• F*** What They Think: A Solo Conversation About Reputation
    Jun 14 2021

    In this solo episode, host Zahra Huber gives a little more insight into how reputation/people's opinions in the Arab community really played a major role in her life's biggest decisions -- such as taking the hijab off. Learn how she has overcome (mostly) that constant worry about what other people think. 

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    20 mins
  • Body Image in the Arab Culture with Samantha Brash
    May 31 2021

    The ideal body image in America is usually affected by media and society...but in the Arab culture, that pressure tends to come from parents, siblings and other family members who can be extremely blunt. In this episode, body positive dietician Samantha Barash talks about how that bluntness in the culture creates a negative environment and mindset for youth, which can stick with them their entire lives.

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    33 mins
  • Misadventures of a Slightly Warm, Muslim-American Comic Creator, Huda Fahmy
    May 24 2021

    Creator of "Yes, I'm Hot in This", Huda Fahmy,  says serious issues and experiences inspired her to start and create her comics.  In this episode, Huda explains that she uses her art to display how  how universal people's everyday problems, worries, and joys actually are. 

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    33 mins
  • The Palestinian Plight - A Conversation with Imad Refai
    May 18 2021

    You've seen it on social media: The eviction of Palestinian families from their homes. The death and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes and attacks. In this special episode, host Zahra Huber is joined by Imad Refai, a young man who lives in the West Bank, in Palestine, to talk about the most recent developments as well as what it's like to live in a country that sees death and fighting almost daily. 

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    38 mins
  • The Labeling of Mass Shooters: Terrorism Vs. Mentally Ill
    May 10 2021

    Why is it that when Arab-Americans are involved in mass shootings, it's called terrorism? But when it's a white man, he has mental health issues? Host Zahra Huber is joined by Nadia Bryant as the two talk about the verbiage around mass shootings and attacks that draw different pictures depending on the skin color and ethnicity of the shooter.

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    31 mins
  • "Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim" with Leah V
    May 3 2021

    Author and body-positive activist Leah V joins host Zahra Huber to talk about her love-hate relationship with religion, weight and mental health, and where how she's come to find her voice and be comfortable with who she is.

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    33 mins
  • The France Hijab Ban with Shayma Ghaleb
    Apr 26 2021

    In this episode, host Zahra Huber and guest Shayma Ghaleb discuss the new hijab ban in France -- how frustrating and disappointing it is for Muslims all around the world.

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    26 mins
  • Overcoming the Taboo: Hady on Being an Arab Male Makeup Artist
    Apr 19 2021

    Hady Farhat has come a long way since he first started following his dream of being a male Arab makeup artist in the Dearborn community. In this episode, Hady discusses his struggles, the secrets, and the backlash he received throughout his journey. 

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    46 mins