Podcasts about middle easterners

An Egyptian national who overstayed his visa during the Biden administration allegedly perpetrated a terror attack against a pro-Israel rally in Colorado. The federal government categorizes Middle Easterners as white. We're not sure that's accurate. Gerald is going to explain to us what happened in Poland's elections over the weekend. Does anyone know what time it is? It's gay time! Pride Month is here and it's awful. Let's see what dumb things companies are doing to cave to the gay agenda.GUEST: Josh FirestineLet American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 1-800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/Buy the OG Mug Club Mug on Crowder Shop now! https://crowdershop.com/products/og-mug-club-mugLink to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-june-2-2025DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

“Hollywood is about as left and progressive a community as there is in this country. And unfortunately, part of the box you have to check in that very left, super progressive space is being anti-Israel and being pro-Palestine in an anti-Israel way,” says Jonah Platt.Platt is a jack of all trades in the entertainment industry—an actor, director, producer, and singer. In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis led by terrorist group Hamas, he launched the podcast “Being Jewish.”He recently visited Auschwitz, the largest German death camp, alongside over a dozen Muslims. He went with the organization Sharaka, which builds on the work of the Abraham Accords and educates Middle Easterners and other Arabs and Muslims around the world about the Holocaust.“Some of these people came on this trip at great personal risk. If you're coming from Pakistan to hang out with Jews in the middle of this Israel-Gaza war, I mean, you could be in real, physical danger. Some people—they couldn't be in any photos and their identities had to be kept secret to protect them,” says Platt. “There were Jewish slaves [at Auschwitz], working out in that kind of rain in threadbare pajamas, starving to death, and having to do physical labor and be shot if they didn't keep up. And meanwhile, I'm freezing in the cold, but I get to go on a warm bus and get a hot meal after this.”In this episode, we discuss how to navigate being Jewish and Zionist in a society that is becoming increasingly hostile to Israel.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.***Disclaimer: One of the producers for American Thought Leaders participated in the Sharaka program to Poland on an all-expenses paid trip.

US President Donald J. Trump's Gaza plan could change the nature of the Gaza war and prolong rather than end the hostilities. Amid calls for a unified Arab response to Mr. Trump's plan to resettle or ethnically cleanse Gazan Palestinians, according to many Middle Easterners, officials, journalists, analysts, and social media activists are mulling options. The options under discussion range from approaches that would give US companies a significant stake in Gaza's reconstruction to the fuelling of a Hamas-led armed guerilla-style resistance.

It's Tuesday, and David Waldman finds himself again in front of the KITM Microphone, and we find ourselves listening. Isn't it nice how some things just work out? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost in the House Democrats' Steering and Policy Committee vote to lead the House Oversight Committee to Rep. Gerry Connolly, as AOC apparently proved no match for Gerry's high-energy boyish charm and… wait, I have been told that Gerry Connolly is actually some moustache and pair of dentures who's been around for 20 years holding his place in line… Yes, it does seem that seniority is highly valued by those senior citizens who still wield the levers of power, although wielding a TV remote might be too big an ask… Nonetheless, AOC still has hope and is still out there fighting for the position. David reminds us to follow the money if we want to see the way things could and should go… and yet that also would lead one to see AOC as the frontrunner... Ah well, perhaps the young up-and-commers should wait until they're a bit more elder out-and-goers before they take the reins. Other countries have found different solutions to rotating out their personnel. The German government will follow France's lead and will now try collapsing for a spell. South Korea and Canada are looking a little winded as well. You know who's living his best life? The guy who sees life as a zero-sum game. He'll now probably sue Judge Juan Merchan for a billion dollars. Many MAGA trust that Trump will be the lying SOB that they elected. Some hope and pray that he will be. Most quit caring before they pocketed their voting booth pen. That pretty much only leaves us to give a damn that Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to framing Joe and Hunter Biden for Burisma. Or that the Fox weekend host's bodyguard likes to beat up Mexican-looking Middle Easterners… or Middle Eastern-looking Mexicans, whatever. Or that his one low-silicone daughter's baby daddy's baby daddy's net worth is set to rise from the lower single digit to the lower nine digits over the next four years. Abundant Life Christian School went against each of the principles in its name until a bad 15-year-old with a gun's shooting spree was stopped by a good 12-year-old with a cellphone. Expect that kid caught with the cellphone to face strict discipline.

How hard is it for Republicans to engage in an all-out policy fight over murderers, gangbangers, rapists, sex traffickers, and now Islamic terrorists coming through our border? We're joined today by Todd Bensman, senior national security fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss his reporting on the two Jordanian illegal aliens who attempted to attack the Marine headquarters in Quantico. He believes the government is covering this up at a time when tens of thousands of Middle Easterners are crossing the border in broad daylight. Hundreds of known terrorists have already been apprehended, and many have been released. He also updates us on the success he has had in exposing the illegal alien colony in Texas. Now where is the political movement in Congress and the states to harness a 90/10 political issue and put an end to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time on Porn Star Confessions I interview porn star Zane Walker about his life growing up, how he got into porn, having a positive mindset, accomplishing his goals, what it was like being the only Middle Easterner in school during 9/11, what drives him, overcoming fear, what he enjoys sexually, and his plans for the future. Please let us know what you think and if you have any questions down below in the comments!Official merchandise store:https://masculinejasonofficial.com#pornstar #gay #interview #sex #porn #gaypornJoin this channel to get access to the perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1TqH8fTgss84OwaKj_uQQ/joinMy Social Media :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masculinejasonTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@masculinejasonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/masculinejasonMy Fan Sites (Exclusive Content) and Twitter: https://linktr.ee/masculinejasonMy Amazon Wishlist :https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3E2IMEQGWK2F9?ref_=wl_shareLIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE.TURN ON POST NOTIFICATIONS.Support the Show.

This week, Brad and Steven talk (a bit) more about the campus protests and wonder out loud if seeing a non-Arab or a non-Muslim wearing a keffiyeh is triggering. They also ask if it’s cultural appropriation for non-Middle Easterners to wear a keffiyeh. They also talk a bit about New York sports, where the Knicks and Rangers […]

This week, Brad and Steven talk (a bit) more about the campus protests and wonder out loud if seeing a non-Arab or a non-Muslim wearing a keffiyeh is triggering. They also ask if it’s cultural appropriation for non-Middle Easterners to wear a keffiyeh. They also talk a bit about New York sports, where the Knicks and Rangers […]

[SEGMENT 1-1] Joe Biden put the “dem” Dementia 1 I love how many articles seem to imply that Biden's age sneaked up on Democrats. They knew Biden had an "age" problem in 2020, when they cheated him into office. So the notion that they expected that to get better 4 years later is laughable. Worse, Biden doesn't age well. As I tell my listeners to my radio show, Biden ages in dog years. And that's why I predicted (with certainty) that Biden will not be the Democrats' nominee this year. Plus I went further and predicted when Biden would be torpedoed. The end of Black History Month is the end of Biden. You can find out why here. While Biden's age makes one take pause, that's not his major problem. For example, an athlete can continue to compete past his or her so-called prime, causing people to question their age. George Foreman regained the heavyweight boxing championship of the world well into his 40s. An outlier for sure, but still possible. Many athletes can compete well, while being beyond the prime years. In both these examples, Trump makes a great poster child. Trump is a vibrant 77 years old, and more a reminder of Foreman than the older athletes who remain competitive. Trump can win in his old age, as he has done and against all odds. On the other hand, Biden was cheated into office and the results prove it. If you don't earn it, you don't deserve it. More from the Department of Redundancy Department, Biden is a complete failure. And the fact that he's old only reinforces the point of many people that some old folks should not work past their expiration date. [SEGMENT 1-2] Joe Biden put the Dem in Dementia 2 What's most surprising when address the age issue with Biden is the insistence by the Left that (1) Biden is not old, he's experienced, and (2) that Biden is NOT old. They literally try to redefine "old", as they have tried to redefine "dementia". I love the meme I saw recently: Biden is not just old, he's visibly old. We all know people who age well, and those who miss the genetic lottery and age poorly. Biden is from the latter. They pump this guy full of drugs for appearances, then try to get him to hop and skip as a show of strength. If Biden were in the animal kingdom he wouldn't last a day. Because the predators would recognize his obvious weakness and cull him from the herd. However, as I've opined in various media, Democrats are the only animals who allow their weakest to lead. That's why they have but one future: extinction. [SEGMENT 1-3] One political wish [X] SB – Carville on Trump Stop treating him like he's a normal candidate. Polling was accurate in IA. People substituted their judgement. If you had one political wish, what would it be? Trump as president Schiff in prison Wray fired Clinton in prison Obama exposed J6 truth to be come out Media report the REAL news Politicians can't lie [SEGMENT 1-4] How has America changed you How do you see the country? I mean, much has changed, and we do feel the impact. But how different do you feel the country is? Did anything make you really understand what's happening to us? I mean think about it, war in Ukraine means nothing to us. Sure, politicians steal our money to pay for their coverups, but our lives are not impacted. No millions of displaced Ukrainians coming to the country. They are causing problems or disrupting systems, like say Central Americans They aren't known to be terrorists, like Middle Easterners. So what's the impact. Outside of us knowing that we are paying off Biden's bribes this is likely low on the list of things you will vote on. For me, the covid lockdowns will never leave my psyche. Remember how the airlines were Gestapo in wearing masks? And the lockdowns were a real eye-opener. What about forced vaccinations. And how they did it. That slow mind-screw to get people to capitulate.

Mass media editors at outlets like The Guardian, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have been allowing the publication of some amazingly racist pieces these last few days. All are directed at middle easterners and those of middle eastern descent, just as the western empire drops more and more bombs on more and more countries in the middle east. Reading by Tim Foley.

