Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine

Rahma Zein: Fearless Journalism & Reclaiming the Narrative | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Egyptian journalist Rahma Zein discusses journalism, propaganda, resistance, and identity, with a focus on Palestine. She shares her upbringing, experiences covering revolutions and war zones, and insights on media bias and Western narratives. Rahma reflects on reporting from Rafah during Gaza, the viral moment that amplified her voice, and the emotional toll of witnessing injustice. The conversation highlights ethical storytelling, challenges dehumanizing narratives, and explores themes of solidarity, Arab identity, and resilience in a raw and deeply human exchange.

🌍 Rahma Zein is an Egyptian journalist with over a decade of experience in field reporting, media strategy, and public relations. She began her career as an investigative reporter for Egyptian TV and CBC, covering the Arab region during 2011 political changes in Egypt and Libya and interviewing key political figures. Currently Rahma works as a consultant for Tech for Palestine, an incubator for advocacy projects across the world.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Rahma’s upbringing in a family of journalists and political thinkers

→ The power of storytelling in shaping empathy and public understanding

→ Media propaganda, Western bias, and narratives around Palestine

→ Her experiences reporting during the Egyptian revolution and Arab Spring

→ The emotional toll of covering war, including at the Rafah border

→ The viral Clarissa Ward confrontation and its global impact

→ Identity, activism, and the role of solidarity in the fight for justice

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message and introducing Rahma Zein

03:30 Growing up in a family of journalists

08:00 Spearfishing, freediving, risk, and life outside comfort zones

17:45 Why journalism must be learned in the field

29:00 Media, self-awareness, values, and the foundation of journalism

38:30 Rafah, bombing, fear, and the moment that changed everything

1:15:00 Tech for Palestine, ethical alternatives, and final message

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Rami Abushhab: Identity, Comedy, and the Fight to Be Seen | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian-American comedian Rami Abushhab opens up about growing up in Chicago as one of the only Palestinians in his community and navigating Hollywood as an Arab actor. He shares personal stories about identity, representation, and the pressure to hide who he is, while reflecting on the emotional toll of witnessing the ongoing tragedy in Palestine. Rami explores how comedy serves as both a coping mechanism and a form of resistance, and speaks on generational trauma, privilege, and his mission to create space for future Palestinian creatives. The episode also features a moving letter to his future children, capturing grief, hope, and pride.

🌍 Rami Abushhab is an award-winning Palestinian-American actor and stand-up comedian. As an actor, he’s known for his work on TV shows like Law & Order and Chicago Fire, as well as his role in BJ’s Mobile Gift Shop, an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival. Beyond acting, Rami writes, directs, and produces his own short films, using storytelling to highlight Palestinian narratives and challenge stereotypes. As a comedian, he has toured internationally and been featured on platforms like WGN and Forbes. His style blends sharp storytelling with political satire, tackling difficult topics with humor, honesty, and purpose. Rami continues to tour and create, with a mission to represent his people authentically and open doors for the next generation of Palestinian artists.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Growing up Palestinian in Chicago and discovering identity

→ Realizing Palestine wasn’t on the map

→ Navigating Hollywood and pressure to hide his identity

→ Comedy as resistance and storytelling

→ The emotional toll of witnessing tragedy in Palestine

→ Representation, art, and humanizing Palestinians

→ A powerful letter to future children about being Palestinian

⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Opening reflection: privilege, dreams, and global reality 01:00 Introducing Rami: comedy, acting, and early career 05:00 Growing up in Chicago: identity and being Palestinian 09:00 Acting breakthrough: Maqluba and representation impact 16:30 Theater school & Meisner method: emotional transformation 21:00 Stand-up journey: bombing, crowd work, and finding confidence 32:00 Career struggles, identity, family, and future ambitions (to end)

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Amani Al-Khatahtbeh: Muslim Women, Media & Speaking Out | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we speak with Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, activist, author, and founder of MuslimGirl.com, about the personal and political realities shaping Muslim and Palestinian lives today. She reflects on grief, identity, and resilience amid the ongoing violence in Gaza, and discusses how media narratives, systemic oppression, and collective trauma intersect with her own experiences growing up Muslim in post-9/11 America. The conversation explores storytelling, community responsibility, and the importance of humanizing Palestinian voices, while highlighting how courage, solidarity, and truth-telling can challenge injustice from within and beyond our communities.

🌍 Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is a global media founder, political strategist, and leading voice at the intersection of digital rights, culture, and power. As the creator of Muslim Girl, she has spent the past decade reshaping the narrative of Muslim women in the West, transforming it from a point of marginalization into a cultural and political force. Her work sits at the forefront of critical global conversations on free expression, platform accountability, and the future of the digital public square. Named one of CNN’s “25 Most Influential American Muslims,” Amani became the first Muslim woman from New Jersey in American history to run for U.S. Congress. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age (Simon & Schuster), is a two-time Editors’ Pick on The New York Times Best Sellers list. Labeled by The Economist as a “generation prophet,” her writing and commentary have appeared in TIME, The Washington Post, Variety, and beyond. Amani’s influence spans media, policy, and culture. She has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and has collaborated with leading institutions, brands, and international organizations. She has shared stages with President Bill Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Shonda Rhimes, Hasan Minhaj, and other influential voices shaping global discourse. She is currently building Digital Assembly, a next-generation think tank focused on redefining participation, equity, and governance in the digital age.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ The emotional and psychological impact of the ongoing tragedy in Palestine

→ How collective grief and personal loss intersect in times of war and crisis

→ Growing up Muslim in post-9/11 America and navigating identity under scrutiny

→ The role of media in shaping narratives about Muslims and Palestinians

→ Islamophobia, misogyny, and the unique challenges faced by Muslim women

→ Internal community struggles and the importance of solidarity and accountability

→ The intersection of feminism, faith, and cultural identity

→ Activism, moral courage, and making difficult ethical decisions in public life

→ The power of storytelling to humanize marginalized communities

→ Why protecting and uplifting vulnerable voices is essential for collective liberation

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening clip: Protecting women + liberation message

01:00 Introducing Amani + background and achievements

03:00 Ramadan, grief, and mental health in community

07:00 Identity, hijab journey, and finding roots in Jordan

13:00 Muslim Girl origin: blogging, bullying, and representation

20:00 Activism, backlash, and navigating public visibility

32:00 Community tensions, feminism, and protecting Muslim women

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Jenin Younes: The Cost of Free Speech | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, First Amendment attorney Jenin Younes discusses the growing crackdown on speech about Palestine in the U.S., drawing on her experience as a Palestinian American and civil liberties advocate. She explores censorship, political pressure, and the risks of speaking out, especially after October 7th, while reflecting on her personal journey into public advocacy. From her legal challenges to anti-BDS laws to her work with the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Jenin highlights the broader threats to free expression and the urgent need to defend fundamental rights.

🌍 Jenin Younes is a free speech and civil liberties attorney and the National Legal Director of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). A former New York City public defender and First Amendment litigator, she has spent her career challenging government overreach and defending the rights of individuals to speak freely. Previously, Jenin led high-profile cases involving censorship and government pressure on social media platforms, including litigation that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. She has also worked extensively on issues related to public health policy, civil liberties, and constitutional law. As a Palestinian American, Jenin brings both personal and professional insight to her current work, where she focuses on defending Arab American communities and combating the growing suppression of pro-Palestinian speech. Her advocacy sits at the intersection of law, politics, and human rights, making her a leading voice in the fight for free expression and justice.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

-Jenin Younes’ upbringing and connection to Palestine

-The impact of October 7th and the risks of speaking out

-The “Palestine exception” to free speech in the U.S.

-Government involvement in censorship of pro-Palestinian voices

-Her legal challenges to anti-BDS laws and civil liberties work with the ADC

-Media narratives and professional backlash

-Protecting free expression in an increasingly restrictive climate

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening clip: JD Vance exchange + use of power

01:00 Introducing Jenin Younes

06:30 Growing up Palestinian American + early identity

13:00 Legal philosophy: compelled to speak out

18:30 COVID era: speaking out, backlash, and career risk

30:30 October 7 shift: isolation, pressure, and turning point

40:30 Joining ADC + fighting censorship and legal battles

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Healing Systems, Not Symptoms | Sumud Podcast w/ Dr. Ed Hasan

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to explore identity, public service, and political courage in a time of crisis. He reflects on how his upbringing shaped his commitment to equity, healthcare, and human dignity, and unpacks how systemic inequality operates across both the United States and globally. The conversation also turns to Palestine, where he examines the human cost of war, the contradictions in U.S. policy, and the urgency of centering universal human rights. Throughout, he challenges divisive narratives and calls for a politics rooted in shared humanity, empathy, and meaningful change.

🌍 Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, author, and public servant currently running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Born and raised in Southeast Michigan to an Egyptian immigrant father and an American mother, his life has been shaped by navigating multiple cultures and perspectives. At just 30 years old, Dr. El-Sayed became the youngest health official of a major American city, rebuilding Detroit’s Health Department after its collapse. He later served as Director of Wayne County’s Health, Human & Veterans Services Department, where he oversaw services for 1.8 million residents. His work has focused on expanding healthcare access, removing lead from schools, providing free glasses to children, combating the opioid crisis through Narcan distribution, and canceling hundreds of millions in medical debt. A Rhodes Scholar and graduate of the University of Michigan, he holds both an MD and a PhD in epidemiology. He is also the author of Healing Politics and host of the podcast America Dissected. A union member and advocate for working people, Dr. El-Sayed is running to build a government that prioritizes human dignity, equity, and the needs of everyday Americans over corporate interests

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

→ Growing up between cultures and finding identity across worlds

→ The influence of family, especially his grandmother, on purpose and leadership

→ Why public health and politics are deeply interconnected

→ The realities of systemic inequality in the U.S. healthcare system

→ U.S. foreign policy and the human cost of war abroad

→ Navigating media narratives, misinformation, and public attacks

→ Why the issue of Palestine is rooted in universal human rights, not identity

→ Political courage and standing firm under pressure and criticism

→ The role of empathy, principle, and accountability in leadership @AbdulElSayed

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening clip: War, funding, and moral clarity

01:00 Introducing Abdul El-Sayed

05:00 His grandmother and sense of purpose

08:00 Growing up between worlds

14:00 Science, politics, and purpose

24:00 Responsibility, faith, and service

34:00 Palestine, justice, and moral clarity

49:00 Media, controversy, and political courage

56:00 Closing message: building something better

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Annemarie Jacir: Inside Palestine ’36 | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir to discuss her film Palestine ’36 and the realities of creating under occupation. Jacir shares the challenges of filmmaking in Palestine, from restricted movement to rebuilding entire productions, and reflects on how the film became a testament to resilience and collective effort. The conversation explores identity, displacement, and the deeper themes of resistance and unity, revealing how storytelling becomes an act of memory and defiance.

🌍 Annemarie Jacir is a Palestinian filmmaker who has written, directed, and produced over sixteen films, with premieres at major festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and Toronto. Her work has broken ground, including her short film 'Like Twenty Impossibles' becoming the first Arab short selected at Cannes, and her debut feature 'Salt of This Sea' marking the first feature by a Palestinian female director. Her films, including 'When I Saw You and Wajib' have received numerous international awards, and all three of her feature films were selected as Palestine’s official Oscar entries. She is the founder of Philistine Films, supports independent cinema in the region, and directed her fourth feature film, 'Palestine ’36', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was selected as Palestine’s submission to the Academy Awards.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ The making of Palestine ’36 and why this story matters now

→ The realities of filmmaking under occupation and restricted movement

→ Rebuilding sets, navigating loss, and creating under constant uncertainty

→ Identity, exile, and the emotional weight of displacement

→ The role of cinema in preserving memory and resisting erasure

→ Unity across religious and social lines in Palestinian history

→ Storytelling as an act of survival, resistance, and defiance

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening clip: Filmmaking under occupation

01:00 Introducing Annemarie Jacir

03:00 Why Palestine ’36 and why now

08:30 The challenges of filming in Palestine

18:00 Loss, rebuilding, and production obstacles

32:00 Identity, exile, and personal connection

48:00 Cinema as resistance and historical memory

01:02:00 Unity, storytelling, and closing reflections

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: The Rise of Great Replacement Theory | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:18:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with renowned historian and antiracist scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to discuss his latest book" Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age" and the dangerous ideologies shaping politics and conflict around the world. Dr. Kendi breaks down how Great Replacement Theory has evolved into a powerful global narrative used to justify racism, authoritarianism, and violence. The conversation explores how these ideas connect movements across countries and how similar narratives have been used to frame conflicts, including the ongoing tragedy in Palestine, revealing the ways propaganda and fear-based politics can dehumanize entire populations and rationalize oppression.

🌍 Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is one of the world’s foremost historians of racism and a leading antiracist scholar. He is the Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair at Howard University and the founding director of the Howard University Institute for Advanced Study, an interdisciplinary research enterprise examining global racism. Dr. Kendi is the author of numerous critically acclaimed and bestselling books, including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and the international bestseller How to Be an Antiracist. His newest book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age, examines how modern authoritarian movements are connected through shared ideologies rooted in historical racism. His work has been translated across the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, widely known as the “Genius Grant.”

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ What Great Replacement Theory is and how it became a dominant political narrative

→ How racist ideologies evolve and adapt across different countries and movements

→ The concept of “genocide theory” and how it can be used to justify mass violence

→ The connections between propaganda, politics, and global authoritarian movements

→ How narratives of demographic fear are used to mobilize political power

→ Why Palestine appears prominently in Dr. Kendi’s research on modern political propaganda

→ The role of scholars and journalists in confronting misinformation and propaganda

→ The global networks of politicians, financiers, and influencers spreading these ideas

→ How solidarity across communities can challenge racism and authoritarianism

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening clip: Genocide theory explained

01:00 Introducing Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

03:00 What is Great Replacement Theory

07:00 Realizing it’s a global ideology

22:00 Orchestrated distancing explained

37:20 Why Palestine is central to the book

55:20 The “renovated house of Hitler” + closing thoughts

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Nurse Lana: Bearing Witness in Gaza | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian-American nurse and humanitarian volunteer Nurse Lana shares her firsthand experiences working inside Gaza during the war. Through powerful testimony, she recounts what she witnessed in hospitals overwhelmed with casualties, and reflects on the emotional weight of hearing the stories of those who survived unimaginable violence, torture, and displacement. She also discusses the personal toll of returning home after witnessing war, the responsibility she believes healthcare workers have to “bear witness,” and how those experiences led her to help create Peace Med, a network of medical professionals advocating for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire.

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains traumatic eyewitness testimony from Gaza, including descriptions of war, medical emergencies, violence and abuse and may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

🌍In February of 2024 and again in 2025, Nurse Lana entered Gaza not just as a nurse, but as a witness to humanity’s breaking point. She worked in hospitals running on more hope than supplies. Each moment carved a scar into her heart, each life lost became a weight she still carries. In nursing, they say “if it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done”. And with a heart forever scarred by genocide, she documented the cries, the chaos, and the courage, not in medical charts, but in a book. Her recently released book, "Healing Under Fire" is her testimony to what it felt like to work at the bedside of a genocide as a privileged American nurse.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ The moment Nurse Lana decided to volunteer in Gaza

→ Preparing for the possibility of death before leaving home

→ Entering Gaza and witnessing the reality of life under siege

→ Treating patients in hospitals with almost no supplies

→ The emotional weight of losing patients who could have survived elsewhere

→ The resilience, generosity, and humanity of Palestinians in Gaza

→ Witnessing the release of Palestinian detainees and signs of torture

→ The psychological toll of returning home and learning how to cope

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Introducing Nurse Lana

03:00 The decision to volunteer in Gaza

06:00 Preparing for the possibility of death

10:30 Entering Gaza and first impressions

18:00 Working inside Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals

32:00 Living and working under bombardment

43:00 Witnessing the release of Palestinian detainees

56:00 Returning home and coping with trauma

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Mohsen Mahdawi: Healing Through Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mohsen Mahdawi joins Dr. Ed Hasan to share the story behind the headlines. Born in a refugee camp in the West Bank, Mohsen reflects on loss, displacement, and the experiences that shaped his commitment to justice. He discusses his journey to the United States, his activism on campus, and the moment he was arrested during his own citizenship interview. Blending personal memory with political insight, Mohsen speaks about resilience, Palestinian liberation, and the deeper human struggle behind the fight for freedom.

🌍Mohsen Mahdawi was born and raised in Al-Far’a refugee camp in the West Bank of Palestine. Mohsen's early years were defined by Israeli military occupation. At twenty four, he moved to the United States and experienced freedom and safety for the first time in his life, finding in Vermont a true home rooted in belonging and the strength of a supportive community. At Columbia University, he became a leading voice for Palestinian rights through dialogue and coalition-building, including with Jewish and Israeli communities. In April 2025 when Mohsen walked into an immigration office for his citizenship interview and was handcuffed and detained by ICE in retaliation for his pro-Palestinian activism. Mohsen continues his graduate studies in Diplomacy while defending his rights in courts and building an organization dedicated to human rights and nonviolent conflict resolution.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Growing up in a West Bank refugee camp

→ The loss of family members and the trauma of occupation

→ Childhood grief and the path toward healing

→ Discovering freedom after arriving in the United States

→ Building community and mentorship in Vermont

→ Campus activism and confronting the Israeli narrative

→ His framework for Palestinian liberation and justice

→ Being arrested during his U.S. citizenship interview

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Introducing Mohsen Mahdawi

03:30 Growing up in a refugee camp

12:00 Loss, trauma, and childhood memories

28:00 Coming to America and discovering freedom

45:00 Community, mentors, and learning English

58:00 Activism and confronting power on campus

01:10:00 Arrest at the citizenship interview

01:20:00 Resilience and message to Palestinians

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Dr. Lara Sheehi: The Case for Psychic Militancy | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, clinical psychologist and author Dr. Lara Sheehi joins Dr. Ed Hasan to discuss her book "From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures" and the concept of psychic militancy. She explores how systems of power intrude upon the mind, normalize oppression, and bend reality, particularly in the context of Palestine. Drawing on Frantz Fanon and anti-colonial struggle, Lara challenges psychology’s neutrality and calls for an unbending, liberation-centered political commitment.

