Farah Al Mousawi — an Iraqi refugee who fled Iraq in 2003 and eventually gained political asylum in the US in 2008 — joins us to share her experiences as a refugee and to reflect on the state of affairs for refugees today Contact us: arabiyaat.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @arabiyaat Theme song: Muqata’a – Ahya’ (Instrumental) @boikutt
Weyam Ghadbian joins us in studio to discuss two websites that are part of a larger network of online platforms working to “amplify voices of change”, called Mideast Youth. Ahwaa.org is a space where LGBTQ individuals in the Arab world can connect and discuss issues concerning their community. Mideastunes.com is a music platform that puts … Continued
Lebanese indie rock band, Mashrou’ Leila, have taken the Arab world by storm, and in October 2015, they brought their infectious and magical energy to the United States. We were lucky enough to catch up with lead singer, Hamed Sinno, on the heels of their San Francisco performance. He talks with us about music, Lebanese … Continued
Tom Ammiano and Tim Redmondon Transfobia and more
Dark of Moon-Dark of Year, Caroline features mycologist Paul Stamets, author of “Mycelium Running – How mushrooms can help save the world,” “Psilocybe Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide,” and dvd “Psilocybin and Amanita Mushrooms: Discovering the Infinite.” Originally aired December 10, 2015 {Fund Drive Show}
Dennis Bernstein is an investigative journalist and host of KPFA’s drive-time program, Flashpoints. On December 7, 2015, he sat down with Richard Wolinsky to discuss how he first came to Pacifica, and how he became an investigative journalist.
We were lucky enough to be joined by Narcy (fka The Narcicyst) after his performance at the Arab Film Festival. He is a Montreal-based Iraqi-Canadian artist, activist, and educator, who is well known for songs like P.H.A.T.W.A. and Hamdulillah. He speaks with us about the differences between being Arab in Canada and in the U.S., … Continued
Palestinian filmmaker, Muayad Alayan, joins us in studio for a rich conversation on how one makes a feature length film under occupation. We hear about the evolving state of Palestinian cinema today and why creating a very “average” Palestinian character is actually an empowering act of resistance to existing narratives on Palestine. His film– “Love, … Continued
Tarik Kazaleh (aka Excentrik) — Palestinian-American MC, producer, and instrumentalist, based in the SF Bay Area, and known for his work with the Arab hip hop project “Arab Summit” — takes us through his journey as a musician, why it’s tough being an Arab artist, and how he said “F— you!” to societal expectations, to … Continued
In anticipation of the 19th Annual Arab Film Festival (AFF) in the SF Bay Area, we speak with AFF’s Executive Director, Serge Bakalian. He gives us some background on the festival’s roots, its future, and details on a few films in this year’s lineup, and shares with us why he thinks this is the strongest lineup … Continued
