See Something Say Something
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 512 ratingsEach week, Ahmed Ali Akbar covers everything that American Muslims are talking about right now — misrepresentation in the media, equality in the mosque, Asahd memes, and much more.
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Generation M: Time and Again
January 10, 2024 22:36 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBReposting Episode 5 of Generation M: Recapping Ms. Marvel. Head over to the Generation M page to subscribe and get the earliest possible episodes! Ahmed is joined by Dr. Hussein Rashid —scholar of religion and co-editor of the anthology, Ms. Marvel's America: No Normal — to discuss "Time and Again," episode 5 of the Ms. Marvel TV show. We talk about how this episode on partition made Ahmed cry, how intergenerational storytelling is like time travel, and make an argument for changing Ka...
Generation M: Seeing Red
December 14, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBReposting Episode 4 of Generation M: Recapping Ms. Marvel. Head over to that page to subscribe and get the earliest possible episodes! — Episode description: Ahmed and Waleed are joined by documentarian Khaula Malik to discuss "Seeing Red," the fourth episode of the Ms. Marvel TV show. The show heads to Pakistan! Khaula helps us understand the complications of filming there. We discuss what kind of image of Pakistan the showrunners depict. This episode of Generation M is a not-for-pr...
Generation M: Destined
December 01, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBAnother episode of Generation M: Recapping Ms Marvel. Get up to date episodes from the Generation M podcast feed. Episode description: We recap episode 3 of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel! Ahmed pitches his Ms. Marvel comic book series, Alanna talks about the macguffin of it all, and Waleed tries to figure out if this show is British colonialism's debut in the MCU. This episode of Generation M is a not-for-profit work licensed freely under creative commons.
Generation M: Crushed
November 21, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAnother bonus episode from Generation M. Please head over to the Generation M feed to subscribe for up-to-date episodes. Episode 3 is out now on that feed. Episode description: We recap episode 2 of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel! Ahmed and Alanna are joined by Ayesha Mattu to revel over the delightful high school rom-com of it all. This episode of Generation M is a not-for-profit work licensed freely under creative commons.
[BONUS] Generation M - Episode 1
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBFolks, I have a new podcast! It's really in a very similar world to See Something Say Something, just more focused on TV recaps. The first season recaps the TV show Ms. Marvel. I'll be cross-posting season 1 here but delayed by a few days. Please subscribe directly to the new podcast feed. Generation M Episode 1: Crushed Episode description: Ahmed, Alanna, and Waleed recap episode one of the Ms. Marvel TV show and explore Kamla Khan's comic book origins. This episode of Generation M i...
New Podcast: Generation M - Episode 1
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBFolks, I have a new podcast! It's really in a very similar world to See Something Say Something, just more focused on TV recaps. The first season recaps the TV show Ms. Marvel. I'll be cross-posting season 1 here but delayed by a few days. Please subscribe directly to the new podcast feed. Generation M Episode 1: Crushed Episode description: Ahmed, Alanna, and Waleed recap episode one of the Ms. Marvel TV show and explore Kamla Khan's comic book origins. This episode of Generation M i...
Introducing: Radiolingo
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBIt's finally here! I'm thrilled to share a preview of my new podcast Radiolingo, created in collaboration with Crooked Media and Duolingo. The show delves into the fascinating ways language shapes our world and how our world shapes language. If you're curious, subscribe now to Radiolingo on your favorite podcast app. For more information, visit http://go.crooked.com/Radiolingo. More About the Show: Radiolingo investigates all the ways language shapes our world and how our world shap...
[BONUS] M Train Season 2 Episode 1 — Asad
May 04, 2022 14:00Go subscribe to M Train here to listen to the rest of the episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-train/id1499706256 In our very first episode, we talk to Asad Dandia – one of the plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit that successfully sued the New York City Police Department for its prejudicial surveillance of Muslim communities.
Dislocation (with Basim Usmani)
January 20, 2022 18:43 - 44 minutes - 102 MBAhmed and Basim spend some time catching up with all the changes in 2022 from babies to injuries. Basim’s band does our theme song: hear their music here: kominas.bandcamp.com Our show is crowdfunded and made possible by our beloved listeners. Subscribe our Patreon for as little as $1 a month to help support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ahmedaliakbar. You can find other ways to support here: https://moneyyy.me/$ahmedaliakbar Your support means the world to us. Follow Ahmed on Inst...
