The Lost Episode - Saleem Alhabash's Story, from Palestine to American Academia
This episode was lost on a microchip for two years. After a power outage during a prior recording, everything was presumed deleted. It was the worst nightmare for me - my own version of the Y2K doom scenario. The outage actually changed the dates on every file, and after facing the fear and shame of losing one of the best interviews of this podcast, I found it in the very last file I checked. Our guest was born in Jerusalem, raised in Ramallah, and is a Professor of Digital Advertising and Pu...
4 Apr 2025
Haram or Halal? A dive into Muslim Matchmaker
Our hosts explore Hulu's reality dating show "Muslim Matchmaker," discussing how it portrays Muslim dating culture and the matchmakers' "rules of three" hook. Learn about the diverse representation of the Muslim community, and hear Hazem Jamal and Najwa's personal connections to cast members. In a world where DEI is criminalized, a show with representation is cutting through while providing a refreshing alternative to mainstream dating reality TV. Send a text message with any feed...
7 Feb 2025
Echoes of Baghdad: Family, War, and the Satellite Phone That Bridged Lives After Tragedy
In this very personal episode of Arabs in Media, I return to Iraq, the country of my heritage, from the home in Baghdad where my father grew up, to sit down with my cousin Ahmed for a conversation that is was as unplanned as it was inspiring. Together, we unpack a story that intertwines family, grief, and acts of service in the midst of bombing. In 2003, on the cusp of the US-led invasion on Iraq, Ahmed’s life was forever changed, not only from the drums of war beating louder each day, but wi...
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237,567
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
51
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