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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. 

South African guitar virtuoso Derek Gripper plays music originally meant for the 21 stringed lute-harp, the kora, on his 6-string Segovia-styled guitar and does it so well that the world's leading guitarists and kora players keep wondering how one even does that. His original music is informed by kora masters Toumani Diabaté, Salif Keita, Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Part, Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti and German Baroque innovator, J.S. Bach. Watch out, because he's about to collaborate with the Iraqi-American oud player and composer Rahim Alhaj. (Ed. note: just wait until the 11 or 13-strings of the oud and those maqams make it to the 6-string guitar in Gripper's hands!) For now, Gripper plays another unbelievable arrangement of a Malian kora song, as well as an original song informed by the cascading style of kora music, plus some of the second cello suite by J.S. Bach, in-studio. - Caryn HavlikSupplemental Reading: The Beauty of Everyday Things, In Search of Lost TimeSet list: 1. Alla L'a Ke 2. Moss on the Mountain 3. J.S. Bach: Prelude BWV 1008 (Second Cello Suite) BALLAKÉ SISSOKO AND DEREK GRIPPER by Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper Everyday Things: Bach's Second Cello Suite BWV 1008 by Derek Gripper

SEASON ONE FINALE! In this ep, Lynn and Christie chat with Mikel Albagdadi about his upbringing in Louisiana to Iraqi & Jordanian-Syrian parents; his veterinarian dad who wouldn't let them get pets; crawdad boils & Southern culture; and his transition from finance to comedy, writing, and acting. This episode gets silly. Hey, remember that time Disney tried to trademark "Día De Los Muertos"? Stay tuned for more guests & laughs in SEASON TWO! .... Mikel Albagdadi is a comedian hailing from Louisiana, now making waves in Los Angeles. Known for his unique brand of humor, he skillfully weaves tales of his upbringing as an Arab American in the South into uproarious comedy. With credits including a role in the movie The Hunt and a recent appearance in the Netflix Original Carry On alongside Jason Bateman, Mikel Albagdadi is carving out a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Not only a talented performer, he has also showcased his wit through his writing, contributing to publications such as The Red Shtick, Neutral Ground, and Buzzfeed. Follow Mikel Albagdadi on Instagram and YouTube!

Re-share the music, memories and merriment of the 8th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. Recorded at Denver's Central Presbyterian Church on December 7, 2023, the show is a celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and of the season featuring singer/songwriter Emelise Munoz; Iraqi-American stand-up comedian Ali Kareem; organist and composer Wil Smith; gospel and jazz musician Ron McMillon; musician, educator and composer Eitan Kantor; and Riley, Myles, Daylen, and Sadie with the meaning of Kwanzaa. 

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

“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2. Imagine what it would be like to be a Christian woman in a Christian family in Iraq. Women and Christians have suffered abuse in Iraq since ISIS began to rule the country. Saddam Hussein became president and allowed all kinds of atrocities to occur, particularly to women. Iraq continues to be in turmoil with the Islamic State, or ISIS, committing genocide against Christians and others under its control.  Jenny's guest is a sister in Christ, Susan Dakak. Susan's story exemplifies courage, resilience, and a deep faith that transcends borders. She is Founder & President at Smart Views, Co-Founder at Arab Business Enterprise.  She is an Iraqi American who Immigrated in to the US in 1978 and became an American citizen who loves this country and is grateful for the goodness of God. We get to hear her story and ways God has divinely touched her life. And what God is doing now! Susan's story exemplifies courage, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Her journey reminds us that even in difficult circumstances, individuals can be agents of change and hope.