80s South Asian Dance Music from Naya Beat Records (featuring Raghav Mani and Basim Usmani)
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBAhmed brings on Basim to discuss South Asian disco and dance music with Naya Beat record’s Raghav Mani. Download Naya Beat Vol1: https://nayabeat.bandcamp.com/ Basim’s band does our theme song: hear their music here: kominas.bandcamp.com. Due to an injury, this season of SSSS has been delayed, but we are releasing the best we can — subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ahmed Our show is crowdfunded and made possible by our beloved listeners. Subscribe our...
Swimming and Reporting as a Muslim Woman, with Rowaida Abdelaziz
October 23, 2021 15:32 - 55 minutes - 126 MBAhmed speaks with Huffington Post national reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz about her work covering American Muslims and her piece on swimming while a Muslim woman. Due to an injury, YouTube uploads are delayed, but subscribe for a video version of this podcast soon: youtube.com/ahmed Follow Rowaida: @Rowaida_Abdel Read Rowaida's piece "When Swimming as Muslim Woman Becomes a Political Act": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/muslim-women-are-fighting-to-swim-in-america_n_5d5594d1e4b056fafd08aa...
The Mosque in America, A National Portrait (with Dr. Ihsan Bagby)
October 01, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 148 MBWe’re back from hiatus and to our regularly scheduled programming with an interview with Dr. Ihsan Bagby on his work polling American mosques for two decades. Find the mosque survey from Dr. Bagby here: https://www.ispu.org/public-policy/mosque-survey/ Also: our big new announcement is that we’re now on YouTube thanks to a grant from the Google News Intiative! Look forward to some YouTube exclusive content covering halal food in America. Like and subscribe below. Video podcasts will b...
"Saving the Seeds" (by the Self-Evident podcast)
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, we wanted to introduce you to one of our favorite podcast partners: Self-Evident: Asian American Stories. They do incredible work showcasing the wide-ranging stories of Asian Americans. And: we've picked up Pakistani mangos together! Subscribe to Self-Evident on iTunes or Spotify and support them here: https://selfevidentshow.com/supporters
[BONUS] Pakistani Chicken Hutt (via America's Test Kitchen)
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 56.7 MBAnother bonus! We’re sharing with you Ahmed’s story for the PROOF podcast by America’s Test Kitchen. It's a personal essay about growing up a picky eater in a Pakistani family. Subscribe to PROOF and find more info on their show here: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/podcasts/proof. PLUS: a bonus interview with Madhur Jaffrey, desi cookbook author and icon, will be on the Patreon will be up later today. Our show is crowdfunded and made possible by our beloved listeners. Subscribe our ...
[BONUS] Introducing: "The Universal Title" Episode 2
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBHere's episode 2 of the new podcast, "The Universal Title: Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Journey." Ahmed served as editor and co-writer of the series along with the team at America Abroad Media, PRX, and the Ali Center. Subscribe to hear the rest of the series here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-universal-title-muhammad-alis-spiritual-journey/id1562935315 Sneak peak of the new season of SSSS on the Patreon up now too: www.patreon.com/ahmedaliakbar
[BONUS] Introducing: "The Universal Title" Podcast, Episode 1
April 30, 2021 21:21 - 24 minutes - 24.7 MBWe're hard at work on the new season of SSSS, but in the meantime, we're excited to share episode 1 of the new podcast, "The Universal Title: Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Journey." Ahmed served as editor and co-writer of the series along with the team at America Abroad Media, PRX, and the Ali Center. Subscribe to hear the rest of the series here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-universal-title-muhammad-alis-spiritual-journey/id1562935315 Sneak peak of the new season of SSSS on the P...
Announcement! + Patreon Jinn Zoom Call Preview
March 02, 2021 23:21 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode, an important announcement — we’re moving to a seasonal model! And stay tuned for the first 15 minutes of our Patreon bonus zoom call with our guests . So this will be the last episode for a little bit — our next drop of episodes will be a season of episodes that will release weekly in Spring. if you donate on Patreon, you’ll still get the same overall episodes per year BUT also you’ll get more bonuses and sneak peaks before we start dropping. Subscribe to our social media ...
