Best And Haqq Podcasts (2024)

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Ohio Stormwater Conference 2024 22:41

10d ago22:41

22:41

SANDUSKY, OH: Anything you want to know about stormwater management you can learn at the Ohio Stormwater Conference. This year's event was held at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, with attendees engaging in cutting-edge discussions on environmental issues and emerging technologies. Discover the unique networking opportunities presented at the OSC…

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YOUNIS ALZUBEIRI - WHY GEN Z'S DON'T PLAN ON VOTING IN THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 34:13

24d ago34:13

34:13

This week's guest is actor, influencer and activist Younis Alzubeiri. During this episode we discuss his love for comics, what inspired him to create a social following and his thoughts about the political climate in the US and in Gaza. Younis is a student and talented actor who is adamant about using his platform to bring attention to social justi…

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Dam Removals and the Cuyahoga's Comeback 32:47

1M ago32:47

32:47

What if a local river, once notorious for pollution and even catching fire, could become transformed into a thriving ecosystem? We explore the Cuyahoga's incredible decades-long progress with Elaine Marsh, a watershed specialist with Summit Metro Parks and co-founder of Friends of the Crooked River. Elaine shares her passion for environmental advoc…

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Abdoul Munyaneza- How This Successful Rwanda Entrepreneur Balances Business and His Family 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

All the way from Rwanda, on this episode with us we have Abdoul Munyaneza. On this episode Haqq and Abdoul talk about what made him convert to Islam at 14 years old, what living in China was like as a black man and a Muslim. How Covid actually actually helped him create his successful car shop and how he balances being an Entrepreneur and prioritiz…

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Fatou Barry - How Does A Modern Muslim Woman Find Love In The West 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

This weeks episode A. Haqq Islam sits down with Public Relations Professional Fatou Barry to discuss dating, diversity with the PR/ media space, religious trauma and more. This conversation is filled with laughter, vulnerability and transparency. Fatou talks about what its like dating in todays landscape as a modern muslim woman and how she has bee…

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Warmer, Wetter Weather: Tackling Urban Stormwater Problems 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Cities with aging infrastructure face an uphill battle with regard to stormwater management, a challenge underscored by recent calamitous weather events. Sewer District engineer George Remias illustrates how a warming atmosphere acts like a sponge, soaking up more moisture and leading to intense rainfalls. Given the potential for the weather's dama…

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Ifrah Hussein- How Does a Somali Woman Love 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

This episode features a conversation with Internationally renowned Somali/Canadian author and poet Ifrah Hussein. During this episode we discuss how Ifrah discovered her gift as a poet, what it's like being a "third culture kid", her experience traveling back to her home country and so much more. Please take a moment to Rate & Review on Apple podca…

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"Voice of Baceprot" The All Girl Muslim Rock Band Thats Taking The World By Storm 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

This episode features Marysa, Widi and Siti. The three young ladies who make up the Indonesian All female rock band "Voice of Baceprot" (VOB) The ladies discuss how they met, how they got into rock music, what their aspirations are and navigating the naysayers who tell them what they are doing is wrong. If you want to hear the story of three young …

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Build Your Own Rain Garden 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Have you ever wondered how your green thumb can help the environment? Stormwater Technical Specialist Chris Hartman explains how to install and maintain a thriving rain garden to help control stormwater runoff: from choosing a site and garden size, to selecting the right plants and methods. Plus, you can earn a credit towards your stormwater fee! R…

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Quran Squire: How a Jay Z Sponsorship Led to Morehouse College and Shortlist of Hollywood's Elite 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

This episode features the multitalented writer and filmmaker Quran Squire. He has worked with the likes of Director X, Joe Jonas, Khalid and more. Throughout this episode he talks about a myriad of things such as his Muslim upbringing in New Jersey, getting sponsored by Jay Z to go on a college tour, how he got into Hollywood and his experience wor…

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Bilal Hazziez and Shaeeda Sween- "The 90 Day Fiancé" 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

This episode features the husband and wife team Bilal Hazziez and Shaeeda Sween, the first Muslim couple to be featured on the hit series, “The 90 Day Fiancé”. We discuss their personal path to Islam, their journey to being featured on “The 90 Day Fiancé” and romance in Islam, sometimes from a distance. Welcome Bilal, from The State of Missouri and…

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Dr. Yusef Salaam Speaks 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Dr Yusef Salaam, member of The Exonerated Five (portrayed in Netflix's When They See Us) Freedom Fighter and New York City's 9th District City Council member speaks on his path to Islam, how his faith guided him through some of his darkest moments and his road to politics. Follow Dr Yusef: https://www.instagram.com/dr.yusefsalaam/ FOLLOW US Website…