🌍Dr. Lara Sheehi is a Research Fellow at the University of South Africa's Institute for Social and Health Sciences, a licensed clinical psychologist, and the host of the Psychic Militancy podcast. Lara’s work focuses on psychoanalysis, the psychic refusals central to liberation struggles and life-making in the Global South, the psychic dimensions of resistance and revolution, and critical Zionism studies. She is co-author with Stephen Sheehi of Psychoanalysis Under Occupation: Practicing Resistance in Palestine (Routledge, 2022) which won the 2022 Palestine Book Award for Best Academic Book. Lara is a member of the founding collective for the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism and is on the advisory board for Forensic Architecture. Her new book, From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures will be released by Pluto Press in May 2026.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Growing up in Lebanon during civil war

→ Racism inside Western psychology classrooms

→ The Zionist disruption at a Palestine panel

→ Psychic intrusion and reality bending

→ Edward Bernays, propaganda, and psychological warfare

→ Frantz Fanon and liberation psychology

→ De-specializing knowledge and reclaiming theory

→ Why neutrality protects power

→ What psychic militancy actually demands

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Introducing Lara Sheehi

03:00 From Lebanon to U.S. psychology

08:30 Racism and misattunement in therapy

12:00 The Palestine panel confrontation

18:00 Psychological operations and propaganda

27:00 Reality bending and psychic intrusion

41:30 Frantz Fanon and revolutionary practice

52:00 De-specializing psychology

01:05:00 Psychic militancy explained

01:20:00 Message to comrades

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Rob Bliss: White Man Walking | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, filmmaker and activist Rob Bliss joins Dr. Ed Hasan to unpack the story behind White Man Walking, his 1,500-mile journey from Jackson, Mississippi to Washington, DC wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt through some of the most hostile towns in America. Rob reflects on standing in the “most racist town in America,” confronting armed strangers, walking through sensory isolation and physical collapse, and discovering that much of the anger he encountered was rooted in fear. They explore race, risk, privilege, loneliness, improv comedy as survival, and what it means to use your body as a form of protest.

🌍 Rob Bliss launched his career by creating free and unique community events through Facebook. These events, from flash mobs to music festivals, totaled for an attendance of 100,000 people in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. His career took off further after creating YouTube videos and short form documentaries, amassing over a billion organic views. His bold, socially charged works, including "10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman" and "Holding a BLM Sign in America's Most Racist Town", cemented his reputation for daring work with global resonance. These successes led to a Hulu television series entitled, “Blissful Thinking". In May 2025, he premiered his first feature film documentary, "White Man Walking", on BBC and Arte (Germany/France), chronicling his 1,500-mile walk completed in just 2.5 months.

🎬 Rob’s documentary White Man Walking is now available on Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango, Google Play, and streaming on Watermelon+.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Holding a BLM sign in Harrison, Arkansas

→ Walking 25 miles a day for 2.5 months

→ Armed confrontations and threats in rural America

→ Fear as the root of hostility

→ The racist memorabilia store encounter

→ Unexpected kindness and emotional breakdowns

→ Privilege, access, and why he could take that risk

→ Sensory deprivation and mental endurance

→ What “loud” social justice actually means

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Welcome Rob Bliss

02:40 Harrison, Arkansas and the viral sign

09:00 The walk begins in Mississippi

17:30 Guns, threats, and near violence

24:55 The racist store encounter

30:30 Unexpected kindness on the road

34:00 Physical and emotional breaking points

41:00 Why a White man did this walk

48:00 Free Palestine hypothetical

49:45 One takeaway

54:40 Message to future activists

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Mo Hamzeh: Censored But Not Silenced | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:54:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian American creator Mo Hamzeh joins Dr. Ed Hasan for a raw conversation about censorship, fatherhood, and refusing to stay silent. Known for his sharp, fact-driven breakdowns and repeated bans across major platforms, Mo shares the story behind the viral clips, growing up bullied for being Palestinian, hiding his identity to survive, and ultimately deciding to go all in. They unpack Meta’s aggressive takedowns, the rise of alternative platforms, the emotional toll of witnessing Gaza in real time as a parent, and why slowing down now would mean losing the moment.

🌍 Moath Hamzeh is a Palestinian-American that was born and raised in the United States. Mo is a husband and father of 2 beautiful children.Mo's family is from Palestine through and through with his father side being from Ein Karem, which is just outside of Jerusalem, and his mother's side from Tubas. His great grandparents and grandparents among their children were displaced as a result of the Nakba of 1948 where they were forced to seek refuge, which forced many of his family to flee to Jordan. Mo has been relentless in his advocacy and activism online to the point where Meta has deleted a total of 42 of his Instagram accounts and banned him from their platform. Mo looks forward to the day that in our millions, in our billions, we will all walk hand-in-hand in a free Palestine.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Growing up Palestinian and navigating identity in America

→ Breaking the silence and embracing “psychic militancy”

→ The research discipline behind viral political content

→ 41+ Meta account removals and digital censorship

→ Creative alter-egos, masks, and beating the algorithm

→ UpScrolled and the migration away from censored platforms

→ Being physically targeted and protecting your family

→ Fatherhood, grief, and watching Gaza as a parent

→ The flotilla mission and his father volunteering to go

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:20 Welcome Mo Hamzeh

04:10 Growing up bullied for being Palestinian

09:30 Breaking the silence and going all in

16:40 Meta censorship and account removals

23:50 UpScrolled and digital resistance

31:20 Being targeted in public

37:40 Fatherhood and witnessing Gaza

46:10 The flotilla and his father’s decision

55:30 Final message don’t slow down

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Chris Smalls: Amazon, Labor Power, and Palestine | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan speaks with Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, about organizing inside one of the world’s most powerful corporations and what it takes to confront corporate retaliation. Smalls recounts the walkout that led to his firing, the fight to unionize Amazon workers, and how labor struggle connects to global resistance. He also reflects on why he stands with Palestine and shares his firsthand experience joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

🌍 Christian Smalls is the founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union, the first independent, worker-led union to organize Amazon workers in U.S. history. He also founded The Congress of Essential Workers (TCOEW), a national collective fighting for safe working conditions, fair wages, and justice for essential workers across the country. In 2025, Smalls volunteered with the Gaza Freedom Flotilla to help break the siege on Gaza and amplify global awareness of the humanitarian crisis. He is also the creator of the Labor Party USA, a grassroots political movement built to move beyond the two-party system and center the needs of working people. Before emerging as a national labor leader, Smalls spent five years as an Amazon supervisor, helping launch multiple major warehouse facilities in the Northeast. He was fired in 2020 after leading a walkout over unsafe pandemic conditions—an event that propelled him into the national spotlight and international media.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Organizing Amazon workers and confronting corporate power

→ Warehouse labor, exploitation, and modern-day slavery

→ Systemic racism inside corporate America

→ Retaliation, walkouts, and union-busting tactics

→ Black liberation, trade unionism, and Palestine

→ Saying “Free Palestine” and the cost of solidarity

→ The Gaza flotilla, imprisonment, and state violence

→ Why people power beats billionaire money

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Welcome Chris Smalls

05:00 Inside Amazon: labor, exploitation, and racism

12:00 COVID, the walkout, and retaliation

20:00 Building the Amazon Labor Union

30:00 Black liberation, labor history, and Palestine

40:00 Saying “Free Palestine” and the cost of solidarity

52:00 The Gaza flotilla and imprisonment

1:05:00 People power, resistance, and final message

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib: Speaking Truth in a Hostile Congress | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This episode of the Sumud Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib on what it means to carry Palestine inside an institution where Palestinian humanity is denied. Dr. Ed Hasan and the congresswoman talk candidly about the loneliness of voting “no” while colleagues enable mass death, the pressure campaigns and intimidation that try to silence dissent, and the power of the outside movement to force Congress to move. Rashida shares stories of her sitis, Southwest Detroit, and growing up the eldest of 14, tracing how family, faith, and lived experience shaped her politics. The episode also explores her environmental justice roots, including the moment she literally collected petroleum coke samples to prove what residents were breathing, and closes with a message to the next generation: stay rooted, dream big, and never let anyone take your voice.

🌍 Rashida Tlaib is a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, rooted in Detroit and surrounding communities. Born and raised in Detroit to Palestinian immigrant parents, she is the oldest of 14 children and a lifelong advocate for working families. Rashida made history as the first Muslim woman elected to the Michigan Legislature and later to Congress. A former public interest attorney, she is known for centering constituent services, holding polluters and corporations accountable, and fighting for dignity, justice, and equity at the local and national level.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

→ Congress and funding genocide

→ Palestine as the political “exception”

→ AIPAC pressure and intimidation

→ Standing alone and collective power

→ Sitis and Palestinian women

→ Southwest Detroit and being eldest of 14

→ Healthcare racism and grief

→ Environmental justice and petcoke

→ Student encampments and divestment

→ Why outside movements move Congress

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening message

01:00 Welcome Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib

03:00 “How are you doing” carrying Gaza inside Congress

06:30 Dehumanization the “exception” for Palestinians

10:10 Being alone on the floor and the truth about support

14:20 Sitis, Beit Hanina and the fuel of family

20:00 Southwest Detroit eldest of 14 translator survival mode

28:40 Healthcare racism grief and losing her parents

36:30 Environmental justice the petroleum coke samples story

46:30 Students encampments divestment and litigation as resistance

56:30 How to support her the outside movement moves Congress

1:02:00 Message to the next generation stay rooted dream big

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Guy Christensen: The Cost of Speaking Out | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This episode of the Sumud Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Guy Christensen on finding political clarity through Palestine and the cost of speaking out against power. Dr. Ed Hasan and Guy trace his path from conservative Mormon culture and the alt right pipeline to learning about the Nakba, Gaza as an open air prison, and the role of human rights reporting in challenging dominant narratives. The episode examines paid propaganda, harassment, and his expulsion from Ohio State later overturned by a federal court and closes with a call to speak up, build community, and resist systems rooted in oppression.

🌍 Guy Christensen is a student activist, organizer, and influencer whose educational work has reached over 1 billion people since the start of Israel's genocide. Last year, he spearheaded the viral Fast For Gaza challenge which has so far distributed over half a million dollars in aid to Gaza. Guy’s storytelling and advocacy work across social media, grassroots organizing, and national media platforms have earned him a reputation for mobilizing young people and turning outrage into tangible impact.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

-Growing up in conservative Mormon culture and leaving the alt right pipeline

-Personal experiences that shaped empathy and political direction

-Learning about the Nakba, Gaza, and human rights reporting

-Paid propaganda and influencer recruitment efforts

-Harassment, doxxing, and coordinated smear campaigns

-Expulsion from Ohio State and the legal fight that followed

-Independent media, journalism, and digital resistance

-Why speaking up matters even when it is risky

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Introduction and opening message

04:30 From Mormon upbringing to political awakening

10:20 Discovering Palestine Nakba Gaza and human rights reports

18:45 Paid propaganda harassment and online targeting

28:30 High school confrontation and early public backlash

36:50 Ohio State censorship and expulsion

50:10 Legal fight ACLU support and court victory

1:03:40 Independent media student activism and speaking anyway

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Mother Agapia: Faith Under Occupation | Sumud Podcast

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This episode of the Sumud Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Mother Agapia on what she witnessed living and working in Palestine from the late 1990s through the Second Intifada and beyond. Dr. Ed Hasan and Mother Agapia trace how the promise of Oslo collapsed into deeper control, how settlements expanded while Palestinian life narrowed, and how walls, checkpoints, curfews, and violence reshaped daily existence. Through firsthand stories from Jerusalem and the West Bank, she challenges the framing of the crisis, rejects Christian Zionism as a distortion of Christianity, and describes the shared community life of Palestinian Muslims and Christians. The episode closes with reflections on Sumud as lived resilience and the moral responsibility of people in the United States to act.

🌍 Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos is a Greek American Orthodox nun in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. She moved to Jerusalem in 1996 and later helped lead and administer a girls’ school in the West Bank, where she witnessed the realities of occupation firsthand. Now based in New York, she continues her work through prayer, education, pilgrimages, and public advocacy for Palestinians, Christian and Muslim alike.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

➡ What brought Mother Agapia to Jerusalem and the West Bank

➡ Life inside the convent and beyond the walls

➡ The girls’ school and daily life under occupation

➡ Oslo, settlements, the wall, and the collapse of the “peace process”

➡ Eyewitness accounts of violence and confinement

➡ Christian Zionism and American political theology

➡ Sumud, dignity, and why Palestinians remain rooted

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Introduction and setting the context

05:10 Faith, Jerusalem, and life inside the convent

13:40 From the convent to the West Bank school

24:30 Oslo, settlements, and the architecture of occupation

36:50 Violence, checkpoints, and daily survival

48:20 Christian Zionism and U.S. political power

1:02:10 Sumud, dignity, and paths forward

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Gaza Soup Kitchen: Mutual Aid Under Siege | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This special episode of the Sumud Podcast centers the Gaza Soup Kitchen and the people sustaining it under siege. Dr. Ed Hasan is joined by Hani Almadhoun to reflect on how a grassroots mutual aid effort became a lifeline amid blocked aid, collapsed infrastructure, and constant bombardment. The episode honors the legacy of Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun and features real footage filmed by Gaza Soup Kitchen videographers and photographers Omar Almadhoun, Leena Almadhoun, Khaled Qadas, and Mai Almadhoun, offering a direct window into life, labor, and survival in Gaza.

🌍 Hani Almadhoun is a Palestinian American humanitarian and the Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA. He is also the co founder of the Gaza Soup Kitchen, a grassroots initiative launched in early 2024 to provide hot meals, food parcels, and water to families across Gaza amid siege and famine. Based in the United States, Hani coordinates fundraising, advocacy, and media engagement while supporting operations on the ground.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

➡ How the Gaza Soup Kitchen began

➡ Operating under siege with cut telecom, closed banks, and constant displacement

➡ The photographers and volunteers working on the ground in Gaza

➡ Chefs, kitchens, and survival logistics including hot meals, food parcels, and water trucks

➡ UNRWA, aid access, and competing aid models in Gaza

➡ Chef Mahmoud’s legacy, his killing, and why the work continues

➡ What people outside Gaza can do to show up and sustain support

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:00 How the Gaza Soup Kitchen started

05:00 Operating under siege with money, telecom, and logistics

08:00 Identity and documentation

13:00 The photographers and storytellers

23:00 Courage and exhaustion

28:00 Hopes and dreams under siege

31:00 The chefs and the kitchens

38:00 Chef Mahmoud’s story and legacy

45:00 What the diaspora can do

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Anthony Aguilar: GHF Exposed Within | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with retired US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar for one of the most difficult and urgent conversations we have ever hosted. What he believed was a humanitarian mission quickly revealed the truth of Gaza under siege. Anthony describes arriving to find Rafah destroyed, witnessing American contractors and Israeli forces firing on starving civilians, and meeting a young boy he calls Amir whose death changed everything. He reflects on complicity, conscience, and why he ultimately resigned, returned home, and began briefing US lawmakers on the atrocities he witnessed. This is a raw and necessary conversation about genocide, impunity, and the moral cost of silence.

🌍 Anthony Aguilar is a retired US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and former Green Beret who served for 25 years across Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones. In 2025 he worked with the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation through its subcontractor, UG Solutions, on what was presented as a neutral humanitarian mission. Once on the ground, he says he witnessed a coordinated system of forced displacement, engineered famine, and violent “aid” operations carried out in close coordination with Israeli authorities and supported by US contractors. His testimony has since informed media reporting, human rights investigations, and congressional briefings on US involvement in Gaza.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

➡ How a supposed aid mission became a mechanism of displacement and control

➡ The destruction of Rafah and the true scale of civilian death

➡ Daily violence against starving families by American contractors and the IDF

➡ The ideology driving many US contractors

➡ The story of Amir and the smear campaign that followed

➡ Boston Consulting Group and the architecture of Gaza’s erasure

➡ Why Anthony chose to resign and speak publicly

➡ What the world must understand about the ongoing genocide in Gaza

⏱ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Who Is Anthony Aguilar? 03:28 The Recruitment Call and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 12:35 Early Red Flags and Hasbara Tours 23:02 Entering Gaza 26:31 What the Sites Really Were 32:55 Violence by Contractors and the IDF 42:42 Boston Consulting Group and the Gaza Plans 55:15 The Story of Amir 1:08:40 The Smear Campaign 1:13:21 Speaking Out to Lawmakers 1:18:11 Do States Have a Right to Exist 1:22:12 Final Reflections

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Wafa Ghnaim: Tatreez, Ancient Fashion & Cultural Heritage | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:22:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with dress historian and fashion researcher Wafa Ghnaim for a profound exploration of how Palestinian material culture carries memory, identity, and truth across generations. Through the dresses, headdresses, and stitched motifs that define our heritage, Wafa reveals how every thread holds stories far deeper than the colonial timeline. She reflects on exile, reclaiming beauty through a non-Western lens, growing up Palestinian in the United States, the emotional weight of Syria, the urgency of documenting elders’ knowledge, and the dangers of cultural appropriation. This conversation is an intimate look at the power of dress as resistance, continuity, and home, and the sacred responsibility of preserving what our ancestors left for us.

🌍 Wafa Ghnaim is a dress historian, researcher, author, archivist, curator, educator and embroiderer who learned from her mother, award-winning artist Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim. Wafa specializes in Palestinian, Syrian, Jordanian, and Lebanese dress history, focusing on traditional embroidery techniques, historic reconstruction and oral history. Her publications include “Tatreez & Tea,” THOBNA (2023), Tatreez Companion (2024), and Tatreez Beauty (2024). She continues her mother’s legacy through the Tatreez Institute, founded in 2016, which stewards a collection of over 180 dresses and headdresses from Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon for preservation, education, and research. She was the first Palestinian and Syrian embroidery instructor for the Smithsonian Museum, earned a senior interdisciplinary research fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was named by Vogue, alongside her mother, as “the world’s leading guardians of tatreez.” Wafa is now a Mellon Foundation Fellow at the Museum of the Palestinian People.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore

➡ The deep history and symbolism of Palestinian dress

➡ Why material culture carries memory across generations

➡ Cultural appropriation and the ethics of teaching tatreez

➡ The social life of objects and what dresses remember

➡ Syria, exile, grief and generational trauma

➡ Beauty, identity and decolonizing aesthetics

➡ The Tatreez Institute and the future of dress research

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Who Is Wafa Ghnaim?

06:54 Beauty, Arab Glamour & Decolonizing Aesthetics

13:49 Preserving Elders’ Knowledge Through Oral History

24:25 Cultural Appropriation & Teaching Boundaries

29:44 Syria, Exile & Emotional Collapse

38:12 The Tatreez Institute & The 184-Dress Collection

56:05 Dresses as Memory, Material Witness & Legacy

1:15:11 Final Reflections

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Hazami Barmada: Radical Love, Faith & Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Hazami Barmada, humanitarian, activist, and founder of the Humanity Lab Foundation, whose fierce empathy and faith have redefined what activism can look like. From her early work at the United Nations to the frontlines of D.C. protests, Hazami reveals what it means to live authentically, love fiercely, and refuse to be silent in the face of injustice. She reflects on the courage it takes to confront power, the role of faith and motherhood in her activism, and how radical love has become both her philosophy and her weapon.