Jinnthology
January 05, 2021 19:28 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBHappy New Year! We’re BACK after a COVID19 hiatus. Our most popular episode every year is our jinn episode. This year, we’re doing an anthology, a JINN OPEN MIC, a JINNTHOLOGY. Our former guests Shamira Ibrahim, Taz Ahmed, Basim Usmani, and Margari Hill all share their stories. We’ve got: folklore, poetry, fiction, and personal stories. Follow Shamira @_ShamGod Follow Taz @TazzyStar and buy her grief poetry collection “The Moon Split in Two” here: https://www.amazon.com/Day-Moon-Split...
‘East of La Brea’ (with Sameer Gardezi and Margari Aziza)
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWelcome to part two of…. MUSLIMS ON TV!!!! (now featuring an echo effect, naturally). We’re focusing on a web-series made with an antiracist model from Break the Room, Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative, and Powderkeg Media. “East of La Brea” focuses on Black and Bengali Muslim women in a context of a rapidly changing Los Angeles. Sameer Gardezi of Break the Room and Margari Aziza of Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative join us to discuss how they made the show. Patrons this month get access to ...
Netflix’s “Connected” (ft. Latif Nasser) and Hulu’s “Ramy” (ft. Shamira Ibrahim)
September 17, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 174 MBIt’s time to talk about…. MUSLIMS ON TV!!! again. We’re joined by the host of the new Netflix science travel show, “Connected,” Latif Nasser. He’s also the Director of Research at Radiolab, so we talk to him about the shift from podcasts to video, the humility needed for science reporting, and his thoughts on Hulu’s “Ramy.” Then, we talk to culture writer Shamira Ibrahim about her writing on “Ramy” Seasons 1 and 2, Mahershala Ali's Tajweed, and why she enjoyed the show’s growth. This i...
Illogical Courage
August 01, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBEid Mubarak! M Train has wrapped (thanks to BRIC!) and we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming. In this episode, Ahmed talks to poet to Dalia Elhassan about antiblackness, the meaning of Eid when quarantined in an intergenerational family, and the impact of the Khartoum Massacre on how the Sudanese diaspora observes Eid. Plus: Dalia shares a poem. Follow Ahmed on twitter @radbrowndads. Get Dalia’s chapbook in the New Generation African Poets Box Set: http://www.akashicbooks.c...
M Train: Protests & the Pandemic #BLM
July 03, 2020 20:29 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBCW: Police Violence Abolitionists protests are sweeping the nation as the COVID19 pandemic continues to ravage Black communities. Black Muslims in all fields are at the forefront during this historical moment. We spoke to Black Muslim Covid Coalition member Professor Donna Auston and frontline nurse “Lady” to discuss social movements, Black Muslim activism on police and prison and abolition, and the disproportionate effect the pandemic is having on black folks. Plus: our sister podcast, Br...
M Train: Death & Grieving in Muslim New York
May 08, 2020 21:35 - 45 minutes - 104 MBBurying a loved one is never easy. But for Muslims New Yorkers, the price of land, gentrification, and ritual practices complicates an already difficult process. As a result, most Muslims in the 5 boroughs tend to be buried hours away from their homes, at cemeteries in Long Island or New Jersey. With the death rate in NYC soaring due to COVID-19, Muslim funeral homes have borne the burden of a crisis that developed long before quarantine. How does one grapple with saying goodbye to our loved...
M Train: Coronavirus & Chaabi
March 27, 2020 03:55 - 44 minutes - 101 MBCorona has thrown M Train (and all of society) for a bit of a loop. So we threw the script out for this episode and called up Dr. Ahmed Hozain, a surgical resident and researcher currently working in NYC, to talk about COVID-19, convincing your boomer parents to stay home, and virtual jum’ahs. Then, we returned to a simpler time before pre-isolation, when we interviewed North African dance teacher Esraa Wardah about her work decolonizing dance classes and building spaces that decenter whiten...
M Train: Roti & Sorrel in Brooklyn
March 13, 2020 03:30 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBThis episode, we head to Brooklyn to eat some Trinidadian food and talk about the dialogue between Black, Desi, Carribbean, and Muslim cultures within the island and its diaspora. We pick up some dhalpuri, buss-up-shot, and doubles and then wash it all down with sorrel, a tart, hibiscus flower drink. Throughout the episode, we talk about the way Trinidadian cuisine is a dialogue between Indian and African cultures and why the roti shop is as much an icon of NYC Muslim culture as the halal ca...