Building bridges between cultures is a crucial aspect of fostering understanding, empathy, and cooperation in our increasingly globalized world. Corina Goetz, who grew up in East Germany, has dedicated her career to building relationships between the Middle East and the Western world. Her passion for the Middle East stems from her background in the luxury hospitality sector. She shares her insights on the importance of understanding the region's history, culture, and traditions for companies operating in the Middle East or catering to high-net-worth clients from the Gulf area. Our conversation focuses on: Dispelling stereotypes and the challenges Carina faces in her work Carina's expertise in building relationships with clients in the Middle East The stereotypes and misconceptions that many Westerners have about the Middle East Opportunities available in the Gulf area and also working with people from there Importance of empathy and understanding in fostering connections between cultures. Her brand, Star-Cat, is all about helping you foster and maintain thriving relationships with Middle Easterners. Listen in and your eyes will open up to a whole new world of opportunity. Mentioned in the show: Star-Cat; https://star-cat.co.uk/ News and facts from the Middle East; https://star-cat.uk/newsletter-8659 About Corina: Corina is deeply passionate about the Middle East and the realm of hospitality. With a background in the luxury hospitality sector, she recognised the importance of fostering a comprehensive understanding of the Middle East - its history, culture, and traditions - among companies operating in the region or looking after HNW clients from this part of the world. "We have been trusted advisors to many clients from the Gulf and we now teach others how to build these relationships. Our core mission is to build bridges between the Middle East, specifically the Gulf and the West and dispel stereotypes." IG: https://www.instagram.com/starcat_corina/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/StarCaTLtd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinagoetz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starcat_corina YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lv7uKVflzVMVTy6LmuHdQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/star_cat_ltd/ Website: www.star-cat.co.uk Blog: https://star-cat.co.uk/blog Newsletter: https://star-cat.uk/newsletter-8659

In this episode of China-Mena titled "Performative or Substantive Engagement? China & Russia in the Middle East," our host Jonathan Fulton and guests Dr. Li-Chen Sim and Mark Katz explore the growing collaboration between China and Russia and its impact on the Middle East. We unravel the complexities of Sino-Russian engagement in the region, discussing Russia's interests, China's role, and the influence of the Ukraine war. Join us as we navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape of this crucial region.TakeawaysChina-Russia Collaboration in the Middle EastChina's Activities and Interests in the Middle EastPerceptions of Great Power Competition and Influence in the Middle EastQuotes"There is room for negotiation and cooperation between the US and China, transcending any cold war-like conflict." - Mark Katz"Together, as a force multiplier, they amplify their interests and narratives in the Middle East, projecting greater collective power and influence."- Dr. Li-Chen SimFeatured in the EpisodeDr. Li-Chen Sim​​Political Scientist At Khalifa University Abu Dhabi United United Arab EmiratesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/li-chen-sim-3098035a/Mark KatzProfessor of Government and Politics, George Mason University--Schar School of Policy and GovernmentLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-n-katz-0707b213/Jonathan FultonNonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabihttps://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414bhttps://twitter.com/jonathandfultonChapters00:00 - Introduction03:13 - Russian Weaponry and Reactor Sales: Driving Middle East Cooperation10:01 - Amplifying Influence through Media Collaboration: The Force Multiplier13:42 - Middle East's Perspective: Russia as Muscle, China as Financial Power16:07 - Russia's Challenges as a Weapon Supplier: The Impact of Ukraine19:06 - Changing Power Dynamics: China's Role in the Gaza Conflict23:24 - China's Benefits from Russia's Non-Compliance with OPEC28:14 - Prospects for Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation: A Realistic Outlook30:08 - Middle Easterners' Support for Russian Influence in 201532:32 - US Concerns and Attention-Seeking in Response to Russia's Actions38:48 - Acting with Diplomatic Considerations: Weighing Repercussions42:08 - Inevitable Cooperation: China, Russia, and the Middle East44:26 - Exploring Cooperation: Russia, Ukraine, West, and the Middle East46:23 - Outro

Ep #661 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (12/20/23) 1. The Colorado Supreme Court kicks Donald Trump off of the Republican primary ballot in an attempt to prevent him from becoming the 47th president of the United States Of America. We discuss what exactly happened and what's next with Russ Latino from Magnolia Tribune and Shaun Yurtkuran. 2. Later in the show Shaun and I have some fun discussing the Epstein client list being released and the crisis at the border, somehow that conversation turned into a conversation about why different ethnicity groups get into certain trades and businesses (i.e. Indians and Middle Easterners owning gas stations and hotels, Greeks and restaurants, Mexicans and upholstery shops) Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Welcome back to Gospel Spice, the podcast that adds a little spice to your everyday walk with Jesus! I'm your host, Stephanie Rousselle, and I am beyond excited for today's episode featuring the delightful Kristi McLelland. She is a well-known and loved Bible teacher, frequent Israel traveler, and Professor at Williamson College where she focuses on teacing the Bible from its historical, cultural, geographic and linguistic contexts. Needless to say, I love her work, focus, and mission! She is known for her outstanding Bible study, Jesus and Women. But now, she also just released one of my favorite books of 2023, Rediscovering Israel. If you like history and want to understand Israel in general, and Jesus in particular, through the lens of history, geography, language and culture, then this is the book for you! May I even suggest, it would be the perfect Christmas gift for someone you know! This conversation invites you into a powerful prayer journey. Learn how to embody the word of God, not just know it, as Kristi shares her deep insights from her study in Egypt and Israel. Discover the communal nature of Scripture and why it's important to be feasting saints, embodying and feasting on the word of God. Kristi and I also discuss the significance of the intertestamental period, and Jesus' celebration of Hanukkah. We explore the Jewish roots of the scriptures and the transformative power of prayer and embracing abundance. I love how Kristi McLelland appreciates the Jewish roots of the Scriptures. The intertestamental period between Malachi and Matthew is a focal point of our conversation. Kristi brilliantly compares it to preparing a nursery for Jesus' birth. It's all about setting the stage for Jesus' arrival.  Kristi McLelland's study of scripture in Egypt and Israel was a life-changing experience. She emphasizes the importance of embodying the Word rather than just knowing it. We must be "feasting saints" rather than just "reading saints." The communal nature of Scripture for the Jewish people teaches us the importance of embodying and feasting on the Word of God. As the conversation progresses, I get to connect my love for Jewish culture and food, highlighting the connection between the French language and the delightfulness of God. It's all about the senses and embracing the abundant goodness of our Creator! The imminence of God for the Jewish people is awe-inspiring. He's present in their history, in the temple, and in every aspect of their lives. Such a powerful reminder of His intimacy and closeness. In the same way, prayer is not just a passive act; it's an invitation to participate in God's restoration and renewal. Our prayers should have hands and feet, actively engaged in transforming the world around us. The Western culture's scarcity mindset is challenged in this conversation. There's an alternative philosophy of abundance that allows us to be generous and give our lives away. We have a heavenly Father who is abundantly generous to us! Living in abundance instead of scarcity allows us to move freely and lightly through the world. It's a powerful witness to those around us. We have been saved into a family and community that thrives on abundance. The resurrection is the ultimate proof of abundance. It opens the door to endless possibilities and invites us to embrace the fullness of life in Christ. What a game-changer! Jesus often surprises us and does things differently than expected, but His transformative power remains unmatched. “Tikkun Olam,” the repair of the world, is an invitation for us to actively participate in God's work. Prayer is more than just a conversation; it's a partnership with God's plans, actively contending and co-laboring with Him. The Lord's Prayer is an open invitation to actively participate in the ushering of God's kingdom here on Earth. Let's not settle for passive prayers; let's engage in bringing heaven down to earth! Kristi shares a powerful message about how walking closely with Jesus can lead to a transformation from scarcity to abundance. We discuss the importance of prayer and getting involved in repairing the world. Prayer is not just about words but an invitation to actively participate in restoration and renewal. Kristi emphasizes the philosophy of abundance and how it allows us to live freely and generously, shining as lights in a world of scarcity. We'll learn about the concept of yada, intimate knowing, and how it can deepen our relationship with God. We'll also explore the cyclical nature of time in Middle Eastern culture and how God reaches back in time to heal and restore broken things. This conversation is a reminder that our prayers are not limited to mere words. They're an embodiment of our desire to be involved in what we're praying for. Let's pray with intention and act with conviction. Join us as we journey together through the pages of Scripture, uncovering hidden treasures and expanding our knowledge and experience of God. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and equipped to live out your faith with hands and feet firmly rooted in the abundance of God's love. So grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and get ready for an episode that will ignite a fire in your heart and draw you closer to the heart of Jesus. Don't forget to follow us on social media, because trust me, you won't want to miss out on the Christ-centered content we'll be sharing. Let's get started with the delightful Kristi McLelland on today's episode of Gospel Spice! Key takeaways from this conversation 1️⃣ Embodying the Word: Kristi emphasizes the importance of not just knowing Scripture, but embodying it. She draws upon biblical figures like Deborah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah, who spoke about eating and embodying the Word of God. As Christians, we are called to be feasting saints, not just reading saints. 2️⃣ Prayer as Partnership: Prayer is not simply a request to God, but an opportunity to actively partner with Him in the restoration of the world. Kristi highlights the Jewish perspective on prayer, viewing it as contending with God and actively participating in bringing prayers to pass. Prayer should have hands and feet, actively engaging in the fulfillment of what is prayed for. 3️⃣ Abundance over Scarcity: Western culture often operates from a mindset of scarcity, resulting in competition and disunity. However, Kristi presents an alternative philosophy of abundance, rooted in the understanding of God's generosity. Living in abundance allows us to move through the world with sufficiency, generosity, and a powerful witness to others. MEET KRISTI MCLELLAND Professor. Teacher. Biblical Culturalist. Kristi is a professor at Williamson College and serves as a biblical culturalist. She has a Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and has dedicated her life to teaching people how to study the Bible. After studying in Israel and Egypt in 2007 and discovering that God is better than she ever knew, Kristi has been teaching the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens, in its historical, geographical, cultural and linguistic context. Kristi encourages believers to be postured to receive what God is saying, which is best done through communally experiencing Scripture. Kristi teaches about the goodness of God, experienced through table fellowship, practicing hospitality and collaborative wisdom. During her years as a professor at Williamson College and Director of Christian Education and Women's Ministry at local churches, Kristi has taught and shepherded thousands. Since 2008 she has led biblical studies trips to Israel and studied and trained under Dr. Jim Martin, Rabbi Ken Alpren and world-renowned Israeli archaeologist Dr. Gabi Barkay. Kristi's trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece and Italy, along with her Middle Eastern Lens classes, help Westerners study and appreciate the Bible as it was written by Middle Easterners in a Middle Eastern context. This lens offers a deeper look into what the biblical characters meant in what they did, said and wrote. This enhanced understanding of the biblical framework positions us to better open our eyes, ears and hearts to the Living God who is constantly pursuing us. Kristi is available to assist churches, colleges, organizations and other groups in discovering the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens. https://www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com/ We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. 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Darrell Castle talks about the war in Gaza and explores the hatred being expressed against Jews around the world. It seems that the hatred expressed is not just against Israel, but Jews in general. Transcription / Notes HATRED OF ISRAEL OR HATRED OF ALL JEWS Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 10th day of November in the year of our Lord 2023. I will be talking once again about the war in Gaza and exploring the hatred being expressed against Jews around the world. It seems that the hatred expressed is not just against Israel, but Jews in general and that said hatred is coming primarily from the very far left rather than the very far right. I cannot begin this report without noting that today is the Marine Corps' 248th birthday so happy birthday Marines. Tomorrow is Veterans' Day, and how appropriate that days are set aside to honor those who have fought the nation's wars over the centuries because once again we find the world at war and threatened with annihilation. Our current war is on the other side of the world, but as usual the United States is right in the middle of it as a willing participant. My subject today is not so much war as it is hatred being expressed around the world against Jews.  Here in America, last Saturday 10's of thousands of people marched on the White House screaming Allahu Akbar which means God is Great. Along with God is Great they screamed various vile profanities which seemed to be directed personally at President Joe Biden. They attempted to breach the White House security cordon but were denied access by armed and uniformed Secret Service and other White House Security. They defaced government property by committing acts of vandalism including spray painting and throwing blood on various monuments. To my knowledge the government did not label this an insurrection and thousands of people were not arrested and held in solitary confinement. To my knowledge the FBI has not run face recognition software to identify others who may have been in Washington that day with the intent of arresting them as well. I don't know for sure whether there were more FBI informants and instigators in the protest than protestors. I'm getting a little carried away I know because this report is about hatred of Jews not the government's hatred of all who object to its world view. The crowd screamed “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”. That chant is growing in popularity despite the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians last month. The phrase means the destruction of the Jewish state of Israel and is therefore anti-Jew, I will argue. Long live the Intifada they chanted which is an Arabic word referring to a Palestinian uprising. The demonstration, protest, riot, or whatever you choose to call it is not even what I'm talking about because it is easily explainable. The people in Washington last Saturday came from across the country to express support for Palestinians because they are Palestinians or at least Middle Easterners for the most part. They are part of the massive immigration or invasion policies orchestrated by the Obama and Biden administrations made necessary by the wars of the two Bush administrations. They also represent very clearly why other Middle East countries like Egypt for example, refuse to admit Palestinian refugees and why they were expelled from Kuwait. They are often trouble for the regime and other countries know it from experience. The type of hatred those people expressed is explainable and understandable. The kind of hatred I am really talking about today is hatred expressed by people who have no dog in this Gaza fight, and who seem to have only a sketchy understanding of history and what is happening currently. The Hamas assault on Israel of October 7th has provoked a surge in acts of antisemitism around the world and has awakened a repressed fear or horror in Jewish populations worldwide.