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

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

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

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/

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is an Iraqi-American human-rights activist and social entrepreneur who was admitted to the United States as a refugee in 2013. He is founder of Global Conversations and Ideas Beyond Borders and formerly worked for Movements.org to assist dissidents in closed societies worldwide. Follow his X here: https://twitter.com/faisalalmutar  Check out Ideas Beyond Borders: https://ideasbeyondborders.org/about-us/ And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1 _____________ Visit ExpressVPN.com/HERETICS, and get three extra months for free! _____________ Listen to our extra content: http://andrewgold.locals.com  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad tries to talk Tom off the ledge of already abandoning the 2024 Twins season, reprimands how nicknames have gone downhill in sports over the last 40 years or so, and talks about the Twins' newest trade acquisition.- KSTP's Chris Egert informs that a lot of people are planning to go on strike. The St. Paul public school teachers are planning to begin in the next couple of weeks and a large group of municipal workers are planning on following suit. Plus news regarding a potential amount of immigrants flocking to the Twin Cities area.- Comedian Paul Elia joins the show to talk about the release of his first one-hour stand-up special "Detroit Player" which is available now on YouTube! It's the first stand-up special to be released by an Iraqi/American and was filmed in Elia's hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Make sure to check out the special!- Kristyn Burtt talks about the Rust trial involving Alec Baldwin and whether or not he's at fault for shooting someone on set of the film. The testimony given thus far doesn't paint the armorer of the movie in a great light but there's still much more to go before a verdict is reached.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad tries to talk Tom off the ledge of already abandoning the 2024 Twins season, reprimands how nicknames have gone downhill in sports over the last 40 years or so, and talks about the Twins' newest trade acquisition. - KSTP's Chris Egert informs that a lot of people are planning to go on strike. The St. Paul public school teachers are planning to begin in the next couple of weeks and a large group of municipal workers are planning on following suit. Plus news regarding a potential amount of immigrants flocking to the Twin Cities area. - Comedian Paul Elia joins the show to talk about the release of his first one-hour stand-up special "Detroit Player" which is available now on YouTube! It's the first stand-up special to be released by an Iraqi/American and was filmed in Elia's hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Make sure to check out the special! - Kristyn Burtt talks about the Rust trial involving Alec Baldwin and whether or not he's at fault for shooting someone on set of the film. The testimony given thus far doesn't paint the armorer of the movie in a great light but there's still much more to go before a verdict is reached. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a little different! After 175 episodes, Yasmeen Turayhi, host of Gateways to Awakening, has now turned the mic on herself and asked her dear friend and past guest, Dr. Laurie Scolarie to interview her to share her inspiration for the show with her audience. Yasmeen Turayhi is a technology agency founder, a filmmaker, a 3x author, speaker, and 3x podcast host. She is the host of the show, “Gateways to Awakening”, focused on neuroscience, intuition, and consciousness produced by Hakawati. She has a Master Certification in Intuition Medicine and runs an Intuition school called the Inner Knowing School (InnerKnowingSchool.com) for Executives and Creatives, where she teaches them how to tap into their intuition and master their energy instead of their time. She is the writer, narrator, and director of the audio miniseries, Hyphenated-Journey which chronicles her life growing up Iraqi-American. The show premiered at the top of the carousel on Apple in 2022 and was shortlisted in the category “Changing the World One Moment At a Time” at the International Women’s Podcast Awards in London 2023.She is the writer and executive producer of “A Star in the Desert”, a short fantastical drama about a boy who creates his own fantastical reality on the eve of the first Gulf War, which was selected as a finalist in over eight international film festivals, winning two audience awards for “best child actor”.She is often reflecting on the nature of reality and how she can be a steward of the planet, and to be of service to others. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What is intuition? ✅ Her unique approach of creating transformation through energy management ✅ The two years she spent learning intuition at an academy that trains people on intuition development ✅ Why she started Gateways to Awakening ✅ Her intuition and transformational coaching program, Inner Knowing School If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up @ www.InnerKnowingSchool.com Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected. سماع بودكاست ‪Power of Culture‬ على انغامي:https://hakawati.fm/power-of-culture

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, we meet Zainab Salbi, an Iraqi-American women's rights activist making significant strides in humanitarian work and accelerating women-led initiatives for climate actions at Daughters for Earth. Growing up during the Iran-Iraq War, Zainab stresses the importance of recognizing women's experiences during times of conflict and highlights her mother's influence in nurturing her feminist beliefs.Zainab's discusses her passion for aiding women in founding Women for Women International, an organization that has connected a million women and distributed $150 million in 16 countries. Reflecting on her experiences in conflict zones, Zainab highlights the beauty and resilience of humanity amid the horrors of war, and shares inspiring stories of strength and love.Transitioning into her new role as a climate activist and co-founder of Daughters for Earth, Zainab emphasizes the need for new value systems centered around Earth's health and advocates for regenerative agriculture and the importance of women's leadership in addressing climate change. Her latest campaign The Hummingbird Effect uses graphic novels to educate the public and inspire collective action.How did someone who grew up under the shadows of Saddam Hussein went about to transform the lives of millions of people around the world impacted by war? TUNE IN to this moving conversation with Zainab Salbi, and join the movement for positive change by supporting Daughters for Earth and fostering resilience in face of global challenges.For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com. Also follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-founder-spirit-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefounderspirit_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpiritPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpiritX: https://x.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, Google, Amazon and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor. Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the:NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop. Find her @ReemEdan on social media platforms and at reemedan.com.

Episode 200 - Paul Elia IG & Tik Tok: @pauleliacomedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pauleliacomedy  Is an LA-based standup comedian from Detroit, Michigan. Among the few Chaldean-Assyrians in Hollywood, the Iraqi-American artist has appeared in dozens of films and television shows including Ramy, Lady Dynamite and is perhaps best known for his recurring roles on TBS's Conan, appearing in over a dozen sketches. With fellow comedian and collaborator Matt Rife, the duo created LowKey Comedy Show which is considered one of the top independent comedy shows today. In addition to LCS, Paul is producing Matt's next Netflix comedy special Natural Selection while Matt is executive producing Paul's comedy special debut Detroit Player. He has multiple viral clips and has over 60M+ views across all social media which include his stand up, sketches, and crowd work clips.