🌍 Hazami Barmada is an award-winning public affairs & social impact strategist, social innovator and humanitarian. She is the Executive Producer and Host of the Webby-Award and Anthem-Award winning international affairs and human rights podcast, Finding Humanity. For 20+ years, Hazami has consulted and worked with leading global institutions including the United Nations, United Nations Foundation, Harvard, The Elders, B Lab, and the Royal Court of the Sultanate of Oman, to name a few. Most recently she worked at the Aspen Institute where she spearheaded the design and launch of the Digital Equity Accelerator, a joint initiative between HP Inc. and the HP Foundation, which under her leadership invested over $4 million into 17 organizations addressing social and economic inequalities around the world. Hazami has previously held several high-level consulting positions at the UN, including Coordinator for the United Nations Secretary General’s World Humanitarian Summit, Advisor to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, liaison to the UN SDG Strategy Hub for the launch of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and Innovation Advisor to UN Human Settlements Programme. Her campaigns, leadership coaching, and advocacy initiatives have reached tens of millions of people in 182+ countries, receiving recognition from the United Nations “SDG Action Awards” in 2020. Hazami is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government where she was also an Edward S. Mason Fellow in Public Policy and Management and earned a certificate in Management, Leadership & Decision Sciences.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The story behind the Blinken encampment

➡ Balancing motherhood and frontline activism

➡ Radical love as a philosophy of resistance

➡ Islam, faith, and courage in the face of fear

➡ Doxxing, lawsuits, and the price of truth-telling

➡ Building communities of care beyond politics

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Radical Humanity

02:28 Who is Hazami Barmada?

07:31 Faith, Fear & the Blinken Encampment

16:40 Motherhood & Resistance

24:11 The Cost of Speaking Truth

34:29 Radical Love as Activism

41:27 Community Beyond Politics

54:38 From the UN to the Streets

1:02:42 Faith, Freedom & Legacy

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Sami Tamimi: Food, Memory & Culinary Identity | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Sami Tamimi, award-winning chef, author, and co-founder of Ottolenghi, to explore how heritage, hard work, and heart have shaped his life from Jerusalem to London’s kitchens.

Sami Tamimi is a British-Palestinian chef and author whose cooking is deeply rooted in the flavors of his homeland. In his first solo cookbook, Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from My Palestine, he embarks on a vibrant journey through Palestinian culinary traditions, celebrating simple, colorful dishes centered around vegetables and grains. This exploration builds on his earlier work as co-founder of the Ottolenghi restaurants and co-author of bestselling cookbooks: "Falastin" and "Jerusalem: A Cookbook". "Boustany" is Sami’s homage to the food and culture of Palestine.

In this deeply personal conversation, he reflects on his early life under occupation, his rebellious path from a truck company to the kitchen, and the struggle of navigating Israeli kitchens as a Palestinian chef. Sami opens up about cultural appropriation in “Israeli cuisine,” the politics of food, and the creation of his newest book, "Boustany", a love letter to Palestinian memory, land, and flavor.

With humor and grace, Sami reminds us that every dish carries a story of land, family, and survival.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Growing up in Jerusalem under occupation

➡ Becoming a chef against all odds

➡ Culinary appropriation and “Israeli cuisine”

➡ Food as political resistance and storytelling

➡ Writing Boustany: memory, land, and resilience

➡ Reclaiming Palestinian cuisine for future generations

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📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Opening Reflections

01:15 – Early Life in JerusaleQm

05:29 – Rebellion, Art, and the Birth of a Chef

07:36 – Navigating Israeli Kitchens as a Palestinian

11:41 – What is ‘Israeli Food’?

13:36 – The Politics of Cooking & Food as Protest

18:13 – Founding Ottolenghi & Collaboration in ExileQ

21:11 – Boustany: Memory, Land & Palestinian Resilience

28:23 – October 7th, Speaking Out & Finding Voice

32:55 – Health, Balance & Using His Platform for Good

38:42 – Closing Reflections: Work hard, Follow the Heart

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Ahmad Ibsais: Law & the Power of Words | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ahmad Ibsais, a law student, writer, and poet whose work captures life, loss, and defiance under siege. Through his acclaimed newsletter State of Siege, Ahmad documents a generation’s struggle for justice, blending legal insight, faith, and art to reclaim narrative power in a world determined to erase it.

In this episode, Ahmad speaks about courage on campus, finding strength through community, and how words can challenge systems of fear and censorship. He also shares his poem “Living in Memories,” a haunting reflection on endurance and remembrance amid unimaginable suffering.

Reflecting on his journey from Nablus to the University of Michigan, he navigated a law school environment steeped in Zionist influence while remaining steadfast in his convictions. He shares how speaking out for Palestine has come with professional risks, yet also profound purpose, and how faith and community have anchored him through moments of isolation and doubt.

Ahmad discusses the limits of the American legal system, its complicity in silencing pro-Palestine voices, and how young lawyers can still use the law as a site of resistance. From the courtroom to the classroom, he exposes the ways repression is disguised as “neutrality,” and why Palestinians must continue to name genocide even when institutions refuse to.

In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The making of State of Siege and documenting lived experience

➡ Speaking truth to power in academia and law

➡ Faith, memory, and the psychology of steadfastness (sumud)

➡ The role of poetry and storytelling in collective healing

➡ How young advocates are redefining resistance through word and action

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📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – Introducing Ahmad Ibsais

04:00 – Palestine & the Power of Community

06:00 – Speaking Out in the Legal Field

10:00 – Censorship, Courage & Campus Activism

17:00 – The Birth of State of Siege

19:00 – The Role of Poets & Journalists in Gaza

21:00 – The Duty Not to Look Away

24:00 – Law, Power & the Limits of Justice

31:00 – Imagining Liberation: One State, One People

34:00 – “Living in Memories” – Poem Reading

36:00 – Closing Reflections: Free Palestine

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Lifeline for Palestine: How UN Can Act When the World Fails | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we amplify the voices behind Lifeline for Palestine and their urgent call to activate the Uniting for Peace process, a UN mechanism that empowers the General Assembly to act when the Security Council is blocked by vetoes. Recorded at a moment of moral urgency, this episode explores how global solidarity, diplomacy, and people power can come together to protect Palestinian civilians and end genocide.

Our guests: Craig Mokhiber, international human rights lawyer and former UN Director; Dr. Jill Stein, American physician, activist, and three-time Green Party presidential nominee, and Mark Elbourno, Palestinian American political strategist and Green Party leader, break down the legal, political, and moral dimensions of the Uniting for Peace plan.

Together, they reveal how Lifeline for Palestine has mobilized a growing global movement demanding accountability and action, pushing governments to honor international law and the will of the world’s majority. This conversation is a call to conscience, and a roadmap for how humanity can stand together against impunity and for justice.

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In this conversation, we explore:

➡ What the Uniting for Peace process is and how it works

➡ How the US veto has blocked justice — and how to bypass it

➡ The role of Lifeline for Palestine and grassroots global movements

➡ Why Palestinians are leading this call for protection and accountability

➡ How ordinary people can take concrete action to shut down genocide

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Every Fighter Needs a Cause

02:00 – Introducing the Guests: Craig Mokhiber, Dr. Jill Stein & Mark Elbourno

06:30 – What is the Uniting for Peace Mechanism?

13:00 – The UN, Veto Power & Global Accountability

16:00 – Lifeline for Palestine: Origins and Purpose

23:00 – Global Solidarity & the Power of the People

36:00 – The Palestinian Call for Protection

43:00 – Why Action Still Matters: Overcoming Hopelessness

49:00 – Reclaiming International Law & the Global Majority

54:00 – What Happens If It Works? The Road Ahead

01:07:00 – Final Reflections & A Call to Action

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Aymann Ismail: Faith, Fatherhood & The Truth | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Aymann Ismail, journalist, storyteller, and father, to explore how identity, faith, and truth-telling intersect in a time of moral crisis. A staff writer at Slate, the author of Becoming Baba, and president of the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA). Aymann has spent years documenting how American media frames Arabs, Muslims, and Palestinians, and what it means to write honestly while the world burns.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Egyptian parents, Aymann came of age in the shadow of 9/11, an experience that forced him to navigate fear, belonging, and dual identity. In this deeply personal conversation, he shares how those formative years shaped his journalism from "Who’s Afraid of Aymann?" and PBS’s "American Muslims: A History Revealed" to his acclaimed essay, "The Store That Called the Cops on George Floyd", which won a Writers Guild Award and was nominated for a National Magazine Award.

With humility and clarity, he unpacks the ethical dilemmas of journalism, the burden of representation for Arab reporters, and the parallels between the post-9/11 era and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through it all, Aymann reflects on fatherhood, faith, and what it means to tell stories that refuse to dehumanize.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Growing up Arab Muslim in New Jersey after 9/11

➡ The parallels between anti-Palestinian racism and post-9/11 Islamophobia

➡ Journalism, bias, and courage in the era of genocide

➡ Storytelling, empathy, and moral responsibility in media

➡ Becoming Baba: faith, fatherhood, and belonging in America

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Opening Reflections

01:45 – 9/11 and October 7th

13:23 – Being Both: Arab American Identity & Belonging

22:18 – The Human Story of Being Gay and Muslim

25:13 – “Who’s Afraid of Aymann?”: Curiosity as Resistance

29:57 – Unearthing Muslim Roots in America with PBS

33:46 – The Store That Called the Cops on George Floyd

40:42 – Media Bias, Arab Journalists & Ethical Reporting

49:59 – Privilege, Courage & Writing Hard Truths

55:43 – Becoming Baba: Faith, Fatherhood & Finding Meaning

01:19:05 – Final Reflection: Teaching Faith in America

🎥 Full episode: https://sumudpod.com

📚 Check out Aymann’s work:

📖 Becoming Baba: https://bookshop.org/p/books/becoming-baba-fatherhood-faith-and-finding-meaning-in-america-aymann-ismail/dd46efc949a7959e?ean=9780385549615

🧠 AMEJA: https://www.ameja.org

📲 Follow: @aymanndotcom

📲 Follow: @dredhasan

#Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #AntiZionist #EndtheOccupation #Media #Journalism #GeorgeFloyd #MuslimAmerican #Islamophobia #AMEJA

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Dima Khalidi: Lawfare, Free Speech & Student Power | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by Dima Khalidi, founder and director of Palestine Legal, a US-based organization dedicated solely to defending the rights of people who speak out for Palestinian freedom.

Carrying her family’s long legacy of resistance into the present, Dima has spent decades on the legal front lines, protecting students, educators, and activists from repression. In this conversation, she explains how law is both weaponized against movements and reclaimed through organizing, offering a sharp look into the fight for free speech, student power, and justice in the US and beyond.

From historic cases like the Holy Land Foundation Five to recent victories against university crackdowns, Dima shows how lawfare, surveillance, and repression work—and how the movement continues to resist, organize, and win.

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

➡ The Khalidi family legacy and roots in Palestinian history

➡ Lessons from political prosecutions like the Holy Land Five

➡ Lawfare, anti-terror laws, and the Palestine exception to free speech

➡ Student courage, campus crackdowns, and legal victories

➡ Advice for young organizers and the importance of solidarity

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

01:59 – Family Legacy and Roots of Resistance

08:37 – Early Cases That Shaped a Lifetime of Advocacy

16:21 – Political Prosecutions & the Holy Land Five

19:27 – Lawfare and the Founding of Palestine Legal

27:24 – Student Repression and Free Speech Battles

36:06 – Recent Legal Victories and their Impact

40:55 – Advice for Students, Staff, and Teachers

48:52 – Final Reflection: Inspiring the Next Generation

🎥 Full episode: https://sumudpod.com

🌐 Learn more: https://palestinelegal.org/

📲 Follow: @palestinelegal

📲 Follow: @dredhasan

#Palestine #FreePalestine #SumudPod #PalestineLegal #StudentPower #Lawfare #FreeSpeech #Decolonize #Justice

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Dana Salah: Falahi Pop, Tatreez & Cultural Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, recorded live at ADC’s ArabCon, we welcome Jordanian Palestinian singer, songwriter, and producer Dana Salah. Known for blending traditional Palestinian folklore with global contemporary sounds, Dana has pioneered a genre she calls Falahi Pop. Her music is not just art; it’s a vessel for storytelling, cultural preservation, and resistance.

In this conversation, Dana shares her journey from performing in New York under the name King Deco to returning to the Arab world and writing music in Arabic during COVID. She reflects on how songs like Ya Tal3een emerged from grief after October 7 and transformed into anthems of hope and empowerment, carrying Palestinian heritage to global audiences. Dana also discusses the influence of her grandfather, displaced from Haifa in 1948, whose advocacy and spirit continue to flow through her work.

Together, we explore how music can serve as both therapy and resistance, a way of keeping Palestinian identity alive for future generations, and a call for young women to embrace authenticity and courage.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ How folklore, tatreez, and heritage shape Falahi Pop

➡ The story behind Ya Tal3een and writing through trauma

➡ Shifting from English to Arabic songwriting

➡ Music as resistance, healing, and empowerment

➡ Ancestry, legacy, and advice to young Palestinian girls

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00- Storytelling as Resistance

01:38- Introduction

03:24– Dana Salah’s Journey: From King Deco to Falahi Pop

07:33– Ya Tal3een: Writing Through Grief & Finding Empowerment

11:39– Arabic vs English Songwriting & Honoring Heritage

17:51– Her Grandfather’s Legacy & Carrying Palestine Forward

21:01– Advice for Young Palestinian Girls & Closing Reflections

🎥 Full episode on Sumud Podcast: https://sumudpod.com

📲 Follow: @danasalah

📲 Follow: @dredhasan

#Palestine #SumudPod #Arabcon #FreePalestine #Falahi #Resistance #DanaSalah #Singer #Songwriter #Producer

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Dr. Rania Masri: Zionism, Ecocide & the Mother Tree | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Rania Masri joins us to speak on liberation, land, and the interconnected struggles for justice. An environmental scientist and long-time activist, Rania brings decades of experience in organizing to the fight against colonialism and ecocide.

Since 1990, Rania has organized for justice and against systems of oppression and war through protests, teach-ins, conferences, political organizing, public speaking training, writings, research, and media work. She taught holistic environmental sciences (including environmental justice) at the university level for nearly two decades. She served as an expert in the Court of Conscience, presenting testimony on the environmental impact of the 2006 Israeli War on Lebanon.

In this episode, Rania connects the fight for Palestinian freedom to global movements for environmental and social justice. She explains how Zionism imposes ecocide on the land of Palestine, unpacks the colonial legacy of Sykes–Picot and the artificial borders of Greater Syria, and invites us to learn from the socialist wisdom of trees, what she calls the “Mother Tree” model of care, resistance, and community.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The environmental devastation of Israeli occupation and Gaza’s ecocide

➡ The colonial blueprint of Sykes–Picot and rejecting imposed borders

➡ Trees as teachers: Mother Trees, socialism, and organizing

➡ How solidarity—not charity—can reshape our future

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00- Introduction

01:35- Facing the Unspoken Issues

12:54- Engaging Despite Differences: Republicans, Democrats, and Greens

15:41- Holding Our Leaders Accountable

22:37- Greater Syria: Rejecting Borders & Claiming Our Lands

24:56- Side by Side: Liberation, Labor, and Community

28:26- Origins and Goals: The Arab and Muslim Green Party Caucus

34:17- Exploring the Core: Life as an Environmental Scientist

38:39- Examining Ecocide: The Impact of Occupation

46:00- Environmental Advocacy: Where to Begin?

49:23- Final Reflections: Hope, Resistance & the Fight for Palestine

🎥 Full episode on Sumud Podcast: https://sumudpod.com

🌐Check out: https://ncejn.org/

📲 Follow: @raniamasri

📲 Follow: @dredhasan

#Palestine #FreePalestine #SumudPod #Antizionist #AntiColonial #Arab #Occupation #Decolonize #Lebanon #Syria

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Ashish Prashar: Witnessing Apartheid & Advocacy | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ashish Prashar, a political strategist and human rights activist who has advised Middle East peace envoys, UK politicians, and international bodies. He shares a unique perspective shaped by years of firsthand experience in Israel and Palestine, revealing realities that often go unseen in mainstream narratives.

From 2010 to 2012, Ashish lived in the West Bank and witnessed systemic policies controlling Palestinian communities. These experiences highlight the everyday mechanisms of apartheid and the human cost behind the policies.

In this episode, Ashish discusses the broader lessons of his experiences, from international advocacy to solidarity work. He emphasizes understanding both the human and political dimensions of the conflict, offering insights for activists, policymakers, and anyone seeking justice.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ What living in Israel and Palestine taught him about systemic apartheid

➡ The meaning and implications of “sanitized” roads

➡ How political systems and propaganda shape narratives of the conflict

➡ The role of international advocacy and solidarity

➡ Lessons for activists and observers striving for justice

📌 Chapters:

00:00- Introduction

02:00- When Hatred Found Us at Play

12:52- Prison at Seventeen: Assaulted and Tested

21:25- Ashish’s Background: Political Strategy & Human Rights Work

27:47- Between Blair and Palestine

31:33- Living in the West Bank: Firsthand Experiences of Segregation

35:32- Football Against Apartheid

45:56- Airbnb: Profiting from Genocide

51:22- Reflections on Justice, Responsibility, and Speaking Out

🎥 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

🌐Check out: https://www.ashishprashar.me/

📲Follow: @ash_prashar

📲Follow: @dredhasan

#Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide #EndTheOccupation #JusticeForPalestine #ApartheidIsrael #HumanRights #NGO #BDS

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Sereen Haddad: Student Resistance & Courage | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Sereen Haddad, a Palestinian student activist who helped lead the VCU Gaza solidarity encampment before police violently dismantled it!

In the days leading up to graduation, Sereen had been pepper-sprayed, beaten, and sent to the ER with head trauma as VCU and Virginia State Police stormed the encampment. Three days before graduation, she received an email from the university stating that she could walk the stage, but her degree would not be conferred due to her involvement in the protest.

