Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal

Jess and Jamal discuss President Trump’s bromance with Kim Jong Un and his alienation of America’s closest allies: Canada, Mexico and the European Union. They also talk to Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi who just returned from Cuba.

Jess & Jamal discuss the murder of Palestinian medic Razan al-Najjar in Gaza. Instead of apologizing, Israeli officials claimed that the medic was acting as a human shield for Hamas when she was shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Gaza.

Jamal interviews Dr. Hatem Bazian about the rise of racism and Islamophobia in the United States. From actress Roseanne Barr to President Trump, why are people feeling emboldened to bash Muslims, immigrants and people of color?

Jess & Jamal interview Ziad Abbas from the  Middle East Children's Alliance to talk about Palestinian refugees and MECA’s work. Mr. Abbas grew up at the Dheisha Refugee Camp in Bethlehem where he co-founded Ibdaa Cultural Center.

Jess & Jamal host Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to talk about “Al Nakba,” which literally translates as “The Catastrophe.” It refers to the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of at least 750,000 Palestinians by Zionist paramilitary groups from their homeland 70 years ago.

Jess and Jamal interview Lebanese-American, Muslim-American Police Officer, Nabil Haidar, who filed a claim against the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department alleging continuous harassment and discrimination based upon his race, national origin and religion. According to Officer Haidar, who is a US citizen, other SJPD officers regularly referred to him as “Taliban”, “ISIS” and “Lebanese Bomber” among other egregious comments.

Jess & Jamal discuss the recent lies by Benjamin Netanyahu & Donald Trump, ranging from Netanyahu’s allegations about Iran’s nuclear program to Trump’s denial of knowing about the payment of $130,000 in hush money to Stormy Daniels.

Jamal Dajani interviews UC Hastings Professor, Dr. George Bisharat. They discuss the effect of al-Nakba (Catastrophe) on Palestinians since 1948, as Israelis celebrate the 70th anniversary since the establishment of the State of Israel. Professor Bisharat also talks about his passion for blues music, and the chromatic harmonica. Check out www.bigharpgeorge.com

Jess & Jamal discuss Arab Fusion Music with violin virtuoso Georges Lammam, accompanied by Bolivian guitarist extraordinaire, Gabriel Navia. Georges Lammam talks about his new album Opus Omnia and his work with renowned artists to bridge the cultural gap through music.

Jess & Jamal discuss the recent threats made to Syria by President Trump. Also, in the studio, Phil & Elaine Pasquini from the Washington Report, discuss politics in the nation’s capital and the “draining of the swamp.”