Gina Dirawi is a Swedish-Palestinian TV presenter, singer-songwriter and actress. She has endured some of the harshest critics to come out stronger than anyone imagined. She talks about the racism, threats and trauma she has faced, the loneliness she endured, the sacrifices she’s made, and why she chose to disappear for a while. Gina is now back on the map a ... Show More
Sep 2024
Redefining Palestinian Identity with Jenan Matari
Today, we have the honor of introducing Jenan Matari, a dedicated advocate and storyteller whose journey encapsulates the struggles and triumphs of embracing one's identity.
Born into a first-generation Arab American household, Jenan's family history is deeply rooted in the Pales ... Show More
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Jun 2023
Model and Activist Geena Rocero Lives Her Story
Today, we sit with model, writer, and activist Geena Rocero! At the top, we discuss transgender visibility in the US (3:40), her ‘magical’ upbringing in the Philippines (5:52), and a ceremony that helped her find her true self (9:28). Then, she describes the influence of her tran ... Show More
52m 42s
Feb 2024
Palestinian Resilience through Communication: A Conversation with Zenah Mattar
On this week's episode, we speak to communications expert Zenah Mattar, on the Arab Narrative through a Western perspective and the importance of navigating through the complexities of intercultural communication and identity. She shares her personal journey, igniting her passion ... Show More
32m 43s
Dec 2021
Keeping the faith in the Middle East with Janine di Giovanni
Journalist and author Janine di Giovanni's over the past 30 years has seen her report from the frontlines of some of the most complex and turbulent stories of our times, including the siege of Sarajevo and both the Srebrenica and Rwandan genocides. Her new book, The Vanishing, fo ... Show More
44m 33s