Sereen’s story is not only about repression but also resilience. She experienced firsthand the violence facing student organizers across the U.S.—and yet, she insists: Palestinians refuse to remain quiet. Instead of breaking her, these moments only strengthened her resolve. With the help of Palestine Legal, she fought back and won her degree—showing that student movements have power and that universities are not neutral but complicit.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ What it means to be Palestinian in a world that dehumanizes your people

➡ Police repression at VCU’s Gaza encampment

➡ The loss of her family members in Gaza and why they are people, not statistics

➡ Why the divestment movement matters and terrifies universities

➡ Advice to other students facing repression on campus

➡ The resilience, pride, and love at the heart of Palestinian identity

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

01:42 – VCU Withheld Her Degree & the Days After October 7

10:02 – The VCU Encampment: Police Violence & Repression

16:07- The Haddad Legacy: Refusal & Resistance

20:47- Graduation Blocked: Student Conduct vs. Palestine Solidarity

29:00- Morals 101 & Calling in Backup: Palestine Legal

36:53- Why Silence is Not an Option

41:56- Final Reflections: Pride, Struggle & Speaking Out

📲 Follow: @sereen_haddad_

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more: https://sumudpod.com

#Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #DivestFromGenocide #Gaza #StudentProtests #CampusEncampments #EndTheOccupation #Divest #BDS

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Hannah Moushabeck: Homeland, Memory & Stories | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Hannah Moushabeck, a Palestinian American author, editor, and book marketer. Born into a family of publishers and raised in western Massachusetts, Hannah grew up in the world of books. Today, she carries that legacy forward at Interlink Books, one of the only Palestinian-owned publishing houses in the U.S.

Her acclaimed debut, "Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine" (Chronicle Books, 2023), is a lyrical picture book inspired by her father’s memories of Palestine. With warmth and humor, it offers young readers both a window into a beloved homeland and a mirror for displaced families everywhere.

In this conversation, Hannah shares her journey growing up surrounded by stories, the challenges of representing Palestine in children’s literature, and the backlash she’s faced, including censorship and soft bans. She also reflects on reclaiming her identity, creating community for emerging Palestinian authors, and why storytelling for children is a vital act of resistance.

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

➡ Why representation in children’s books is survival, not just storytelling

➡ The story of Interlink Books & resisting cultural erasure

➡ The rise of censorship and soft suppression of Palestinian voices

➡ Building community through Palestinians in Kid Lit

➡ Homeland as an act of love, memory, and joy

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

01:21 – Growing Up in the Only Palestinian Publishing House in the U.S.

06:21 –The Faces of Interlink Books

9:56- How to Approach Interlink or Hannah About an Idea?

11:38- Childhood Erasure & Reclaiming Palestinian Identity

15:31 – Discovering Naomi Shihab Nye & the Power of Children’s Books

21:11- Writing Homeland & Sparking Questions Through the Story

26:52 – Soft Censorship, Library Bans & Resilience

29:35- Main Takeaway from Wondering About Palestine

31:25- Claiming My Identity: The Moment I Said, “I’m Palestinian"

33:33 – Messages to young Palestinians & aspiring writers

📲 Follow Hannah Moushabeck: @hannahmoushabeck, @interlinkbooks

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

Check out: https://interlinkbooks.com/

📕 Hannah’s Book: Homeland: https://bookshop.org/p/books/homeland-my-father-dreams-of-palestine-hannah-moushabeck/18788705?ean=9781797202051&next=t

#Palestine #SumudPod #PalestinianStories #Books #Author #Kidsbook #Homeland #Stories #Storytelling

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Ibrahim Awad: Sacrifice, Justice & Speaking Up | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ibrahim Awada, a US-based trial lawyer, founder of The Awad Law Firm, and unapologetic voice for Palestine. Known for securing record-breaking verdicts and training trial lawyers across the country, Ibrahim has also emerged as a fearless advocate for his community, refusing to stay silent even when colleagues and judges turned away.

From Georgia’s courtrooms to his nonprofit Palistory, dedicated to preserving Nakba survivor testimony, Ibrahim blends legal excellence with moral clarity. His story is one of sacrifice, faith, and the painful realization that some “progressive” allies were never truly allies at all.

In this powerful conversation, Ibrahim reflects on what it means to confront injustice, whether in the courtroom or in Gaza, and why silence is complicity. He reminds us: the work is ours, the outcome is God’s.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Why sacrifice is inevitable and why it must be ours, not our children’s

➡ The Georgia judge who said, “There are no innocents in Gaza.”

➡ How October 7 unmasked false allies in the legal profession

➡ Growing up Palestinian in the U.S. & the impact of Muhammad al-Durrah’s killing

➡ Founding Palistory to preserve Nakba survivor stories

➡ Faith, courage, and why speaking up is easier now than ever

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

1:58- Identity & Representing His Community

04:56 – Commitment to Faith & Palestinian Identity

08:46 – Why ‘Karate Attorney’?

14:45 – Confronting Judge Stacey Hydrick’s Gaza Comments

21:42 – Trial Lawyers College & the “Defense of the Damned”

28:43- Frames of Effort

32:05- Founding Palistory & Preserving Nakba Testimonies

34:10 – Message to CEOs, Professionals & Silent Allies

38:22- Why Zionism is Supremacy, Not Judaism

41:19- What It Means to Ibrahim to Be Palestinian

44:50- Take Action & Don’t Wait

46:30 – A Final Word: No Good Deed Goes Unrewarded

📲 Follow: @karateattorney, @palistory.usa

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more: https://sumudpod.com

Check out: https://theawadlawfirm.com/

https://palistory.com/

#Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide #JusticeForPalestine #StandWithPalestine #IndependentMedia #Gaza #Nakba

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Mehdi Hasan: Gaza, Debating & Independent Media | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Mehdi Hasan—Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Zeteo, the independent media platform built to challenge power and amplify silenced voices. Known worldwide for his fearless debate style and sharp fact-checking, Mehdi has spent 25 years exposing propaganda and holding leaders to account.

His layered identity—son of Indian immigrants, a Shia Muslim growing up in the UK as a “minority within a minority,” and now an immigrant navigating life across the U.S. and U.K.—has shaped his worldview. These experiences of being both insider and outsider inform his politics, his journalism, and his commitment to journalistic integrity in an era of disinformation.

From Win Every Argument to his viral TV debates, Mehdi’s work blends storytelling with accountability. He reflects on what it means to live between worlds—and how identity, politics, and media intersect in today’s polarized climate.

Beyond his career highlights, Mehdi opens up about the struggles of independent journalism, the dangers faced by Palestinian reporters in Gaza, and why disinformation remains one of the greatest threats to truth.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Why Mehdi built Zeteo to rival corporate media

➡ How lies and propaganda became his “antagonist”

➡ Growing up Muslim in the West

➡ Lessons from Win Every Argument on debate & persuasion

➡ Advice for Palestinian and pro-Palestinian students facing attacks

➡ The murder of Gaza’s journalists and why their voices matter

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

01:28 – The Birth of Zeteo & Challenging Power

03:19 – Propaganda, Lies & Mehdi’s “Antagonist”

07:09 – Growing Up Shia Muslim in the West

10:24 – Sectarianism, Geopolitics & Divide-and-Rule

13:23 – Debate Lessons from Win Every Argument

19:54 – Advice for Palestinian & Pro-Palestinian Students

24:56 – Rapid Fire Questions

32:52- Final Message: Support Independent Media

📲 Follow: @mehdirhasan & @Zeteo

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Shop his book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/win-every-argument-the-art-of-debating-persuading-and-public-speaking-mehdi-hasan/18308276?ean=9781250853462&next=t

🌐 Explore more: https://sumudpod.com

Check out: https://zeteo.com/

#Palestine #Sumudpod #MehdiHasan #FreePalestine #IndependentMedia #WinEveryArgument #Gaza #Journalism

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Rania Khalek: Special Report on Lebanon’s Pager Attacks | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by journalist and BreakThrough News host Rania Khalek for a special episode diving into her latest documentary, Israeli Terror in Lebanon: Inside the Pager Attacks. The documentary uncovers the untold story behind the September 17th pager explosions in Lebanon—a years-long covert Israeli operation that left civilians maimed and silenced.

📺 Watch Rania’s full documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mqqDTIs4vE

From the hidden manufacturing sabotage to the horrific injuries, Rania takes us through the political, human, and media dimensions of the attack and why Western coverage gave airtime to Mossad agents while denying a platform to the victims, including children.

As a Lebanese journalist, Rania offers a deeply personal perspective on the resilience of communities under siege and the friendships and humor that survive even in the aftermath of violence.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ How the pager attacks were planned and executed

➡ The human cost: stories of survivors like Ali and Hussein

➡ Anti-Shia sentiment and blocked access to Iranian medical aid

➡ The role of Western media in shaping narratives

➡ The resilience and resistance of Lebanon’s most targeted communities

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Rania’s Background

04:15 – How the Pager Explosions Happened

11:32 – Human Stories: Ali, Hussein, and Life After Injury

19:47 – Media Silence and Mossad’s Airtime

27:58 – Anti-Shia Sentiment & Blocked Medical Aid

42:52- Behind the Edits: What Was Left Out

45:53- A Scary New Reality for Lebanon

52:06- The One Message to Carry Forward

Reach out to raniaKhalek@gmail.com, to connect with the people involved.

📲 Follow: @BreakThroughNews

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Check out Rania's episode: https://sumudpod.com/episodes/rania-khalek/

🌐 Explore more: https://sumudpod.com

#Palestine #Sumudpod #Lebanon #FreePalestine #EndTheOccupation #LebanonUnderAttack #HumanRights #WarCrimes #InternationalLaw

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Karmel Abufarha: Canaan Palestine, Food & Community | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Karmel Abufarha from Canaan Palestine—a Palestinian brand rooted in the land, the olive tree, and the power of community. Representing generations of farmers, Canaan shares how olive oil connects Palestinian families to the world and why farming in Palestine is both a daily routine and a quiet act of resistance.

Karmel has spent his life building Canaan Palestine alongside his father, Nasser Abufarha, to preserve Palestinian heritage through food and farming. As a Palestinian American who moved from Madison, Wisconsin, to live full-time in Palestine, Karmel brings a rare perspective on how environment and culture reshape our values.

But beyond abundance lies injustice. We discuss the obstacles farmers face under Israeli occupation—checkpoint delays, permit restrictions, and blocked access to their groves—and how Canaan is working to ensure these stories are heard across the globe.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Farming as a cultural and political inheritance

➡ Why even professionals return to the land

➡ Olive oil as a link between Palestine and the world

➡ The everyday logistics of farming under occupation

➡ How global fair trade often excludes Palestine

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Karmel's Upbringing

04:29 – Canaan's Origin & What Farming Means in Palestine

10:05 – Key Terms: Fair Trade, Sustainability, & Biodiversity

25:41- A Message from the Land: What Farmers Would Say

31:19 – Farming as a Form of Resistance

33:44 – From Generation to Generation: The Wisdom of Palestinian Farming

47:45- Modern Life, Palestinian Roots: The Vision of Hayat Canaan

52:24 – Dignity, Markets, and the Next Chapter for Canaan

📲 Follow: @canaanpalestine

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more: https://sumudpod.com

📘 Read Canaan’s 2024 Reflection: https://canaanpalestine.com/pages/2024report

#Palestine #SumudPod #Oliveoil #Olivetree #Palestinianfood #Canaan #Palestinianculture #Freepalestine #Holyland

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Ibtihal Aboussad: Resistance & Big Tech | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ibtihal Aboussad, a Moroccan-born software engineer, educator, and No Azure for Apartheid campaign organizer. A Harvard graduate and former Microsoft employee, Ibtihal made headlines earlier this year when she publicly confronted Microsoft’s CEO for the company’s role in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people, resulting in her being fired from her job.

In this powerful conversation, Ibtihal shares the story behind that viral moment and the years of quiet resistance that led to it. From grassroots education initiatives in Morocco to building ethical technologies and manning suicide hotlines, her journey is a rare fusion of tech, spirituality, and social justice.

She reflects on how Islam grounds her commitment to collective liberation, what it meant to grow up under cultural imperialism in North Africa, and why she believes that true resistance is never just personal; it’s organized, intentional, and deeply principled.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Tech complicity in genocide and organizing from inside Big Tech

➡ Growing up under neocolonialism in Morocco

➡ Faith as resistance to individualism and apathy

➡ Why she threw a kufiya on stage at Microsoft

➡ The emotional toll of working for a company enabling genocide

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides political, cultural, and ethical insight into corporate complicity, worker resistance, and the Palestinian liberation struggle.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Who is Ibtihal Aboussad?

05:44 – Growing Up in Morocco & Early Tech Education

11:28 – Harvard, Islam & Countering Individualism

17:30 – Working at Microsoft, Discovering Complicity & Organizing from Within

31:54 – The Protest, Kufiya Toss & Resignation

54:52 – What Comes Next: Collective Liberation & Tech That Heals

🇵🇸 Follow Ibtihal: @ibtihal.aboussad

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Don’t miss it—tune in now at https://sumudpod.com

🌐Check out: https://noazureforapartheid.com/

#Palestine #SumudPod #Tech #Microsoft #PalestineUnderAttack #FreePalestine #VoicesFromGaza #EndTheOccupation #GazaUnderSiege

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Dana Dajani: Poetry, Exile & Palestinian Memory | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Dana Dajani—award-winning Palestinian-American poet, actress, and humanitarian. Known for her fusion of spoken word and theater, Dana uses performance as a form of resistance, remembrance, and radical love.

In this powerful conversation, Dana reflects on what it means to choose to be Palestinian—as an identity, an inheritance, and a calling. She shares the story of her grandmother Aida, whose exile became Dana’s compass. She opens up about the deeply personal project The Poor Millionaires, an archival film and fashion journey born from family footage, memory, and loss.

From navigating third culture identity to coping with survivor’s guilt, Dana brings rare emotional honesty to questions of creativity, trauma, and legacy. This episode is a tribute to the storytellers who came before—and the stories we must carry forward.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ What it means to choose to be Palestinian in diaspora

➡ Preserving her grandmother’s dresses, films, and history

➡ Theater as embodied resistance and poetic healing

➡ The mental and emotional toll of witnessing genocide

➡ How art creates space for empathy, conversation, and transformation

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical, cultural, and political insight to inform and inspire viewers.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Theatre Roots & Being a Narrator

06:26 – Childhood, Pursuing a Fine Art Degree & The Human Spirit Project

11:17 – Choosing Art Over Expectations, Third Culture Identity & Discovering Family History

24:50 – The Poor Millionaires, the Legacy of Aida Dajani & Love Letters to the Land

38:39 – Dana’s Creative Process & Trauma

50:37 – Creating Space for Justice & Finding Purpose Again

01:00:47 – Legacy, Loss & Carrying the Stories Forward

01:06:47- Final Message & Performing

🇵🇸 Follow Dana: @DanaDajanipoetry

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Dr.Cornel West episode: https://sumudpod.com/episodes/dr-cornel-west/

🌐 Learn more at: https://sumudpod.com

#Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #Gaza #Poetry #PerformanceArt #Resistance #Storytelling #Artivism #HumanRights #CeasefireNow

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Alana Hadid: Art, Advocacy & Palestinian Stories | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Alana Hadid—creative director, activist, and storyteller. As the force behind Watermelon Pictures and host of The Seeds Podcast, Alana is working to reimagine media through a justice-centered lens. From launching the groundbreaking streaming platform Watermelon+ to preserving her family’s Palestinian legacy, Alana weaves creativity and resistance into every part of her life.

In this deeply personal conversation, Alana opens up about her childhood, her grandmother’s displacement during the Nakba, and the emotional journey of visiting her father’s birthplace in Safed. She shares the joys and heartbreak of advocacy, what it means to show up for Palestine through media, and why self-love is an act of defiance.

As the conversation unfolds, Alana also reflects on her mixed Palestinian-Irish identity, her path through political education and entrepreneurship, and the mental and emotional labor of public-facing advocacy. From her stepmother role to navigating online hate, she offers an honest and grounded portrait of what it means to live one's politics with love, purpose, and clarity.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Creating Watermelon+, a streaming platform by and for Palestinians

➡ Visiting her family's home in Safed and honoring intergenerational memory

➡ Why Alana sees liberation as her religion

➡ The mental toll of advocacy & the importance of therapy and healing

➡ Building a life rooted in justice, joy, and storytelling

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Boycotts, Safe Platforms & Watermelon+

04:05 – Growing Up Palestinian-Irish in the DMV

08:29 – Family, Nakba Stories & Visiting Safed

17:34 – Identity, Religion & Liberation as Faith

24:44 – Cultural Power & Creative Resistance

33:41 – Self-Worth, Mental Health & Surviving the Spotlight

41:55 - Watermelon Pictures, Boycotting & The Seeds Podcast

52:09 – Reflection: Cooking, Sisterhood & Living a Grounded Life

📲 Follow Alana: @lanzybear

🇵🇸 Support and subscribe to: @watermelonpicturesco

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Learn more at: https://sumudpod.com

📺 Stream Watermelon+: https://watermelonpictures.com

#Palestine #SumudPod #AlanaHadid #WatermelonPictures #TheSeedsPodcast #FreePalestine #PalestinianVoices #CreativeResistance #Storytelling #Nakba #MentalHealth

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Amir Makled: Justice, Palestine & Power | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by powerhouse attorney and civil rights advocate Amir Makled. As managing partner at Hall Makled, Amir is one of the most formidable legal voices defending Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. From police brutality to the criminalization of pro-Palestine protests, his cases speak to a deeper story: what it means to resist injustice within the system.

Amir reflects on his journey from growing up post-9/11 in suburban Michigan to tackling police abuse and taking on the Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, herself—and winning.

His clients range from working-class families to student organizers, and his advocacy is rooted in dignity, law, and unwavering solidarity.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Navigating identity and discrimination after 9/11

➡ Building a law firm rooted in justice and access

➡ Holding power to account—whether police or prosecutors

➡ Defending Palestine through the First Amendment

➡ Why are some cases bigger than the courtroom

This episode reminds us that courage takes many forms—and sometimes, it wears a suit and walks into court.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & The Irony of a Muslim Defending

05:41 – Post-9/11, Football, and Fighting Racism in High School

11:55- From Collision Shops to Courtrooms: Why Law?

21:52 – Suing Police for Beating a Disabled Arab Man

31:48- Taking Unpopular Cases & Defending the Accused

38:17- Pro Palestine: The U-M Protester Case & Dana Nessel Drops the Case

01:00:00- Stopped at the Airport: Navigating Challenges and Practical Advice

01:14:50- Reflection & Continuing the Fight for Justice and Civil Rights

📲 Follow Amir Makled: @AttorneyMakled

📲 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

🌐Check out: https://www.hallmakled.com/

#Palestine #SumudPod #LegalResistance #ArabAmerican #CivilRightsAttorney #MuslimRights #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #JusticeForAll #CivilRights

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Constanza Eliana Chinea: Media & Decolonization | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

🎙 This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Constanza Eliana Chinea—a Boricua journalist, producer, and activist reshaping the narrative from within.