M Train: Cyborgs, Activism, and the Muslim Vote (Live! from Brooklyn)
February 27, 2020 22:21 - 45 minutes - 104 MBWe’re coming to you live! For the second episode of M-Train —the new six-part miniseries from See Something, Say Something and BRIC Radio — we hosted a panel discussion at the BRIC Ballroom centered on Muslims in politics. Our guests for the night were Shahana Hanif, New York City Council Candidate, Sadaf Jaffer, Mayor of Montgomery County in New Jersey (and first Muslim woman elected mayor in America), and Mohammad Missouri, Executive Director of JetPAC. We talked about the Muslim bloc swi...
M Train: Redefining Sex & Coming Out Muslim
February 13, 2020 20:55 - 44 minutes - 102 MBWelcome aboard the M Train! A new six-part miniseries from See Something, Say Something and BRIC Radio– a Brooklyn-based audio network that amplifies community with podcasts ranging from LGBTQ stories and radio plays to a monthly audiovisual magazine celebrating our beloved #Brooklyn. Each of the six episodes of M-Train focuses on New York City metro area and the stories of American Muslims that can be found on and off the subway. Our debut focuses on the work of two sex educators redefi...
Underground Aams Trade Part 2 (via America's Test Kitchen)
January 08, 2020 19:57 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBThis month, we’re sharing with you part two Ahmed’s reporting for America’s Test Kitchen where he followed the Pakistani mango trade in the United States. The story first started on SSSS and eventually moved to ATK’s PROOF podcast. Find more info on PROOF here: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/proof. “In part two of this investigation, reporter Ahmed Ali Akbar explores the underbelly of the secretive mango distribution industry. He uncovers the historical and economic reasons that imp...
Underground Aams Trade, Part 1 (via America's Test Kitchen)
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBThis month, we’re sharing with you Ahmed’s reporting for America’s Test Kitchen where he followed the Pakistani mango trade in the United States. The story first started on SSSS and eventually moved to ATK’s PROOF podcast. Find more info on PROOF here: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/proof. “Pakistani-American communities in the U.S. rely on dealers on WhatsApp to gain access to their most coveted treasure: Pakistani mangoes. And they pay a premium for it. In part one of this two-part...
Jack Ryan and Terrorism on TV
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBJack Ryan, Amazon’s TV show based on the Tom Clancy character of the same name, features drone strikes, a Black American “good Muslim” character, and many of the tropes that have been around since Homeland and 24. So Ahmed decided to swallow his pride and try to watch it to see what he could learn. First, we talk to Salimah about the appeal of the show for your average Muslim TV binge watcher. Then, we speak with Professor Evelyn Alsultany, author of "Arabs and Muslims in the Media: Race and...
The Tribes of the Jinn
October 19, 2019 12:57 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBHappy Halloween! Jinn, those mischievous beings made of smokeless fire, are one of three races featured in the Qur’an (humans and angels being the others). They’re important figures in folklore too and a common indicator of the religion’s adaption to local culture. Assistant Professor of History Ali A. Olomi joins the podcast to tell some spooky stories and to help us understand what the jinn really are. Our show is crowdfunded and made possible by our beloved listeners. Subscribe our ...
Long-Term Recovery
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBYou know that catchy jingle that starts our show? That’s by The Kominas, a punk band that’s been influential in South Asian and Muslim scenes. One of the guitarists, Shahjehan Khan, is a longtime friend of the show who has been open about his issues with mental health and addiction. There's a new Kominas album too this month, "The Systems Are Down," so we bring on Shahj to discuss about his struggles with addiction, how he’s turned around his life, and releasing the album on September 11...
Teaching Uyghur in America
September 01, 2019 21:54 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBOver the past few years, China has increased its internment and surveillance of the Uyghur people for expressing their culture and Muslim religion. This has spread to the diaspora, where the community lives in fear of retaliation for family members back home, even for something as basic as teaching the Uyghur language itself. So, Ahmed talks to journalist Megha Rajagopalan about her groundbreaking reporting and the context for China’s growing surveillance state. Then, he talks to activist an...
