Kerning Cultures

The hosts share an exciting advertisement for the new iPhone 16e, highlighting its innovative features. They also reflect on the journey of their fourth season, expressing heartfelt gratitude to their listeners. Encouraging audience engagement, they invite feedback through a survey to enhance future content. Their energy and appreciation create a warm connection with the audience!

Mo Amer, a Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and actor, shares his journey from being a refugee in Houston to finding his voice in comedy. He reflects on the challenges of touring as an Arab American in post-9/11 America and the transformative power of humor. Mo discusses the importance of community support for artists and how shared experiences can bridge cultural divides. With his own story, he aims to influence the culture and inspire future generations through authentic storytelling.

Since our series about 'Aizen' ended, many of you have been in touch asking for an update on his story. When we left you at the end of the last episode, he had arrived in Europe, three years after leaving his home in Kabul and travelling through a labyrinth of smuggler networks. He claimed asylum in the UK, but his case was in limbo... Now we have an update for you.This episode was produced by Al Shaibani and edited by Alex Atack and Dana Ballout. Fact checking was by Deena Sabry, and sound design was by Paul Alouf. Artwork by Ahmad Salhab. Batoul Khalifeh is our operations manager. Our team also includes Zeina Dowidar, Nadeen Shaker and Finbar Anderson.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $2 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elaine Mokhtefi, a longtime activist and former resident of post-independence Algeria, shares her captivating experiences in Algiers during a pivotal moment in history. She describes how the city became a vibrant hub for global liberation movements. Elaine recounts her encounters with iconic figures like Eldridge Cleaver, detailing the formation of the Black Panther Party's international section. She discusses the challenges they faced, including funding struggles and internal conflicts, ultimately leading to the collapse of their efforts in Algeria.

Two stories about two streets, and the justices and injustices hidden in their names. Follow us to Tehran and Khartoum as we uncover two histories brought together by one common denominator. This episode originally aired in February 2021, and was produced by Zeina Dowidar with editing by Dana Ballout. Additional support from Nadeen Shaker, Alex Atack, Shraddha Joshi, and Abde Amr. Fact checking by Shraddha Joshi, sound design by Zeina Dowidar and Alex Atack, with mixing by Mohamed Khreizat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Heba was very young, there was a knock at the door at her home in Lebanon. It was another family from the village, claiming that they knew her… from a past life.Now, as an adult, she still wonders: Have I always been Heba? Or was there another life before this one?This episode was produced by Dana Ballout and Alex Atack. Fact checking by Tamara Juburi, and sound design by Paul Alouf. Our team also includes Zeina Dowidar, Nadeen Shaker and Finbar Anderson.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $2 a month.Find a transcript for this episode at our website, kerningcultures.com/kerningcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadeen Shaker and Sawsan Abdillahi, producers who explored the hopeful return of Somali bananas, are joined by Koshin Garane, a farmer revived his family's banana plantation after years in Nairobi. They discuss the historical significance of bananas in Somali culture, the devastating impact of civil war on agriculture, and the daunting challenges of revitalizing the banana industry. With determination and innovative farming practices, they ponder the potential of Somali farmers to reclaim their agricultural legacy amidst ongoing struggles.

'Yasir?' That's too difficult. I'll just call you Tony.This episode originally aired in October 2017.Kerning Cultures is a Kerning Cultures Network production. Support this podcast on Patreon for as little as $2 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2014, the palaeontologist Nizar Ibrahim went public with an astonishing discovery he’d made while studying a set of dinosaur bones from the Moroccan Sahara. But almost immediately, it caused a rift amongst his colleagues – forcing them to question everything they’d ever known about their work.This is the strange and chaotic story of Nizar’s discovery – how it upended everything we know about dinosaurs – and the unlikely, devastating saga behind humankind’s pursuit of the truth about the Spinosaurus.This episode was produced by Alex Atack and edited by Dana Ballout. Fact checking was by Deena Sabry and sound design by Youssef Douazou. Our team also includes Nadeen Shaker, Zeina Dowidar and Finbar Anderson.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $2 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagi Daifallah was a young farm worker from Yemen who moved to California in the early 1970s, when he was just 20 years old. He went on to become one of the organisers of the influential 1973 grape strikes in California, led by Cesar Chavez.But one night, after a day of striking, he was beaten to death by a local county sheriff outside a restaurant in Lamont, California.Although the sheriff who killed him never faced justice, Nagi’s story - and the movement he helped organise - went on to make real change to farm workers’ rights in America, and continues to inspire Yemeni American activists today.This episode originally aired in April 2021.This episode was produced by Suzanne Gaber and Will Thomson, and edited by Dana Ballout. Additional support on this episode from Alex Atack, Nadeen Shaker, Zeina Dowidar, Shraddha Joshi and Abde Amr. Sound design by Alex Atack and Mohamad Khreizat.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.