Born in New York, raised in Borinquen (Puerto Rico), and coming of age in the U.S. Midwest, Constanza grew up confronting erasure, assimilation, and White comfort. Now based in Los Angeles, her more recent work includes reporting on pro-Palestine protests and student encampments at UCLA and USC through a historical, contextual, and factual lens. Her bylines include The L.A. Times, Spotify, The Young Turks, Latino Rebels, and LA Public Press.

In 2024, she founded Malcriá Media, an independent platform that centers on social justice, politics, and decolonial praxis, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. She also hosts the podcast Political Pendejadas, where she unpacks power and politics alongside movement builders and cultural critics. Constanza has completed a disinformation fellowship through DDIA’s (the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas) Capacity-Building Program and is currently a politics reporter through UC Berkeley Journalism’s California Local News Fellowship.

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

➡ What it means to be a colonial refugee

➡ The illusion of inclusion in DEI and wellness spaces

➡ Why is not all activism decolonial

➡ Media bias, Palestine, and challenging White discomfort

➡ Her pivot from yoga to journalism—and the price of truth-telling

🎬 This video is for educational purposes only. It offers historical, cultural, and political analysis to deepen understanding and inspire justice.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Constanza Eliana

05:25 – From Puerto Rico to Illinois: A colonial refugee’s identity crisis

08:46 –Assimilation, Colonial Erasure, and Reclaim Our Name

16:32 – Yoga, Wellness, and Blogging

23:35 – “Not all activism is decolonial.”

28:56 – Palestine, media bias, and rejecting White savior “experts”

33:32 – Anti-Oppression Social Club & Embody Inclusivity

37:34 – Pivoting to independent journalism & media truth-telling

42:06 – Decolonizing Media & Solidarity with Palestine

48:33 – Her podcast: Political Pendejadas

53:44 – The price of integrity in journalism

59:00 – Final message: “Only we can save ourselves.”

📲 Follow Constanza Eliana Chinea: @ElianaChinea

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Watch Dr. Butch Ware episode: https://sumudpod.com/episodes/dr-butch-ware-black-liberation-zionism-and-the-spiritual-fight-for-justice-sumud-podcast/

🌐 More from the podcast: https://sumudpod.com

🌐Check out: https://www.embodyinclusivity.com/

#Palestine #SumudPod #Decolonize #MalcriaMedia #Latine #Colonial #IndependentMedia #FreePalestine

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Cherien Dabis: Filmmaking & Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker, writer, and actress Cherien Dabis—a bold storyteller whose life and work explore the power of identity, resistance, and the stories we carry.

Born in Nebraska to Palestinian parents and raised in small-town Ohio, Cherien came of age during the first Gulf War, a time when neighbors turned on her family overnight. This political awakening eventually shaped her groundbreaking work, from Amreeka and May in the Summer to directing award-winning episodes of Only Murders in the Building and starring in Netflix’s Mo.

Her latest feature, All That’s Left of You, tells the Palestinian origin story through the lens of one family across generations. Filmed during the current war, the production was forced to flee Palestine mid-shoot. But what emerged, as Cherien tells it, was “a film made from grief, love, and sheer determination.”

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

➡ Growing up Arab in America post-Gulf War

➡ Turning generational trauma into cinematic truth

➡ The fight to humanize Palestinians in Western media

➡ Acting in Mo, directing Meryl Streep, and resisting Hollywood erasure

➡ The making of All That’s Left of You

🎬 This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical, cultural, and political analysis to inform and inspire.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Cherien’s Journey

02:44 – Death Threats & Racism During the Gulf War

05:21 – Making Amreeka: From Family Trauma to Sundance

09:07 – First Visit to Palestine & Strip Searches at Age 8

16:39 – Columbia Film School, Stereotypes & Censorship

22:16 – Creating Make-A-Wish in Ramallah

30:54 – Filming All That’s Left of You During War

40:05 –The Emmy Nomination

44:50 – May in the Summer

48:41 – Mo Amer’s Show: Improvisation, Comedy & Catharsis

55:40– Legacy, Visibility, and Love for the Community

📲 Follow Cherien Dabis: @cheriendabis, @allthatsleftofyoufilm

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

Mo Amer Show: @moamer

🌐 More from the podcast: https://sumudpod.com

#Palestine #SumudPod #CherienDabis #AllThatsLeftOfYou #Storytelling #MoAmer #Netflix #NetflixMENA #DecolonizeHollywood #ArabVoicesMatter #Palestinian

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Aminah Musa: Fashion as Resistance & Building PaliRoots | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by Aminah Musa, a visionary designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PaliRoots—the beloved Palestinian streetwear brand born of resistance and stitched with purpose. From growing up on food stamps in South Side Chicago to helping build a brand that has fed nearly 4 million meals in Gaza, Aminah’s story is one of family, faith, creativity, and commitment to her roots.

Raised by Palestinian parents who instilled in her the values of humility, community, and pride in her heritage. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, she opens up about navigating high school as the only visibly Muslim girl, learning business from her father (who left medicine to pursue purpose), and launching PaliRoots with her brother to ensure Palestine would never be forgotten. Their brand became more than fashion—it became a movement grounded in dignity, storytelling, and direct impact.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Fashion as a tool for resistance and cultural memory

➡ Growing up Palestinian in America

➡ The family values that shaped her leadership

➡ What it takes to build a mission-driven brand

➡ Hospitality, Feeding millions, and staying rooted in Palestine

This video is for educational purposes only. It offers a personal narrative and political context to inform and inspire viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Aminah’s Palestinian Roots

04:20 – Growing Up & Building Family Bonds

14:20 – Choosing Kindness & Lessons from Her Father

19:43 – Entrepreneurship & Launching PaliRoots

27:13 – Returning to Palestine & Legacy of Her Grandfather

33:30 – Fashion as Resistance and Connection

42:55 – Hospitality & Social Responsibility

50:02—Calling Out Influencers & Centering Palestine Boldly

01:04:43 – PaliRoots Future & a Collection Rooted in Story

1:31:00 – Reflections to Her Past & Future Self

📲 Follow Aminah Musa: @goldenmuseco & @paliroots

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

🛍 Shop PaliRoots: https://paliroots.com

Feed a family in Gaza: https://www.paliroots.com/pages/philanthropy

#Palestine #SumudPod #PaliRoots #PalestinianVoices #FreePalestine #GazaRelief #SocialImpact #Fashiondesigner

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Hala Alyan: Displacement, Healing & Storytelling | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by poet, psychologist, professor, and author Hala Alyan. With roots in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, Hala shares her remarkable journey navigating displacement, identity, and creative expression—from surviving war and immigration to becoming a published author and clinical psychologist.

In this deep episode, Hala opens up about motherhood, addiction, vulnerability, and the messy beauty of transformation. From crafting stories as a child to integrating psychology and poetry in her adult life, her reflections offer powerful insight into what it means to survive and evolve.

In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The fluid meaning of “home” and identity

➡ How trauma, displacement, and storytelling intersect

➡ Her path through addiction, healing, and radical honesty

➡ What it means to parent, write, and love with accountability

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides psychological, cultural, and political reflections intended to inform and empower.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Embracing Vulnerability

04:30 – Displacement, Identity & Early Storytelling

10:03- Writing, Psychology & Teaching

22:52 – Writing About Taboo Topics & Protecting Others

29:56 – Vulnerability, Motherhood & Speaking Honestly

44:33 – Takeaways, Lineage & Advice to the Next Generation

📚 Book by Hala Alyan:

➡️ I'll Tell You When I'm Home

Available at major bookstores and academic publishers.

You can also check them out here: https://bookshop.org/shop/sumudpod

Published by: @simonandschuster

🌐 Learn more at: https://sumudpod.com

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐Check out Hala's website: https://halaalyan.substack.com/

#Palestine #SumudPod #Healingthroughwords #PalestinianVoices #Vulnerability #Poetry #FreePalestine #MentalHealthMatters

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Mussab Ali: Youth Power & Fighting for Justice | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Mussab Ali - a cancer survivor, civil rights advocate, and one of the youngest Muslim elected officials in U.S. history. Born in Pakistan and raised in Jersey City, Mussab’s story is one of grit, public service, and fearless truth-telling.

At just 20 years old, Mussab became the youngest-ever elected official in Jersey City, eventually rising to president of the Board of Education. Where he advocated for clean water access, increased teacher pay, and halal food and Eid holidays for Muslim students. While studying at Harvard Law, Mussab battled cancer, completed chemotherapy, and still graduated while serving his community.

Now, he’s running for mayor of Jersey City - not just to lead, but to represent. In a political moment where speaking up for Palestine is often seen as a career-ender, Mussab has done the opposite: calling out injustice, demanding a ceasefire, and getting thrown out of city hall for refusing to stay silent.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Surviving cancer, chairing the school board, & attending Harvard Law

➡ How loyalty to your hometown shapes bold leadership

➡ The power of showing up authentically in politics

➡ Running for office and standing up for Palestine

➡ How Trump’s Islamophobic lies inspired Mussab’s first campaign

➡ Creating the Ali Leadership Institute and investing in youth power

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Mussab’s Introduction & Early Life

03:10 – Growing Up Muslim in New Jersey

07:28 – Becoming Jersey City’s Youngest Elected Official

14:48 – Wins for the Muslim Community & Equity in Schools

20:15 – Mussab's Academic Journey in China and at Harvard

24:56 – Cancer Diagnosis &Interning During Chemotherapy

30:28 – Starting the Ali Leadership Institute

32:35 – Running for Mayor & Speaking Truth to Power

42:26 – One-State vs. Two-State & Lessons from Visiting Palestine

49:31 – Supporting his Campaign & Final Reflections

🌐 Explore more at: sumudpod.com

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🎙 Follow Mussab: @mussabaalijc, @aliforjc

📢 Check out Mussab's work:

Campaign Website: www.ali2025.com

Ali Leadership Institute: www.alileadership.com

#Palestine #SumudPod #MuslimVoices #YouthInPolitics #FreePalestine #EndTheOccupation #CeasefireNow #HumanRights

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Connie Kazan: Food, Family & Advocacy for Palestine | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Lebanese-American baker, mother, and outspoken advocate Connie Kazan.

Known for her viral desserts, unforgettable appearance on The Great Chocolate Showdown, and unfiltered voice for justice. A mother of four, social media personality, and outspoken advocate for Palestinian and Arab communities, Connie brings fierce love, deep-rooted cultural pride, and relentless compassion to everything she touches, from cake decorating to calling out injustice on a global scale.

In this raw conversation, Connie takes us on a journey through her life: from growing up in Dearborn to becoming a prominent voice for Arab and Muslim women. She opens up about the challenges of being a hijabi woman in the public eye, navigating racism and cultural erasure in both media and everyday life, and the emotional weight of watching her people suffer. Connie also shares powerful reflections on her time in Egypt, where she worked directly with displaced Gazan families, offering aid, empathy, and unwavering solidarity in these difficult times.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Growing up Arab in the U.S.

➡ Family, faith, and hijab in the face of judgment

➡ Food as identity, resistance, and reclamation

➡ Her work with displaced Gazans and mutual aid

➡ Why Connie refuses to be silent about Palestine, colonization, or stolen land

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides cultural, historical, and political reflections to inform and inspire viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Connie’s Backstory

02:03 – Growing Up in Dearborn & Family Bakery Roots

08:13 – Identity, Faith & Rejecting Sectarian Divides

12:37 - The Great Chocolate Showdown & Arab Representation

19:24 – Speaking Truth, & Support Gazans in Egypt

25:01 – Final Reflections

26:30 – Supporting Displaced Gazans in Egypt

31:00 – Speaking Truth to Power & Refusing to Stay Silent

34:50 – Final Reflections

📲 Follow Connie Kazan: @conniekazan13

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

Learn more and register for the Gaza 5K: http://gaza5k.org

#Palestine #SumudPod #ConnieKazan #PalestinianLiberation #ArabAmericanVoices #HijabiRepresentation #FreePalestine #EndTheOccupation #CeasefireNow

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Maya Abdallah: Hunger Strike, Mental Health & Palestinian Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Hello friends, Just a note before we get started that the guest of this episode, Maya Abdallah, was hospitalized just hours after this interview. We share this with her full consent and in deep solidarity.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This episode contains a discussion of sensitive topics, including self-harm and mental health. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support. Dial 988 in the US for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Maya Abdallah, an artist and activist. Maya’s work unearths the depths of generational trauma, resilience, and identity, and her viral poetry has created a space for Palestinian voices in places that often silence them. She is also a writer and filmmaker, using storytelling across mediums to amplify her community’s truth.

In this powerful conversation, Maya shares her hunger strike journey as a student at @UCLA, where she launched her hunger strike demanding the university divest from genocide and support Palestinian liberation. From the physical and emotional toll to the unwavering clarity, it gave her about Palestinian resistance. She opens up about her mental health, confronting the stigma around mental health, especially in our communities.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and deeply grounded in love with her people.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The personal and political cost of hunger striking

➡ How poetry becomes a tool of healing and resistance

➡ The impact of social media visibility on artists of conscience

➡ Arab womanhood, mental health, and inherited grief

➡ Holding joy and mourning in the fight for Palestinian liberation

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📕Chapters:

00:00 – Content Warning & Introduction

02:53 –Physical & Emotional Toll of Not Eating

07:42 – UCLA’s Response and Zionist Harassment Tactics

11:47 – Hiding the Strike & Family Impact

15:53 – The Pain of Palestinian Mothers Under Siege

17:54 – Navigating Arab Identity in America

34:12 – Battling Depression and the Arab Mental Health Stigma

41:50 – Turning Grief into Resistance Through Art & Ayooni

50:11 – Clarifying Intentions: Activism, Courage, and Community Support

01:08:13- Final Message

🎥Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com

📲Follow Maya: @mayaayooni

📲Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐Checkout Maya's line where art meets action: https://ayoonibymaya.com/

Learn more and register for the Gaza 5K at http://gaza5k.org/

#Palestine #PalestineSolidarity #SumudPod #EndTheGenocide #EndTheSiege #MentalHealth #HungerStrike #PalestinianYouth #DecolonizeNarratives #FreePalestine

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Ahmad Abuznaid: USCPR, Ongoing Nakba, and Palestinian Liberation | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, in commemoration of Nakba, we’re joined by Ahmad Abuznaid, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights & USCPR Action. Prior to joining USCPR, Ahmad co-founded the Florida-based Dream Defenders after the killing of Trayvon Martin, serving as Legal & Policy Director and COO during his time there. Ahmad went on to lead the National Network for Arab American Communities as the Executive Director from 2017 to 2019.

Ahmad shares his insights on the intersection of Palestinian liberation and global justice movements in this thought-provoking conversation. He reflects on the role of youth in reshaping the narrative of resistance, the importance of international solidarity, and the profound impact of grassroots organizing in challenging imperialism and colonialism. Ahmad also discusses the moral imperative of resisting injustice and why standing for Palestinian freedom is crucial to the broader struggle for human rights.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ The link between Palestinian liberation and global justice movements

➡ The power of youth-led activism in resistance

➡ The role of international solidarity in the fight for freedom

➡ Why resisting injustice is a moral duty, not a choice

➡ The importance of amplifying Palestinian voices in the global struggle

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

Chapters:

00:00 - Remembering the Nakba & Honoring Palestinian Struggle

00:42 - Introduction & Ahmad’s Roots in Advocacy

10:26 – Trayvon Martin, Miami, and the Birth of Dream Defenders

18:31 – From Burnout to Institution Building

23:27 – First Trip to Palestine: A Homecoming

28:32 – Building Palestinian Power in the U.S.

34:18 – Messaging, Ceasefires, and the Fight for Justice

40:09 – Faith, Family, and Daily Practices for Grounding

46:55 – Liberation Is a Shared Struggle

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

📲 Follow Ahmad Abuznaid on IG: @ahmadabuznaid, @uscpr

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

https://uscpr.org/

https://www.youtube.com/user/USCampaign

https://www.notmytaxdollars.org/

https://www.uscpraction.org/

https://dreamdefenders.org/

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Nora Lester Murad: Identity & Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by author, educator, and longtime activist Nora Lester Murad. Nora has spent decades working at the intersections of aid, justice, and Palestinian liberation. From co-founding Aid Watch Palestine to raising Palestinian children as a Jewish mother, her journey speaks to the power, and cost of solidarity.

Nora shares moving reflections on parenting under occupation, including the stark contrasts between safety in the U.S. and Palestine, and the painful reality of watching her daughters face military interrogations as teenagers. She also unpacks the harm caused by organizations like the ADL, and why she believes that true anti-racism must be principled, consistent, and rooted in the dignity of all people.

🔑In this conversation, we explore:

➡️ What it means to choose solidarity and identity

➡️ The limits of “progressive except for Palestine”

➡️ Parenting, identity, and anti-racism as lived experience

➡️ Why radical honesty and storytelling are acts of resistance

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

📲 Follow Nora Lester Murad: @nora_lester_murad, @droptheadlfromschools, @interlinkbooks

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com

📚 Explore Nora’s work: https://aidwatchpalestine.org, http://www.droptheadlfromschools.org/, http://www.noralestermurad.com/

📕Nora’s Book: http://www.bit.ly/IdaRaffle

🏃‍♂️ Learn more and register for the Gaza 5K by visiting http://gaza5k.org/

📌 Chapters:

0:00 – Introduction & Anti-Racism as a Jewish Value

02:10 – Raising Palestinian Children & Safety in Palestine vs. the U.S.

07:45 – First Interrogations & Parenting Under Occupation

11:20 – Why Nora Left the ADL

16:55 – Distorted Statistics & Zionism in Disguise

22:30 – Solidarity Beyond Identity Politics

27:15 – What Liberal Zionists Get Wrong

31:40 – Jewish Identity, Responsibility & Political Transformation

36:55 – How She Co-Founded Aid Watch Palestine

42:25 – Advice for Allies & the Stakes of Silence

#JewishVoiceForPalestine #PalestinianChildren #AntiRacism #SolidarityIsPersonal #MotherhoodAndResistance #SumudPod #NotInMyName #HumanRightsForAll #EndApartheid #PalestineLiberation #Palestine

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Dr. Butch Ware: Black Liberation, Zionism, and the Spiritual Fight for Justice | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Butch Ware, public intellectual, artist, activist, and former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate. From his upbringing in DC and Minneapolis to his deep immersion in West African Islamic traditions, Dr. Ware weaves personal stories with global liberation movements to deliver a compelling call to resist imperialism and build collective healing.

He shares how Zionism functions as the last breath of white supremacist settler colonialism, the importance of faith, and the urgent need to reclaim spiritual resistance as a tool of decolonization. We also explore his deeply personal journey into Islam through Malcolm X, his academic work including The Walking Qur’an, and his bold political vision for restorative justice and unity across humanity.