So who is Mike Johnson, the presumptive new speaker? I'm joined by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), who says that Johnson is probably the first bona fide social conservative to get into leadership and is genuinely a decent human being who is humble and respected. But does that translate into a strategic asset? Time will tell. But the way to make that happen is for the Freedom Caucus to unite behind an ironclad plan on the budget. I make the case for why the border should be the lead issue. There is new information indicating that Biden has let in tens of thousands of Middle Easterners just in the past year. We are facing unavoidable peril from the invasion, and if we cannot unite the House GOP behind a death match over that issue, then this entire exercise was a waste of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The western press have been finding themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to do reporting alongside the middle easterners they've been lying about for generations, and discovering that a lot of those middle easterners speak English and have a few things to say. Reading by Tim Foley.

With great trepidation, Pastor George explains his understanding and view of what's going on in Israel. He also describes some of his background as Middle Easterner who grew up with his grandparents who immigrated from Syria.

With what happened in Israel, this is our best opportunity to finally shut down the border and push an end to visas from the Middle East. I first debunk some conspiracy theories about what happened in Israel. People are right to ask questions, but some of the conclusions of a few pro-Palestinian voices on the Right seem to be misinformed and are negating their own stated principles. We're joined by Ben Bergquam, host of "Law & Border" on Real America's Voice News, for a riveting briefing on the flow of Venezuelans, Africans, and Middle Easterners at the Arizona border. Ben draws powerful analogies to the Israel situation and warns that we are nearing a tipping point. Once subversive forces – be it belligerent migrants, Islamic jihadists, or cartels – reach critical mass within the country, they will turn violent on us, just as they are doing in Europe. Our immigration policies are a death sentence for America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent poll of Arab public opinion suggests US credibility has taken a hit, but all is not lost. That is if the United States realizes that Middle Easterners judge the US on glaring inconsistencies in its domestic and foreign policies rather than on its cultural, technological, and economic attributes.

In the late 1980's Mahsa Darabi's family made the big immigration jump from Iran to Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA. That's the real beginning of her company, The Moody Persian, because it was Mahsa's heritage from Iran that she learned to fall back on and from which to draw both strength and happiness. As a Middle Easterner dropped into a very Western culture, she endured the slurs and laughter sent her way by those who saw her as different. At first this was humiliating to her, but then she found that clinging to her culture and background made her proud that she had a different point of view on life and that her point of view was warm and beautiful. And much of that culture revolved around succulent food shared at a big table with family, friends, singing and dancing. As Mahsa began cooking and sharing her Iranian dishes with others, the heckling and cat calling started to die down and the cultural gap began to evaporate. Once again, the power of sitting down together and sharing a meal broke down previous cultural barriers. Mahsa had another talent as it turned out. Starting at about 14 years old, she began acting in TV commercials and launched a budding modeling career. Yet again, she found her background “differences” – her facial and body features – that made her feel like an ugly duckling were considered exotic and exactly what modeling agencies look for. Then COVID rocked her life, cutting off her work and leaving her in terror for the health of her family, including the recent birth of their third child. This is where Mahsa turned again to the power of cooking and sitting down to a meal together. She didn't want her daughters to Zoom away their day, so she started teaching them science, math and culinary arts. She had them all in the kitchen cooking and preparing meals and that made sitting down together afterward an even richer experience. Mahsa has always found the kitchen as the place where she could concentrate, and it was there that the idea for her company was born. She always liked being in front of the camera so she decided to share recipes on Instagram. Then, when assembling recipes to write a book, Mahsa remembered that there was usually some person who inspired her to create that recipe and put her into the mood to create that dish. The Moody Persian name was born. Also part of her Iranian/Persian culture is tea, and she drinks lots. Too much as it turned out, as she was getting the jitters from too much caffeine. So she looked for decaffeinated tea but did not like the taste and longed for the spices and richness of her home tea but without the caffeine. Back to the kitchen, Mahsa took a year of experimenting and came up with Moody Chai, which is available on her website. Mahsa has been a finalist on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen. She's also been a real estate agent, private chef, accidental influencer, and has enjoyed an enduring career as a model and actor in the Portland area for over 20 years. Website: https://www.moodypersian.com/. Social media: @moodychai @themoodypersian. Our hosts: Twitter - @sarahmasoni and @spicymarshall, Instagram - @masoniandmarshall.

Today's episode is a book review of Shane Parrish's "The Great Mental Models Vol. 1".This book has drastically transformed my way of thinking since I've listened to it on Audible. I already know I'll be buying the hard copy and re-visiting it *often* for the next few years. I genuinely could not recommend it more! In today's episode we discussed 3 of Parrish's 9 mental models, practically relating them to our real lives as Egyptians or Middle Easterners in general. How can we make better, more well informed decisions? The three mental models we explored were: The Map is Not the Territory Occam's Razor Hanlon's Razor Dig in further: Farnam Street BlogThe Knowledge Project PodcastThe Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts (AUDIBLE)Support the showIf you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here.Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find me on: YouTube Instagram Blog Mailing List

Episode 562: Andrew wants real solutions to get rid of Pittsburgh's hobos and Puke has a brilliant idea. Brett finds a new Middle Easterner on TikTok but it ends in sadness. Why are we getting weird random ads on social media? Raging morning wood. We take the "Gay Quiz" from YoutTube. Spoiler alert, we're super gay! Fisher cats and Derek Jeter. Brett lies about his hat. Right-Wing outrage. Art Thou Bored?

Are you interested in a shared future among people of vast differences? There is so much to unpack in this conversation with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza. Here are just a few of the concepts we touched upon: While the nature of God doesn't change, the nature of thought about the idea of God changes - eg. the color of the historical Jesus's skin (he has been depicted most frequently as white when history indicates he was a darker skinned Middle Easterner). What does it mean to "decolonize knowledge production"? How do we as a culture know things (i.e. epistemology)? Where are there gaps or "ruptures" in what we know and how we as a culture know things? We discuss Dr. E's involvement in the response to the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA in 2017: "Organizing a response to white Supremacy is a big job." We also learned a bit more about the very real threats and attacks he's had to endure from influential figures such as worship leader Sean Feucht and Matt Walsh (@mattwalshblog, 1.3 mil. followers) as well as the Proud Boys. We discussed the fact that "...we have been socialized to reject difference" and how to overcome that disposition. We also explored whether there are people who hold beliefs and views that, by virtue of those beliefs, would render them beyond "en conjunto" - a desire to come together across our differences? We talked about being queer - whether it's an identity or an orientation. How do we engage effectively with those who'd impose their worldview on the rest of us - a worldview that assumes the mantle of owning the exclusive rights to what's "true" and "good"? And that's just the tip of the iceberg!   Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is a TransQueer Latinx, Activist Scholar, Politicized Theologian and Public Ethicist. Dr. Roberto is the founder of Activist Theology Project which is emerging as Our Collective Becoming, a collaborative team passionate about a commitment to the ethics and politics of en conjunto (togetherness). Our Collective Becoming is a group of politicized theologians and healers, social change agents, and strategy-minded people in the hybrid space of the church, social change, and the academy. Dr. Roberto has spent two decades working on DEIB movements and initiatives focused on new concepts of being and becoming, and decolonizing knowledge production. Most importantly translating theory into action. And Dr. Roberto is a prolific podcaster and writer, most recently of his important latest book Body Becoming: A Path to Liberation. And Dr. E also has a profound Ted Talk that dropped on 2/7/23.   www.ourcollectivebecoming.com   https://robertoche.com/   www.indiebound.org/book/9781506473574   www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6LV2KRU40g&t=1s   twitter.com/coreysnathan   post.news/@coreysnathan