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Hear Me Out… Mission Accomplished?  This year marks the 20th anniversary of then-President Bush's infamous address aboard an aircraft carrier, declaring that the war had been won and Iraqis were free. We know now, of course, that the war had not been won – and in 2003, it was far from over. Many thousands of lives were lost. With the gift of hindsight, can we see the war as anything other than a costly mistake? Iraqi-American and President of Ideas Beyond Borders Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Celeste to argue that the war, while mismanaged, was a victory — and that the alternatives could have been far, far worse.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can now email the show: hearmeout@slate.com Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is an Iraqi-American human-rights activist, writer, and satirist who was admitted to the United States as a refugee in 2013. He is founder of the global non-profit Ideas Beyond Borders. WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1jOxVkb_ttw https://ideasbeyondborders.org/ https://twitter.com/faisalalmutar The Future of Privacy is Here™ https://conversoapp.com/download-converso-gml/ Text us anything from your CONVERSO app (555 184 3042) Links: Good Morning Liberty This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/gml and get on your way to being your best self.  Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com   Like our intro song? https://www.3pillmorning.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 1452: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the Iraqi-American human-rights activist and founder of IDEAS BEYOND BORDERS, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, about resisting Al Qaeda in post Saddam Iraq, reading John Stuart Mill and where to get a good kebab Born in Babylon, Raised in Baghdad, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar experienced the villainy of extremism and authoritarian regimes firsthand. He survived the Iraq Civil War, the murder of his brother, and several kidnapping attempts before becoming a refugee in the United States in 2013. A practitioner of countering extremism and misinformation on an international scale, he's traveled to conferences and spoken on campuses across the globe on his experiences working to create an alternative positive change in the region. He founded the organization Ideas Beyond Borders, a non-profit dedicated to empowering people across the globe with access to new ideas and fresh perspectives. Faisal received the “President's Volunteer Service Award” from President Barack Obama and is a Fellow at the Elevate Prize Foundation. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at the Iraq War 20 years later from the perspective of an Iraqi-American with a unique perspective on the U.S. invasion of Iraq and its aftermath.

After the U.S. invaded Iraq 20 years ago, Iraqi American playwright and actor Heather Raffo created and starred in an acclaimed play "Nine Parts of Desire" about the lives of Iraqi women. She's returned to the subject on film and through a distinctly American lens, setting a new version in Michigan. Jeffrey Brown went there to see the work for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today is the 20th anniversary of the U.S invasion of Iraq, which marked the beginning of the Iraq War. Amir ElSaffar is a classically trained Iraqi-American trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and Satur player, who returned to his father's native country before the war to study with masters of Iraqi Maqam, the classical musical tradition of Iraq. Inspired by the 20th anniversary of the invasion, ElSaffar is performing a string of concerts with his ensembles to mourn the suffering of the Iraqi people, and celebrate Iraqi culture. He joins to preview the concerts and talk about his music. ElSaffar will be performing at Drom NYC on April 2, Rutgers-Newark on April 10, and Symphony Space on April 14.   This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

Original Air Date: August 26, 2018Women's rights activist and international humanitarian Zainab Salbi discusses her dedication to helping women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives. An Iraqi-American, Zainab talks about growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, leading a life of privilege and luxury but also one of fear and terror. When she was 19 years old, Zainab left Iraq for an arranged marriage in the United States, which turned out to be abusive, forcing her to leave the marriage and start a new life. She later founded Women for Women International, a grassroots humanitarian and development organization dedicated to serving female survivors of war. Zainab talks about following her calling and what she's learned about humanity through her advocacy work.Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

When he was a child, artist and photographer Wesaam Al-Badry's family fled his home country of Iraq at the onset of the Gulf War. That experience has sculpted much of his work, which focuses on capturing human struggle with dignity and love. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how refugees are beautiful. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When he was a child, artist and photographer Wesaam Al-Badry's family fled his home country of Iraq at the onset of the Gulf War. That experience has sculpted much of his work, which focuses on capturing human struggle with dignity and love. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how refugees are beautiful. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As an Iraqi-American, Audie Attar's (@AudieAttar) parents saw athletic talent in him and nurtured it through high school and into college. Audie played football at UCLA before a fight got him kicked out of the school and landed him at Idaho State. The racial undercurrents of the fight, grounded in Islamophobia, did not stop Audie's team at UCLA from working hard to get him back on their side. Shortly after, Audie made his way back to UCLA before graduating and landing a role as an NFL agent. That was the start of Audie's sports management journey — and since then, he founded Paradigm Sports (@paradigmsports). Audie is referred to as “one of combat sports most powerful agents” according to an article in a 2017 MMA.com article, in case you are wondering how that's going. Audie manages a roster of talent across the NFL, MMA, MLB, and beyond - including household names like Conor McGregor, Jozy Altidore, and Rico Verhoeven. Follow Audie on Instagram Follow Audie on Twitter Follow Paradigm Sports on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message

