Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal
News You Can Use with Jamal Dajani & Jess Ghannam
Arab Talk with Jess and Jamal brings news and analysis of the Arab World and Middle East, as well as issues affecting the Arab American community.
Arab Talk broadcasts live every Thursday from 2-3 PM/PT on KPOO, 89.5FM
San Francisco. Follow us on Twitter @ArabTalk
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/arab-talk-with-jess-jamal/id1244474570?mt=2
Arab Talk broadcasts live every Thursday from 2-3 PM/PT on KPOO, 89.5FM
San Francisco. Follow us on Twitter @ArabTalk
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/arab-talk-with-jess-jamal/id1244474570?mt=2
Episodes
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Dec 22, 2017 • 50min
Trump Loses “Bigly” At The United Nations - 21 Dec 2017
Jess & Jamal discuss the recent votes at the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council where the majority of countries voted in favor of a UN call for US to withdraw Jerusalem decision. They also report on the unrest Trump’s decision has created in the Middle East.
Dec 15, 2017 • 52min
From Alabama To Jerusalem - 14 Dec 2017
Jess & Jamal discuss the recent defeat of Republican Roy Moore in Alabama. They also talk about the Saudi role in Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Dec 8, 2017 • 52min
Jerusalem - What Trump Didn’t Tell You...and Palestinian Cuisine With Blanche Shaheen - 7 Dec 2017
Jamal Dajani provides his insights on Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. He also interviews journalist and chef Blanche Shaheen about Palestinian cuisine.
Dec 1, 2017 • 51min
Islamophobia In The White House - 30 Nov 2017
Jess & Jamal discuss recent Islamophobic and fake news tweets by President Trump prompting rebukes by UK PM Theresa May and other world leaders. According to a British lawmaker, the group Trump retweeted from is equivalent to the KKK.
Nov 10, 2017 • 51min
Judge Dismisses Lawfare Project Lawsuit And A Coup In Saudi Arabia - 9 Nov 2017
A Federal Court judge dismissed a frivolous lawsuit brought against Dr. Abdulhadi & San Francisco State University, allowing the plaintiffs to amend & resubmit their lawsuit. An internal coup within the House Saud is changing nothing & everything. Plus a report from our reporter in Washington, DC.
Nov 3, 2017 • 49min
The Balfour Declaration And Reem’s Mana’eesh - 2 Nov 2017
Jess & Jamal discuss the Balfour Declaration as people in various parts of the world stage protests on the centenary of Britain's Balfour Declaration, which promised a homeland for Jewish people and paved the way for the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. They also interview Reem Assil and Lara Kiswani about the latest attacks on Reem’s Arab Bakery in Oakland.
Oct 21, 2017 • 40min
Arab World Review - 19 Oct 2017
Arab Talk Co-host Jess Ghannam reviews news and events from the Arab World and Middle East. News from Palestine and Yemen is covered and analyzed.
Oct 13, 2017 • 50min
Travels Through America’s Arab & Muslim Roots - 12 Oct 2017
Jess & Jamal interview journalist and author Jonathan Curiel about the media’s coverage of terrorism and acts of violence in the US. They also discuss the author’s book and work on educating the public about Islam in America.
Oct 6, 2017 • 45min
The Racism Of Mass Murder - 5 Oct 2017
Jess & Jamal discuss the Las Vegas Shooting: Why has it not been referred to as terrorism in the media? They also talk about the NRA and its influence on Congress.
Sep 29, 2017 • 49min
Murder Under The Fig Tree - 28 Sep 2017
Jess & Jamal interview author and activist Kate Raphael about her new Palestine mystery novel. They also discuss the vilification of NFL players by President Trump for taking a knee during the National Anthem.
