Best Qays Podcasts (2024)

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The Polymath's Pyre: The Astounding Life and Fiery Death of Ibn al-Khatib 12:09

17d ago12:09

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Dive into the extraordinary tale of Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib, the 14th-century polymath who ruled kingdoms, revolutionized medicine, and crafted timeless poetry. From the opulent halls of the Alhambra to a shocking execution in Fez, discover how this brilliant mind shaped history, only to be betrayed by those closest to him. Uncover the twisted p…

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Tea Time Talk: Federal Reserve, War in Ukraine, Taxes, and More 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Join us in a cozy coffee shop as we sip on aromatic Adane Yemeni Tea and dive into an unfiltered discussion on some of today's most pressing topics. From the Federal Reserve and taxes to the complexities of the petrodollar and US foreign wars in Iraq and Ukraine. Explore the global landscape with us, touching on the rise of BRICS and more, all with…

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#Sarde139 with Médéa & Mouin - سردة مع ميديا ومعين | Being An Expat - أن تكون مغترباً 1:10:59

3M ago1:10:59

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You asked, we listened! There’s this one feeling that we all can relate to in the Arab region, and it’s wanting to return home. Whether it's for a university, work or political exile, there isn’t a single Arab family that doesn’t have one of its members abroad. This #sardeafterdinner explores what it means to be an expat as we share for the first t…

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Sarde 138 with Albert Moukheiber - سردة مع ألبير مخيبر | Stress, Anxiety, Burnout & Health Hoaxes 1:31:44

3M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

This is your brain on STRESS Why do we keep having burnouts and what can we do about it? Can we actually detox our bodies or is it just another health hoax 🤔? This #Sardeafterdinner with cognitive neuroscientist & clinical psychologist Dr. Albert Moukheiber is the wake-up call we needed to discover tips to live better and mentally healthier lives, …

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Sarde 137 with Tarek Sakik - سردة مع طارق سكيك | From Gaza to Beirut - Mothers, Shared Cultures & Evil Eyes 1:19:35

4M ago1:19:35

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This is the kind of heart-to-heart we’ve all been wanting to have since all this madness started on October 7th. In this #Sardeafterdinner we sit down with our friend and fellow podcaster Tarek Sakik from G*z@ in an incredibly powerful conversation about Mothers, Shared Cultures and Shared Enemies. Here’s what we talk about this week: -The roughnes…

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Bassem Youssef: Facing The Media Machine, Zionist Conspiracies, Palestine & Superman | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #136 1:18:48

4M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

باسم يوسف: مواجهة الآلة الإعلامية، والمؤامرات الصهيونية وفلسطين وسوبرمان Bassem is Back. We reconnect with the legendary satirist and stand-up comedian to try to make sense of what the f*ck is going on. Here’s what we discussed in this iconic #sardeafterdinner: -Behind the scenes of Bassem’s advocacy for P@le$t!ne that took the world by storm -The …

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Kifak Jawad? | كيفك جواد؟ - Sarde Chou Maken | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #135 1:40:17

5M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

The Internet is a strange and incredible place. Who would’ve thought that a real and heartfelt answer to an everyday question “Kifak Jawad?” (Asked by Rana & answered by Jawad on @choumaken.lb) would send the Arab world into a frenzy? The answer is simple. We’re fed up with what we see on TV. Everything is a gimmick and genuine conversations are ha…

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John Achkar: A Late-night Sarde on Fear, Failure & Finding your Voice | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #134 1:39:50

5M ago1:39:50

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In this #Sardeafterdinner, we reconnect with our friend, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and NEW late-night talk show host John Achkar. The three of us discuss the fear of failure, the rush to get back up again, create in the face of adversity and thrive outside our comfort zone. Here’s what we talked about: -From stand-up comedy to TV: is freedom…

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Labib Ghulmiyyah: How To Keep Your Testosterone High, Manage Postpartum Depression & Live Longer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #133 1:33:18

6M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Why are men’s testosterone levels dropping? What’s beyond “Baby Blues” & why does everyone need to take it more seriously? In this #Sardeafterdinner, Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah, a renowned obstetrician-gynecologist, delves into the science behind the everyday toxins that can mess with our body, how we can NATURALLY optimize our testosterone levels & ulti…

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Medea & Mouin: Red Flags, Romance & Revenge | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #132 1:24:15

6M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

This Valentine’s Day, we’re all suited up for this tête-à-tête #sardeafterdinner. Tonight’s “date” covers all things romance, revenge and red flags between men & women. Join us as for a wild ride discussing: - The Duality of Feb 14th in Lebanon - Relationship Red Flags: What to look out for - Did Dating in The Digital Age kill romance? - 3-month ho…

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Qays Sheikh Najib: Arabic Soap Operas, Love Triangles & Fatherhood | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #131 1:44:52

