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Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine

Inspired by Palestine, Sumud Podcast emerges as a powerful platform for inspiration and empowerment for marginalized communities globally. Our mission? To elevate voices that have been sidelined by sharing the stories, experiences, and insights that demand to be heard. Get ready to join us in amplifying the voices shaping our world, one episode at a time. Welcome to Sumud Podcast – where we uplift, empower, and amplify. Connect with Sumud Podcast on your favorite social media channels: Instagram,

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89:18

Salah Sarsour: ICE Detention, Community, and Standing...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/10/02

🎙️In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Salah Sarsour for a powerful conversation about immigration, free speech, advocacy, and the personal consequences of speaking out. Salah shares his experience spending 81 days in ICE detention, his work as a Palestinian community leader and president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, and the events that led to his detention and ongoing legal case. Salah and his attorney, Patrick Taurel, discuss the legal process surrounding his case,

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99:28

Dr. Fady Joudah: Bearing Witness Through 'Exhibit G'...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/09/25

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Palestinian poet, translator, and physician Dr. Fady Joudah to discuss his newly released book, Exhibit G: Poems, Essays, and Photographs from Inside Gaza. Through poetry, photography, and personal reflection, Fady explores the realities of Palestinian life, the weight of distance and belonging, and the responsibility of telling stories without reducing people to their suffering. He shares the inspiration behind the book, his work with

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79:46

Colette Ghunim & Melissa Barrera: Inside ‘Traces of...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/09/18

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with filmmaker Colette Ghunim and actress, producer, and Palestine advocate Melissa Barrera to discuss ‘Traces of Home,’ Ghunim’s deeply personal documentary tracing her family’s roots in Palestine and Mexico. Together, they explore forced migration, intergenerational trauma, identity, family, and the difficult process of returning to the places their families were forced to leave. Barrera also reflects on her advocacy for Palestinian

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88:40

Roger Waters & Mona Miari: Inside ‘Comfortably Numb...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/09/04

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with Palestinian singer-songwriter Mona Miari and legendary musician Roger Waters to discuss their powerful reimagining of Comfortably Numb and the story behind its creation. Mona and Roger reflect on the year-long creative process, the grief and inspiration behind the song, Palestinian history and culture, and how music can challenge indifference and keep people from becoming numb to human suffering. They also discuss the emotional story

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80:13

Eman Mabrouk: The Injustice We Refuse to Address |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/08/21

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Eman Mabrouk for a powerful conversation about injustice, identity, humanitarian work, anti-Blackness, and the responsibility to speak up. Eman shares her experience fighting for hijab rights, witnessing the treatment of African migrant women, and confronting the racism, exploitation, and silence she encountered across the region. She also discusses how these experiences shaped her understanding of advocacy and solidarity. The conversation

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88:51

Bearing Witness: Inside 'American Doctor' | Sumud...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/08/07

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with American doctors Thaer Ahmad, Feroze Sidhwa, and Mark Perlmutter to discuss what they witnessed while working inside Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals, and what happened when they returned home and tried to make the world listen. The doctors share firsthand accounts of treating patients amid shortages, destroyed medical infrastructure, hunger, displacement, and widespread injuries. They discuss the ethics of documenting suffering, the

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99:34

Rep. Ruwa Romman: Representation, Resistance, and...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/07/31

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan speaks with Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman about political organizing, coalition building, and the challenges of representing her community during the ongoing crisis in Palestine. Ruwa reflects on navigating public criticism, advocating for Palestinian human rights, and balancing principle with political strategy. Together, they discuss why lasting change depends on local organizing, long-term movement building, and grassroots action,

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90:04

Misan Harriman: Inside ‘Shoot the People’ | Sumud...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/06/26

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and activist Misan Harriman for a powerful conversation on storytelling, identity, justice, and the responsibility of bearing witness. Misan reflects on his journey from growing up in Nigeria and Britain to becoming one of the world's most influential visual storytellers. Together, they explore childhood trauma, neurodiversity, fatherhood, the power of photography, and why documenting human

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87:11

Haitham Arafat: Aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/06/19

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with activist and Global Sumud Flotilla Haitham Arafat to discuss his journey from Gaza to becoming a leading voice for justice and humanitarian advocacy. After losing more than 100 family members, Haitham shares the personal tragedies that changed the course of his life, leading him to leave behind a successful career and dedicate himself to raising awareness about the ongoing suffering of civilians. He recounts his experiences aboard the

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91:25

Said Durrah: From Comedy Stages to Community Impact |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/06/12

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with comedian, humanitarian, and community organizer Said Durrah for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, service, storytelling, and purpose. Said reflects on growing up Palestinian-American, balancing comedy with humanitarian work, and the experiences that shaped his commitment to serving communities around the world. From fundraising efforts and refugee camp visits to building cultural platforms and launching his new Arab Is Me podcast, he