Are you interested in a shared future among people of vast differences? There is so much to unpack in this conversation with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza. Here are just a few of the concepts we touched upon: While the nature of God doesn't change, the nature of thought about the idea of God changes - eg. the color of the historical Jesus's skin (he has been depicted most frequently as white when history indicates he was a darker skinned Middle Easterner). What does it mean to "decolonize knowledge production"? How do we as a culture know things (i.e. epistemology)? Where are there gaps or "ruptures" in what we know and how we as a culture know things? We discuss Dr. E's involvement in the response to the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA in 2017: "Organizing a response to white Supremacy is a big job." We also learned a bit more about the very real threats and attacks he's had to endure from influential figures such as worship leader Sean Feucht and Matt Walsh (@mattwalshblog, 1.3 mil. followers) as well as the Proud Boys. We discussed the fact that "...we have been socialized to reject difference" and how to overcome that disposition. We also explored whether there are people who hold beliefs and views that, by virtue of those beliefs, would render them beyond "en conjunto" - a desire to come together across our differences? We talked about being queer - whether it's an identity or an orientation. How do we engage effectively with those who'd impose their worldview on the rest of us - a worldview that assumes the mantle of owning the exclusive rights to what's "true" and "good"? And that's just the tip of the iceberg!   Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is a TransQueer Latinx, Activist Scholar, Politicized Theologian and Public Ethicist. Dr. Roberto is the founder of Activist Theology Project which is emerging as Our Collective Becoming, a collaborative team passionate about a commitment to the ethics and politics of en conjunto (togetherness). Our Collective Becoming is a group of politicized theologians and healers, social change agents, and strategy-minded people in the hybrid space of the church, social change, and the academy. Dr. Roberto has spent two decades working on DEIB movements and initiatives focused on new concepts of being and becoming, and decolonizing knowledge production. Most importantly translating theory into action. And Dr. Roberto is a prolific podcaster and writer, most recently of his important latest book Body Becoming: A Path to Liberation. And Dr. E also has a profound Ted Talk that dropped on 2/7/23.   www.ourcollectivebecoming.com   https://robertoche.com/   www.indiebound.org/book/9781506473574   www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6LV2KRU40g&t=1s   twitter.com/coreysnathan   post.news/@coreysnathan

Eran Kolirin is a filmmaker with a current retrospective at NYC's Quad Cinema, in celebration of his new film Let It Be Morning, which premiered at Cannes in Un Certain Regard. You'd know him most from the wildly successful The Band's Visit, which was adapted into a huge musical. I like the movie more, which I had the pleasure of watching on 35mm this week before moderating opening night's Q&A last night. Eran and I talk about identity most. What's it mean to be a Jew? Israeli? Middle Easterner? What's a wall? How's it impact us physically and psychologically? Shot before pandemic, the words 'lockdown' and 'protest' figure importantly and presciently here. I'm happy to watch the film for the first time now, given the newfound context. It's even more impactful. Go see it @quadcinema via @cohenmediagroup https://quadcinema.com/film/let-it-be-morning/ https://cohenmedia.net/product/let-it-be-morning --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teawithsg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teawithsg/support

The first founders of Christianity were not powerful European rulers hoping to oppress the world. They were Middle Easterners, mostly “blue collar,” almost all of whom died a violent death at the hands of the ruling elite.  For a donation of any amount this month, receive a copy of Abdu Murray's new book, More Than a White Man's Religion, which examines and refutes many of the modern claims against Christianity. Go to colsoncenter.org/February. 

When looking at American media, images and portrayals of Middle Easterners and Muslims have always had a negative and terroristic focus. Given that the media we consume plays a large part in how we interpret and understand the world around us, the images have always been problematic for how these groups are treated in America.  In this episode of Systemic our host, Dan Kimbrough sits down with Rahimeh Ramezany. Rahimeh is a DEI practitioner with a focus on integrating Muslims and religious identity into DEI practices.  She identifies as a multiethnic Shia Muslim and has a Masters's degree in Intercultural communications and a certificate in Advanced Global Leadership. Rahimeh consulting strives towards genuine inclusion and belonging, drawing from her education and lived experiences as a Muslim woman living in the US.  Our conversation looks at some basic tenets of the Muslim faith, portrayals of Muslims in media, the importance of religion in DEI spaces, and thoughts on how we can move forward.  For more information or to book Rahimeh, check out her website www.rahimehramezany.com

We are recording again out of Farm Girl, this time with Alya Mooro (and my daughter Aya present). Alya approached me on Instagram with a thank you from one Egyptian to another. I read a bit about her and realized the great value she's bringing into the world.The fact is, history has been unfair to women and that continues to this day. As a Middle Easterner, I want to dive into that fact from a cultural perspective familiar to me.Alya Mooro is an Egyptian born, London raised writer and author of the bestselling 2019 book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes. Alya has written for New York Magazine, The Telegraph, Refinery29 and maintains a monthly newsletter titled The Greater Conversation, continuing the themes of her bestseller. She is also host and producer of the podcast Talk of Shame, where she speaks with groundbreaking fellow Middle Eastern women to explore the meaning and impact shame has on our lives, attempting to decipher how we can best stop letting it run our lives and start living our most authentic selves. Listen as we discuss:Alya's multicultural upbringing.The theme of being othered.In the Middle East, your friends are your family.The immense value of open dialogue between parents and kids.At a point in time, you need to stop parenting.Middle Eastern stereotypes of women and how they influence the women too.What is a feminist?The shame around sex  and rebranding it.These days, whoever cares less, wins.You are what you eat on social media.Lean into your femininity.The difference between childless and child-free.Why marriage doesn't feel worth it for Alya.The failure of second wave feminism.Alya's definition of happiness:  when what you do and what you want are in harmony.YouTube: @mogawdatofficial (full video episodes here)Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comConnect with Alya Mooro on Instagram @alyamooro, Twitter @alyamooro, and her website, alyamooro.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Today, Donald Trump returns to Washington — his first visit since leaving in disgrace after January 6 — to deliver the keynote address for the America First Policy Institute's “America First Agenda Summit.”The purpose of this confab is to give Trump some policy creds as he prepares to announce a 2024 run for re-election. Brooke Rollins, one of the organizers of the Institute and the Summit (who was domestic policy adviser in Trump's White House) says “having worked next to him for almost three years in the White House, a lot of people didn't give him enough credit for his policy vision.”Sane people don't give Trump credit for having a policy vision at all. In the annals of political oxymorons, a “Trump policy vision” must rank very high. To have a policy vision, it is first necessary to have some capacity for thinking about policy. Trump never did and never will. To think about policy is to contemplate something beyond oneself. Trump can only think about how something will reflect on his own reflection. The only policies he's ever cared about are those that advance Trump.Policy entails a degree of deliberation, of assessment based on logic and fact. That's not the Trump we've known, either. When president, Trump never read memos. He never looked at graphs or charts. He hated numbers. He is contemptuous of data, analysis, science, reality.To have a vision is to be forward-looking. But Trump always looks backwards – to vindicate himself, retaliate, take revenge, exact retribution, settle scores, counterattack, return fire.“It's an opportunity for President Trump to come to Washington and give a visionary speech about why the future would be better with his leadership — and to the degree he focuses on that it could be a very important speech,” says Newt Gingrich, the former Republican House speaker who remains close to Trump, about tonight's address. But Trump can't get over the past. Especially now — after weeks of the Jan. 6 committee hearings exposing his conduct before and during the insurrection at the Capitol — does anyone seriously expect him to stay on message about the future?Maybe if they drug him and administer an electric shock every time he diverges from the teleprompter text his policy advisers have prepared for him, he may surprise. But the outtakes from the remarks he was supposed to give on January 7 suggest even this will pose a challenge.On the rare occasion Trump has offered a vision about the future, it's been a weather prediction. Remember when he warned the public that Alabama was going to be hit by Hurricane Dorian — long after Dorian was already heading toward the Carolinas, leaving Alabama back in the sunshine? Rather than admit error, Trump had his White House policy staff release a 225-word statement defending his erroneous warning, and spent the next four days defending himself with a doctored and outdated hurricane map that looped in Alabama with a black marker, followed by assertions that his prediction was accurate at the time he issued the warning (it wasn't), a week-old map that showed a low probability of tropical-storm winds in a small corner of Alabama, and incessant tweets culminating with “What I said was accurate! All Fake News in order to demean!” and “I accept the Fake News apologies!”It's been the same with all his bogus claims – starting with the crowd size at his inaugural, to voter fraud in 2016 and again in 2020, to “unknown Middle Easterners” streaming across the southern border in migrant caravans. He lies, then defends his lies with more lies, then rips into those who tell the truth. That's always been his MO.The worst job I can imagine is to be a Trump policy adviser. It would be like running behind an elephant with a giant pooper-scooper.In addition to Rollins, the America First Policy Institute -- described gingerly as a “White House in waiting” -- is run by Larry Kudlow, Trump's top economic adviser, and Robert O'Brien, Trump's national security adviser. It has a staff of 150 and an operating budget of $25 million.I have no idea if they're doing serious policy analysis. Trump's former trade adviser Peter Navarro, appearing on Steve Bannon's War Room podcast Friday, called the organization “a dumping ground and haven for a lot of the failed people from the first administration, the RINOs, and the disloyalists who let Trump down.”It's the nicest compliment I've heard anyone give the Institute's personnel, but I still doubt they'll get Trump to be a policy visionary. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Actor-Comedian Maz Jobrani. In addition to his comedy specials, Maz Jobrani has appeared on many of television's most popular shows, including Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better Off Ted, and Shameless. He is also a regular on Stephen Colbert's late show, and he starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, Jimmy Vestvood, which he co-wrote and co-produced.Maz Jobrani spoke about his early days in Iran and upbringing in the US. How he fell in love with being on stage and why he decided to pursue acting and standup comedy full time. Maz Jobrani also shared his thoughts on the role of politics in comedy, why he has become a more vocal advocate for social justice, and how he wants to change perceptions many hold toward people of middle eastern descent.   Some highlights:- How Maz Jobrani's upbringing impacted his acting and comedy- Maz Jobrani talks about his desire to work toward normalizing the image of Muslims, Middle Easterners, and "brown people" in Western media- Why Maz Jobrani takes on bullies and advocates for the underdog- Maz Jobrani on making a mark by bringing people together through humor and connecting them with their common humanity- Maz Jobrani shares the challenges of defying prejudices in the aftermath of September 11th- Maz Jobrani on how we can all play a role and make a differenceAlso mentioned:- David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC ( Listen to David's episode on Partnering Leadership Podcast )- Tehran Von Ghasri- Rabia Chaudry- Frank FigliuzziConnect with Maz Jobrani:Maz Jobrani on MazJobrani.ComMaz Jobrani on InstagramMaz Jobrani on Twitter Back to School Podcast with Maz Jobrani Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

