you are a book lover and/or someone interested in reading some recommended works, you can't miss this episode. Here are some links from the podcast, as promised in the recording: We Refuse : A Forceful History of Black Resistance, by Kellie Carter Jacksonhttps://www.kelliecarterjackson.com/we-refuseA radical reframing of the past and present of Black resistance—both nonviolent and viSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years. After witnessing limited voices and shrinking consumption in linear media, Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Instagram @arabsinmediaFeatured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

In this episode of Arabs in Media, we connect with Palestinian activist Salah Said from Germany to shed light on the chaotic scenes unfolding on the ground. From media narratives to police brutality against protesters, to arms shipments and the rise of far-right extremism, we explore the political environment in Germany.Even if you're not deeply engaged with the Palestine issue, it's crucial to understand the broader political implications in Germany, including censorship, government bans on protest, and the suppression of free expression.Salah Said also delves into how media coverage in Germany, often not accessible to non-German speakers, shapes public opinion. What are the connections between the Palestinian struggle and global liberation movements, including those in Congo and Sudan, and that for climate justice? All discussed in this episode.Through Salah's personal journey as well, we confront the emotional toll of witnessing daily atrocities while remaining committed to the fight for Palestine and global justice. For more images and discussion, check out our Substack @ArabsinMediaThis week's links: Salah's IG https://www.instagram.com/salah_said90/Threads: salah_said90Support Salah and Manar's fight against misinformation: https://donorbox.org/support-salah-and-manarThe article you'll want to share forever and ever:https://lithub.com/making-space-for-palestinian-happiness/Thanks for listening, habibi, and remember, gen0cide is always wrong.-Hazem JamalSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Featured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

Arabs in Media talks to Yasmin Elhady - an exceptionally funny human being!  How Yasmin arrived to the US as a refugee, and now does stand-up comedy in a badass hijab is a story with lots of plot twists you won't expect. Yasmin has the gift of storytelling, but has some crazy family stories that you didn't see coming.   We met up with Yasmin before her set at a comedy tour benefit for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund in Brea, California on August 24th, 2024. We talk about everything from "traumedy" to what are the best Arabic appetizers are to how to emotionally navigate yourself in a genocide and being a force for good. I don't know who got the better deal the day of this recording - me recording the podcast - or the full house who came for laughter and relief. Not only did Yasmin kill her set, she then went on to help raise record-breaking money for the children of Palestine with the heart of a mom, taking us from laughter to tears and back.Catch Yasmin on the new series "Muslim Matchmaker" September 12th, 2024 on Hulu!Links this week!Yasmin's socials:https://www.instagram.com/yasminelhahahady/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yasmin_elhadyA book Yasmine recommends:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/226848/the-return-pulitzer-prize-winner-by-hisham-matar/Palestinian Children's Relief Fundhttps://www.instagram.com/thepcrf/ (The PCRF)https://www.instagram.com/pcrf_laocie/ (PCRF SoCal chapter)Thanks for listening, habibi.Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Featured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

Nima Akram, co-founder of NewsCord.org, discusses media bias and the role of AI in revealing it. As a data nerd, I have been fascinated by the unchallenged headlines that have minimized the atrocities in Gaza, perpetuated by Western media. Newscord has clearly and simply used AI to aggregate coverage on a topic.  At minimum you have a more comprehensive understanding of the news.While the impetus started with Gaza, the applications may completely change how you understand news coverage about anything. This is truly an important tool in an era of misinformation, bias, disinformation, or erasure.Consider this a consumer training! Fun fact: Just as we sat down to record our chat, a 4.4 earthquake hit LA just a few miles from here. That's the first minute of the podcast. Good times. I hope you get some good information from our chat. Nima breaks down several current stories with Gaza, and we also delve into the world of the UK's recent summer riots and how they were framed in media and politics. The UK press has always tripped me out; we all know about the tabloids, but there's plenty of problematic BBC coverage we discuss.Links for this week:https://newscord.start.page/https://www.instagram.com/newscord_org/ (Open on Chrome)https://linktr.ee/unmutehumanity Asaal Rad on X.com - the headline fixerArabs in Media on InstagramSend a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Featured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

Arabs in Media interviews Najwa, born in the US to parents who emigrated from Iraq, and who shares her experiences of growing during those wars and 9/11 being in the background of her development and adulthood.Surprise, Najwa is my sister, and also just got back from a trip to the Arab world, and shares the joy and warmth that came from a full-circle experience of going from one extreme of xenophobia to cultural welcoming, and the surprising comments she got from non-Arabs who joined her on the trip about the nature of Arabs compared to their impressions from the media.Najwa and I had some overlap with our experiences growing up. Listen in on how some of our experiences shaped us then, and now. Plus some of the latest news with Palestine and Gaza, and a new Shout Out segment that calls attention to some positive people or things going on that you should hear about.Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Featured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

