District Derkas

Full Service Radio

“Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. D This show records and broadcasts LIVE on Full Service Radio from the lobby of the LINE DC in Adams Morgan, Washington DC.

  1. 07/03/2018

    The American Daze

    Does hard work, determination and taking initiative lead to success and prosperity? The derkas reflect on whether & to what extent they encountered or slept through the national ethos of the “American Dream”.

    The American Daze

  2. 06/26/2018

    The Arab S(ting)

    What’s an Arab Spring? It may cause allergies but it’s not seasonal. The Derkas deliberate on the North African revolution that led to a sequence of uprisings in the Middle East back 2011. Did these movements bloom?

    The Arab S(ting)

  3. 06/26/2018

    They Did What?

    The Napoleonic invasions broadcasted misinformation and false accounts on the Middle East & its “peoples’ strange ways”. The Derkas think not!! Our cohosts flip the script, put on their anthropologist turbans and list a few of the “strange” ways they observed living in the US of A. What’s with the socks and flip flops?

    They Did What?

  4. 05/23/2018

    Fast! But Furious?

    The Derkas drop knowledge on Rama Ding Dong aka Ramadan aka yeah, not even water! Our hosts serve a three course meal with “Ramadan” as its main course. They ‘dish’ on fasting, what it means to them, & how Ramadan - though a common practice - seems to remain a mystery inside an enigma wrapped in a burrito.

    Fast! But Furious?

  5. 05/09/2018

    Derka Dating in DC

    The Derkas discuss & compare the different dating paradigms they’ve experienced and address the complaints they’ve received from friends who have (unsuccessfully) dated Derka men. But with F******s spread across the planet, it’s hard to pillory only one group/culture for their Neanderthal behaviour. Derka Dating in DC

    Derka Dating in DC

  6. 05/03/2018

    Contentious Skin

    The Derkas introduce a new segment that discusses current events and debate how they would handle an attack presented at the segment of Orientalism Expressed. In between, they remember 9/11 and how they became the symbols for terrorism.

    Contentious Skin

  7. 04/06/2018

    Et tu, Pute!

    The hosts take a look in the mirror & face their own biases regarding other derkas. Some biases run deep and even in the family, Which (internalized) stereotype will break the camel's back?

    Et tu, Pute!

  8. 03/15/2018

    Home Away From Home

    The Derkas discuss the elephant in the room; their choice of residence. They reflect on their initial touch down in the district & how it gradually became home or a multifaceted exile.

    Home Away From Home
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

“Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. D This show records and broadcasts LIVE on Full Service Radio from the lobby of the LINE DC in Adams Morgan, Washington DC.

Information

  • Creator
    Full Service Radio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    District Derkas