The podcast rep started as a question, which was how has the misrepresentation of Muslims and Arabs impacted our culture and society as a whole. What is the dynamic between what we're calling the three P's politics pop culture and public opinion? And how can we use this tool to decode the power dynamics in our own stories? The fastest way to revelation in my opinion is investigating your personal role in that first.
Do you remember a time you ACTUALLY felt represented in pop culture? For Libyan American journalist Noor Tagouri, those moments of being portrayed in a way that feels real can actually be an important catalyst for positive social change. Noor has spent the last decade of her career in journalism, uncovering hidden stories and challenging biases in the mainstream. In this episode, she talks about the importance of telling a story from all angles–and why searching for truth despite pushback is a scary but necessary part of being human.