6M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

قيس شيخ نجيب: المسلسلات العربية ومثلثات الحب والأبوة In this #Sardeafterdinner, we're thrilled to have the actor, father, and friend Qays Sheikh Najib share with us his reflections on the personal & the professional milestones that shaped who he is today. From stories about the A-Z’s of Arabic drama, the renaissance of Arab productions, to conversa…

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Hamed Sinno: Pinkwashing, Propaganda & Resistance in White America | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #130 | حامد سنو: الغسيل الوردي والبروباغندا والمقاومة في أميركا البيضاء 1:26:48

7M ago1:26:48

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In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're back at it with our good friend, singer, poet and writer Hamed Sinno to talk about how a new form White-supremacy has emerged to justify the g*n0c!de in G*z@: Pinkwashing. We also got the chance to have Hamed's on-ground testimony on what it really means to take the streets of New York & stand in solidari…

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Rashid Khalidi: 100 Years' War On Palestine | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #129 | رشيد خالدي: حرب المئة عام على فلسطين 1:41:55

7M ago1:41:55

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In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner, we're honored to welcome Rashid Khalidi, a distinguished Palestinian historian, author of The 100 Years’ War on Palestine, and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Tune in for a definitive retelling of the modern history of Palestine through an insightful conversation about: …

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Adam Bakri: Life & Art Under Occupation | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #128 1:26:21

7M ago1:26:21

1:26:21

In this episode of #Sardeafterdinner with Adam Bakri, we explore what P@le$t!ne represents, unravel the meanings behind its iconic symbols, and discuss global reactions to the current war. Join us for an insightful conversation where we confront these critical topics with clarity and depth.- What lies beyond the watermelon?- Conversations at Tel Av…

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Médéa & Mouin: So Far, So Strange | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #127 52:01

8M ago52:01

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Donate blood to Christina Assi at the American University of Beirut Medical Center: ⁠https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZTF5VW7FRe5px6We8⁠ In this #Sardeafterdinner, we look back at 2023 and take away the lessons learned: the Good, The Bad and The Absurd. It’s an unfiltered unapologetic rant about the personal, local, regional and international milestones tha…

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Is the Israel-Palestine conflict radicalising young Muslims? Plus, psychiatrist Professor Ahmed Hankir on Muslims and mental health 51:35

8M ago51:35

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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 49:06

8M ago49:06

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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 27:54

8M ago27:54

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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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Paul Salem: Can the Arabs put an end to the War? | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #126 1:06:31

8M ago1:06:31

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As the humanitarian pause came to a screeching halt and the world still debates on what to call it, we invited Middle East Institute President Dr. Paul Salem for a #sardeafterdinner to get answers to life’s most burning questions: - “Humanitarian Pause” vs. “Ceasefire” - What the hell is the difference? - Public Opinion & Knesset Politics: What’s g…

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A turning point in Gaza and human rights lawyer Qays Sediqi on taking the British government to court 47:53

9M ago47:53

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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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Fadi BouKaram: The Origins of Words & Expressions of the Arab World | Sarde Podcast #125 1:16:37

9M ago1:16:37

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It’s Ham@$ not Khamas. In this #Sardeafterdinner, content creator Fadi BouKaram explains phonological deafness and loanwords, and digs deeper into the relationship we all have with Arabic language, expressions, and onomatopoeia. Join us as we discuss: -Debunking Isr@eli propaganda using linguistics -Semitic language vs Semitic people -Where do the …

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Interfaith leader Julie Siddiqi MBE on the Israel-Hamas war and facing backlash for her commitment to Jewish-Muslim relations 54:18

9M ago54:18

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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 46:37

9M ago46:37

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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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Ziad Majed: Contemporary History & Colonialism in Middle East | Sarde Podcast 1:56:47

9M ago1:56:47

1:56:47

بعد التحدث عن الحرب الإعلامية الشديدة بين إسرائ*ل وفلسط*ن وتأثيرها علينا نفسيًا، ننتقل لمناقشة الأبعاد الجيوسياسية للحرب على غ*ة في المنطقة. انضموا إلينا في تصوير المشهد السياسي في فلسط*ن والمنطقة مع الباحث في العلوم السياسية الدكتور زياد ماجد، حيث نتحدث عن: - ما هي خلفيات دعم اليمين الغربي المتطرف المعادي للسامية لإسرائ*ل؟ -ما هي "حم*س" وهل قرارات…

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Why language matters when talking about Palestine and the BBC’s Edward Stourton on the importance of religious literacy 56:12

9M ago56:12

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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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The Sarde Team: War, Palestine & Lebanon On Our Minds | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #123 1:08:57

10M ago1:08:57

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Mouin, Médéa, Dana & Ghiya, the whole Sarde team, tackle the last 3 weeks from a human perspective. They explore how the ongoing ethnic cleansing in G*za brings up questions about the threat of war, empathy, and humanity. Join the gang as they discuss: - Fear, fatigue and anxiety of today & what’s to come - Racist sentiments or rational fears: #Not…

