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Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2
Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2

Iran focus of interviews on The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2 Click this link to view the Facebook Video of The Ray Hanania Radio Show June 2, 2021 which features Frank Kane, host of the weekly Arab News flagship program “Frankly Speaking” on the launch of his second season, and in the second segment…

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ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator
ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator

ADC names Chris Habiby as Legislative and Policy Coordinator The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcomes Chris Habiby to the team as our new Legislative and Policy Coordinator. We are excited that Habiby will be working with ADC to advocate on behalf of Arab Americans before Congress and U.S. Federal Agencies while helping advance ADC’s mission.  Habiby previously worked for Governor Andrew…

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State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio
State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio

State Department leads discussion on live Arab Radio On this week’s show, Ray Hanania interviewed Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public Diplomacy at the State Department’s Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs, on Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East. Secretary Blinken’s goal is to meet…

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Trump inauguration to be streamed live on Twitter/PBS

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Trump inauguration to be streamed live on Twitter/PBS
Trump inauguration to be streamed live on Twitter/PBS

Trump inauguration to be streamed live on Twitter/PBS PBS NewsHour in partnership with Twitter will live stream special coverage of Inauguration Day 2017 on Twitter from 11am – 5pm ET on Friday, January 20, 2017. The special broadcast will be anchored by managing editor Judy Woodruff, with NewsHour correspondents John Yang reporting from the steps…

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Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Posted on November 20, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Why is there a difference between the coverage by the mainstream Western and American news media of the terrorism in Paris on Friday Nov. 13 compared to the absence of media coverage of the terrorism in Beirut the day before? The reasons involve a twisted form of journalism applied by Western journalists that distinguishes between…

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Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Posted on November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Why ISIS is able to attack Paris and European targets but will be very difficult to do the same in the United States

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Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees
Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees

Radio Podcast: Detroit listeners discuss Ben Carson & Syria Refugees By Ray Hanania Listen to the Radio Show using the Radio Player Below. Or click here to go to the Podcast. Listeners in Detroit and Washington DC call in to the live radio show on 690 AM in Detroit and 700 AM in Washington DC to…

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Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred

Posted on May 8, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred
Detroit radio on anti-Muslim & anti-Arab hatred

Ray Hanania hosts TheArabDailyNews.com Detroit radio show every 2nd Friday of the month on 690 AM Detroit Radio and 700 AM Radio in Washington DC from 8 until 9 am EST. In this episode, Hanania takes phone calls from listeners on every topic that includes: the racism of Charlie Hebdo Magazine and why are Israelis…

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Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace

Posted on October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 By rayhanania No Comments on Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace
Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace

Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace The most important gathering of Christian Arab voices on Palestine and Peace By Ray Hanania The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) will holds its 16th Annual Convention this weekend, Oct. 17 and 18, 2014 at the Marriott Hotel in the nation’s capitol exploring…

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Incumbent Washington DC mayor ousted, but American Arab candidate fails in bid

Posted on April 3, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Incumbent Washington DC mayor ousted, but American Arab candidate fails in bid
Incumbent Washington DC mayor ousted, but American Arab candidate fails in bid

Incumbent Washington DC mayor ousted, but American Arab candidate fails in bid By Ray Hanania The hurdle for American Arabs to overcome to win public office in America is high, but many continue to strive to shatter the glass ceiling and engage in American government at all levels as is their right as citizens. This…

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Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.

Posted on January 13, 2014May 1, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.
Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C.

Iraqi American businessman Andy Shallal runs for Mayor of Washington D.C. By Ray Hanania Andy Anas Shallal, a successful Washington D.C. business and family man is running for the office of Mayor of the City of Washington D.C., an unprecedented event that could put an American of Arab heritage in the heartbeat of the nation’s…

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