This episode is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡️ The link between Black liberation and Palestinian freedom

➡️ How Sufism offers a path to resist oppression and repair trauma

➡️ The colonial roots of Salafism and Wahhabism

➡️ Why resisting injustice is a duty, not a choice

➡️ The myth of apolitical spirituality

➡️ Stories of survival, purpose, and faith in action

📚 Books by Dr. Ware:

➡️ The Walking Qur’an

➡️ Jihad of the Pen

Available at major bookstores and academic publishers.

You can also check them out here: https://bookshop.org/shop/sumudpod

📲 Follow Dr. Butch Ware: @butchware

🎙️ Follow our host: @Dredhasan

🌐 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com/

📌 CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction & Roots of Resistance

02:33 – Born into White Supremacy: A Personal Story

08:21 – Encounters with Police Brutality

14:31 – Malcolm X, Liberation & the Qur’an

21:00 – Sunni/Shia Unity & West African Islam

27:30 – Sufism & Spiritual Resistance

35:47 – Living in Senegal & African Identity

42:23 – Writing The Walking Qur’an

48:00 – Palestine & Black-Palestinian Solidarity

50:30 – October 7th, Nat Turner, and Settler Violence

59:05 – False Allies, Candace Owens, and Media Control

#BlackLiberation #Palestine #Faith #SpiritualResistance #ButchWare #SumudPodcast #Decolonize #Sufism #AntiZionism #Justice #Palestine

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Najla Said: Identity, Advocacy, and Healing through Storytelling

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by author, actress, and playwright Najla Said—daughter of the legendary Palestinian intellectual Edward Said.

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.

Through humor, vulnerability, and sharp storytelling, Najla reflects on growing up as an Arab American in New York, her struggles with identity and anorexia, and the pressure of assimilation in the elite white spaces surrounding her.

Najla opens up about navigating a world that both shrunk and exoticized her Palestinian identity, her healing journey through Arab culture, hospitality, and expressing love through food, and the personal toll of being one of the only visible Palestinians in spaces like Hollywood and Broadway. From stories of her solo play Palestine to memories of Mahmoud Darwish, she shares the intimate and political threads that shaped her life and work.

🎯 In this conversation, we explore:

➡️Growing up Arab American and code-switching to assimilate in elite white spaces

➡️The complexities of anorexia, shame, and reclaiming her identity

➡️Creating art as a form of resistance and healing

➡️The enduring impact and misinterpretation of Edward Said’s legacy

➡️The power of theater and memoir to shift narratives about Palestine

🎧 For all things Sumud: https://sumudpod.com

📘 Read her memoir "Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family" at Sumud Pod's affiliate bookstore:

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🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

Najla Said: https://www.instagram.com/kittybubble/

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Growing Up Arab-American

04:45 – Identity, Anorexia, and Cultural Rejection

14:50 – Returning to Palestine & Reconnecting Through Food

21:00 – Writing Looking for Palestine & Preserving Legacy

27:00 – On Social Media, Generational Shifts & Movement Building

34:54 – Edward Said’s Influence, Illness & Resilience

42:00 – Theater as Resistance and Finding Her Own Voice

#SumudPodcast #NajlaSaid #Palestine #EdwardSaid #ArabAmerican #ResistanceThroughArt #DiasporaVoices #PalestinianNarratives #Theatre

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Doctors Against Genocide - Practicing Medicine Under Occupation

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we speak with founders of Doctors Against Genocide, Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle and Dr. Nidal Jboor.

Join us as we learn more about their upbringing in Palestine and the realities of practicing medicine under occupation. They share a detailed account of how Israel's assault on Palestinian life has reached genocidal proportions, and how initiatives like the Health for Palestine Pediatric Program and Doctors Against Genocide offer resistance through care.

Lastly, tune in for their moving account of how their brave colleagues in Gaza have become their daily guiding light amid genocide denial and global silence.

🎯 In this conversation, we discuss:

➡️ Becoming doctors and practicing medicine under occupation

➡️ How Israel has become hellbent on destroying the fabric of Palestinian life

➡️ Genocide denial

➡️ How to support the work of Doctors Against Genocide

➡️ The bravery of the medical professionals in Gaza

📲 Follow our guest: @doctorsagainstgenocide

🎙️ Follow our host: @Dredhasan

🌐 For all things Sumud: https://sumudpod.com/

🪙 Donate to Doctors Against Genocide: https://doctorsagainstgenocide.org/donate

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📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction, Family Background & Palestinian Identity

05:23 - Practicing Medicine Under Occupation

09:44 - The Daily Life of Palestinian Students

16:09 - Health For Palestine Pediatric Program

21:04 - Zionism and Hasbara (Israeli Propaganda)

26:29 - Palestinian Right to Exist & Resist

31:40 - The Creation of Doctors Against Genocide

35:45 - Willing Executioners

40:51 - The Science of Genocide

45:36 - October 7th

56:07 - Settler Colonialism

58:56 - The Hippocratic Oath

1:20:52 - Public Criticism

1:24:57 - Speaking Up for Palestine

1:31:46 - How to Support

#SumudPodcast #Palestine #FreePalestine #Activism #AgainstGenocide #Podcast #MedcineUnderOccupation

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Saiaf Abdallah: Fearless and Beautiful Resistance, Arrest, and Liberation

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:19:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Saiaf Abdallah, the voice behind @Resistance_Is_Beautiful. Known for his fearless activism, viral confrontations, and unwavering commitment to Palestine, Saiaf is always ready to share the blatant truth in times of injustice.

From being arrested multiple times to going head-to-head with Zionist narratives in public spaces, Saiaf shares how his upbringing, his father’s imprisonment for refusing to cooperate with the FBI, and the October 7th shift shaped his radical clarity and public resistance. He speaks openly about Zionist supremacy, American apathy, and the spiritual and philosophical grounding that sustains him.

🎯 In this conversation, we discuss:

➡️ Growing up Palestinian in Arizona

➡️ His viral arrest footage and philosophy of fearless activism

➡️ Why he believes America is in moral collapse

➡️ Censorship and media control

➡️ Advice to young people who want to stand up for justice

🔴 This episode contains raw truth, intense clarity, and a rejection of performative politics.

📲 Follow him on Instagram: @resistance_is_beautiful

🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Ed Hasan: @Dredhasan

For all things Sumud: https://sumudpod.com/

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction, Family Background & Palestinian Identity

06:19 – Early Activism

10:33 – His Father Getting Arrested

21:07 – Censorship and Suppression

28:03 – How to Cope and Persist

34:27 – Inspirations and Other Passions

47:47 – Advice on How to Advocate for Palestine

57:13 – On Society’s Apathy

#ResistanceIsBeautiful #SumudPodcast #Palestine #Liberation #Truth #Decolonize #FreePalestine #Zionism #StopTheGenocide

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Jenan Matari: Storytelling, Motherhood, and Activism | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Palestinian storyteller and writer Jenan Matari, who brings voice to the narratives of resistance, diaspora, motherhood, and identity. From volleyball courts to viral blog posts and political storytelling, Jenan’s journey is one of reclamation; of land, language, and self.

Jenan opens up about growing up in a Palestinian-Brazilian-American household, her early years of struggling to fit in, and how faith and culture were both repressed and later rediscovered on her own terms. She shares the origin story of her groundbreaking blog Miss Muslim, the intergenerational wisdom that shaped her, and how a deeply personal trip to Palestine redefined her sense of home forever.

We dive into her upcoming children’s book, the role of her family (especially her grandfather), and what it means to raise kids who are not afraid to speak up about their identity and heritage. Through her storytelling, Jenan reminds us that home isn’t just a place—it’s a calling.

🎧 Watch more episodes: https://sumudpod.com/

🧥 Shoutout to @wearthepeace for the incredible hoodies, as featured in this episode, and for their inspiring brand mission.

Follow Jenan: https://www.instagram.com/jenanmatari

Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

📌 Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

04:19 - Navigating her Palestinian-Brazilian-American identity

12:00 - Parenting Palestinian Children in the U.S.

20:50 - Reclaiming Faith & Creating MissMuslim

32:55 - Storytelling, Writing & Finding Voice

42:26 - Returning to Palestine & Feeling Whole

52:31 - Her Grandfather’s Garden & Upcoming Children’s Book

1:06:05 - Diaspora Debt, Fear, and Choosing to Speak

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Sana Saeed: Journalism, Media Bias and Challenging Narratives | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by Sana Saeed, an award-winning journalist and media critic known for her sharp analysis of how media shapes public perception. Sana spent over a decade at AJ+, where she hosted Backspace and The Occupation Style Guide, breaking down the ways mainstream news frames narratives around war, colonialism, and resistance.

Since October 2023, she has been at the forefront of critically analyzing how U.S. media covers the genocide in Gaza—exposing how propaganda is used to justify war crimes and shape public discourse.

In this conversation, we explore:

🔎 How Western Media Constructs Narratives on Palestine

📰 The Role of Social Media in Challenging Mainstream Journalism

⚖️ The History of Media Bias and Islamophobia in Journalism

✊ Why Journalists Must Challenge Institutional Bias

Sana provides powerful insights into the biases and structures shaping Western coverage of global conflicts, and how we can challenge disinformation to advocate for truth and accountability.

📢 Don’t miss this episode!

🔴 Listen now: https://sumudpod.com/

📲 Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/sanaface/

🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

💫 Special thanks to: https://www.instagram.com/zeinaashrawi/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:37 Early life

06:48 The partition and the parallels to Palestinian experiences

16:54 Growing up in the diaspora and finding community

22:37 What shaped Sana’s political views

30:49 Growing up in a conservative family

38:13 Her growing interest in Palestine

58:30 The Muslim Leadership Initiative and its effect on Palestine

01:18:19 What’s next for Sana?

#SumudPodcast #SanaSaeed #Media #Journalism #Palestine #Propaganda #MediaLiteracy

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Dr. Fady Joudah: Poetry, Palestine, and the Language of Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to host Dr. Fady Joudah—a Palestinian-American poet, translator, and physician whose work bridges the worlds of healing, resistance, and storytelling. A doctor of both medicine and metaphor, Dr. Joudah masterfully intertwines themes of exile, memory, and steadfastness (sumud) in his poetry, offering a deeply reflective exploration of Palestinian identity and survival.

From his upbringing as the son of Palestinian refugees to his work as a poet and physician, Dr. Joudah discusses:

➡️ The nature of sumud (steadfastness) and what it means to resist

➡️ The power of language in shaping Palestinian identity and resistance

➡️ Poetry’s role in documenting struggle and inspiring hope

➡️ His personal journey of navigating exile, medicine, and art

Dr. Joudah's literary and humanitarian contributions have made him one of the most vital Palestinian voices today. His translations of Mahmoud Darwish and Ghassan Zaqtan have brought Palestinian literature to wider audiences, ensuring that the stories of his people remain undeniable, unforgettable, and unerasable.

📢 Don’t miss this profound conversation on poetry, history, and the Palestinian struggle for justice.

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📚 Explore Dr. Fady Joudah’s work:

👉 Milkweed Editions Author Page: https://milkweed.org/author/fady-joudah

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🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

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Special thanks to @ZeinaAshrawi

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Dr. Fady’s background

14:26 Why his parents chose to leave the U.S.

21:35 When he realized he is a Palestinian

37:58 On being a doctor and a poet

49:05 Readings from Progress Notes

01:04:26 The fragility and power of hope in times of genocide

#SumudPodcast #FadyJoudah #PalestinianPoetry #Art #literature #MahmoudDarwish #Exile #Palestine

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Imam Suhaib Webb: Faith, Justice, and Community

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Imam Suhaib Webb—one of the most dynamic and influential Muslim scholars in the U.S. His journey from a hip-hop DJ in Oklahoma to a renowned Imam, educator, and social activist is one of transformation, deep faith, and an intentional pursuit of justice.

Imam Suhaib shares his insights on:

✅ The intersection of Islam, race, and justice in America

✅ How Islamic values can balance the extreme right and left in America

✅ Lessons from his journey to finding faith

✅ The challenges of being a public Muslim figure in the US

✅ Palestine, activism, and the power of collective education

In our conversation, he reflects on faith’s role in dismantling oppression, the responsibility of spiritual leadership, and the necessity of bridging religion with contemporary struggles.

📢 Don’t miss this deep, thought-provoking discussion on faith, activism, and the future of Islam in America.

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🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

📌 SUPPORT & LEARN MORE:

SWISS Institute – Imam Suhaib Webb’s online school offering a rooted and restorative learning experience: https://suhaibwebb.com/

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/suhaib.webb/

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:54 His Introduction to Islam

15:43 The challenges of sharing his new found faith with loved ones

23:42 Hearing about Palestine for the first time

35:16 Translating his new values to different cultures and utilizing technology

53:10 Mental health and faith

01:01:21 Conclusion and a Ramadan message

#SumudPodcast #SuhaibWebb #Islam #Faith #SocialJustice #Palestine #BlackLiberation #MuslimLeadership #Resistance

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Living Through Loss: Hani Almadhoun on Gaza, Building Community, and Survival

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this inspiring episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Hani Almadhoun, a Palestinian American humanitarian and Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA. Hani shares his deeply personal journey growing up between Gaza and the UAE, living in the US, his work in philanthropy, and the unimaginable losses his family has endured due to Israel’s ongoing assaults on Gaza.

Hani’s story is one of resilience and unwavering commitment to his community. In 2024, he co-founded the Gaza Soup Kitchen to provide meals for displaced families in Gaza. Amid personal tragedy—including the loss of over 150 family members and the targeted killing of his brother—Hani continues to fight for humanitarian aid and Palestinian dignity.

Together, we explore:

➡️ The impact of the Nakba and intergenerational displacement

➡️ How Hani’s upbringing shaped his dedication to philanthropy and humanitarian work

➡️ The importance of community-led solutions like the Gaza Soup Kitchen

➡️ The role of UNRWA in supporting Palestinian refugees and why it's under attack

➡️ How the land itself becomes a source of survival and resilience during siege

This episode is a tribute to the resilience of Gaza’s people and a reminder that, even amid devastation, community care and global solidarity can make a difference.

🎧 Listen and watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/

🔗 Learn more & support:

🍲 Gaza Soup Kitchen: https://gazasoupkitchen.com/

🌍 UNRWA USA: https://www.unrwausa.org/

Follow Hani Almadhoun:

🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanifundraiser/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alkabeer.alhani/

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhanitizer/?hl=en

🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

🙏 Special thanks to @ZeinaAshrawi

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Family background: From Palestine to UAE

08:56 Moving back from UAE to Gaza and all that it entailed

14:04 The roots of Hani’s activism

17:41 Moving to the US to study

211:32 From Gaza to Utah, the cultural shock

31:33 The difference between UNRWA USA and UNRWA in general

37:48 The impact of Israel’s opposition to UNRWA

40:16 Hani’s work in light of the current administration

45:24 Hani’s family targeted during the genocide in Gaza

52:19 Opening the Gaza Soup Kitchen

01:14:30 Ways to advocate for Palestine

#SumudPodcast #HaniAlmadhoun #Gaza #Palestine #HumanitarianAid #UNRWA #GazaSoupKitchen #PalestineSolidarity #CommunityResilience

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: Unpacking Racism, Resistance & Malcolm X’s Legacy | Sumud Podcast

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this powerful episode of Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an active influential voice on race, history, justice and resistance.

A National Book Award-winning author, historian, and professor, Dr. Kendi has reshaped the discourse on racism and anti-racism, from his groundbreaking works How to Be an Antiracist and Stamped from the Beginning to his latest book, Malcolm Lives!

🔴At a time when systemic oppression is being actively justified, rewritten, and weaponized, Dr. Kendi breaks down:

➡️ The evolution of racist ideologies—how racism reinvents itself to maintain power

➡️ The responsibility of anti-racism—why it’s about continuous action, not a fixed identity

➡️ Malcolm X’s radical impact—how his critique of Zionism and global oppression remains relevant today

➡️ Why Black and Palestinian struggles are deeply connected—and why global solidarity is critical

➡️ How racism is used to manufacture consent for genocide

Dr. Kendi also unpacks the real cost of speaking truth to power, the pushback against anti-racist scholarship, and the urgency of dismantling white supremacy beyond performative allyship.

📢 Don’t miss this powerful discussion on racial justice, collective liberation, and the ongoing fight for equality.

🔴 For all things Sumud: https://sumudpod.com/

📚 Dr. Kendi’s latest book, Malcolm Lives!: https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Lives-Official-Biography-Readers/dp/0374311862

🌍 Learn more about Dr. Kendi’s work: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/

🎙️ Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/dredhasan/

📲 Follow Dr. Kendi: https://www.instagram.com/ibramxk/

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

03:43 Internalizing racial stereotypes in youth

09:06 Being targeted by powerful institutions

13:52 Unpacking internalized racism

15:34 Being anti-racist requires constant action

21:00 The evolution of racist ideologies

31:33 Dr. Kendi’s book Malcolm Lives!

39:17 Words of advice

#SumudPodcast #IbramXKendi #MalcolmX #AntiRacism #BlackLiberation #PalestineSolidarity #Resistance

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How Cori Bush Turned Pain Into Power: Faith, Activism, and Global Solidarity

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

🔴 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on sexual assault, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to the resources below.

In this episode of #SumudPodcast, we are excited to be joined by politician Cori Bush, a nurse, activist, and former U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st congressional district. Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, racial equity, and human rights, Rep. Bush has been a fierce advocate in Congress for marginalized communities, Palestinian liberation, and holding the U.S. government accountable for its foreign policies.

We dive into her journey from activism to Congress, the backlash she faces for speaking up on Palestine, and the challenges of pushing progressive policies within a government resistant to change. Rep. Bush also shares her thoughts on grassroots activism, the power of community organizing, and the need for political accountability in times of injustice.

🔗 Learn more and take action: https://www.politivistaction.com/

🎧 Watch the full episode and hear her powerful insights!

Follow our guest: @coribush

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Follow the podcast: https://sumudpod.com

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

💜 Need Support? Here Are Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors:

➡️RAINN (U.S. National Sexual Assault Hotline) – www.rainn.org

➡️National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) – www.thehotline.org

➡️Victim Connect Resource Center – https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/

💡 You are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these organizations.