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Inside Labour Gaza ceasefire crisis with councillor Dr Amar Latif 40:52

10M ago40:52

40:52

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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Jad Shahrour & Ralph Baydoun: What You Need To Know About The Palestine Israel MEDIA War | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #122 1:23:27

10M ago1:23:27

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We’ve all been seeing it the past two weeks. Media bias, misinformation, disinformation, and agenda-driven international coverage of the g*n0c!de happening in G*za. While the media war escalates by the minute, we sit with strategic communications experts Jad Shahrour and Ralph Baydoun to dissect the hidden political agendas behind the propaganda we…

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Are jihad chants ‘inciting terrorist violence’? British Muslims discuss tensions caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict 41:14

10M ago41:14

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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 44:21

10M ago44:21

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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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Shaden Fakih: She Comes Again - تعود من جديد | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #121 1:34:47

10M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

تم تسجيل هذه السردة قبل عدة أيام من الأحداث المروعة في فلسط*ن. قلوبنا مع إخوتنا وأخواتنا الفلسط*نيين، دائمًا. This Sarde was recorded a few days before the horrors occurring in P@lest!ne. Our hearts are with our P@lest!nian brothers and sisters, always. Stand-up comedian Shaden Fakih is BACK for a 2nd #sardeafterdinner that might ruffle some feathe…

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Labour party conference special and Professor Sunny Singh's new Bollywood book 52:31

10M ago52:31

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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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Alaa Abu Diab: Non-white Reflections, Colonial Sorbets & Arab Comedy | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #120 1:07:40

11M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

While touring the world for his one-hour special “Mesh Abyad” (non-white), Jerusalemite comedian Alaa Abu Diab visited us for a #sardeafterdinner! From crafting hilarious jokes that literally every Arab can relate to, to deciphering the urge to speak in Egyptian with Egyptians, Alaa shares his candid yet hysterical reflections with us. Join us as w…

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Conservative party conference special 31:13

11M ago31:13

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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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Assaad Razzouk: Saving the Planet without the Bull$h!t | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #119 1:19:09

11M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. Going from Global warming to global boiling is usually a Red Flag. In this #sardeafterdinner we reflect with author, clean energy entrepreneur and host of “The Angry Clean Energy Guy” Podc…

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Liberal Democrat party conference special and travel blogger Yara Abdelsamie on solo travel 40:28

11M ago40:28

40:28

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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Shabjdeed: Poetry, Rap and A Journey from Ramallah to Beirut | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #118 52:28

11M ago52:28

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This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After BLTNM’s groundbreaking concert in Beirut in July, we reflect on all the broken barriers about this performance with Palestinian rapper and writer Shabjdeed, whose raw talent has take…

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Must-see movies at London Film Festival and what Peckham protests reveal about UK race relations 49:06

11M ago49:06

49:06

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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Hasan Al Hashim: Conspiracies, Mysteries & UFOs of the Arab World 1:33:10

11M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. UFOs, parallel universes, the ice wall, religion, science, and conspiracies. These topics always spark our curiosity and spike our adrenaline, and who better than Hasan Al Hashim, host of …

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British Muslims react to the French abaya ban 32:42

11M ago32:42

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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? 48:45

12M ago48:45

48:45

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 45:49

1y ago45:49

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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 47:49

1y ago47:49

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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 42:02

1y ago42:02

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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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Tracy & Paul Naggear: Remembering August 4th, 3 years later | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #116 1:42:21

1y ago1:42:21

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This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. WARNING: Today’s #Sardeafterdinner deals with the tragedy, death, violence & events that occurred in Lebanon on August 4th 2020. Viewer discretion is advised. Tracy & Paul Naggear are the …

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‘The Young Imam’ Sabah Ahmedi on his no holds barred approach to challenging misconceptions about Islam 40:33

1y ago40:33

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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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Coffee Break Lebanon: Cafematik, Racist Barbies & Our Quest to find Lebanon’s TRUE Image | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #115 1:34:59

1y ago1:34:59

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This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. After almost 3 years since we had them over, the comedic duo from “Coffee Break” Nathalie Masri & Nadyn Chalhoub come back for another shot! In this #Sardeafterdinner, we take things up a notch w…

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[Extended Episode] Qur’an burning in Sweden and Dr Rakib Ehsan on what the left gets wrong about ethnic minorities 1:06:36

1y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

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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Médéa & Mouin: Taouk & Baby Oil Sur Mer | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #114 45:11

1y ago45:11

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This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at https://www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner. Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you.There’s only one good thing we can do in this heat wave, a #Sardebythesea 🏖️This year’s beach season is in full swing, and what better place to reflect on our sun-soaked, beer-drenched bab…

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Comedian Kae Kurd on fame, family and cancel culture 41:25

1y ago41:25

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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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