Last year, officials and public health leaders across the United States were also talking about a public health emergency besides Covid-19: racism. Jamela Martin says that racism's direct impact on health is well-documented. What we know less about is how to fix it. And: Cancer is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental causes. Li Li studies colon cancer and he's trying to understand the particular combination of factors that causes African Americans to get and die of colon cancer at much higher rates than white Americans. Later in the show: Racial health disparities are, of course, much more complicated than Black and white. Elyas Bahktiari says that Middle Easterners and North Africans are considered white on the American census, but they have worse health outcomes than other white populations. Plus: People living with HIV have extra healthcare needs, but they're often some of the least able to get those needs met. Leah Adams studies the extra difficulties people with HIV face getting care in the justice system and getting care for chronic pain. Adams was named Outstanding Faculty by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

This episode is the second in a two-part series on cumulative racial-ethnic trauma and healing for MENA Americans. In this episode, Amir Maghsoodi sits down again with pioneering Arab/MENA psychologists Drs. Mona Amer, Maryam Kia-Keating, and Germine “Gigi” Awad, to discuss their paper in the American Psychologist titled “A model of cumulative racial-ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent.” They discuss how the authors' model relates to healing and liberation for MENA Americans and other BIPOC groups. As three of the founding members of AMENA-Psy (American Arab, Middle Eastern & North African Psychological Association), our guests also discuss the formation of the organization and how it relates to the struggle for liberation. Link to download the paper for free: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2019-01033-007.html ABOUT THE GUESTS Germine “Gigi” Awad, Ph.D., (website) (Twitter: @Dr_GigiAwad) is an Associate Professor in the College of Education Department of Educational Psychology and a Louise Spence Griffeth Fellow. Her scholarship is characterized by three interrelated areas of inquiry: prejudice and discrimination, identity and acculturation, and more recently, body image among women of color. She has also written in the area of multicultural research methodology. The majority of her research is guided by the questions "What factors lead to discrimination against ethnic minorities?" and "What impacts perceptions of experienced discrimination?" The two populations that she has primarily focused on are Arab/Middle Eastern Americans and African Americans. Although overt discrimination towards ethnic minorities has decreased over the years, the practice of more covert, subtle forms of prejudice remains. The events of September 11, 2001, however, reintroduced more explicit forms of prejudice towards Arab/Middle Eastern Americans, and those perceived to be Muslim, complicating the dialogue on discrimination in the United States. Awad is concerned with how prejudicial attitudes and ideology impact attitudes towards ethnic minorities generally and within specific domains such as the workplace and higher education. In addition, she examines how racial/ethnic identity and acculturation impact ethnic minorities' perception of discrimination. Most recently, she has expanded her identity and acculturation research to the study of body image concerns among women of color. Awad received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and  B.S. in Psychology from John Carroll University. Maryam Kia-Keating, Ph.D., (website) (Twitter: @drkiakeating) is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the UCSB Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and founder of Power of Drishti, providing meditations and music for changemakers, first responders, clinicians, frontline workers, activists, and other people on-the-go. She oversees the Trauma & Adversity, Resilience & Prevention (TARP) research program at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. After attending Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and Boston University, Dr. Kia-Keating completed her post-doctoral work at the University of California, San Diego, and served as the Clinical Director of a secondary prevention school-based program for adolescents. Dr. Kia-Keating's scholarship is focused on resilience in the context of experiences of trauma, adversity, and toxic stress for diverse communities, including refugees and immigrants from around the globe. She uses participatory and human-centered design approaches, working in partnership with communities to find innovative solutions to complex needs. Her community co-designed HEROES program for parents and children teaches mindfulness, parent-child attunement, and restorative communication to support resilience, and mitigate the negative impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). She was appointed to the American Psychological Association (APA) Task Force on refugees resettled in the United States. Dr. Kia-Keating's research has been funded by the NIH, and her articles have been published in high-impact academic journals. Her research and interviews have been featured in various outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News, Conde Nast Traveler, Self-Magazine, and CNN. She provides consultation on child development, mental health, and authentic representation for childrens' media, and writes for Psychology Today.  Mona M. Amer, Ph.D., (website) is a Professor of clinical and community psychology and founding chair of the Department of Psychology at the American University in Cairo. She co-founded and served as first elected president of the American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy). Dr. Amer's research and policy interests focus on racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health, with specializations in the Arab and Muslim minorities. She is interested in how immigration experiences, acculturation stressors, discrimination, and minority status contribute to disparities, and ways to eliminate inequities through culturally competent services, community-based programming, and social policy. Dr. Amer's nearly 50 publications include two articles in the American Psychological Association's flagship journal American Psychologist and the landmark co-edited book Handbook of Arab American Psychology which was awarded the annual nonfiction award by the Arab American National Museum. In 2020 she received the AMENA-Psy Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Scholarship. GUESTS' SELECT PUBLICATIONS Dr. Awad Select Publications: Arab American Psychology Amer, M. & Awad, G. H. (Eds.) (2016) The Handbook of Arab American Psychology. New York: Routledge. Awad, G. H., Amayreh, W. & Reilly, E. D. (2017) Contemporary Arab American Psychology. In Social Issues In Living Color: Challenges And Solutions From The Perspective Of Ethnic Minority Psychology. Blume, A. (Ed.): Praeger Books. Prejudice & Discrimination Awad, G. H. & Amayreh, W. (2016). Discrimination: Heightened Prejudice Post 9/11 and Psychological Outcomes. In M. M. Amer, & G. H. Awad (Eds.), Handbook of Arab American psychology. New York: Routledge. Neville, H. A., Awad, G. H., *Brooks, J., *Flores, M., & *Bluemel, J. (2013). Color-Blind Racial Ideology: Theory, Training, and Measurement Implications in Psychology. The American Psychologist, 68(6), 455-466. Awad, G. H. (2013).  Does Policy Name Matter? The Effect of Framing on the Evaluations of African American Applicants. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, 379-387. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12026 Brown, L. M., Awad, G. H., *Preas, E. J., *Allen, V., *Kenney, J., *Roberts, S.*Lusk, B. L. (2013). Investigating Prejudice towards Men Perceived to be Muslim: Cues of Foreignness versus Phenotype. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, 237-245. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12015 Awad, G. H. & *Hall-Clark, B. (2009). Impact of Religiosity and Right Wing Authoritarianism on Prejudice towards Middle Easterners.  Beliefs and Values: Understanding the Global Implications of Human Nature, 1(2), 183-192. Awad, G. H., Cokley, K., & *Ravitch, J. (2005). Attitudes toward affirmative action: A comparison of color-blind versus modern racist attitudes. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, 35(7), 1384-1399. doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.2005.tb02175.x Identity & Acculturation Awad, G. H. (2010). The impact of acculturation and religious identification on perceived discrimination for Arab/Middle Eastern Americans. Cultural Diversity And Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16(1), 59-67. doi:10.1037/a0016675 Awad, G. H. (2007). The role of racial identity, academic self-concept, and self-esteem in the prediction of academic outcomes for African American students. Journal Of Black Psychology, 33(2), 188-207. doi:10.1177/0095798407299513 Multicultural Research Methodology Awad, G. H., Patall, E. A., *Rackley, K. R. & *Reilly, E. D. (2016). Recommendations for Culturally Sensitive Research Methods.  Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 26, (3). DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2015.1046600 Cokley, K. O & Awad, G. H. (2013). In Defense of Quantitative Methods: Using the “Master's Tools” to Promote Social Justice.  Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 5(2), 26-41. Awad, G. H., & Cokley, K. O. (2010). Designing and interpreting quantitative research in multicultural counseling. In J. G. Ponterotto, J. Casas, L. A. Suzuki, C. M. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 385-396). Thousand Oaks, CA US: Sage Publications, Inc. Cokley, K. O., & Awad, G. H. (2008).  Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Multicultural Research. In Heppner, P. P., Kivlighan, D. M., & Wampold, B. E.  (Eds.). Research Design in Counseling (3rd Ed.) (pp. 366-384).  California: Wadsworth. Body Image Awad, G. H., Norwood, C.R., *Taylor, D., *Martinez, M., *McClain, S., *Jones, B., *Holman, A., & *Chapman-Hilliard, C. (2015). Beauty and Body Image Concerns Among African American College Women.  Journal of Black Psychology, 41, 540-564. DOI: 10.1177/0095798414550864 Mintz, L. B., Awad, G. H., *Stinson, R. D., *Bledman, R. A., Coker, A. D.,Kashubeck-West, S., & *Connelly, K. (2013). Weighing and body monitoring among college women: The scale number as an emotional barometer. Journal Of College Student Psychotherapy, 27(1), 78-91.doi:10.1080/87568225.2013.739039 Kashubeck-West, S., Coker, A. D., Awad, G. H., Stinson, R. D., Bledman, R., & Mintz, L. (2013). Do measures commonly used in body image research perform adequately with African American college women?. Cultural Diversity And Ethnic Minority Psychology, 19(3), 357-368. doi:10.1037/a0031905 Mental Health Amer, M. M., Awad, G. H., & Hovey, J. D. (2014). Evaluation of the CES-D Scale factor structure in a sample of second-generation Arab-Americans. InternationalJournal Of Culture And Mental Health, 7(1), 46-58. doi:10.1080/17542863.2012.693514 Awad, G. H., *Martinez, M. S. & Amer, M.M. (2013). Considerations for Psychotherapy with Immigrant Women of Middle Eastern/Arab Descent. Women and Therapy, 36, 163-175. Dr. Kia-Keating Select Publications: Kia-Keating, M., & Juang, L. (2022). Participatory science as a decolonizing methodology: Leveraging collective knowledge from partnerships with refugee and immigrant communities. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/cdp0000514 Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Kia-Keating, M., & Jackson, T. (2021). Navigating participation and ethics with immigrant communities. Qualitative Psychology. doi: 10.1037/qup0000216 Awad, G., Ikizler, A., Abdel-Salem, L., Kia-Keating, M., Amini, B., & El-Ghoroury, N. (2021). Foundations for an Arab/MENA psychology. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1-23. doi: 10.1177/00221678211060974 Awad, G., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial/ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent.  American Psychologist, 74 (1), 76-87. doi: 10.1037/amp0000344 Kia-Keating, M., Liu, S., & Sims, G. (2018). Between the devil and the deep blue sea: Refugee youth in resettlement. Emerging Trends in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. doi: 10.1002/9781118900772.etrds0460 Modir, S., & Kia-Keating, M. (2018). Exploring the Middle Eastern American college student experience: Discrimination, adjustment, and coping. Journal of College Student Development, 59, 563-578. doi: 10.1353/csd.2018.0053 Kia-Keating, M., Ahmed, S.R., & Modir, S. (2016). Refugees and Forced Migrants: Seeking Asylum and Acceptance. In Amer, M., & Abdo., G. (Eds.), Handbook of Arab American Psychology (pp 160-172). Routledge. New York. Kia-Keating, M. (2012). Ethical issues in research with refugee communities.  In U. A. Segal & D. Elliott (Eds.), Refugees Worldwide. Volume 4: Law, Policy, and Programs, (pp. 235-257). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. Ahmed, S. R., Kia-Keating, M., & Tsai, K. H. (2011).  A structural model of racial discrimination, acculturative stress, and cultural resources among Arab American adolescents.  American Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 181-192. Porterfield, K. (chair), Akinsulure-Smith, A., Benson, M., Betancourt, T., Ellis, H., Kia-Keating, M., & Miller, K. (2010).  Resilience and recovery after war: Refugee children and families in the United States.  Report of the APA Task Force on the Psychosocial Effects of War on Children and Families who are Refugees from Armed Conflict Residing in the United States.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Dr. Amer Select Publications: Amer, M. M. (2021). Measures of Muslim religiousness constructs and a multidimensional scale. In A. L. Ai, P. Wink, R. F. Paloutzian, & K. A. Harris (Eds.). Assessing spirituality in a diverse world (pp. 299-331). Switzerland: Springer. Awad, G. H., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial/ ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent. American Psychologist, 74, 76-87. Ahmed, S. R., Amer, M. M., & Killawi, A. (2017). The ecosystems perspective in social work: Implications for culturally competent practice with American Muslims. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 36(1-2), 48-72. Amer, M. M., & Awad, G. H. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Arab American psychology. New York: Routledge. Amer, M. M. (2014). Arab American acculturation and ethnic identity across the lifespan: Sociodemographic correlates and psychological outcomes. In S. C. Nassar-McMillan, K. J. Ajrouch, & J. Hakim-Larson (Eds.), Biopsychosocial perspectives on Arab Americans: Culture, development, and health (pp. 153-173). New York: Springer. Amer, M. M. & Bagasra, A. (2013). Psychological research with Muslim Americans in the age of Islamophobia: Trends, challenges, and recommendations. American Psychologist, 68(3), 134-144. Ahmed, S., & Amer, M. M. (Eds.). (2012). Counseling Muslims: Handbook of mental health issues and interventions. New York: Routledge. Amer, M. M., & Hovey, J. D. (2012). Anxiety and depression in a post-September 11 sample of Arabs in the USA. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 47(3), 409-418. American Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy): https://www.amenapsy.org/ Link to The Thoughtful Counselor podcast interview with Dr. Awad: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/thethoughtfulcounselor/id/21035411 STAY IN TOUCH! #LiberationNowPodcast Email: liberationlab.uiuc@gmail.com | Instagram & Twitter: @liberationlab_    EPISODE CREDITS Music: Amir Maghsoodi and Briana Williams Podcast Artwork: B. Andi Lee & Amir Maghsoodi Episode intro/outro: Mahogany Monette Episode Editing: Amir Maghsoodi Episode Transcript: bit.ly/LibNowE9