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Pick Up Poop! 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

Who knew that dog poop could contribute to water pollution? That's the topic of our conversation with NEORSD Asset Analyst Christina Toth and Biologist Morgan Koelliker. Christina's dog, Esri, serves as the mascot of the Sewer District's Pick Up Poop! (P.U.P.) program, and Morgan explains how the bacteria in dog waste is especially hazardous for hu…

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Three Cheers for Engineers 35:38

4M ago35:38

35:38

Have you ever stopped to consider how deeply engineering is woven into every aspect of your daily life? On the heels of National Engineers Week, we're tapping into the essence of innovation and the critical role engineers play. Government Affairs Specialist Angela Jones and Manager of Design Rick Vincent share their favorite engineering projects an…

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#SaltLife: Fresh Water Worries 24:38

5M ago24:38

24:38

Oversalt much? A conversation with Amy Roskilly of Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and Natalie Gertz-Young of Lake Soil & Water Conservation District on road salt use and overuse, and the impacts to our water resources. The NEORSD supports our local Soil and Water Conservation Districts that participate in educational outreach related t…

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Play it Safe! with Carla and Robin 34:21

6M ago34:21

34:21

What's the most dangerous job at the Sewer District? Sewer District safety experts Carla DeSantis and Robin Halperin discuss the dangers inherent to wastewater treatment, what led them to pursue safety as their vocation, and approaches to building "safety culture" in the workplace. Plus: the ins and outs of lock-out/tag-out!…

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Utilities & Affordability with Constance T. Haqq 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

The costs of wastewater treatment and maintaining our vast sewer and stormwater systems fall almost entirely on our ratepayers. With many residents struggling to pay their bills, utilities must address affordability and also clearly communicate the services and benefits those utilities provide. We talk with Chief Administrative Officer Constance T.…

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Clean Water and "The Last Mile" with Erin Huber 43:21

7M ago43:21

43:21

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Drink Local Drink Tap is an international non-profit organization focused on solving water equity and quality issues. Executive Director and Founder Erin Huber joins us to discuss her group's impactful projects in Uganda and the importance of finding even small, meaningful tasks to help us engage with water issues. Visit h…

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Fish, commish, delist: Lake Erie Commission talks "Areas of Concern" 23:57

7M ago23:57

23:57

What is an "area of concern," or AOC? Hannah Boesinger of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission talks about projects to restore fish habitat and address the "worst of the worst" legacy-pollution issues in the Cuyahoga River and other Great Lakes waterways. For more information about the Lake Erie Commission, visit https://lakeerie.ohio.gov/ Note: the Ashta…

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The Freshwater Capital with Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne 35:51

8M ago35:51

35:51

We asked Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne to join us for a discussion of his vision for a Freshwater Institute, some experiences from his days as City Planner, biking the Towpath Trail, and lessons learned from Lake Erie surfers and bird enthusiasts alike.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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The Cleveland Metroparks (and Zoo!) 33:35

9M ago33:35

33:35

We welcome Jenn Grieser and Sean McDermott from Cleveland Metroparks for an overview of our remarkable park system, restoration projects that we've partnered on, as well as ecology, conservation—and ziplines! Learn more about the Metroparks at https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/ Here's a great new video on the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma…

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Great Lakes Basics with Greater Cleveland Aquarium 24:41

9M ago24:41

24:41

Lili Fikter is the Education and Interpretation Coordinator at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. She gives an overview of the Great Lakes and the Aquarium's work to make connections between their fish and animals and the local watersheds that support those species. Learn more about the Aquarium at www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com…

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Preview: Clean Water Fest 2023 10:47

10M ago10:47

10:47

We hope you locals have Saturday, September 23 on your calendars. It's our annual in-person "open house," the CLEAN WATER FEST in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. Community Relations Specialist Jessica Shutty stopped by to talk about what to expect at this year's Fest. Visit cleanwaterfest.com for a complete schedule and info.…

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Sewers, sewing, enduring: CarrieAnne McConnell's long water history 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

CarrieAnne McConnell is Superintendent at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's Westerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. She has spent much of her life in and around water- and wastewater-treatment facilities . . . and even had her wedding photos taken at one! Westerly is undergoing several construction projects to help it treat more wastewater …

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Engineering a Solution: Tunnels and Project Clean Lake 32:13