The Democratic Debates and Reclaiming The Narrative
August 06, 2019 18:23 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBThe July 30th and 31st Democratic debates had 20 (TWENTY!) candidates on stage. So, what do Muslim folks working in PR think about how the candidates fared? We invited on Firdaus Arastu, political consultant and activist, to discuss her work, how American Muslims can reclaim the narrative, and to break down the debates. Donate to the Patreon to help support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ahmedaliakbar. Your support means the world to us. New donors of $5 or more get a handwritten ...
Ramy
July 23, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBAhmed talks to Ramy Youssef, the writer and creator behind the Hulu show “Ramy” and the HBO Comedy Special “Feelings.” They discuss representation, future Muslim TV shows they hope to see, and why it’s important to resist being “the first.” Donate to the Patreon to help support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ahmedaliakbar. Your support means the world to us. $10 donors get access to the show’s Discord chat server. Follow Ahmed on Instagram and Twitter: @radbrowndads. Fill ...
Follow Me, Akhi
July 13, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBJournalist Hussein Kesvani’s new book, “Follow Me, Akhi: The Online World of British Muslims” covers the many ways British Muslims use the internet. So Ahmed invites Hussein on for a cross-Atlantic conversation on growing up online. They talk about confronting Islamophobic trolls, No-Fap groups, and Muslim dating apps. It’s as wild and weird as the internet itself. Buy “Follow Me, Akhi”: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/follow-me-akhi/ Donate to the Patreon to help support th...
Eid and Aladdin Snacks
June 17, 2019 07:21 - 32 minutes - 45 MBRamadan and Eid zoomed by and in the meantime, Ahmed watched the new live-action Guy Ritchie Aladdin movie… and turns out kind of enjoyed it? Controversial, yes, but you have to speak your truth. So we’re joined this week by Nida Abbasi and Maryam Adamu to discuss Eid traditions and why we had fun in Aladdin despite how flawed the movie is. Also making an appearance: jinn-human romances, Heba Hasan’s love for Eid’s morning coffee, Salimah’s mishap with a mosque bounce house, and The Komina...
The Honest Struggle
May 30, 2019 06:58 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBAmerican Muslims have long participated in the struggle against mass incarceration, and this Ramadan, we speak to three people who can help us make sense of where things stand now. First, we talk to Sadiq Davis on his reentry journey through Muslim communities in Chicago and L.A. after 25 years in prison. Then, Justin Mashouf, the filmmaker who captured Sadiq’s story in the documentary “The Honest Struggle,” talks to us about prison reform and telling Sadiq's story with mercy and compassion....
Brown Boy Syndrome
May 14, 2019 22:43 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBRamadan Mubarak! We're happily loopy from our first week of fasting. In this episode, Ahmed talks to New York Times best-selling novelist, Fatima Farheen Mirza. Her novel, “A Place For Us,” explores the relationships between the children and parents of a Hyderbadi Muslim family and what happens when a brown boy doesn’t meet family and community expectations. It's kind of like that Warsan Shire tweet — "my dj name is dj eldest immigrant daughter." Plus: Salimah, Fatima, and Ahmed share their ...
We're Back and Just in Time for Ramadan
April 30, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBSee Something Say Something is officially back, but we need your help! We’ve shifted to an independent, crowdfunding model; bear with us as we spend a few minutes discussing our new Patreon and how your donations will help us make the show. A big thank you to the all the Patrons who’ve already donated and help us keep the show going. But also: remember, we’re committed to providing this space for free and it is totally okay if you can’t support. After that, join us as Ahmed and Salimah discu...
What exactly is Vogue Arabia, anyway?
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBAhmed's back for another short SSSS newsbrief! Salimah joins the podcast to talk about the three Somali models featured on April's Vogue Arabia cover, the freshmen Muslim congresswomen, Jordan Peele's "Us," and the attacks on Mali. PLUS: we have a Patreon now. Donate to the show monthly and help us make the show! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/ahmedaliakbar. More info on the next episode. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads. Follow the show @seesomething on Twitter andhttps://www.facebook.c...