So much news has happened such a short period of time, that we've got a short and sweet Arabs in Media, with a Soap Opera-style recap of the news starting from the Biden Trump debate to today's foreign war criminal addressing the US Congress. Special surprise appearances from Nikki Haley, God and George Clooney.The Arabs in Media Substack also had something to say about Biden dropping out of the race. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/p/joe-biden-accessory-to-palestinianWe end the super-short podcast with a helpful tip to the new Democratic nominee on how to NOT ring the BS Buzzer among the people who left the party in the last 9 months, if the DNC is actually listening. Send a text message with any feedback. I won't see your number, and I can't reply, but it is a way to leave a comment. Or, you can send a message on Substack or IG @ ArabsinMediaHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/Featured media and social links here:https://linktr.ee/arabsinmediaSupport Operation Olive Branch, providing humanitarian assistance to families devastated by g-cide:https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch

Send us a Text Message.I was working on another episode when tonight's debate between Biden and Trump was set to air. I wasn't going to watch it, but then the texts started. "Just horrible."  "We are doomed."  "It hurts." "What an embarrassment." So I tuned in, and, yup. So we're going to break down some of the media headlines post-debate, and some analysis of the two or so minutes that Biden and Trump incoherently talked about Israel, Gaza and Hamas, including Trump calling Biden "a Palestinian, but a very weak one."  Huh?  So as a total departure from the regular Arabs in Media podcast, don't mind my hysterical laughter. It was a relief-valve from months of horror. But at the end - a few words and a prediction about Biden.Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/

Send us a Text Message.In our post-Oct 7th World, It's Not Cancel Culture; the Genocide in Gaza Has Created an Entirely New Category of Censorship and Pressure.This week in Arabs in Media, we look at the idea of freedom of speech at the intersection of commercial media and tech, and why, even if it doesn't affect you personally, why it should matter to everyone.We'll discuss Mehdi Hasan, who left MSNBC after criticisms of Israel, and just a few days ago, Briahna Joy Gray's firing from The Hill's 'Rising' program.Meta (Facebook,  Instagram) recently fired Ferras Hamad, an engineer, who was assigned to look bugs or systemic issues that suppressed Palestinian creator content. We'll discuss details of the lawsuit and Meta's problematic history with genocides.We also update you on the forensics report on the killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, which was just released.This week's Substack has much more, and all the receipts. Sign up, it's free.The Helping Humanity Spotlight this week is for Operation Olive Branch. They are an organization that supports and amplifies aid to Palestinian families. They have a really cool spreadsheet for you to easily see where and how you can help individual families easily, along with multiple links for social accounts, and ways you can grass-roots start you own form of help and support: https://linktr.ee/opolivebranchHazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/

Send us a Text Message.Hazem Jamal breaks down the aftermath of the Israeli strike on the Rafah refugee camp that decapitated a baby, the mental health struggles we feel at the images. Have we lost our humanity, our minds, or both? Hear the story of Hesen Jabr, a nurse at NYU honored for her compassion in working with women who experience perinatal loss, who was then fired after accepting the award because she mentioned in her acceptance her personal connection and compassion for the women experiencing the same thing in the Gaza genocide. What?!!Plus how do Jill Stein and Dearborn's Mayor Abdullah Hammoud have a connection?Pinkwashing, what is it and how to spot it in Pride Month, politicians and their Blah Blah Blah response to Rafah, and knowing Ahmed Al Najjar.Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/

Send us a Text Message.Old Media is freaking out, and they're missing the real story of what's happening at campus protests.Hazem Jamal reveals his motivation for doing this podcast and Substack content @ArabsinMedia, and shares his personal history with protests to create change.Hear his take on what's different and similar to this generation's students. Hint: they are unbothered by Dr. Phil, Jimmy Fallon, Hillary Clinton and celebrities. The real movers are creating authentic, organic, real content and are showing up to share powerful stories of why now is so important to them.As the first full episode after the debut/trailer, listen to this longer-form discussion in less than 30 minutes.Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/

In the trailer/debut episode of Arabs in Media, Hazem Jamal explores the view of Arabs in news, entertainment, social media, and life in the West.  In the wake of The New York Times' contentious editorial decisions surrounding Israel-Palestine coverage and the persistent stereotyping in Hollywood, we dissect how these portrayals shape public perception and the real-world consequences that follow. Through a tapestry of personal accounts, including the heartache Hazem's family endured during the Iraq wars, we bring to light the struggle for an authentic representation of Arabs in Western media. And we'll have some good news stories of Arabs you might know, or not know who represent great achievements in our world.Host Hazem Jamal gives us a peek at the topics ahead in this debut episode, also available on the Substack community @arabsinmedia Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/

In our debut episode of Arabs in Media, Hazem Jamal walks you through life as an Arab American and all the ways news and entertainment cover Arabs.  If you are also Arab American and identify with both stories of struggle and triumph, living at the intersections of culture, identity and expression, you might know the connection between media portrayals and dehumanization in the West.If it's foreign to you; open a window to a new world.Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi American who saw how the last months of the war on Palestinians brought up tons of trauma from both Iraq wars, and reminders of how much the news, movies, TV and entertainment portrays Arabs. Hazem worked in media his whole career, and thinks some of that understanding behind the scenes is something to have a tough conversation about. Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming executive in American radio for many years. After years of shrinking consumption and influence of old-media blowhards, Arabs in Media offers a platform for fresh stories, information, and entertainment. To join the Arabs in Media community, sign up at the free Arabs in Media Substack for more multi-media content, and email notifications for new episodes dropping. https://arabsinmedia.substack.com/