Not only is the Middle East one of the world's most urbanized regions, but it's also where the story of the city began. In this podcast, New Lines' Lydia Wilson is joined by Yasser Elsheshtawy, adjunct professor of architecture at Columbia University, and Mona Fawaz, professor of urban studies and planning at the American University of Beirut, to talk about cities in the modern Middle East — and explore what opportunities and challenges the next chapter in this 10,000-year story might hold for the millions of Middle Easterners who call cities their home. [Produced by Joshua Martin]

In this episode, Amir Maghsoodi speaks with pioneering Arab/MENA psychologists Drs. Mona Amer, Maryam Kia-Keating, and Germine “Gigi” Awad, about their paper in the American Psychologist titled “A model of cumulative racial-ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent.” They discuss the creation of the model and provide details about its various components, contextualizing them with present-day examples. The authors also share their motivations and process for writing this paper as well as their hopes for what readers take away from reading it. Listen in to learn about cumulative racial-ethnic trauma for MENA Americans, and tune back in next week to hear the authors discuss the model's implications for healing and liberation. Link to download the paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2019-01033-007.html ABOUT THE GUESTS Germine “Gigi” Awad, Ph.D., (website) (Twitter: @Dr_GigiAwad) is an Associate Professor in the College of Education Department of Educational Psychology and a Louise Spence Griffeth Fellow. Her scholarship is characterized by three interrelated areas of inquiry: prejudice and discrimination, identity and acculturation, and more recently, body image among women of color. She has also written in the area of multicultural research methodology. The majority of her research is guided by the questions "What factors lead to discrimination against ethnic minorities?" and "What impacts perceptions of experienced discrimination?" The two populations that she has primarily focused on are Arab/Middle Eastern Americans and African Americans. Although overt discrimination towards ethnic minorities has decreased over the years, the practice of more covert, subtle forms of prejudice remains. The events of September 11, 2001, however, reintroduced more explicit forms of prejudice towards Arab/Middle Eastern Americans, and those perceived to be Muslim, complicating the dialogue on discrimination in the United States. Awad is concerned with how prejudicial attitudes and ideology impact attitudes towards ethnic minorities generally and within specific domains such as the workplace and higher education. In addition, she examines how racial/ethnic identity and acculturation impact ethnic minorities' perception of discrimination. Most recently, she has expanded her identity and acculturation research to the study of body image concerns among women of color. Awad received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and  B.S. in Psychology from John Carroll University. Maryam Kia-Keating, Ph.D., (website) (Twitter: @drkiakeating) is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the UCSB Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and founder of Power of Drishti, providing meditations and music for changemakers, first responders, clinicians, frontline workers, activists, and other people on-the-go. She oversees the Trauma & Adversity, Resilience & Prevention (TARP) research program at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. After attending Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and Boston University, Dr. Kia-Keating completed her post-doctoral work at the University of California, San Diego, and served as the Clinical Director of a secondary prevention school-based program for adolescents. Dr. Kia-Keating's scholarship is focused on resilience in the context of experiences of trauma, adversity, and toxic stress for diverse communities, including refugees and immigrants from around the globe. She uses participatory and human-centered design approaches, working in partnership with communities to find innovative solutions to complex needs. Her community co-designed HEROES program for parents and children teaches mindfulness, parent-child attunement, and restorative communication to support resilience, and mitigate the negative impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). She was appointed to the American Psychological Association (APA) Task Force on refugees resettled in the United States. Dr. Kia-Keating's research has been funded by the NIH, and her articles have been published in high-impact academic journals. Her research and interviews have been featured in various outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News, Conde Nast Traveler, Self-Magazine, and CNN. She provides consultation on child development, mental health, and authentic representation for childrens' media, and writes for Psychology Today.  Mona M. Amer, Ph.D., (website) is a Professor of clinical and community psychology and founding chair of the Department of Psychology at the American University in Cairo. She co-founded and served as first elected president of the American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy). Dr. Amer's research and policy interests focus on racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health, with specializations in the Arab and Muslim minorities. She is interested in how immigration experiences, acculturation stressors, discrimination, and minority status contribute to disparities, and ways to eliminate inequities through culturally competent services, community-based programming, and social policy. Dr. Amer's nearly 50 publications include two articles in the American Psychological Association's flagship journal American Psychologist and the landmark co-edited book Handbook of Arab American Psychology which was awarded the annual nonfiction award by the Arab American National Museum. In 2020 she received the AMENA-Psy Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Scholarship. GUESTS' SELECT PUBLICATIONS Dr. Awad Select Publications: Arab American Psychology Amer, M. & Awad, G. H. (Eds.) (2016) The Handbook of Arab American Psychology. New York: Routledge. Awad, G. H., Amayreh, W. & Reilly, E. D. (2017) Contemporary Arab American Psychology. In Social Issues In Living Color: Challenges And Solutions From The Perspective Of Ethnic Minority Psychology. Blume, A. (Ed.): Praeger Books. Prejudice & Discrimination Awad, G. H. & Amayreh, W. (2016). Discrimination: Heightened Prejudice Post 9/11 and Psychological Outcomes. In M. M. Amer, & G. H. Awad (Eds.), Handbook of Arab American psychology. New York: Routledge. Neville, H. A., Awad, G. H., *Brooks, J., *Flores, M., & *Bluemel, J. (2013). Color-Blind Racial Ideology: Theory, Training, and Measurement Implications in Psychology. The American Psychologist, 68(6), 455-466. Awad, G. H. (2013).  Does Policy Name Matter? The Effect of Framing on the Evaluations of African American Applicants. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, 379-387. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12026 Brown, L. M., Awad, G. H., *Preas, E. J., *Allen, V., *Kenney, J., *Roberts, S.*Lusk, B. L. (2013). Investigating Prejudice towards Men Perceived to be Muslim: Cues of Foreignness versus Phenotype. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, 237-245. doi: 10.1111/jasp.12015 Awad, G. H. & *Hall-Clark, B. (2009). Impact of Religiosity and Right Wing Authoritarianism on Prejudice towards Middle Easterners.  Beliefs and Values: Understanding the Global Implications of Human Nature, 1(2), 183-192. Awad, G. H., Cokley, K., & *Ravitch, J. (2005). Attitudes toward affirmative action: A comparison of color-blind versus modern racist attitudes. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, 35(7), 1384-1399. doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.2005.tb02175.x Identity & Acculturation Awad, G. H. (2010). The impact of acculturation and religious identification on perceived discrimination for Arab/Middle Eastern Americans. Cultural Diversity And Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16(1), 59-67. doi:10.1037/a0016675 Awad, G. H. (2007). The role of racial identity, academic self-concept, and self-esteem in the prediction of academic outcomes for African American students. Journal Of Black Psychology, 33(2), 188-207. doi:10.1177/0095798407299513 Multicultural Research Methodology Awad, G. H., Patall, E. A., *Rackley, K. R. & *Reilly, E. D. (2016). Recommendations for Culturally Sensitive Research Methods.  Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 26, (3). DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2015.1046600 Cokley, K. O & Awad, G. H. (2013). In Defense of Quantitative Methods: Using the “Master's Tools” to Promote Social Justice.  Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 5(2), 26-41. Awad, G. H., & Cokley, K. O. (2010). Designing and interpreting quantitative research in multicultural counseling. In J. G. Ponterotto, J. Casas, L. A. Suzuki, C. M. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 385-396). Thousand Oaks, CA US: Sage Publications, Inc. Cokley, K. O., & Awad, G. H. (2008).  Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Multicultural Research. In Heppner, P. P., Kivlighan, D. M., & Wampold, B. E.  (Eds.). Research Design in Counseling (3rd Ed.) (pp. 366-384).  California: Wadsworth. Body Image Awad, G. H., Norwood, C.R., *Taylor, D., *Martinez, M., *McClain, S., *Jones, B., *Holman, A., & *Chapman-Hilliard, C. (2015). Beauty and Body Image Concerns Among African American College Women.  Journal of Black Psychology, 41, 540-564. DOI: 10.1177/0095798414550864 Mintz, L. B., Awad, G. H., *Stinson, R. D., *Bledman, R. A., Coker, A. D.,Kashubeck-West, S., & *Connelly, K. (2013). Weighing and body monitoring among college women: The scale number as an emotional barometer. Journal Of College Student Psychotherapy, 27(1), 78-91.doi:10.1080/87568225.2013.739039 Kashubeck-West, S., Coker, A. D., Awad, G. H., Stinson, R. D., Bledman, R., & Mintz, L. (2013). Do measures commonly used in body image research perform adequately with African American college women?. Cultural Diversity And Ethnic Minority Psychology, 19(3), 357-368. doi:10.1037/a0031905 Mental Health Amer, M. M., Awad, G. H., & Hovey, J. D. (2014). Evaluation of the CES-D Scale factor structure in a sample of second-generation Arab-Americans. InternationalJournal Of Culture And Mental Health, 7(1), 46-58. doi:10.1080/17542863.2012.693514 Awad, G. H., *Martinez, M. S. & Amer, M.M. (2013). Considerations for Psychotherapy with Immigrant Women of Middle Eastern/Arab Descent. Women and Therapy, 36, 163-175. Dr. Kia-Keating Select Publications: Kia-Keating, M., & Juang, L. (2022). Participatory science as a decolonizing methodology: Leveraging collective knowledge from partnerships with refugee and immigrant communities. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/cdp0000514 Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Kia-Keating, M., & Jackson, T. (2021). Navigating participation and ethics with immigrant communities. Qualitative Psychology. doi: 10.1037/qup0000216 Awad, G., Ikizler, A., Abdel-Salem, L., Kia-Keating, M., Amini, B., & El-Ghoroury, N. (2021). Foundations for an Arab/MENA psychology. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1-23. doi: 10.1177/00221678211060974 Awad, G., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial/ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent.  American Psychologist, 74 (1), 76-87. doi: 10.1037/amp0000344 Kia-Keating, M., Liu, S., & Sims, G. (2018). Between the devil and the deep blue sea: Refugee youth in resettlement. Emerging Trends in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. doi: 10.1002/9781118900772.etrds0460 Modir, S., & Kia-Keating, M. (2018). Exploring the Middle Eastern American college student experience: Discrimination, adjustment, and coping. Journal of College Student Development, 59, 563-578. doi: 10.1353/csd.2018.0053 Kia-Keating, M., Ahmed, S.R., & Modir, S. (2016). Refugees and Forced Migrants: Seeking Asylum and Acceptance. In Amer, M., & Abdo., G. (Eds.), Handbook of Arab American Psychology (pp 160-172). Routledge. New York. Kia-Keating, M. (2012). Ethical issues in research with refugee communities.  In U. A. Segal & D. Elliott (Eds.), Refugees Worldwide. Volume 4: Law, Policy, and Programs, (pp. 235-257). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. Ahmed, S. R., Kia-Keating, M., & Tsai, K. H. (2011).  A structural model of racial discrimination, acculturative stress, and cultural resources among Arab American adolescents.  American Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 181-192. Porterfield, K. (chair), Akinsulure-Smith, A., Benson, M., Betancourt, T., Ellis, H., Kia-Keating, M., & Miller, K. (2010).  Resilience and recovery after war: Refugee children and families in the United States.  Report of the APA Task Force on the Psychosocial Effects of War on Children and Families who are Refugees from Armed Conflict Residing in the United States.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Dr. Amer Select Publications: Amer, M. M. (2021). Measures of Muslim religiousness constructs and a multidimensional scale. In A. L. Ai, P. Wink, R. F. Paloutzian, & K. A. Harris (Eds.). Assessing spirituality in a diverse world (pp. 299-331). Switzerland: Springer. Awad, G. H., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial/ ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent. American Psychologist, 74, 76-87. Ahmed, S. R., Amer, M. M., & Killawi, A. (2017). The ecosystems perspective in social work: Implications for culturally competent practice with American Muslims. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 36(1-2), 48-72. Amer, M. M., & Awad, G. H. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Arab American psychology. New York: Routledge. Amer, M. M. (2014). Arab American acculturation and ethnic identity across the lifespan: Sociodemographic correlates and psychological outcomes. In S. C. Nassar-McMillan, K. J. Ajrouch, & J. Hakim-Larson (Eds.), Biopsychosocial perspectives on Arab Americans: Culture, development, and health (pp. 153-173). New York: Springer. Amer, M. M. & Bagasra, A. (2013). Psychological research with Muslim Americans in the age of Islamophobia: Trends, challenges, and recommendations. American Psychologist, 68(3), 134-144. Ahmed, S., & Amer, M. M. (Eds.). (2012). Counseling Muslims: Handbook of mental health issues and interventions. New York: Routledge. Amer, M. M., & Hovey, J. D. (2012). Anxiety and depression in a post-September 11 sample of Arabs in the USA. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 47(3), 409-418.   American Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy): https://www.amenapsy.org/   STAY IN TOUCH! #LiberationNowPodcast Email: liberationlab.uiuc@gmail.com | Instagram & Twitter: @liberationlab_      EPISODE CREDITS Music: Amir Maghsoodi & Briana Williams Podcast Artwork: B. Andi Lee & Amir Maghsoodi Episode Intro/Outro: Cherese Waight Episode Editing: Amir Maghsoodi Episode Transcript: bit.ly/LibNowE8    

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Deena Kishawi, MD, is a Chicago-based OBGyn resident physician who is particularly interested in health outcomes that are unique to Middle Easterners and North Africans residing in the United States. With her fluency in the Arabic language, her research with Muslim patients in healthcare, and her work with immigrant, refugee, and first-generation communities in Chicago, she is currently conducting research on these populations and is working towards training and educating healthcare providers about the unique challenges these population face. Dr. Kishawi is Muslim and wears a hijab and keeps her arms covered, so her first experience in the operating room as a medical student was challenging and led to start the blog HijabInTheOR.com. Her aim is to make the OR a safe and respectful place for hijab wearing healthcare providers. We discuss what her experience has been like treating patients wearing a hijab, both the good and the bad. We also discuss some of the basic tenants of Islam with which we should be familiar to best help our patients and our trainees and some issues in our healthcare system that can undermine Muslim patients and potentially impact their care. 

Deena Kishawi, MD, is a Chicago-based OBGyn resident physician who is particularly interested in health outcomes that are unique to Middle Easterners and North Africans residing in the United States. With her fluency in the Arabic language, her research with Muslim patients in healthcare, and her work with immigrant, refugee, and first-generation communities in Chicago, she is currently conducting research on these populations and is working towards training and educating healthcare providers about the unique challenges these population face. Dr. Kishawi is Muslim and wears a hijab and keeps her arms covered, so her first experience in the operating room as a medical student was challenging and led to start the blog HijabInTheOR.com her aim is to make the OR a safe and respectful place for hijab wearing healthcare providers. We discuss what her experience has been like treating patients wearing a hijab, both the good and the bad. We also discuss some of the basic tenants of Islam with which we should be familiar to best help our patients and our trainees and some issues in our healthcare system that can undermine Muslim patients and potentially impact their care.

