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A weekly podcast offering a 360-degree view of Muslim life in Britain and Europe. Hyphenated explores the issues important to Muslims — politics, culture, lifestyle, opinion and more. Host Reya El-Salahi speaks to Hyphen journalists, experts and the thought leaders shaping the cultural and political landscape today.
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Is the Israel-Palestine conflict radicalising young Muslims? Plus, psychiatrist Professor Ahmed Hankir on Muslims and mental health
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This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, Kadra Abdinasir from the Centre for Mental Health and Mercy Mission UK’s Jehangir Malik OBE discuss the claim by Britain’s ex-defence secretary Ben Wallace that the situation in Gaza is “radicalising Muslim youth across the globe", the UK’s cost of living crisis and our top TV picks as Netflix rev…
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Is policing of Palestine protests stifling freedom of speech? Plus, Amal CEO Catherine Roe on the charity’s closure
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This week, Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, author and Runnymede Trust co-CEO Dr Shabna Begum and political stand-up comedian Harun Musho'd discuss the United Kingdom's decision to abstain on the UN Gaza ceasefire vote and concerns about the policing of pro-Palestine protests stifling freedom of speech. Our panel also mull over changes to UK visa rules …
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Being the UK’s first Black, Muslim, Sudanese female comedian is no laughing matter with Ola Labib
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This week, the British Sudanese comedian Ola Labib joins host Reya El-Salahi to chat about her new sitcom Frenemies, coping with the cultural fallout after pursuing a career on stage and why she’s fed up with being called the UK's first Black, Muslim, Sudanese female comedian. Plus, journalist Neelam Tailor meets the Muslim women struggling to stop…
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A turning point in Gaza and human rights lawyer Qays Sediqi on taking the British government to court
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This week, Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, political commentator Sami Hamdi and the broadcaster and Bromley Reform Synagogue’s Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner discuss whether a pause in fighting in Gaza signals a turning point in the war between Israel and Hamas, record net migration into the UK and whether Black Friday is a chance…
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Interfaith leader Julie Siddiqi MBE on the Israel-Hamas war and facing backlash for her commitment to Jewish-Muslim relations
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This week, journalist and Hyphen contributor Taj Ali, ITV News political correspondent Shehab Khan and Dimi Reider, an Israeli journalist and co-founder of +972 magazine, discuss the fallout from UK MPs voting against calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Britain’s failed Rwanda immigration plan and new research suggesting religious Britons are…
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Rishi Sunak’s surprise reshuffle and cookbook author Dina Begum on sharing her love of Bangladeshi cuisine
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This week, Hyphen assistant editor Husna Rizvi and former Labour councillor Shaista Aziz discuss Suella Braverman’s sacking and former prime minister David Cameron’s return to politics in a surprise UK government reshuffle following London’s largest Palestine solidarity march. The panel is also joined by the NHS Race and Health Observatory’s chief …
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Why language matters when talking about Palestine and the BBC’s Edward Stourton on the importance of religious literacy
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This week, Hyphen contributor Rabina Khan, Dr Richard McNeil-Willson, an academic specialising in critical extremism studies and the journalist and author Michael Segalov discuss why language matters when talking about the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Elon Musk's decision to reinstate the accounts of far-right commentators on the social media pla…
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Inside Labour Gaza ceasefire crisis with councillor Dr Amar Latif
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This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, broadcaster Fahima Mahomed and political commentator Mohammad Zaheer discuss the geopolitical fallout of the Israel-Palestine conflict and former prime minister Boris Johnson’s new job at right-wing broadcaster GB News. The panel also discusses the return of London’s original Routemaster buses and…
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Are jihad chants ‘inciting terrorist violence’? British Muslims discuss tensions caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict
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This week Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, Deputy Head of Islam UK Centre and Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales Dr Azim Ahmed and human rights lawyer Shoaib M Khan join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss tensions caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict in the UK. Our panel considers calls for a tightening of the law following chants of jihad …
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British Muslims on Europe’s response to the Gaza crisis and Birmingham Comedy Festival winner Hasan Al-Habib
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As the Gaza crisis deepens, this week our panel considers the ramifications of the response from European leaders to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, foreign correspondent and Hyphen contributor Shamim Chowdhury and national executive member of the Labour Muslim Network Ali Milani also discuss calls to boycott…
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Labour party conference special and Professor Sunny Singh's new Bollywood book
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We’re at the Labour conference in Liverpool for this episode with the leader of the party’s Foreign Policy Group, Harrow councillor Peymana Assad. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir and political stand-up comedian Harun Musho’d also join this week’s panel to reflect on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and what the Labour party stands for, escalating violence in …
