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Arabiyaat is a podcast that explores the news of the day through Arab and Middle Eastern viewpoints. A unique source you won’t find anywhere else!

  1. The “Jungle” — insights and stories from Calais refugee camp

    23/10/2016

    The “Jungle” — insights and stories from Calais refugee camp

    We’ve all heard the story’s of refugees fleeing war and violence from their home countries into the West … but what happens to those who survive the dangerous journey away from home? The stories and experiences are as diverse the people seeking refuge themselves. Some are settled fairly quickly especially when they have family or friends in their host countries. But many end up in refugee camps for much longer that expected. While there, small, unique society’s form which those of us who don’t live in refugee camps will ever experience or even hear about. With me today are two guests who have taken time out of their busy lives to join me in studio. I have with me Tawfic Halaby and Betsy Blakeslee. They both recently returned from trips from what is known as “the jungle” a refugee camp located in Calais, France where they implemented a music program for the refugees in the camp. Guests: Betsy Blakeslee, organized the Expressive Arts Refuge program which she brought to Calis jungle in France. She was there this past July and August. Tawfic Halaby, Palestinian-American musician who recently traveled to Calais refugee camp in France with the Expressive Arts Refuge. He was there for the last week of July. Resources: Expressive Arts Refuge Blog World Harmony Chorus       The post The “Jungle” — insights and stories from Calais refugee camp appeared first on KPFA.

    49 min

  2. 02/09/2016

    Dr. James Zogby on Arabs in Politics

    Did you know that in many states, Arab numbers are equal to or greater than Jewish numbers — but for a variety of reasons, Arabs have never defeated a candidate with their clout. Why? In this episode, Arab American Institute president, Dr. James Zogby explains. He gets real about what it takes to achieve power in this country and he would know … For decades, he’s been working tirelessly in Washington to influence power in a pretty hostile climate. Don’t miss it! The post Dr. James Zogby on Arabs in Politics appeared first on KPFA.

    35 min

  3. 17/08/2016

    What Does Islamophobia Really Mean? With Khaled Beydoun

    Associate law professor and Al Jazeera columnist Khaled Beydoun joins us from Detroit, Michigan to go deeper on Islamophobia. We discuss corporate vs independent media, Muslim voting patterns in the 2016 presidential election, and government surveillance of black and brown bodies. Read Khaled’s articles here Follow him on Twitter and Facebook: @KhaledBeydoun Email arabiyaat@kpfa.org to provide us with feedback or ideas for new segments. Thanks to Sasha Totah and Claire Breen for their assistant producing this episode! The post What Does Islamophobia Really Mean? With Khaled Beydoun appeared first on KPFA.

    28 min

  4. 21/07/2016

    Get a taste of Blanche Shaheen’s Feast in the Middle East

    When the Food Network told her that America wasn’t ready for Middle Eastern food, Blanche’s Feast in the Middle East took matters into her own hands. Find out how in our newest episode! Journalist, host, and cook Blanche Shaheen joins us in the studio to talk to us about her cooking show, Feast in the Middle East! She’s making classic Arab home cooking accessible to people of all ages and shes even got some interesting new twists. We talk food and culture with a side of politics of course! Join us for that and more on this episode of Arabiyaat. Link to Blanche’s work here: Blanche TV Feast in the Middle East Blog Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram as well!   Email arabiyaat@kpfa.org to provide us with feedback or ideas for new segments! The post Get a taste of Blanche Shaheen’s Feast in the Middle East appeared first on KPFA.

    38 min

  5. 29/06/2016

    When temporary doesn’t feel so temporary – Interview with Palestinian Refugee Amina Ashkar

    This month, the United Nations released a report stating that today a record 65 million people have been displaced by global conflict. As this staggering number only seems to grow, confidence in world leadership to manage these overlapping crises, let alone solve them, is at an all time low. Since 1948, millions of Palestinians have been displaced from their homes, placed in temporary refugee camps, awaiting return to their homeland. The refugee camps in Lebanon have only become more crowded with new waves of refugees fleeing conflict in Syria as they seek haven in neighboring countries. Today, I speak Amina Ashkar, born in the Burj al-Barajneh refugee camp in Lebanon on the situation in Lebanon, the peace process, and her message to Arab-Americans. Photo Credit: Simon Norfolk The post When temporary doesn’t feel so temporary – Interview with Palestinian Refugee Amina Ashkar appeared first on KPFA.

    32 min

  6. 12/05/2016

    Muslim American: Moustafa Bayoumi on the state of American Muslims today

    Moustafa Bayoumi, author of “This Muslim American Life: Dispatches from the War on Terror” joins us to speak about the unique and precarious positions that Muslims and Arab Americans find themselves in the West today. From complex identities to FBI surveillance, Bayoumi provides some helpful insights into some complicated questions on this weeks podcast. Purchase “This Muslim American Life” here: nyupress.org/books/9781479835645/ Contact: arabiyaat.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Arabiyaat Facebook: Arabiyaat Podcast Theme song: Muqata’a – Ahya’ (Instrumental) @boikutt The post Muslim American: Moustafa Bayoumi on the state of American Muslims today appeared first on KPFA.

    1h 36m

  7. 21/04/2016

    Baddawi: Leila Abdelrazaq’s Palestinian narrative as graphic novel

    Graphic novelist, Leila Abdelrazaq, shares her father’s personal story of life as a Palestinian refugee in her newest work “Baddawi”. It is a graphic novel about Ahmad, a young boy coming of age amid the backdrop of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Lebanese Civil War. Leila speaks with us about this work and the importance of sharing multitudes of Palestinian stories. You can purchase “Baddawi” here: justworldbooks.com/baddawi arabiyaat.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @arabiyaat Facebook.com/arabiyaatpodcast Theme song: Muqata’a – Ahya’ (Instrumental) @boikutt The post Baddawi: Leila Abdelrazaq’s Palestinian narrative as graphic novel appeared first on KPFA.

    51 min

  8. 17/03/2016

    SPECIAL: Five years after Bahrain’s uprisings & the women who led the movement

    As we mark the 5th anniversary of Syria’s Uprising this week, we remember that the burst of civil disobedience that took place in Syria was part of a region-wide spirit that took place all around the Arab world. One of the countries who received the least coverage was the small gulf nation of Bahrain. Even less attention was given to the women who led many of the movements against state repression. As KPFA spotlight the often marginalized work of women during this years women’s history month, Arabiyaat presents you with this special episode featuring a Ala’a Shehabi. Guest:  Ala’a Shehabi: Bahraini activist and researcher and co-editor of the collection of essays titled, Bahrain’s Uprising  Hosted by Linda Khoury The post SPECIAL: Five years after Bahrain’s uprisings & the women who led the movement appeared first on KPFA.

    2h 12m
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Arabiyaat is a podcast that explores the news of the day through Arab and Middle Eastern viewpoints. A unique source you won’t find anywhere else!

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  • Creator
    KPFA
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2016
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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