Processing Christchurch
March 22, 2019 20:50 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBAhmed and Abu are back for a one-off episode processing the murder of 50 people in the Christchurch, New Zealand masjids by a white supremacist. Stay subscribed to the feed and our social feeds for more updates on the future of the show after BuzzFeed News. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads. Follow the show @seesomething on Twitter and http:/facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast on Facebook.
👀👋🏽
November 14, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBAhmed and See Something Say Something are leaving BuzzFeed News — so we’re taking a moment to reflect with Bim Adewunmi, Tabir Akhter, and Sara Yasin. Ahmed talks candidly about what the show set out to do, the future of See Something Say Something, and more. Plus, we read mail from our super smart and wonderful fans. Stay subscribed to the feed for future announcements or potential episodes of See Something Say Something. No promises, though! Keep in touch with Ahmed by emailing mailto:ahm...
The Power Of Anger (And Comedy) with Aamer Rahman
September 21, 2018 15:39 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBComedian Aamer Rahman’s viral stand-up bit on “Reverse Racism” is a sharp, thoughtful, and hilarious take on a microaggression that has always been a struggle to respond to. Aamer joins us on the show this week to continue schooling us on political change, why Muslims have a right to feel angry, and why Desi food and Coke go oh-so-well together. And, some sad news. See Something Say Something will soon be ending its run at BuzzFeed News. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be preparing...
It’s My Party and I’ll Run if I Want To
September 14, 2018 09:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, we've got an elections update! Ahead of midterm elections, we're checking in with BuzzFeed News reporters on the Muslim candidates that ran for office this year. Talal Ansari gives us an update on everyone from Ilhan Omar to Rashida Tlaib and Abdul El Sayed. He tells us who's still in the running and what they're facing in their respective regions. Then, reporter Hannah Allam returns to the show to discuss her latest piece about Muslims in the Republican party. Check out Hannah'...
Mangoes & Memories Vol. 3: Preserving Culture Through Food
September 07, 2018 11:17 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBWe're back with the final installment of our food series! Each episode of Mangoes & Memories explores food through the lens of culture and politics. This week’s episode is about the Gullah/Geechee community and their fight to maintain their culture and history. First, BuzzFeed News reporter Hannah Allam discusses her reporting on Sapelo Island, Georgia and how the present-day Gullah community is taking legal action against the state to protect their land. She also introduces us to their a...
Mangoes & Memories Vol 2: The Great Secret WhatsApp Mango Trade
August 31, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBMangoes are one of the world’s most treasured fruit, but for Indian and Pakistani immigrants, it’s nearly impossible to get the beloved Alphonso and Chaunsa varietals in America. In this episode, we explore why some people are willing to pay nearly $9 a pop for a taste of home. We talk to food writer Myles Karp about the complications Indian mangos have faced entering the US, from political bans to regulation to the plain old ravages of time and rot. Then, Ahmed calls up his cousin Medeeha ...
Mangoes & Memories Vol. 1: The Lambs of Eid Al-Adha
August 24, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBIt’s a new food mini-series! Each episode of Mangoes & Memories will explore food through the lens of culture and politics. This week’s episode is about Eid al Adha and how some American Muslims are taking a more ethical stance towards meat consumption. First, a visit to the farm! Diane Abboushi of Halal Pastures walks us through a day of Eid celebrations at Halal Pastures, where she raises and prepares organic, grass-fed halal meat with her husband Samer. Then, Ahmed talks to Nuri Friedlande...
Mental Health in the Muslim Community
August 17, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, we’re tackling a sensitive topic: suicide and mental health services in the American Muslim community. A few weeks ago, BuzzFeed News reporter Hannah Allam published a piece on the rise of suicide rates in the community and what can be done in terms of prevention and awareness. Ahmed talks to her about her reporting and also brings in rapper, chaplain, and artist Mona Haydar, who recently released a song about a friend who took her own life. If you or someone you know needs help...
Brown Girls, with Fatimah Asghar
August 10, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBFatimah Asghar is a Pakistani-Kashmiri poet, writer, and co-creator of the web series ‘Brown Girls,’ which is currently in development with HBO. Her new book of poems, ‘If They Come For Us,’ released this week. Ahmed talks to her about the challenges and joy of creating for your own community, depicting queer love on screen, and what so many people get wrong about being an orphan. Buy Fatimah’s new book, “If They Come For Us”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/565781/if-they-come-fo...