Poet, journalist, and novelist Dunya Mikhail joins hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the Yazidis, who are indigenous to Kurdistan and have been targeted by ISIS because of their religious beliefs. After ISIS slaughtered thousands of Yazidi men in northern Iraq in 2014—an event deemed an act of genocide by the U.N.—they kidnapped thousands of Yazidi women and children who were bought, sold, and traded as sexual slaves among ISIS fighters. Mikhail, who is Iraqi-American, previously wrote about the women in the National Book Award-nominated nonfiction book The Beekeeper. She discusses that book and its relationship to her new novel, The Bird Tattoo, which draws on some of the same histories.  To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Selected Readings: Dunya Mikhail The Bird Tattoo In Her Feminine Sign The Beekeeper The Iraqi Nights Diary of a Wave Outside the Sea The War Works Hard  Others: The Security Is Better, Seriously (by Whitney Terrell, Slate, 2011) This poet put the Yazidi women's suffering and strength into words (PBS NewsHour) ISIS Forced Them Into Sexual Slavery. Finally, They've Reunited With Their Children. (New York Times) Dunya Mikhail Finds Freedom in Fiction (Publishers Weekly) Dunya Mikhail: 'The War Works Hard' (NPR) UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture awarded to poet Dunya Mikhail and actress Helen Al-Janabi (UNESCO) Who are the Yazidis and why is Isis hunting them? (The Guardian) Iraqi doctor provides care and comfort to Yazidi survivors (UNCHR) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some friendships are built on small encounters and last a lifetime. Two women — from across culture, location, and age — spend a lifetime in communication. Dunya Mikhail is an Iraqi-American poet and writer. She is the author of Diary of a Wave Outside the Sea (New Directions Publishing Corporation 2009), The Iraqi Nights (New Directions Publishing Corporation 2014), The Beekeeper (New Directions Publishing Corporation 2018), In Her Feminine Sign (New Directions Publishing Corporation 2019), and The Bird Tattoo (forthcoming from Pegasus Books 2022). She is a laureate of the UNESCO Sharja Prize for Arab Culture and has received fellowships from United States Artists, Guggenheim, and Kresge. Her honors also include the Arab American Book Award, and the UN Human Rights Award for Freedom of Writing. She currently works as a special lecturer of Arabic at Oakland University in Michigan.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer Dunya Mikhail's poem, and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.Pre-order the forthcoming book Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World and join us in our new conversational space on Substack.

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 (https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150) It was just a selfie. But in less than a few hours it would change her life. At the Miss Universe pageant in 2017, Miss Iraq took a selfie with Miss Israel. Miss Iraq posted it on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote: “Peace and Love from Miss Iraq and Miss Israel.”  That was enough for Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq to receive death threats. For what? Taking a selfie with an Israeli. Listen to her shocking and uplifting story here. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Sarah Idan (00:00:00) The Picture That Led to Death Threats (00:00:57) Growing Up Under Saddam's Dictatorship (00:11:49) Being a Rebel with the Courage of Convictions (00:31:52) Building a Bridge to Bring People Together (00:52:54) Guest Bio: Sarah Idan is an Iraqi-American model, television host, musician, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe Iraq 2017. Resources Mentioned: https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/miss-iraq-meets-miss-israel-in-jerusalem-559834/amp (Selfie that started it all) https://www.humanity-forward.org/about-1 (HUMANITY FORWARD) Transcript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/podcast-season-9/2022/10/18/selfie-that-changed-world-sarah-idan/ (https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/)  Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Lorraine Ali is an Iraqi-American journalist who serves as a culture writer and a TV critic. She is a juror for the George Foster Peabody Awards. Lorraine works for the LA Times, where she was previously a senior writer and music editor. Her work has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, the New York Times, GQ, and Newsweek. Listen to Lorraine and I talk about her career as a real-life influencer, as her job entails critiquing the work made for us to culturally consume. And get a tidbit into an unexpected and shared experience that Lorraine and I had nearly a decade ago. Follow Lorraine on Twitter and check out her work at LA Times. Follow the pod @MuslimsDoingThings on IG and the me @laylool on IG Photo from LA Times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message

Aaron learns a lot more than he expected when he gets a job as a cook at a Chinese Restaurant owned by an Iraqi-American family. Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Art: Pete Whitehead  Music: thomas j. duke