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This week we’re at the Tory party conference in Manchester with the Conservative Muslim Forum’s Deputy Chair Naveed Asghar, joined by the Estonia-based journalist and Hyphen contributor Shafi Musaddique and broadcaster and commentator Fahima Mahomed. Our panel discuss Suella Braverman’s controversial comments on multiculturalism, whether the right-…
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Liberal Democrat party conference special and travel blogger Yara Abdelsamie on solo travel
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As the UK party conference season gets underway, Hyphen assistant editor Husna Rizvi, Liberal Democrat member and former chair of the Conservative Muslim Forum Mohammed Amin, and host of the She Speaks We Hear podcast Sharmeen Ziauddin discuss what the Lib Dems offer Muslim voters; a new report from rightwing thinktank Civitas criticising the All-P…
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Must-see movies at London Film Festival and what Peckham protests reveal about UK race relations
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Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, author and government climate advisor Dr Imad Ahmed, and Dr Omar Khan, the CEO of TASO, a charity working to improve equality in higher education, discuss the aftermath of devastating natural disasters in Morocco and Libya, lessons to be learnt about UK race relations from the online reaction to …
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British Muslims react to the French abaya ban
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This week, Hyphen Editor Burhan Wazir, equalities campaigner and She Speaks We Hear founder Akeela Ahmed, and journalist Remona Aly join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss anti-Muslim violence in India following the G20 summit, the wider impact of France’s abaya ban, and Thailand’s plan to become a top Muslim-friendly holiday destination. From inedible…
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Muslims in tech and is Britain a Christian country?
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Hyphen reporter Aisha Rimi, author and advertising exec Shelina Janmohamed and ITV News political correspondent Shehab Khan discuss the issues facing Rishi Sunak’s government as MPs return to parliament after the summer recess, the legacy of former Harrods and Fulham FC owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed, following his death, and whether it’s still accurate t…
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Poet and playwright Inua Ellams on his multi-faith upbringing
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Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, foreign correspondent and Hyphen contributor Shamim Chowdhury, and social commentator and digital marketing professional Aliya Zaidi discuss the British government’s seemingly shambolic plan to house asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge, First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf’s straight-talking advic…
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Denmark’s Qur’an burning ban and Edinburgh Fringe special
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Should freedom of speech extend to burning books? One of Denmark’s first Muslim politicians, Özlem Cekic, talks to host Reya El-Salahi on this week’s podcast about how this stern test of liberal democratic ideals is playing out against a backdrop of angry condemnation across the Muslim world. Comedians Mustafa Algiyadi, Sharlin Jahan, Harun Musho'd…
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Paying tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and Dr Shabna Begum on the changing face of Brick Lane
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Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, Dr Laura Jones of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the author and government climate advisor Dr Imad Ahmed discuss how London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is reshaping politics. We also pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and explore how Muslim converts are represented in the media. Host Reya El-Salah…
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‘The Young Imam’ Sabah Ahmedi on his no holds barred approach to challenging misconceptions about Islam
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This week, Hyphen’s Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, academic and journalist Mohammad Zaheer and journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss Europe’s heatwave, a new report by Tell MAMA detailing a decade of anti-Muslim hate. Plus, how new films Barbie and Oppenheimer reignited our love of cinema. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to Sabah Ahmedi abou…
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[Extended Episode] Qur’an burning in Sweden and Dr Rakib Ehsan on what the left gets wrong about ethnic minorities
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This week, Hyphen writer Taj Ali, the first Muslim general secretary of the Welsh TUC Shavanah Taj, and journalist and host of ‘She Speaks We Hear’ podcast Sharmeen Ziauddin discuss what the public sector pay deal means for Britain’s striking workers, Qur’an burning in Sweden and what’s fuelling the rise in racist abuse targeting London Mayor Sadiq…
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Comedian Kae Kurd on fame, family and cancel culture
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This week, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj, comedian Ola Labib, and broadcaster Fahima Mahomed discuss Labour's plan to make speaking skills a core part of England's education system and whether Mark Zuckerberg’s 'Twitter killer' new social media app is worth the hype. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to British Kurdish comedian Kae Kurd about Ros…
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What French unrest reveals about relations with its Muslim citizens
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This week, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, The Runnymede Trust CEO Dr Halima Begum and anti-racism campaigner Shaista Aziz discuss the British government’s unlawful plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, explore what the unrest in France says about the country’s relationship with its Muslim population and share must-read books for the summer holidays…
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Are music festivals a welcoming place for Muslims?
