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Why Muslim and Arab Americans are Refusing to Meet Biden a Conversation with Maha Hilal
True Talk
English - February 08, 2024 16:06 - 50.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsNews Religion & Spirituality Buddhism wmnf arab muslim talk politics palestine Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week on True Talk, Ahmed Bedier and Samar Jarrah delve into the deep-seated concerns of Muslim and Arab American communities regarding President Biden's one-sided policies on Gaza. Despite Biden's critique of Islamophobic media portrayals, such as those in the Wall Street Journal calling Dearborn "Jihad Capital" and NY Times Thomas Friedman describing the Middle East via "The Animal Kingdom", there remains a significant gap between Biden's condemnation of media marginalization and any meaningful policy action. Dr. Mahal Hilal, from the Muslim Counterpublics Lab, joins us to dissect the implications of these narratives versus the administration's stance, emphasizing the critical need for justice and dignity. Tune into True Talk on WMNF for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersections of policy, media representation, and community advocacy.