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Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast
Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast

Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast Host Hussam Al-Mayman explores the cultural, social and entertainment renaissance happening in the Kingdom RIYADH: Arab News, the leading English-language daily in the Middle East, will launch the third season of its popular podcast, “The Mayman Show,” on Dec. 15. Presented by reporter Hussam Al-Mayman…

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Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on June 12, 2021August 10, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania
Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Salem Furrha guests on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Salem Furrha, whose west coast family has become one of the most popular social media entertainers on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, said the secret to going viral is to stand out, be funny and be creative, during an appearance this week on…

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Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans
Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans

Arab Radio: Censorship on Social Media targets Arab Americans Alice Speri, the writer with The Intercept online news discusses her recent article co-authored with Sam Biddle about censorship on social media. Speri discusses a recent decision to censor a university program exploring history because one of the topics was Leila (Laila) Khaled, the first woman…

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Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show
Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show

Ray Hanania rips through the news on his Radio Show Radio Host Ray Hanania talks to listeners on his Detroit radio show “The Arab street” on Friday August 14, 2020 discussing the Beirut explosion, the “differences” between President Trump and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and the Israeli occupation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

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Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race

Posted on July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race
Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race

Ian Conyers joins Arab Radio Friday to discuss Michigan’s 13th Congress race Ian Conyers, the nephew of long serving and popular Congressman John Conyers, who retired in 2017 and creating the vacancy the 13th District seat, will join award winning Palestinian American journalist and radio talk show host on live radio on Friday July 17,…

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Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Posted on July 10, 2020July 12, 2020 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race
Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race

Jones comes out swinging against Tlaib in 13th District race (Radio Podcast) Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, who served a brief five week term representing the 13th Congressional District in Michigan, discusses her rematch with Rashida Tlaib who won the full 13th District Congressional term in 2018. The next Democratic Primary is August 4,…

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Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition
Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition

Arab American push to expand April Arab Heritage month recognition Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

Posted on October 25, 2019October 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion
The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion 10-11-19 Kurds, UN General Assembly, Respecting religion Radio host and award winning columnist Ray Hanania discusses the opening of the UN 74th General Assembly and offers some interesting observations about the huge UN body in New York City. Hanania also discusses Arab World gestures…

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Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices
Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices

Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices Syria Direct, a non-profit journalism organization dedicated to telling the stories of the Syrian conflict, has launched its first-ever audio journalism reporting series, Souriyeh / سوريّة. The 10-part series, featuring both Arabic and English-language reporting, takes its title from the feminine adjective of “Syrian.” The goal: to…

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Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14

Posted on December 13, 2018December 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14
Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14

Aljazeera’s Ali Younes joins Ray Hanania on Arab Radio Friday Dec. 14 Syndicated columnist Ray Hanania hosts a regular morning radio show broadcast from Detroit on the US Arab Radio network hosted by Laila Alhusini. This week’s guest is Aljazeera writer Ali Younes. they’ll discuss Israeli terrorism in the West Bank, the BDS movement, and…

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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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Podcast: Yemeni Coffee During the War

Posted on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Yemeni Coffee During the War

One man’s mission to revive Yemeni coffee for global markets during the war. By: Kerning Cultures  Mokhtar Alkhanshali, the 28-year-old Yemeni American, is the first Arab certified Q-grader, the coffee equivalent of a sommelier for wine. This certification is a very involved process, comprising 22 tests intensely quizzing the applicant on flavours tasted and in what…

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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

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: Trump’s Travel Ban and its Effects

Posted on February 9, 2017March 17, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Trump’s Travel Ban and its Effects
Podcast: Trump’s Travel Ban and its Effects

Podcast: Trump’s Travel Ban and its Effects In the whirlwind of the past week and a half, a look back at Trump’s travel ban. By: Kerning Cultures Note: The episode above and the article below are supplementary and different. We, the People On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning immigration…

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Reviving the Culture of Hamra Street in Lebanon

Posted on November 29, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Reviving the Culture of Hamra Street in Lebanon
Reviving the Culture of Hamra Street in Lebanon

Reclaiming the culture of Lebanon with culture and art: reviving Hamra Street with graffiti.  By: Kerning Cultures Yazan Halwani is a street artist, still in his early 20s. Over the past year, I’ve met with Yazan a few times, following his work closely and always, with great admiration. When I finally got to sit down with him…

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Behind the scenes: Middle East poetry

Posted on November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Behind the scenes: Middle East poetry
Behind the scenes: Middle East poetry

The behind-the-scenes when 3 musicians and a poet in the Middle East come together for the first time. By: Kerning Cultures This episode we take you behind the scenes to capture raw human talent: the intimate brainstorming, trials, and experimentation of 3 musicians and a poet in the Middle East preparing for a spoken word…

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Arab World, Entertainment, Hebah Fisher, Podcast

Egypt’s Brain Drain

Posted on October 19, 2016August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Egypt’s Brain Drain
Egypt’s Brain Drain

What do we owe the places that raised us? Exploring brain drain from Egypt. By: Kerning Cultures   Note: the episode above supplements the article below; they’re both different! Mention “brain drain” to any Middle Easterner and they’ll nod sadly: yes, we have this problem in our country, too. Tracing the history of emigration in…

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Middle Eastern Americans Supporting Trump

Posted on October 10, 2016September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Middle Eastern Americans Supporting Trump
Middle Eastern Americans Supporting Trump

A US election special: meet the Americans of Middle Eastern descent supporting Trump By Kerning Cultures    Author’s note: The views expressed herein do not reflect Kerning Cultures’ and company’s personal views. As always, we remain agnostic. And, the above episode is different from the article below. “Donald J Trump is calling for a total and…

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