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This week, Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, post-doctoral researcher on the Digital British Islam project at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Dr Laura Jones and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari join host Reya El-Salahi to discuss the ongoing cost of living crisis, and how festivals like Glastonbury could do more to attract Musli…
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Filmmaker Asim Abbasi on his new British Muslim sitcom ‘Count Abdulla’
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This week, Hyphen columnist Sunder Katwala, political commentator Bushra Shaikh and the journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss the possible end of Boris Johnson’s political career, the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to encourage cycling in the city. Host Reya El-Salahi talks to filmmaker Asim Abbasi about…
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Nimco Ali on feminism, family and being a secular Muslim
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This week, Hyphen journalist and foreign correspondent Shamim Chowdhury, academic Dr Aurelien Mondon and Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi discuss a perceived double standard in British politics towards Islamophobia, the coverage of an horrific knife attack on children in the French Alps and new research into British Muslims charitable …
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Why do Andrew Tate’s views resonate with some young Muslims?
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This week, Hyphen journalist Nylah Salam, the academic Mohammad Zaheer and co-founder of The Salam Project Ismael Lea South discuss the controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, an upcoming independent review into Muslim and Hindu community relations in Britain. Plus, we take a deep dive into London’s little known Muslim history. Plus, hos…
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Elections in Turkey and comedian Ava Vidal on converting to Islam
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On this week’s episode, Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood, freelance journalist Alex Tiffin and writer and commentator Rabina Khan discuss elections in Turkey, the UK’s latest migration numbers and whether the social media outrage over the TikTok prankster Mizzy is justified. Plus, host Reya El-Salahi interviews comedian Ava Vidal…
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The young British Muslims leading the fight against climate change
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On this week’s episode, climate activist Diana Hysenaj joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about inclusivity and encouraging Muslims around the world to join the conversation on climate injustice as part of the Two Billion Strong campaign. Plus our panel discusses the week’s news. Hyphen writer Taj Ali and political commentator Ali Miraj debate the s…
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Breaking barriers for Muslim women in sport
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This week, Yashmin Harun BEM the founder of Muslimah Sports Association joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about challenging stereotypes in sport. Plus our panel reviews the week’s news. Hyphen reporter Saman Javed, anti-racism campaigner Shaista Aziz and journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent criticism of the Ille…
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Do new anti-protest laws pose a threat to British Muslims?
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In our latest episode, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj and freelance journalist Arub Syed discuss the UK’s new anti-protest laws, and whether the banning of hoodies in a British town centre could pose a problem for some Muslim women. Plus: Gary Bunt, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, joins host Rey…
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Should British Muslims pledge allegiance to King Charles?
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What are your plans for this coronation weekend? In our latest episode, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, commentator Bushra Shaikh and activist Halima Khan discuss whether the royal family holds any influence over young Muslims. The panel also discusses whether the UK government has done enough to help UK nationals in Sudan; and the importance of a land…
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British Sudanese comedian Ola Labib on how social media is doing more to save lives in Sudan than the UK government
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In this episode, our panel of guests reviews the week’s news. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, journalist Fadah Jassem, who specialises in AI and the MENA region and comedian Ola Labib, discuss Diane Abbott’s racism row and look at how social media platforms like Twitter are helping save lives in war-torn Sudan. Plus, why are some people se…
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TikTok star Shabaz Ali on faith, followers and the serious message behind his comedy content
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Welcome to Hyphenated. In our first episode, our panel of guests reviews the week’s news. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari discuss the impact of Suella Braverman’s controversial comments about British Pakistani men and grooming gangs. Plus, our guests also reflect on why…
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A new podcast brought to you by hyphenonline.com - a site dedicated to reflecting the lives of Muslims in the UK and Europe. In this weekly series we explore the news, politics and cultural events that matter to Muslims. Each week you’ll hear from Hyphen’s talented team of journalists, along with the leaders shaping our cultural and political lands…
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