11M ago32:13

32:13

We often get asked about our tunnel-construction projects throughout the city—and with good reason. Engineer Doug Lopata discusses Project Clean Lake and his work overseeing the design of massive tunnels that reduce sewer overflows, basement flooding, and pollution in our waterways. Next time you see him at a picnic, ask him about the tunnels.…

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Plum Creek: A Tale of Fish Translocation 36:59

12M ago36:59

36:59

Cleveland native Justin Telep loves to fish. It makes sense then that he loves his job as a Field Biologist at the Sewer District. Justin and his team study the health of aquatic organisms in area streams to determine water quality. He talks about a NEORSD project to re-introduce native fish into a once-polluted Plum Creek. We also discuss fishing …

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The IT Crowd: Information Technology and Clean Water 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

Two of our favorite IT guys, Adam Bruncak and Francis Cung, stop by for a chat about how Information Technology impacts all aspects of the Sewer District's work. We also discuss ChatGPT, professional billiards, and the importance of "Ctrl+Alt+Delete." Acronyms and references used in this episode: WQIS: Water Quality and Industrial Surveillance NES:…

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Episode 91 - Street Dawah 101 w/ Ustadh Sadat Anwar 45:27

1y ago45:27

45:27

Inspired by the online and in-person Dawah scene? Want to become a duat and spread the true message of Islam? Learn all about "street Dawah" from the experiences, knowledge and advice from Street Dawah Toronto's renowned Ustadh Sadat Anwar! Ustadh Sadat joined Dr. Syed during United Islam Awareness Week 2023 for an in-depth podcast and conversation…

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Trees in the City 34:42

1y ago34:42

34:42

Samira Malone is Director of the Cleveland Tree Coalition. We discuss the multiple benefits trees provide in urban settings, the CTC's efforts to restore Cleveland's diminished tree canopy, and "the right tree for the right place." The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District serves on the Coalition's Executive Committee. Visit www.clevelandtrees.org…

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SWIM lessons: Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance with Kristen Buccier 30:11

1y ago30:11

30:11

Kristen Buccier is the Manager of our Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance team, brilliantly acronymed SWIM. We talked to Kristen about the thousands of stormwater assets the NEORSD inspects and maintains. Her team walks area streams to document flooding, erosion, and water-quality issues, so that critical repairs and projects can be planned. We lea…

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Small Plates: The 2023 Ohio Stormwater Conference 33:38

1y ago33:38

33:38

SANDUSKY, OH: Mike and Donna attend the 16th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference and speak with stormwater enthusiasts on a variety of topics including: groundwater rights, the different types of wetlands, invasive species, and the impacts of road salt on local waterways. This episode's guests: Erica Matheny, Deputy Executive Director, Tinker's Creek…

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Episode 90 - Grappling Fatherhood, Legacy and Wokeness | Jake Shields 1:25:43

1y ago1:25:43

1:25:43

On the latest episode of the Life Haqq Podcast, our host Dr. Syed interviews Jake Shields, a UFC Legend, world-renowned MMA fighter and coach. They delve into a variety of topics, including Jake's MMA & UFC career, his views on Islam, the importance of fatherhood, his political affiliations and more. Their conversation extended further into the rol…

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The Interview is Everyday: Public Service and Clean Water 38:52

1y ago38:52

38:52

Frank Greenland is a professional engineer and a key architect of two of the Sewer District's most ambitious and important programs: Project Clean Lake (which reduces sewer overflows into the environment) and the Regional Stormwater Management Program (addressing erosion, flooding, and water-quality issues along local streams). We learn how an earl…

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Episode 89 - The Courage to Speak the Truth | Sh. Youssef Soussi 1:01:49

1y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

After connecting online for an amazing discussion last year, Dr. Syed & Sh. Youssef Soussi finally met in person during United Islam Awareness Week 2023 for a powerful discussion. Although Sh. Youssef knows the cold from living in Minnesota, he experienced it on another level in Western Canada. Things really get heated during this spicy conversatio…

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Exclusive: CEO Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells talks leadership, learning, and what she listens to 44:37

1y ago44:37

44:37

Donna and Mike met up with Sewer District CEO Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells for a conversation that touched on a wide range of topics, from her early interest in public service, to watersheds and climate change, to dyslexia, hip hop, and running in the dark.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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Our Watershed Partners 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

Heather Elmer of Chagrin River Partners and Derek Schafer of the West Creek Conservancy join us for a discussion of watersheds, their importance, and ways their organizations and others work to protect local waterways.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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Episode 88 - Navigating the Online Dawah Scene | Farid Responds 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

50:25

Dr. Syed & Ustadh Farid al-Bahraini (Farid Responds) get into it the behind the scenes of Online Dawah, his Canada trip for United Islam Awareness Week, the ways to work together in promoting unity & understanding for khair and more! -------- Be sure to subscribe to the Life Haqq channel for this episode and much more transformational Islamic conte…

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Tracking COVID in the Wastewater 11:55

1+ y ago11:55

11:55

A follow-up to our conversation with Environmental Services Supervisor Scott Broski, on the Sewer District's involvement in tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Northeast Ohio, using wastewater samples.

