In this episode of The Mutual Aid Podcast israa’ and Ayman speak with Yaffa. Their conversation weaves theory and practice as they tease out defining characteristics of mutual aid and clarify how mutual aid, resource distribution, and community care differ and interact with each other. Yaffa’s expansive experience as an organizer and writer helps us dig into ... Show More
Jun 2025
6. The Politics of Borders, Relationships, & Mutual Aid w/ Angustia Celeste
In this episode, Angustia Celeste joins israa’ for a rich conversation ranging from the politics of borders, relationships, harm reduction, and mutual aid. We would like to offer a trigger warning for the last 20 minutes of the conversation as we discuss addiction, loss, and harm ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2024
Writing Palestine I Susan Abulhawa
With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-acclaimed writer, weaves together history, activism and fiction. In this first episode of Tarwida, join us for an insightful conver ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2024
Episode Eight - Unscripted: Navigating a Dark World As an Artist
In this unscripted episode, Nadia has a heartfelt conversation with Hayat Abu Samra, a Palestinian Jordanian Actor, screenwriter and filmmaker who’s been using her voice to spread awareness to her audience on Palestine. They share their thoughts on direct and indirect resistance ... Show More
32m 11s
Aug 18
Writing Palestine | Susan Abulhawa (Relaunch)
With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-acclaimed writer, weaves together history, activism and fiction. In this first episode of Tarwida, join us for an insightful conver ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2024
S2E5. Researching Palestine through Tatreez with Amita
S2E5. RESEARCHING PALESTINE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH AMITAAMITA KHURANA IS A PALESTINIAN-INDIAN TATREEZ ARTIST, RESEARCHER, AND ACTIVIST WITH ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID (@AMITASTATREEZ / @AMITA.KHURANA). Through personal exploration and academic research, she developed a deeper connec ... Show More
56m 4s
Sep 2024
44. Queer Mutual Aid Lebanon
The criminal and vile escalation of Israel's aggression in Lebanon has forced 10s of thousands to flee the South. In lieu of a government, organizations, grassroots groups, and local communities have been stepping in and doing, essentially, the government's work - to provide for ... Show More
26m 13s
Feb 2025
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Walid Bouchouchi
In this episode of Khatt Chronicles, Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès interviews France-based Algerian graphic and designer Walid Bouchouchi. They discuss his journey into the field of graphic design, his move to France (first Paris, then Marseille), and his professional transformation ... Show More
57m 21s
Jun 2025
Connecting through dialogue: deep listening in divided times
How do we really listen — to each other, and to the world around us?In this final episode of season two, host Christine Wilson explores the practice of deep listening — a powerful communication method rooted in empathy, openness, and the desire to understand across divides.Christ ... Show More
33m 25s
Sep 2024
S2E3. Tatreez and Activism with Jamilla
S2E3. TATREEZ AND ACTIVISM WITH JAMILLAJAMILLA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, GRAD STUDENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER (@LEELAJA.TATREEZ). It was love at first site with tatreez for Jamilla and a few years later, it was also her entrance into community organizing.Together, we hear about her f ... Show More
42m 4s