Journalist Senada Sokollu interviews experts and minority voices from war and crisis areas to dive into the complex challenges facing minorities worldwide.
Choosing Peace After Loss: Palestinian Activist & Author Aziz Abu Sarah
In this episode, host Senada Sokollu speaks with Palestinian peace activist and author Aziz Abu Sarah.
Raised in East Jerusalem as the youngest of seven children in a religious Muslim family, Aziz’s life was shaped early on by the realities of conflict. At just ten years old, he lost his brother after he was tortured in Israeli detention—an experience that left him with deep anger, grief, and a desire for revenge.
But instead of staying in that place, Aziz chose a different path.
In this conversation, he speaks openly about what that shift required: the long journey from anger to agency, why forgiveness is not about the other side but about reclaiming control, and how trauma—both personal and generational—lives in the body.
Aziz is also the co-author of The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land, written together with Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon, who lost both of his parents on October 7. The two have since become close collaborators in peacebuilding, meeting global leaders—including Pope Francis, who was the first to call them “brothers”—and carrying a shared message to audiences around the world.
This episode is not about easy answers or idealistic hope. It’s about what peace actually costs. What it asks of you—emotionally, politically, and personally. And what it means to choose it anyway.
12 Dec 2025
Surviving ISIS: From Stolen Childhood to Unbreakable Spirit - Jihan Alomar
Activist Jihan Alomar recounts her abduction and captivity by ISIS to host Senada Sokollu, detailing her family's escape and her subsequent fight for Yazidi justice in this interview.
25 Nov 2025
The First Survivor: Serkan Yildirim against the far-right terror (NSU)
Serkan Yildirim recounts surviving a far-right terror attack as Senada Sokollu interviews him about his fight for recognition and justice, while Engin Sanli discusses ongoing legal struggles related to the case.
23 Oct 2025
Maoz Inon lost his parents to Hamas. He chose peace.
Senada interviews Maoz Inon, an Israeli peace activist, who discusses choosing peace and forgiveness after losing his parents in the Hamas attacks, offering a perspective on transforming loss into a commitment to peace.
5 Aug 2025
Being Queer and Muslim in Russia: Kamil Safin’s Fight for Identity
Kamil Safin recounts his experiences as a queer Muslim individual who fled Russia, discussing survival tactics, internalized homophobia, and his work with LGBTQ+ refugees in an interview with Senada Sokollu.
25 Jul 2025
From Aleppo to the Oscars — Waad Al-Kateab’s Unforgettable Journey
Filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab discusses her journey from Aleppo to the Oscars with host Senada Sokollu, highlighting themes of war, identity, and the resilience of dreams in this interview.
8 Jul 2025
30 Years After Srebrenica: Picking Mushrooms, Planting Hope
Irvin Mujčić, a Srebrenica genocide survivor, shares his journey of transforming trauma into healing through an eco-village and peace project, demonstrating resilience and hope in a scarred community in this interview.
14 May 2025
Bosnia's Fragile Peace: A Conversation with Jasmin Mujanović
In this episode, I am delving into the complex and fragile state of Bosnia and Herzegovina almost 30 years after the Bosnian War. I am joined by Jasmin Mujanović, an American-Canadian political scientist and author who brings both personal experience and deep expertise on the Balkans. Jasmin fled the Bosnian war in 1992 and eventually made it to the US. He wrote two books and together we explore the ongoing political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegowina, the rising nationalist rhetoric, and the role of international actors. Jasmin shares his thoughts on the potential for conflict, grassroots movements, and the future of Bosnia. We also discuss the role of the diaspora and what meaningful change could look like in the region.
15 Apr 2025
After Assad: What’s Next for Christians in Syria?
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Father Firas Lutfi, a Franciscan priest based in Damascus. We delve into the changing landscape of post-Assad Syria, a nation scarred by 14 years of war and now under the rule of a new and controversial leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. What does this mean for Syria’s shrinking Christian population? Father Lutfi offers powerful reflections on faith, fear, and the uncertain future facing Christians in this new era.
1 Apr 2025
Reid Maki: Child Labor in the US - An Urgent Crisis
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Reid Maki, the Child Labor Advocacy Director at the Child Labor Coalition in Washington, DC. As child and teen labor violations in the US reach alarming levels, Reid draws on his decades of experience fighting against child labor. He offers valuable insights into recent legal changes, the current state of child labor in the US, and the ongoing efforts to address this crisis under the new administration.
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Jihan Alomar
Serkan Yildirim
Maoz Inon
Kamil Safin
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