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Sep 2024
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Bonus | Womena’s reaction on US presiden...

Womena
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Did you catch the debate? In this bonus episode, our hosts delve into the Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential debate, dissecting the key points and looking into how influential America is in the grand scheme of global policymaking. They share their opinions as Arab-Americans living in the Arab world and challenge the notion that leading as a “woman of color” is enough to bring about the change we want to see.

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Hosts: Elissa Freiha (@freiha), Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)

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