Diana Buttu speaks with Fida Jiryis about her new book ‘Stranger in my Own Land'. Fida is a writer and editor from Fassouta, in the upper Galilee, but currently resides in Ramallah. Fida writes about life as a Palestinian and the complexities within identity. She takes us on her unique and often tragic family journey, as Fida and her family were one of a few ... Show More
Sep 10
Palestine to Compete in Baseball at the 2026 Asian Games
Palestine is heading to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games baseball tournament this September. In this episode, Nader Ihmoud shares the story of a Palestinian baseball team built across borders, from Gaza to Chicago, including the players who brought the team together, those it ha ... Show More
16m 45s
Sep 3
A Palestinian American Defends His Home From Israeli Settlers
Illegal Israeli settlers have been besieging three Palestinian homes in the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, for almost a month. Loui Ridi, one of the homeowners, is a Palestinian American who came all the way from the United States to the West Bank to protect his home. Loui and t ... Show More
22m 24s
Nov 2025
The foundations of Zionism w/ Fida Jiryis
**Red Media is hiring an Executive Director!** Fida Jiryis is a Palestinian writer, scholar. and translator of The Foundations of Zionism (2025) by her father, Sabri Jiryis. Check our her memoir, Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home (2022) Wat ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2024
Ghada Karmi | I Returned to My Stolen Home in Palestine
Palestinian doctor, scholar and research fellow Ghada Karmi offers powerful, truthful and hard-hitting words on Palestine's past, present and future. She sheds light on a common experience amongst Palestinian diaspora: that of blocked memories, suppressed as a result of trauma. S ... Show More
52m 7s
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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