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Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com

Posted on September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com
Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com

Podcast Interview with David Abitbol of Jewlicious.com Yalla! Fight Back is a part of the US Arab Radio Network hosted by Laila Alhusini … in an effort to energize and empower Arab Americans to stand up for their rights … for more information go to my website at www.Hanania.com … Click this link or use the…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Arab World Politics, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Arab Radio discusses the Arabs of South America Friday 8 am EST

Posted on August 23, 2018August 26, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Radio discusses the Arabs of South America Friday 8 am EST
Arab Radio discusses the Arabs of South America Friday 8 am EST

Arab Radio discusses the Arabs of South America Friday 8 am EST Use the widget below to listen to the Podcast of this Radio Program, or click here to go to the podcast website. Thank you: Tune in to Yalla! Fight Back Arab Radio on Friday morning, August 24, 2018 at 8 AM EST on…

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Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

Posted on June 8, 2018April 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz

Arab Radio Podcast: Iraqi Artist Michael Rakowitz Iraqi American artist Michael Rakowitz talks about his efforts to recreate Iraqi art and iconic heritage lost to war and ISIS/ISIL violence in this interview on Yalla! Fight Back live Arab Radio Friday June 8, 2018 with host Ray Hanania. You can listen to the podcast using the…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, Middle East, News, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Podcast: Arab radio on the Oscars, Census and more

Posted on March 10, 2018March 10, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Arab radio on the Oscars, Census and more

Podcast: Arab radio on the Oscars, Census and more Radio host Ray Hanania talks with listeners in Detroit, Dearborn, Chicago and around the country on “Fight back” on the monthly radio show “Yalla! Fight Back” broadcast on the 2nd Friday over every month. Listeners discuss the bias of the Academy Awards and the the hypocrisy…

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Activism, Bloggers, Commentary, Election, Entertainment, mainstream, Middle East, Movies, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book

Posted on February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book
Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book

Yalla! Fight Back radio show, podcast and book Show episode Friday Feb. 9, 2018 The new book for Arab Americans by political writer and Arab American activist Ray Hanania. Watch for the information on this page soon. Yalla! Fight Back is a guide to help Arab Americans fight back against the racism and bigotry and…

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New online national directory of Arab Americans

Posted on April 27, 2017April 29, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New online national directory of Arab Americans
New online national directory of Arab Americans

New online national directory of Arab Americans The Arab Daily News online news network is launching a new and free National Arab American Directory that provides information on Arab American news media, Arab American organizations, Arab American religious institutions (Mosques and Arab Churches), and Arab American restaurants. The project is the brainchild of Arab American writer…

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Beyond the Beltway Radio panel tackles North Korea threat

Posted on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Beyond the Beltway Radio panel tackles North Korea threat

Beyond the Beltway Radio panel tackles North Korea threat The weekly Sunday radio show Beyond the Beltway, hosted by veteran political writer and commentator Bruce DuMont, tackles the frightening issue of the rising threats of North Korea’s tyrant Kim Jong Un. Panelists included Asian specialist Karl Friedhoff of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs who has…

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Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference

Posted on March 17, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference

Radio Podcast: Istanbul Palestinian Diaspora conference Al Jazeera Journalist Ali Younes joins Columnist and radio talkshow host Ray Hanania in discussing the future of the Palestinians on live radio in Detroit on Friday March 17, 2017 on WNZK AM 690. Listen to the audio podcast of the radio show below Al Jazeera English reporter and editor…

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Podcast: Hollywood movies and the Palestine Conflict

Posted on February 11, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Podcast: Hollywood movies and the Palestine Conflict

The Power of Hollywood Movies in the Palestine & Middle East conflicts Ray Hanania’s podcast is an audio version of his column published  Jan. 26, 2017  in the Arab News in Saudi Arabia. It discusses the power of movies and how they can significantly alter, change and impact the beliefs of the American people. Why…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Israel, Middle East, Movies, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency Arab Radio discussion of the impact of President Barack Obama and his legacy, and the reality of the presidency of Donald J. Trump on Arab Radio in Detroit on Friday Jan. 13, 2017 with host Ray Hanania and guests Sahar Khamis and David Alexander Bullock. They also discuss…

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Sprint’s Automated Voicemail Hell system

Posted on January 11, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Sprint’s Automated Voicemail Hell system

Sprint’s Automated Voicemail Hell system Trying to get service out of Sprint is like trying to keep your phone from ringing up international charges while vacationing in Mexico. No matter what you do, the system is screwed up. But just call their automated system to see how little they really care about your needs By Ray Hanania…

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Rebranding ourselves as “Arabs” in the new Trump era

Posted on November 17, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Rebranding ourselves as “Arabs” in the new Trump era
Rebranding ourselves as “Arabs” in the new Trump era

Rebranding ourselves as “Arabs” in the new Trump era Why Arabs need to reinforce their identification as “Arabs” rather than as Muslims in the new era of President Donald Trump. Branding ourselves as Arabs will also help us fight the religious extremists and counter the rising anti-Muslim fears in the West and in the United States …

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American Arabs, Arab News, Arab World, Arab World Politics, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Middle East, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Terrorism, US Arab Politics

Real threat facing the Middle East is Iranian extremism

Posted on October 13, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Real threat facing the Middle East is Iranian extremism

Real threat facing the Middle East is Iranian extremism Published in the Arab News, Oct. 13, 2016 By Ray Hanania Although much is made of the rising threat of ISIS and al-Qaeda in the Middle East, one axis more threatening, is the violent coalition of Syria and Hezbollah, led by Iran. Iran is one of…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Syria, Terrorism

US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements

Posted on October 5, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements

US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years of achievements. Radio host Laila Alhusini brings together Detroit’s American Arab talent to build a progressive voice for American Arab rights in Michigan U.S. Arab Radio celebrated successfully Friday 11 years as the only daily radio program addressing Arab-American issues. The celebration attracted a record number of local, national, and…

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American Arabs, Editors Picks, Events, Journalism, Middle East, News, Politics, Radio Podcast, Video

Mohammed Dajani, the Holocaust, normalization and peace

Posted on September 2, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Mohammed Dajani, the Holocaust, normalization and peace

In March 2014 Al-Quds Professor Mohammed Dajani took 27 of his students on an education visit to the Auschwitz Nazi death camp to explore the history of the Holocaust and expand understanding. But Dajani was immediately attacked and forced from his position. Two years later, we talk to him about the rise of extremism and how…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania

US Arab Radio celebrates 11th Year

Posted on August 16, 2016October 30, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on US Arab Radio celebrates 11th Year

US Arab Radio celebrates its 11th Year as one of the only daily radio program addressing American Arab and Muslim issues. The need to expand and support our American Arab and Muslim media is critical to our community’s effectiveness in this country. Only a few media — the Arab American News and US Arab Radio,…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Journalism, News, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight, Syria, US Arab Politics

Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East

Posted on August 16, 2016August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East

Top iTunes podcasts on Arabs, Middle East. Podcasts offer an easy way to avoid the biases and bigotry of the mainstream American news media. All you have to do is create an account at iTunes (most people already have one), and “subscribe” (usually for free) to the podcast on your Apple or Android device. It’s that…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Technology

What Muhammad Ali meant to American Arabs, and me

Posted on June 10, 2016September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on What Muhammad Ali meant to American Arabs, and me

What Muhammad Ali meant to American Arabs, and me, a personal remembrance of Ali’s impact on the lives of American Arabs during several encounters from his beginnings in the boxing profession from Cassius Cay to Muhammad Ali and his conversion to Islam, to his support of the building of Mosques and Islam in the 1970s, and…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Features, Podcast, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Sports

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