Join up-and-coming artist, Jon Akkawi, who has worked on various projects over the course of his burgeoning entertainment career from feature length scripts to TV pilots and episodic web series and TV Bible consulting and all the work in between in making sure that Arabs, Middle Easterners and North Africans break Hollywood, as he attempts to spill all the chai on Hollywood and expose the many difficulties and problems that face emerging artists alongside special guests each week and their own adventures through the Entertainment Industry. Today's we continue Part Two of our Arabs Break Hollywood conversation with special guest, the iconic Sabine Kahwaji, an Arab-Canadian filmmaker, music videographer, screenwriter and documentarian. The powers of social media brought us together and we quickly became friends and #ArabsBreakHollywood partners-in-crime. We sat down and talked about our work and our ideas on how Hollywood can better promote diversity and create a more inclusive environment for all sorts of stories to be told and what we're doing for our mission statement of Arabs Breaking Hollywood. Check out her website and work: https://www.sabinekahwaji.com/ Follow Sabine on Instagram!: @sabinekfilm AND @skfilmsmediahouse --- Follow us on Instagram: @thehollywoodchai and Twitter: @ChaiHollywood --- This episode is sponsored by: Dalia Web Design - for all your website designing needs and maintenance: http://www.daliawebdesign.com/ ZENA Creations - for customizable gifts, merchandise and whatever you need: https://www.instagram.com/zena.creations/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-chai/support

Welcome to The Hollywood Chai! Join up-and-coming artist, Jon Akkawi, who has worked on various projects over the course of his burgeoning entertainment career from feature length scripts to TV pilots and episodic web series and TV Bible consulting and all the work in between in making sure that Arabs, Middle Easterners and North Africans break Hollywood, as he attempts to spill all the chai on Hollywood and expose the many difficulties and problems that face emerging artists alongside special guests each week and their own adventures through the Entertainment Industry. Today's special guest is the iconic Sabine Kahwaji, an Arab-Canadian filmmaker, music videographer, screenwriter and documentarian. The powers of social media brought us together and we quickly became friends and #ArabsBreakHollywood partners-in-crime. We sat down and talked about our work and our ideas on how Hollywood can better promote diversity and create a more inclusive environment for all sorts of stories to be told and what we're doing for our mission statement of Arabs Breaking Hollywood. We had so much to talk about that we split up our conversation into two different episodes! Stay tuned for more! Check out her website and work: https://www.sabinekahwaji.com/ Follow her on Instagram!: @sabinekfilm AND @skfilmsmediahouse --- Support us at https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-chai/support --- This episode is sponsored by: Dalia Web Design - for all your website designing needs and maintenance: http://www.daliawebdesign.com/ ZENA Creations - for customizable gifts, merchandise and whatever you need: https://www.instagram.com/zena.creations/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-chai/support

In the dream, everyone was dirty, struggling, hungry and without direction. The scene was a dusty, third-world marketplace. A handful of Americans were ministering to Africans and Middle Easterners who were flooding the marketplace needing food and assistance. The need was great, but the resources were insufficient. Somehow, Jesus was meeting the needs through the small number of servants that He had there. Nothing was easy. Nobody was strong. But Jesus was helping countless people. In this episode of Mavericks & Misfits, Jeff shares this recent dream and ties it in to what he believes the Lord is saying to many Christians who are presently stretched, un-anointed, weary, doubting and struggling to continue to wait on breakthrough. What does Jesus think on us when we are weak in mind, body and soul? When we feel we are invisible to Him, is He actually keeping His eye upon us? The enemy seeks to exploit us in our seasons of weakness, but the Scripture is clear that God uses these seasons to powerfully develop something inside of us that we will need all of our days. Listen closely and reignite your confidence that even in your weakness, Jesus is doing something gloriously good. Additional resources are available at TransformingTruth.org

Andrew Jones is an explorer and Biblical researcher that currently resides in the Middle east. In this podcast, we will not only take a look at his favorite archeological sites in the country of Saudi Arabia, but also how Middle Easterners view Americans. And... Lets be honest... Shouldn't Andrew consider changing his first name to Indiana?

In this episode Dale chops it up with Sgt. Naoum about what it's like to be a Middle-Easterner in law enforcement and his journey from Detroit to Southern California.

PluggedIn's Adam Holz talks about how the entertainment industry is being pressured to cancel shows featuring police, including Paws Patrol, in the wake of anti-police brutality protests.  Apologist Abdu Murray, co-author of "Seeing Jesus from the East," talks about how the Bible's Eastern roots can confuse Westerners.

Visit our website on: https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/indepth/2020/4/16/how-the-lgbt-community-is-coping-with-the-coronavirusMany LGBTQIA+ individuals are going suffering even more injustice during the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we will be speaking to members of LGBT+ communities living in the Middle East and those who are part of the Arab or Muslim diaspora.We will also speak with representatives of LGBT+ advocacy organisations in Lebanon and Tunisia to understand how they are adapting their activities to provide aid to their communities even during a pandemic.Then we will speak to Sabah Choudrey, a youth trans worker, who will highlight the unique issues facing the trans community, and their relationship to the Islamic faith.Finally, Aniqah Choudhri will explore why the feelings of isolation and loneliness many of us are experiencing during lockdown are not new for the Muslim LGBT+ community.(Produced by Gaia Caramazza, Music by Omar al-Fil @elepheel. To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TheNewArabVoice)Resources:Trans youth support from Sabah's organisation, Gendered Intelligence: http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/support/trans-youth Information on how to apply for emergency funding if you are LGBTQ POC: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nepjh-uk-qtibipoc-emergency-relief-amp-hardship-fund  https://knock.houseofpride.co/covid-19  https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/covid-19-%E2%80%93-how-lgbt-inclusive-organisations-can-help  https://www.outsavvy.com/event/4453/misery-meets-tickets   Previous episodesEpisode 5 - Hope, strength, creativity: Middle Easterners taking the battle with the coronavirus into their own handsEpisode 4 - Paranoia, conflict, and resilience: The Middle East at war with the coronavirusEpisode 3 - Coronavirus plagues Iran, Arab citizens and the Israeli election, and 'Pharaoh' Mubarak dies-TNA Voice podcastEpisode 2 - Trump's 'Steal of the Century', Putin's bloodbath in Idlib, and Lebanon's 'feminist' cabinet-TNA Voice podcastEpisode 1 - Silencing love: How the religious police controls the most intimate moments of life in MalaysiaFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

In this episode we want to bring to light the heart-warming stories that have emerged from the tragedy of the Coronavirus pandemic: from the frontline medics and nurses, to creatives and activists, individuals across the globe have banned together to fight the virus that is changing the very fabric of our society. First, we'll discuss how doctors in Egypt are finding creative ways to give their patients medical advice, and how medics in Iran are keeping positive by busting a move in their medical wards. Then, we will speak to the founder of a Lebanese effort that is building life-saving equipment which is running in low supply in hospitals all over the world. We will also be speaking to the founder of Baytna Baytak, a Lebanese initiative to provide medics with homes so they can quarantine away from their families.We will also find out how activists in Palestine and refugees in Lebanon are desperately trying to sow more face masks and encourage people to wear them. At the end of this episode, find out how an Egyptian immigrant is provide vital resources in one of the worst-hit areas of Coronavirus-plagued Italy.(Produced by Gaia Caramazza, Music by Omar al-Fil @elepheel)Subscribe on:Apple - http://apple.co/33GTVz9Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2worjyqFind us below:Website - https://www.alaraby.co.uk/englishFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlAraby.enTwitter - https://twitter.com/TheNewArabVoiceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenewarab/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTSYCBRRUStmL2oQLaqbDQ

Mina Minou is in town to work on her docu series that discusses religion and burlesque performance art. She is presently living in Montreal visiting NYC, and is full of surprises as an active artist, aspirational minister, and refugee advocate as a queer Iranian-American woman. ... shoutouts: Lillian Bustle, Mademoiselle Oui Oui Encore, Jo Boobs, Shelly Watson, Holly Ween, Fem Appeal, Lefty Lucy, Anja Keister, Vigor Mortis, Switch n' Play ... topics: Québécois, around the world with Mina Minou, travel and time, learning how to drive on a tractor, car crashes, "home is cat and my bong is," mini-series, queer Montreal burlesque, a lot of pies, a lot of nickels, the French for "funzies," alliterations and kittens, Follies Fromage, rules for burlesque, nerdlesque, "I'm on some dumb shit," feeling wanted, identifying as Persian, Iran, vaguely Christian, Sevdaliza, bullying towards Middle Easterners, the most Iranian of the Iranians/Ruler of the Universe, Canada and human rights, Greece, social justice ministry, intersectionality, Mr. Rogers, respectability politics, being angry and pushing back, punching Nazis, good intent, growing edges and bright lights, privilege, a-ha moments, creative process, folklore, horror movies, earning preciousness ... recorded: July 29, 2018 ... special thank you to Doll Body for housing our discussion space this episode! ... note: "I'm Persian, like the cat, meow" is a gag from Moz Jobrani, which Mina references around the thirty minute mark. Mina alludes to the concept of "living in/on the hyphen" which is an expression credited to Ilan Stavans; check out this article at https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/item/352-living-on-the-hyphen ... and yeah, Viktor probably said "Entomology" when he meant "Etymology" ... Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/weburlesque and get bonus material ... keep in touch w/ WEBurlesque @weburlesque @viktordevonne on instagram and twitter; Mina can be found at @ghost_grrl on instagram ... you can see White Elephant Burlesque every Wednesday at Rockbar NYC - see http://www.weburlesque.nyc for more & Now on Second Tuesdays: #WEBoylesque at Bizarre Bushwick (next up: August 14, 2018!) - see http://www.weburlesque.com/weboylesque/ for cast details ... intro/outro music: "On A 45" This Way to the Egress (http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com) ... used with permission ... download it at: https://www.amazon.com/This-Delicious-Cabaret-Explicit-Egress/dp/B005D1GROO ... interlude music: "Hep Cat Jive" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ...

In this episode, we begin a discussion about how the racialization of AMM folk works. Pivoting in the second part of the conversation we move away from how we are perceived by others into how we perceive ourselves. We touch on anti-Blackness among the non-Black AMM folk. And we zoom in on the “Asian” racial category South Asians identify with and begin the conversation about how some non-Black Arabs and Middle Easterners perceive themselves as white.

2019 has been a banner year for xenophobia. Before news broke of lice-ridden migrant children forced to sleep on frigid cement, before the racist jokes Border Patrol officers traded on private Facebook groups were made public, President Trump sowed fear over “migrant caravans” headed for the land of the free—caravans that might've had “Middle Easterners” among their ranks. Such bald-faced lies conspired with long-sublimated national myths to obscure the actual crisis at our border, and to obscure the identities of those suffering the consequences. In the interviews and photographs that compose William T. Vollmann's cover story for the July issue of Harper's Magazine, people on both sides of the border—migrants, volunteers for charitable organizations that seek to help them, Trump fans, merchants, and others—come into focus. Their indivisible testimonies—of coyotes and ankle bracelets, of assaults and soup kitchens—build to a humble but unflinching indictment. In this week's episode, Vollmann—a National Book Award–winning novelist and journalist—sits down with web editor Violet Lucca to talk about covering the region at this crucial moment. Read Vollmann's story here: https://harpers.org/archive/2019/07/just-keep-going-north/ This episode was produced by Violet Lucca and Andrew Blevins.