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75:54

Omar Baddar: Win the Argument Without Losing the...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/06/05

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Omar Baddar for a wide-ranging conversation on Palestine advocacy, American politics, media strategy, and the art of public debate. Omar shares his thoughts on electoral politics, the challenges facing the Palestinian movement, lessons from debating some of the most prominent pro-Israel voices in the media, and why effective advocacy requires discipline, strategy, and a deep understanding of your audience. He also reflects on

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75:25

Maysoon Zayid: Defending the Homeland With Comedy |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/05/29

Inquire to book Maysoon:⁠https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/maysoon-zayid/⁠ Support Maysoon's Work Amplifying Disabled Voices: https://app.thefield.org/home/donation/general/622112/0 For more information, please send Maysoon a DM @maysoonzayid 🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with comedian, actress, author, and activist Maysoon Zayid for a powerful conversation on identity, resilience, representation, and survival. From growing up as a Palestinian Muslim woman with cerebral

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111:05

Mosab Abu Toha: Stones of Rubble have Amnesia | Sumud...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/05/22

🎙️In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with acclaimed poet, writer, and educator Mosab Abu Toha for a deeply personal conversation on literature, displacement, memory, and survival. Mosab reflects on growing up under siege, founding the Edward Said Library, writing through war and family separation, and using poetry to preserve truth amid destruction. He also shares the stories behind his poems, his experience of detention, and why books, memory, and storytelling remain acts

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45:29

Ramsey Hanhan: Palestine Bleeds For You | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/05/15

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Palestinian author and former academic Ramsey Hanhan for a powerful conversation about Fugitive Dreams, Palestine Bleeds For You, censorship, the Nakba, faith, and the responsibility of witnessing. Ramsey reflects on being in Palestine on October 7, writing in real time as Gaza was being destroyed, and why Palestinian voices must continue to speak even when the world tries to silence them.🌍 Ramsey Hanhan is the author of two books:

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89:00

A New Policy: Creating a New Playbook | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/05/08

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with former Biden administration officials Tariq Habash and Josh Paul; co-founders of A New Policy — for one of the most candid conversations yet about Washington, political power, and the growing movement demanding accountability in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation goes far beyond headlines. From student protests and free speech crackdowns to arms transfers, ICE training programs, campaign financing, and the future of American politics,

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78:57

Rahma Zein: Fearless Journalism & Reclaiming the...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/05/01

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Egyptian journalist Rahma Zein discusses journalism, propaganda, resistance, and identity, with a focus on Palestine. She shares her upbringing, experiences covering revolutions and war zones, and insights on media bias and Western narratives. Rahma reflects on reporting from Rafah during Gaza, the viral moment that amplified her voice, and the emotional toll of witnessing injustice. The conversation highlights ethical storytelling, challenges dehumanizing

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69:19

Rami Abushhab: Identity, Comedy, and the Fight to Be...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/04/24

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian-American comedian Rami Abushhab opens up about growing up in Chicago as one of the only Palestinians in his community and navigating Hollywood as an Arab actor. He shares personal stories about identity, representation, and the pressure to hide who he is, while reflecting on the emotional toll of witnessing the ongoing tragedy in Palestine. Rami explores how comedy serves as both a coping mechanism and a form of resistance, and speaks on

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88:23

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh: Muslim Women, Media & Speaking...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/04/17

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we speak with Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, activist, author, and founder of MuslimGirl.com, about the personal and political realities shaping Muslim and Palestinian lives today. She reflects on grief, identity, and resilience amid the ongoing violence in Gaza, and discusses how media narratives, systemic oppression, and collective trauma intersect with her own experiences growing up Muslim in post-9/11 America. The conversation explores storytelling, community

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54:55

Jenin Younes: The Cost of Free Speech | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/04/10

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, First Amendment attorney Jenin Younes discusses the growing crackdown on speech about Palestine in the U.S., drawing on her experience as a Palestinian American and civil liberties advocate. She explores censorship, political pressure, and the risks of speaking out, especially after October 7th, while reflecting on her personal journey into public advocacy. From her legal challenges to anti-BDS laws to her work with the American Arab Anti-Discrimination

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58:31

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Healing Systems, Not Symptoms |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2026/04/03

🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to explore identity, public service, and political courage in a time of crisis. He reflects on how his upbringing shaped his commitment to equity, healthcare, and human dignity, and unpacks how systemic inequality operates across both the United States and globally. The conversation also turns to Palestine, where he examines the human cost of war, the contradictions in U.S. policy, and the urgency of centering universal

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