Marcelle Afram, a Palestinian American chef and advocate, shares memories of his family in Palestine and his advocacy work. Jamie Lauren Keiles, a former New York Times contributing writer, talks about leaving the company in protest of its coverage of Gaza and how being Jewish and trans informs their stands.

Former New York Times Magazine writer Jamie Lauren Keiles joins the podcast to discuss their resignation, signing open letters, and unlearning pro-Israel propaganda. They explore the creation of an 'objective' position within media institutions, the impact of open letters, and the perspectives of an American Jew on Israel-Palestine. They also touch on unlearning trauma, the fight for Palestine, and the challenges of writing a book. The episode concludes with an announcement of upcoming changes to the podcast.

Like many other Americans, Jamie Lauren Keiles, the author of this week’s Sunday Read, bought their first motorcycle during the coronavirus pandemic.“I thought I was just purchasing a mode of transportation — a way to get around without riding the train,” they wrote. “But after some time on the street with other riders, I started to suspect I’d signed up for a lot more.”Jamie was aware of biker culture, but had decided that these tropes — choppers, leather jackets — “were all but contentless by now, mere tchotchkes on the wall in the T.G.I. Fridays of American individualism.”However, Jamie was shocked to discover that not only did this strain of biker culture still exist, but that they existed within it. So, curious about what remained vital at its heart, Jamie set out for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.This story was recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.