#CoriBush #SumudPodcast #Politics #PalestinianLiberation #GrassrootsActivism #JusticeForAll #HumanRights #ProgressivePolitics

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:41 – From nurse and activist to Congresswoman

16:37 – Her SA experience

29:06 – Being evicted and how rough experiences shape her activism

42:05 – Going to nursing school as a mother of two

01:00:21 – Encountering the Palestinian cause for the first time

01:06:56 – Knock Down The House

01:21:23 – Her efforts in Congress

01:26:57 The Ceasefire Resolution

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Tai Salih: Abolition, Resistance & Solidarity from Sudan to Palestine

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to host Tai Salih, also known as Red Ma’at—a Sudanese Pan-African abolitionist, womanist, and social justice educator. Forced to flee Sudan during the second civil war and later settling in Canada as a refugee, Tai has dedicated her life to dismantling oppressive systems, advocating for healing justice, and addressing the deeply rooted structures of colonialism and anti-Black racism.

Throughout our discussion, Tai unpacks the following:

➡️ Colonial structures that uphold systemic anti-Black racism

➡️ Western exploitation of Sudan and Africa

➡️ The interconnections between global struggles for justice—from Palestine to Sudan and beyond.

She also shares her personal journey of healing, resistance, and activism, and why self-care is a radical act of revolution in the face of oppression.

🎧 Watch the full episode and join the conversation: https://sumudpod.com

📲 Follow Tai Salih: @red_maat

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📲 Follow our host: @DrEdHasan

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Tai Salih

02:00 – What is Pan-African Abolitionism?

07:17 – Fleeing Sudan & the refugee experience

12:35 – The colonial roots of anti-Black racism

21:02 – Acknowledging Canada's Indigenous lands and the legacy of colonialism

30:53 - The effort to be actively anti-racist

45:24 - What is happening in Sudan now?

01:03:30 – How colonialism and capitalism thrive on division & suffering

01:29:52 – How to support Sudan and global liberation movements

#Sudan #Politics #Activism

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Sim Kern: Author of "Genocide Bad: Notes on Palestine, Jewish History, and Collective Liberation"

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re happy to host USA Today best-selling author and environmental journalist, Sim Kern. Known for their bold critiques of petrochemical polluters and billionaires, Sim has become a leading voice in mobilizing solidarity for Palestine. Since October 2023, they’ve raised over $500,000 in direct aid for families in Gaza, while using their platform to educate and challenge narratives around Palestine.

We discuss their latest book, "Genocide Bad: Notes on Palestine, Jewish History, and Collective Liberation," which examines the ongoing genocide in Gaza, counters Zionist propaganda, and connects Jewish history with the fight for justice. Sim shares their journey from grappling with Zionist narratives to becoming a vocal anti-Zionist activist and how this has shaped their advocacy for collective liberation.

This episode delves into:

➡️ Sim’s personal journey as a Jewish anti-Zionist.

➡️ The systematic erasure of Palestinian voices in publishing and beyond.

➡️ The intersections of environmental justice, colonialism, and Palestine.

➡️ The backlash and resilience of anti-Zionist activists.

🎧 Listen now to hear Sim’s insightful reflections and learn how we can all be part of the fight for justice.

📲 Follow Sim Kern: https://linktr.ee/simkern

📲 Follow our host: @DrEdHasan

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:44 Sim’s background: Jewish identity and growing up in rural Illinois

086:42 Their journey to anti-Zionism: Key influences and first encounters with Palestinian narratives

13:36 Building community for anti-Zionist Jewish people

20:40 Suppression in the publishing industry of anti-zionism

23:01 Their journey to becoming a power-house author

31:17 Environmental justice, colonialism, and the climate crisis in Palestine

39:22 The creation and impact of "Genocide Bad"

57:41 Messages for anti-Zionist allies and reflections on collective liberation

Stay tuned for more powerful conversations on justice, resistance, and humanity. 🌟

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Diana Buttu: Unmasking the Occupation and the Fight for Palestinian Freedom

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

This interview was recorded before the Palestinian reconciliation in Jenin and before the latest Israeli military invasion of Jenin.

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are proud to feature Diana Buttu, a prominent Palestinian-Canadian lawyer, negotiator, and activist. Diana shares her journey from being the first female negotiator during the Second Intifada to her continued advocacy for justice and human rights.

Diana’s experiences shed light on the harsh realities of life under occupation, the challenges of international negotiations, and the systemic injustices faced by Palestinians. She recounts her family’s history, shaped by the Nakba, and her father’s struggle for justice in a deeply discriminatory system. Diana reflects on the lessons she learned from her time negotiating with Israel, the importance of grassroots movements, and the resilience of the Palestinian people.

Our hosts, Ed and Zeina, delve into the following topics with Diana:

➡️ Her family’s journey through the Nakba and survival under Israeli military rule.

➡️ The systemic discrimination and dehumanization faced by Palestinians.

➡️ Behind-the-scenes insights from her time as a legal advisor during negotiations.

➡️ The enduring spirit of Palestinians resisting displacement and erasure.

➡️ Why she remains hopeful for liberation despite immense challenges.

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📲 Follow Diana Buttu: @dianabuttu

📲 Follow our hosts: @DrEdHasan

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:47 - Diana’s background and her family’s decision to move to Canada

09:18 - Her experience as a Palestinian in Canada

12:24 - Experiencing the first Intifada in Palestine and her political awakening

16:11 - Being a part of the negotiations during the second Intifada

34:33 - Processing the Israeli violence she witnessed during her time in Palestine

40:01 - Engaging Israelis to Raise Awareness About the Occupation

45:35 - Why she chooses to live in Haifa instead of Canada

49:16 - The Palestinian Authority oppressing Palestinians

55:52 - On the ceasefire back and forth

01:00:49 International accountability of Israel’s actions

01:03:33 Insight into the torture Palestinians endure

#SumudPodcast #DianaButtu #PalestinianResistance #IsraelApartheid #VoicesOfPalestine #Justice #Advocacy #InternationalLaw

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Nida Abu Baker

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to feature writer and activist Nida Abu Baker. She is the daughter of Shukri Abu Baker, co-founder and former CEO of the Holy Land Foundation. Shukri is currently serving a 65-year sentence in federal prison for humanitarian aid work, in one of the most controversial cases against Muslim charities in the U.S.

Nida recounts the traumatic events that shaped her life, starting from witnessing her father’s violent arrest during an FBI raid at the age of 10. Four years later, as her father faced unjust incarceration, she stepped into her role as an activist and public speaker.

Nida shares her journey of advocating for her father, fighting against stereotypes, and amplifying the stories of Palestinians under occupation. Inspired by her father’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian work, she speaks candidly about navigating life as the daughter of a Palestinian political prisoner in America, while continuing to shed light on the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities.

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Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

🎧 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:40 Nida’s background and what shaped her activism

05:47 Introducing her father and what led to his arrest

17:14 School life as a Muslim Palestinian in Texas

23:58 Challenges of life under maximum-security prison conditions

31:18 Her father’s trial, and navigating the US justice system

43:32 Changes and threats after October 7th

52:22 Breaking the cycle of oppression

01:08:39 How you can write letters to her father

01:09:04 Nida reads a poem written by her father

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Huwaida Arraf

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

On today’s #SumudPodcast episode, we are joined by Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian-American attorney, activist, former U.S. Congress candidate, and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement.

Huwaida has spent her life advocating for justice, human rights, and the liberation of Palestine. Her extensive activism efforts include a leading role in the Free Gaza Movement and organizing the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

In this episode, Huwaida reflects on her family’s journey from Palestine to the U.S., her experiences with international solidarity, and the important role of grassroots activism. She also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with activism and the mental and emotional impact of witnessing ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 Huwaida’s Background as a Palestinian-American

06:22 Choosing to Give Birth in Palestine Without Her Husband

09:58 Risking Her Life for Resistance

17:32 Building Momentum for Palestine’s Cause

44:13 Including Her Children in Activism

52:17 Arrested and Nearly Missing Her Wedding

57:13 Her Experience as a Palestinian with a Jewish Husband

01:01:14 Reflections on Her Experience with the Democratic Party

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#HuwaidaArraf #Resistance #Activism

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Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:23:00 -0000

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In this episode, we are joined by Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and author.

Reverend Dr. Munther reflects on his personal journey growing up in Palestine during the Intifadas, the challenges of faith under occupation, and the role of the church in the Palestinian liberation struggle.

He shares insights from his upcoming book, his impactful "Christ Under the Rubble" display during Christmas, his unwavering commitment to spreading awareness on Gaza today, and the religious diversity in Palestine.

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🎧 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Inspiration behind Christ under the rubble

06:37 His journey growing up in Palestine during the Intifadas

12:47 Liberation theology: A Palestinian perspective

19:11 The mission of the church in Palestine and the impact of the Nakba on Christianity in Palestine

28:19 Thanks to our sponsors

30:37 The West’s idea of christians in Palestine

35:06 The complicity of some Western churches in the genocide and the current changes

43:30 How Westerners can connect with churches in Palestine

44:16 Reverend Dr. Munther discusses his book The Other Side of the Wall

49:57 A Christmas message of Sumud and survival

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#SumudPodcast #ChristianityInPalestine #LiberationTheology #Christianity #Faith

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Laila El-Haddad

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

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On this episode of #SumudPodcast, we are honored to feature award-winning Palestinian author, social activist, policy analyst, and journalist Laila El-Haddad.

Laila’s work spans topics such as life in Gaza, the intersection of food and politics, contemporary Islam, and her experiences as a Palestinian mother and journalist. In 2014, she appeared on CNN's Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain, where she guided him through the Gaza Strip, offering a rare and humanizing portrayal of the region.

Born in Kuwait, raised in Saudi Arabia, and spending her summers in Gaza, Laila’s journey is a testament to the resilience of Palestinians in the diaspora. A graduate of Duke University and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in the United States, Laila brings a unique perspective informed by her personal and professional experiences.

Join us as our host, @DrEdHasan, explores Laila’s reflections on navigating borders, the challenges of motherhood under occupation, and how food becomes an act of storytelling and resistance.

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➡️ Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:01 Laila’s Background: Palestinian identity, displacement, and Israel’s discrtiminatory ID system.

12:28 Impact of the Gulf War: Growing up in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War.

15:02 Leaving Gaza: Her parents’ decision and pressures to stay silent before the First Intifada.

19:46 Food as Resistance: Connecting to Palestinian culture through cuisine.

37:41 Living in the U.S.: Facing the U.S.’s role in perpetuating genocide in Palestine.

44:04 Post-9/11 Parallels: Comparing the post-9/11 era to current challenges for Palestinians.

51:27 Sponsors: Special thanks to our sponsors.

54:08 Writing Gaza Kitchen: Discovering Gaza’s food traditions and working with Anthony Bourdain.

01:04:59 Colonialism and Cuisine: How occupation has changed Palestinian culinary traditions.

01:24:57 Anthony Bourdain’s Visit: Insights into Gaza’s realities.

01:28:22 The Biden Lawsuit: Discussing the landmark case against U.S. support for genocide.

01:50:16 Refusing Tokenization: Pushing back against political pressure from the Biden administration.

01:53:47 Her Books: Exploring the stories and motivations behind her works.

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Lara Sheehi

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

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On this episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Dr. Lara Sheehi, an internationally recognized psychoanalytic therapist, author, and professor.

Dr. Sheehi is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar, and a Research Fellow at the University of South Africa's Institute for Social and Health Sciences. She is also the Founding Faculty Director of the Psychoanalysis and the Arab World Lab.

In this episode, Dr. Sheehi shares her experiences growing up in Lebanon during the civil war, navigating the complexities of identity and mental health in the diaspora, and her influential work in psychoanalysis. She delves into the role of psychoanalysis in Palestine, the psychological warfare faced by Palestinians, and the profound concept of one’s soul or psyche as a form of resistance.

Join our host, @DrEdHasan, as he explores Dr. Sheehi's unique insights on the intersection of psychology, politics, and justice.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

12:27 - Reflecting on the 2006 Evacuation from Lebanon

17:20 - Rethinking Mental Health Stigma Beyond Cultural Determinism

25:08 - Breaking Barriers: Normalizing Mental Health in Arab Communities

29:19 - Institutional Limitations in Addressing Political Trauma in the U.S.

34:26 - Personal Experiences Shaping Her Professional Approach

40:16 - Our Sponsors

43:33 - Unique Approaches to Palestinian Trauma in Psychoanalysis

51:13 - The Physical and Psychological Violence of Zionism

59:05 - Exploring the Concepts of Soul, Resilience, and Sumud

01:02:41 - Palestinian Therapists’ Challenges Under Israeli Occupation

01:13:27 - State-Sponsored Psychological Warfare as a Tool of Oppression

01:14:44 - Understanding Zionist Supremacy Narratives

01:20:26 - Witnessing Violence from Afar: The Psychological Toll

01:26:48 - Navigating Backlash for Speaking Out on Palestine

01:41:20 - Final Reflections: Closing Words from Dr. Sheehi

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Francesca Albanese

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

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🎧On this episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories.

As an international lawyer, researcher, and author, Francesca has emerged as a powerful voice advocating for human rights, inspiring a global audience to critically examine international systems of justice.

➡️ Francesca shares her personal experiences living in Palestine for 3 years, and offers insights into the UN's role, the systemic challenges she faces, and the immense pressures exerted by the U.S. and Israel on those who investigate Israel’s violations of international law.

🎙️ Join our host, @DrEdHasan for this insightful conversation

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

02:55 Growing up in Southern Italy: Gender roles and power dynamics

08:15 Francesca’s first encounter with Palestine

12:44 Her family’s connection to Palestine and her mother’s revealing visit

24:23 Israel's laws targeting international organizations

27:07 How Israel undermines the UN’s agency

33:39 The UN's role, challenges, and Francesca’s unique position.

41:51 Barriers to gathering information for reports

46:00 U.S. and Israeli pressures on international officials

53:47 Her book: Reflections and updates she would make today

01:01:03 Western feminism and intersectionality amidst genocide

01:06:06 The UN’s definition of genocide

01:12:31 Scholasticide in Gaza: The destruction of education systems

01:20:14 The ICJ’s provisional measures and enforcement challenges

01:28:30 Closing statements

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Tariq Habash

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

🎙️ On today’s episode of #SumudPodcast, we’re honored to amplify Palestinian-American Tariq Habash, a former policy advisor at the Department of Education.

Tariq was the first political appointee in the Biden administration to publicly resign in protest over the U.S. response to the genocide in Gaza.

Join our hosts @DrEdHasan and @ZeinaAshrawi as they delve into:

✅ Tariq’s efforts to reform a broken student loan system.

✅ The challenges of navigating his Palestinian identity in the U.S.

✅ What led to his resignation and the reactions that ensued.

✅ The foundation of A New Policy, an organization advocating for a U.S. foreign policy aligned with liberty, democracy, and human rights toward Palestine and Israel.

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📍 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Tariq’s Background and Family History in Palestine

06:40 Facing Discrimination in the U.S.

09:10 Embracing His Palestinian Identity Post 9/11

12:47 Censoring His Politics for Career Opportunities

14:25 Tariq’s Work in Biden’s Administration Pre- and Post-October 7

25:55 Progress on Student Loan Forgiveness vs. Funding Genocide

39:19 Tokenization of Palestinians in U.S. Politics

43:55 Working in the Department of Education Post-October 7

50:05 Resigning from the Biden Administration and the Aftermath

1:12:26 Advocating for Change with A New Policy

1:19:56 Accountability and Future Goals of A New Policy

#Palestine #Gaza #HumanRights #Activism #ForeignPolicy #PalestinianRights #StudentLoan #StudentLoanForgiveness #StudentLoanReform

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Zeina Azzam

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian-American Zeina Azzam. Zeina is a poet, writer, editor, community activist, and currently the selected Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Having published a variety of books, essays, and poems, Zeina’s work reflects her bicultural identity, resonating with the experiences of many Palestinians in the diaspora.

Join us as our hosts, Dr. Ed Hasan and Zeina Ashrawi, discuss Azzam’s views on writing as an act of resistance, the complexities of Palestinian-American identity, and persisting to spread awareness amidst the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Zeina highlights how her heritage shapes her work and how her bond with Palestinian youth as a mentor at We Are Not Numbers empowers her activism.

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Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Zeina and Her Journey

02:01 Zeina Discusses Her Family's History and Immigration to the U.S.

07:08 Reflections on College Years and Early Career Challenges

18:21 Recounting Childhood Memories of Displacement and Loss

21:30 An Outsider Arriving in the U.S.

24:40 Her Bi-Cultural Identity and Its Influence on Her Literary Work

34:17 Using Poetry as an Act of Resistance Against Oppression

48:00 Zeina's Writing Process: Crafting Words with Purpose

54:55 Mentoring Youth in Gaza: The Impact of We Are Not Numbers

56:00 Identity Dissonance: A Palestinian-American Amid the Genocide

01:09:00 Zeina's Experience as a Poet Laureate

01:20:55 Building Community Through Protest and Activism

01:26:08 What's Next for Zeina: Future Goals and Projects

#PalestineStories #VoicesOfChange #WeAreNotNumbers #PalestinianIdentity #WritingForChange #Inspiration #Poetry

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Linda Sarsour

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of the Sumud Podcast, we empower, uplift, and amplify the voice of Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour.

Linda is widely known for her role as co-chair of the 2017 Women's March, where she championed social justice, Palestinian rights, and racial equality. She uses her platform to fight Islamophobia and white supremacy, standing firm for marginalized communities.

A prominent figure in grassroots organizing, Linda has been instrumental in advocating for Muslim and immigrant rights. Despite facing significant backlash, her ongoing commitment to Palestinian rights and systemic change continues to inspire activism and solidarity worldwide.

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Follow our host, Dr. Ed Hasan (@dredhasan)

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Connect with Linda Sarsour:

Instagram & X: @lsarsour

Facebook: @linda.sarsour

TikTok: @lindasarsour

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

1:38 Linda Sarsour responds to a hate tweet about Gaza by a democratic fan

4:16 Linda Sarsour talks about her Delta flight experience

12:08 Linda Sarsour gives guidance to Arab and Muslim communities on their future political route

17:23 Linda Sarsour explains her relationship with the democratic party

27:09 Linda Sarsour gives a short background on her growing up in America

43:42 Linda talks about her approach to teaching her children about their homeland, Palestine

01:01:02 Linda talks about Women's March and how Zionist influence broke up the movement

01:10:13 Linda Sarsour talks about how Arab and Muslim communities can join spaces to rally for their causes

01:21:01 Linda talks about the late Basma Atwa, an influential figure in her life

01:31:53 Linda sends her younger self a message

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Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to feature Dr. @abdulhadirabab, a distinguished Palestinian scholar, activist, and educator, as we highlight her powerful work advocating for Palestinian and Arab diasporas, particularly in the areas of race, gender, and colonialism.

Dr. Abdulhadi is the founding director of the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies program at San Francisco State University, where she also holds the position of Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies.

An influential voice in both academia and activism, Dr. Abdulhadi has authored numerous publications and is a strong critic of U.S. foreign policy and its effects on the Middle East, while actively working to decolonize academic spaces.