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A Brief History of Cuyahoga Heights and Southerly 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

25:06

In addition to working as a Plant Utility Maintenance Person (a "PUMP") at our Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center, history buff Danny Schoeffler is a native of that neighborhood. He talks about growing up in the close-knit village of Cuyahoga Heights and shares a bit of history of the Southerly plant and the area's development from farmland to i…

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Responding To Hazardous Spills 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

47:13

NEORSD Superintendent of Environmental Services Scott Broski gives his insights into the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and explains the emergency-response protocols for these kinds of accidents. Acronyms used in this episode: WQIS - Water Quality & Industrial Surveillance (NEORSD) SCBA - Self Contained Breathing Appara…

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How to Build a Tunnel 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

There's a lot happening hundreds of feet below Cleveland's surface. NEORSD Construction Supervisor Robert Auber explains the ins and outs of tunnel excavation in various types of rock and the particular mindset required for a career working underground.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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"The Risk Universe" and Internal Audit 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

27:48

Bradshaw Rescola contemplates worst-case scenarios for organizations and explains how the Sewer District investigates and safeguards against vulnerabilities and harm. Acronyms used in this episode: SWOT: An analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats CIA: Certified Internal Auditor CFE: Certified Fraud Examiner NIST: National Inst…

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Episode 87 - Don't Get Caught In The Mouse Trap! | Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

43:01

The Mouse Trap: Avoiding the Traps in Modern Society that are tearing apart Muslim Families. Learn the Muslim hack to bring our glory back! How can we understand the modern day tricks and sinister ideals of society and protect ourselves and our families from falling into them? -------- Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal spoke at at the recent Leaders of Tomorrow C…

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An Introduction to the Lab 30:52

1+ y ago30:52

30:52

Analytical Services is the name of the Sewer District's laboratory, where water samples are tested for various toxicants and characteristics. Supervising Chemist Debmalya Bhattacharyya explains the lab's testing methods for determining what's in the wastewater and making sure that the treated water is safe to re-introduce into Lake Erie. Some acron…

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Re-envisioning Horseshoe Lake Park 9:26

1+ y ago9:26

9:26

In this bonus Clean Water Works segment, Donna talks with residents attending a design workshop for the Doan Brook Restoration at Horseshoe Lake. Hear their ideas for enhancements to the design architects' proposed stream alignments at this popular nature destination. For more information, visit the our website.…

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The Science of Sludge with Kathryn Crestani 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

Kathryn has long worked in the thick of wastewater treatment. And I mean the actual thick: the solids and sludge that are all part of the treatment process. Enterprise Biosolids and Residuals Superintendent Kathryn Crestani talks with Mike and Donna about how a wastewater treatment plant works (following up on episode 8), how solids are separated o…

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How does a Wastewater Treatment Plant Work? 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

27:31

Denario Jones explains the basics of wastewater treatment and tells us what it's like to work as a wastewater plant operator (WPO). For more info on working at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, visit neorsd.org/careers Some acronyms used in this episode: WPO-IT - Wastewater Plant Operator in Training WQIS - Water Quality & Industrial Surv…

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Data and Stormwater Management with Jessica Cotton 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

Learn how the Sewer District uses maps and other data to power its Regional Stormwater Management Program. Watershed Programs's Jessica Cotton explains what Geographic Information Systems can do and highlights some recent Green Infrastructure projects in Cleveland.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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Episode 86 - Sweet & Unfiltered | Sh. Haitham al-Haddad & Ust. Gabriel Al Romaani 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

Nestled on the boardwalk of Vancouver Harbour, Dr. Syed sat with Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad and Ustadh Gabriel Al Romaani inside the Golden Horn Turkish Cafe to enjoy some authentic Turkish coffee and sweet baklava, while getting to know our scholars on a more personal level. Dr. Syed and his guests draw and reflect on their many years of dawah, coun…

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BATS! with Sarah Rehner 17:01

1+ y ago17:01

17:01

In this Halloween-ish bonus episode, Environmental Specialist Sarah Rehner explains how the Sewer District takes bat and other wildlife habitats into consideration when planning its construction projects.By Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

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