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Follow the host of the Sumud Podcast on social media: Dr. Ed Hasan @dredhasan

Connect with Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi on Instagram and X: @abdulhadirabab

Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Dr. Rabab reflects on her experiences living under Israeli occupation in Palestine

16:39 - Dr. Rabab discusses why she believes King Abdullah of Jordan betrayed the Palestinian cause

20:25 - A historical overview of Egypt's late president, Jamal Abdel Nasser

36:48 - Dr. Rabab talks about the profound influence of her aunt on her life

49:17 - Dr. Rabab critiques Kamala Harris' 'colonial feminism' and her unfulfilled promises

59:39 - Dr. Rabab shares her personal experiences with attacks and cancellations over her pro-Palestinian work

01:15:18 - Dr. Rabab discusses the role of religion in the Palestinian struggle

01:19:36 - Dr. Rabab’s message to the Palestinian diaspora

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Rania Khalek

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Lebanese-American journalist Rania Khalek.

Rania is an award-winning journalist whose work appeared on several news networks such as Al Jazeera, the Grayzone, The Intercept, The Nation, Vice, and more. She became well-known for standing up against the Zionist propaganda and defending the Palestinian and Lebanese right to resistance and liberation.

Join us as Dr. Ed Hasan & Rania Khalek take us on a journey of exploring the deeper workings of the #MiddleEast, #Palestine, #Lebanon #America, #Israel, and what's happening around the world right now. We'll be diving into topics like the Axsis of Resistance, how the Oct. 7th has impacted daily life as an Arab American, and Rania's appearance on the Piers Morgan show.

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Connect with Rania on Instagram, X, and YouTube @raniakhalek and on Facebook @raniakhalek1

Chapters

1:20 Rania talks about how she got into journalism

7:04 Rania talks about how Oct. 7th affected her as an Arab American

16:47: Rania on Lebanon's religious, political, and societal structures

29:27: Rania on Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran coalition

42:32 Rania talks about the pager attack in Lebanon

54:02 Rania explains why she was deeply criticized on the Syrian issue even by some of her community

1:06:54 Rania on Lebanon's support of Palestine post Oct. 7th

1:09:43 Host Dr. Ed Hasan asks Rania about her appearance on Pierce Morgan's show

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Jacob Berger

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify pro-Palestinian and New York Jewish native Jacob Berger.

Jacob is a TV and film actor, comedian, rapper, content creator, and social media influencer. He is well-known for his strong and unwavering pro-Palestinian stances. Although he could greatly benefit from being on the other side, Jacob chose to be on the right side of history after a prolonged research into the truth.

In today's interesting episode, host Dr. Ed Hasan talks with Jacob about why and how he became pro-Palestinian. We also discuss #Israel's attempts to lure Jewish Americans into becoming pro-Israeli as well as his thoughts on what's happening in #Gaza and #Lebanon among other things.

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Chapters

2:32 Jacob talks about his acting career

6:41 Jacob's flashback to his 'birthright visit' to Israel as a Jewish-born man

11:26 Jacob receives death threats and hate for his pro-Palestinian stance after Oct. 7th

14:01 Jacob explains what he means by "People's revolution to start in our minds"

34:46 Jacob and Ed discuss American presidential candidates

37:33 Jacob Berger sends a heartfelt message to the Palestinian people

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Susan Abulhawa

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American writer, human rights activist, and animal advocate Susan Abulhawa.

Susan Abulhawa is best known for her novel Mornings in Jenin, which sold over 1 million copies and was translated into 27 languages, making Susan the most widely-read Palestinian writer of all time.

In today’s episode, Dr. Ed and Susan talk about her growing up, the start of her writing career, her visits to Jenin and Gaza, and lastly her intake on the upcoming American presidential election.

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Connect with Susan on Instagram, X, Linkedin, and threads @susanabulhawa

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Dr. Cornel West

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West. He is known as a philosopher, author, activist, actor, recording artist, and public intellectual. Brother West touches on systemic issues within institutions, the role of religion in activism, and the fundamental value of love and humanity over empire.

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Connect with Dr. Cornel West on Instagram and TikTok @brothercornelwest, X @CornelWest and Youtube @CornelWest24.

Chapters

01:55 Early Life and Influences

06:27 The Struggle for Justice and Humanity

28:40 Political Reflections and Critiques

39:32 Navigating Racial and Moral Complexities

41:21 Standing Up for Palestinian Rights

44:53 Critique of Academic and Political Systems

49:19 A Call for Courage and Integrity

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Ali Awad, aka the CEO Lawyer

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American attorney and author Ali Awad, known as the CEO lawyer. He is the proud son of Palestinian parents who immigrate to the U.S. Not just in search of a better life, but also to establish a strong foundation of support for the Palestinian and Muslim communities.

At age 24, Ali made history as one of the youngest graduates to earn both a law degree and an MBA in the state of Georgia.

Awad is driven by his advocacy for Muslim community empowerment and financial education. This episode also addresses the underrepresentation of Muslims in sectors like healthcare, political accountability concerning U.S. policies in the Middle East, and promotes strategic empowerment and self-reliance within the Muslim community.

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Connect with Ali Awad, aka the CEO Lawyer on Instagram, X, Tik Tok, Threads and Youtube @CeoLawyer.

Chapters

01:44 Embracing Palestinian Identity and Overcoming Struggles

08:35 Financial Lessons and Community Challenges

24:08 Ali's Journey: From Childhood Hustles to Legal Success

47:40 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey

50:36 Academic Ambitions: Law School and Beyond

57:17 Facing Controversy: Standing Up for Beliefs

01:10:02 Vision for the Future: Building a Legacy

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Dr. Maha Nassar

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American professor and author Maha Nassar. Dr. Maha is a cultural and intellectual historian of the 20th century Arab world, focusing on Palestinian history. She authored the book Brothers Apart, Palestinian Citizens of Israel and the Arab World.

Dr. Nassar discusses the cultural challenges she faced, how these shaped her career, and her mission to demystify Palestinian identity through writing and historical research. She also previews her forthcoming book on the history of global Palestinian steadfastness and emphasizes the continued importance of advocacy and education in the Palestinian liberation movement.

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Connect with Dr. Maha Nassar on Instagram @Maha_Nassar_history and X @MtNassar. Keep up with her work at https://linktr.ee/MahaNassar.

Chapters

01:26 Early Life and Formative Experiences

07:06 Academic Journey and Influences

19:29 Themes and Impact of 'Brothers Apart'

33:24 Groundbreaking Research on Media Representation

38:58 The Significance of 'From the River to the Sea'

45:19 Historical Rhymes and Modern Struggles

55:03 Cultural Resistance and Future Projects

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Rula Jebreal

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify the trailblazing Rula Jebreal. Rula is an award-winning journalist, international best-selling author, and foreign policy analyst renowned for her work on global issues.

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Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Connect with Rula Jebreal on Instagram and X @rulajebreal.

Chapters

01:32 Rula's Childhood and Early Struggles

10:18 Witnessing Injustice and the Drive to Fight

21:24 Rula's Career and Advocacy

55:30 Jill Stein's Impact and Kamala Harris's Stance

57:01 Middle Eastern Policy and the Abraham Accords

01:02:17 Hypocrisy in International Law and Personal Lawsuits

01:06:34 Palestinian Struggles and Future Aspirations

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Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American rights activists, Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison. Zeina is a director of development and expansion at the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee, also known as ADC. She is the only Arab American elected to a political party's central committee in Virginia and was an elected Bernie Sanders delegate to the DNC in 2020.

Zeina discusses her activism roots, growing up in Ramallah during the Intifada, and her journey of uplifting Palestinian voices in the U.S. on an episode you don't want to miss.

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Chapters

02:36 Growing Up in Palestine

13:55 Activism and Political Involvement

35:39 The Ongoing Struggle Against VIAB

36:29 Empowering Virginians to Take Action

40:32 The Importance of Voting and Political Engagement

44:07 Advocacy, Resilience, and the Palestinian Cause

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Dr. Samah Jabr

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian psychiatrists and psychotherapists, Dr. Samah Jabr. Dr. Samah is the head of the mental health unit at the Palestinian Ministry of Health. She has become a key figure in addressing the mental health crisis in Palestine. Her contributions reach beyond clinical psychiatry, encompassing education, advocacy, and writing.

Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Connect with Dr. Samah Jabr on Instagram and Threads @jabrsamah. Check out Dr. Samah's books and lectures on her Linktree page at https://linktr.ee/jabrsamah.

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Preston Nouri

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify congressional Democratic candidate Preston Nouri. Preston is a first-generation American who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. His passion for the well-being and stability of the people in Pennsylvania’s 16th congressional district is clearly unmatched.

Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Connect with Preston Nouri on Instagram @preston4pa

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Asma Abu-Dahab

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Asma Abu Dahab. Asma is a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker based in the U S. She specializes in mental health and has been practicing in the field for over 10 years. Asma is dedicated to normalizing mental health care, decolonizing the mental health field and empowering others to live their best lives.

Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Connect with Asma Abu-Dahabi on Instagram @Asma.Therapist and all of her links on her linktree linked here; https://linktr.ee/asma.therapist

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Loay Elbasyouni

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American space engineer Loay Elbasyouni. Loay helped design Ingenuity, a lightweight robotic helicopter for NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover mission. Raised in Gaza, Palestine, and educated in UNRWA schools. He overcame countless obstacles to follow his passion for engineering and space exploration.

Loay shares personal anecdotes about his pioneering spirit, aspirations for future generations, and more.

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Bahia Amawi

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumúd podcast we uplift, empower and amplify Palestinian American and Muslim, Bahia Amawi. You may remember her as a courageous Texas elementary school speech language pathologist, fired from her job because she refused to sign the anti-boycott, divestment, and sanctions law, which asked her to take an oath of solidarity with Israel.

On this episode Bahia shares her personal experience about the ordeal and how with the help of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), she was able to sue the state of Texas and win!

Watch Bahia's story on the movie referenced in this episode "Boycott" linked here; https://justvision.org/boycott/watch.

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Zachary Foster

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of the Sumúd Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Dr. Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine and PhD recipient from Princeton University.

He founded Palestine Nexus, a go to source for understanding Palestine, and oversees the newsletter 'Palestine in Your Inbox', which covers the history, politics, and culture of Palestine. Zach shares his thoughts on Gaza's history, debunks myths from October 7th and draws powerful parallels to South African apartheid.

The first 10 people that email PalestineNexus@gmail.com will get their 'Palestine Nexus' course for free courtesy of Sumúd podcast.

Connect with Dr. Zachary Foster on Instagram @zachary__foster__, @_ZachFoster on Twitter/X and take the Palestine Nexus course at https://palestinenexus.com/course.

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Jill Stein

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this special episode of the Sumúd podcast, Ed speaks with Presidential Green party candidate Dr. Jill Stein. A pioneering environmental health advocate and an organizer for people, planet, and peace, Dr. Stein has helped lead initiatives to fight environmental racism, injustice, and pollution, promote healthy communities, and revitalize democracy.

Dr. Stein emphasized her commitment to immediately halt the genocidal war against Palestinians, if elected, by stopping U.S. military aid to Israel, which she argues is illegal under both international and U.S. law. She also called for broader systemic changes, including reclassifying AIPAC as a foreign agent and breaking up corporate media to ensure genuine journalism. This is an interview you don't want to miss!

Connect with Dr. Jill Stein on Instagram @drjillstein and her website jillstein2024.com

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Ashira Darwish

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:01:00 -0000

In this emotional episode of the Sumúd podcast, Ed speaks with Ashira Darwish, an acclaimed Palestinian journalist, producer, and trauma therapist. Ashira shares her powerful journey, including her work with renowned organizations, experiences of arrest and torture, and her unique approach to holistic healing and resilience building for trauma survivors.

The conversation dives into Ashira's extensive career and contributions, such as her work on the powerful film "Where the Olive Trees Weep," and her trauma therapy project, Catharsis Holistic Healing.

Connect on LinkedIn with Ashira Darwish and on Instagram @premashira.

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Dr. Paul Biggar

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode of Sumúd Podcast, we're joined by Paul Biggar, the founder of tech for Palestine, a coalition of leaders, where thousands of tech workers collaborate on projects to advance the cause of Palestinian freedom. Paul shares his thoughts on the morality and politics within the tech industry, including bias in AI and the use of technologies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Lastly, he outlines potential solutions and ways the public can support pro-Palestine tech initiatives.

Connect with Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulbiggar. You can also follow Tech For Palestine on Twitter @tech4palestine and Instagram @techforpalestine.

Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

Useful links to review

https://techforpalestine.org

https://ppm.techforpalestine.org

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Medea Benjamin

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:01:00 -0000

On this episode, activist, advocate and author Medea Benjamin joins the podcast. Medea is the co-founder of the women led peace group, Code Pink, a feminist grassroots organization, working to end U.S. warfare and imperialism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect resources into healthcare, education, green jobs, and other life affirming programs.

Connect with Medea on Twitter @medeabenjamin, Instagram @medea.benjamin and LinkedIn at Medea Benjamin to join the conversation.

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Phyllis Bennis

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Writer, activist, and political commentator Phyllis Bennis joins this episode of Sumúd Podcast. Phyllis shares her journey from having a Zionist upbringing to becoming a prominent critic of Israeli policies and an advocate for Palestinian justice.

Phyllis is a Fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies, directs the Institute’s New Internationalism Project and serves as an international advisor for Jewish Voices for Peace.

She has also written numerous publications, including the book 'Understanding the Palestinian Israeli Conflict', a primer, and appears frequently on U.S. and international television, including the NewsHour on PBS, Democracy Now!, MSNBC, BBC, Al Jazeera, and CNN International.

Connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn at Phyllis Bennis to join the conversation.

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Aline Batarseh

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of the Sumúd podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American Aline Batarseh, the Executive Director of Visualizing Palestine, which uses data and research to visually communicate Palestinian experiences to provoke narrative change.

Check out Visualizing Palestine's website at on YouTube at https://visualizingpalestine.org/.

Connect with Aline on LinkedIn at Aline Batarseh to join the conversation.

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Kayem

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:10:00 -0000

Libyan American Kayem joined us on the latest episode to talk about his experience growing up on the run from political persecution, finding community where he landed and his musical journey.

Check out Kayem's music on YouTube at youtube.com/@Kayem.

Connect with Kayem on Twitter/X or Instagram @ThisisKayem to join the conversation.

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Mara Kronenfeld

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Executive Director of UNRWA USA, Mara Kronenfeld joins Dr. Ed Hasan on this powerful episode of Sumúd podcast. Mara shares her unique journey as a Jewish-American of learning history and un-learning mythology about Israeli and Palestinian history.

UNRWA USA’s mission lifts up the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees to secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promise of a better life. In Mara’s role, she leads a team in the United States to educate the American public about the plight of Palestine refugees and raise funds for UNRWA’s critical programs in the Middle East.

To take action for a ceasefire visit unrwausa.org/contact-congress to send a pre-drafted letter/email or call/tweet your community reps.

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Abed Ayoub

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000

The National Executive Director at ADC, Abed Ayoub, joined us on a powerful episode of the Sumúd podcast. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is committed to defending the rights of Arab Americans. Abed discusses his strong Arab community in Dearborn and how its influence shaped his advocacy.

Connect with Abed Ayoub on Twitter/X on @aayoub or LinkedIn to join the conversation.

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Waheeb Nasan

Thu, 09 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Palestinian-American artist Waheeb Nasan joins us on the latest episode of the Sumúd Podcast. Renowned for his compelling songs advocating Palestinian liberation and as the creator of the Sumúd Podcast theme music, Waheeb has a unique story to tell. Beyond his music, Waheeb inspires up-and-coming Palestinian kids, encouraging them through his artistic expression.

Dr. Ed shares how he first encountered Waheeb’s music and then explores Waheeb’s profound connection with his ancestral village, al-Mughayyir. Join us to delve into the influences that shape his artistry and the powerful messages he conveys through his music.

Connect with Waheeb Nasan on Instagram on @wabeebnasan

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Dr. Dalal Iriqat

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Join us for our latest episode as we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian scholar Dr. Dalal Iriqat. Dr. Dalal joins Sumúd to unpack the Palestinian narrative, discuss how she uses education to resist, and shares the reality of life under Israeli occupation.

Connect with Dr. Dalal Iriqat on Instagram on @dalaliriqat

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Andy Shallal

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Join us for our latest episode as we celebrate the visionary journey of Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys and Poets. From personal challenges to trailblazing activism, Andy's story embodies resilience and community empowerment. Discover how Andy's first restaurant venture with his dad laid the foundation for Busboys and Poets, a cultural hub fostering vital discussions on race, activism, and societal change.

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Sahar Aziz

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with professor, author, speaker, scholar, and human rights activist Sahar Aziz to talk about her journey, the motivations behind her activism, and the realities of oppressed people around the world, particularly in Palestine. Click the links below to learn more about Sahar Aziz and her work!

Read Her Book, Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom

https://www.amazon.com/Racial-Muslim-Quashes-Religious-Freedom/dp/0520382293

Learn About The Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR)

https://csrr.rutgers.edu/about/staff/

Professor Sahar Aziz on Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahar-aziz-0b3b764/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/saharazizlaw

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/saharazizlaw/

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Steve Sosebee

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:17:00 -0000

Sumud Podcast emerges as a powerful platform for inspiration and empowerment for marginalized communities globally. Our mission? To elevate voices that have been sidelined by sharing the stories, experiences, and insights that demand to be heard. On the second episode, host Dr. Ed Hasan welcomes Steve Sosebee, the co-founder of The Palestine Children's Relief Fund and the founder/executive director of HEAL Palestine, to the show. Click the links in the show notes to find out more about Steve and his work!

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sosebee-b54a0310?originalSubdomain=ps

https://www.instagram.com/stevesosebee/

https://twitter.com/Stevesosebee

Visit the official HEAL Palestine website.

https://www.healpalestine.org/

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This Is My Sumud

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:32:00 -0000

In this trailer, Dr. Ed Hasan, an author, speaker, and professor, unveils the motivation behind the Sumud Podcast, deeply inspired by the Palestinian principle of Sumud - a testament to steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. He delves into the podcast's core mission: To Uplift, Empower, and Amplify marginalized voices and their allies, offering them a stage to share their compelling stories, experiences, and insights. Prepare to be part of a movement aimed at humanizing the voices shaping our world, one episode at a time. Our inaugural episode features the distinguished Khaled Beydoun, with captivating theme music crafted by the talented Waheeb Nasan. Welcome to Sumud Podcast – a space where we uplift, empower, and amplify every voice. Join us in this journey, starting now.

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