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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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62:52

Ibtihal Aboussad: Resistance & Big Tech | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/07/31

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ibtihal Aboussad, a Moroccan-born software engineer, educator, and No Azure for Apartheid campaign organizer. A Harvard graduate and former Microsoft employee, Ibtihal made headlines earlier this year when she publicly confronted Microsoft’s CEO for the company’s role in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people, resulting in her being fired from her job.In this powerful conversation, Ibtihal shares the story behind that viral moment and

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78:09

Dana Dajani: Poetry, Exile & Palestinian Memory |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/07/24

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Dana Dajani—award-winning Palestinian-American poet, actress, and humanitarian. Known for her fusion of spoken word and theater, Dana uses performance as a form of resistance, remembrance, and radical love.In this powerful conversation, Dana reflects on what it means to choose to be Palestinian—as an identity, an inheritance, and a calling. She shares the story of her grandmother Aida, whose exile became Dana’s compass. She opens up about the

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55:51

Alana Hadid: Art, Advocacy & Palestinian Stories |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/07/17

🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Alana Hadid—creative director, activist, and storyteller. As the force behind Watermelon Pictures and host of The Seeds Podcast, Alana is working to reimagine media through a justice-centered lens. From launching the groundbreaking streaming platform Watermelon+ to preserving her family’s Palestinian legacy, Alana weaves creativity and resistance into every part of her life.In this deeply personal conversation, Alana opens up about her

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78:08

Amir Makled: Justice, Palestine & Power | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/07/10

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by powerhouse attorney and civil rights advocate Amir Makled. As managing partner at Hall Makled, Amir is one of the most formidable legal voices defending Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. From police brutality to the criminalization of pro-Palestine protests, his cases speak to a deeper story: what it means to resist injustice within the system.Amir reflects on his journey from growing up post-9/11 in suburban Michigan to tackling police abuse

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63:19

Constanza Eliana Chinea: Media & Decolonization |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/07/03

🎙 This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Constanza Eliana Chinea—a Boricua journalist, producer, and activist reshaping the narrative from within.Born in New York, raised in Borinquen (Puerto Rico), and coming of age in the U.S. Midwest, Constanza grew up confronting erasure, assimilation, and White comfort. Now based in Los Angeles, her more recent work includes reporting on pro-Palestine protests and student encampments at UCLA and USC through a historical, contextual, and factual

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62:47

Cherien Dabis: Filmmaking & Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/06/26

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Emmy-nominated filmmaker, writer, and actress Cherien Dabis—a bold storyteller whose life and work explore the power of identity, resistance, and the stories we carry.Born in Nebraska to Palestinian parents and raised in small-town Ohio, Cherien came of age during the first Gulf War, a time when neighbors turned on her family overnight. This political awakening eventually shaped her groundbreaking work, from Amreeka and May in the Summer to

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97:46

Aminah Musa: Fashion as Resistance & Building...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/06/19

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by Aminah Musa, a visionary designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PaliRoots—the beloved Palestinian streetwear brand born of resistance and stitched with purpose. From growing up on food stamps in South Side Chicago to helping build a brand that has fed nearly 4 million meals in Gaza, Aminah’s story is one of family, faith, creativity, and commitment to her roots.Raised by Palestinian parents who instilled in her the values of humility, community,

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52:24

Hala Alyan: Displacement, Healing & Storytelling |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/06/12

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by poet, psychologist, professor, and author Hala Alyan. With roots in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, Hala shares her remarkable journey navigating displacement, identity, and creative expression—from surviving war and immigration to becoming a published author and clinical psychologist.In this deep episode, Hala opens up about motherhood, addiction, vulnerability, and the messy beauty of transformation. From crafting stories as a child to integrating

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55:16

Mussab Ali: Youth Power & Fighting for Justice |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/06/05

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Mussab Ali - a cancer survivor, civil rights advocate, and one of the youngest Muslim elected officials in U.S. history. Born in Pakistan and raised in Jersey City, Mussab’s story is one of grit, public service, and fearless truth-telling.At just 20 years old, Mussab became the youngest-ever elected official in Jersey City, eventually rising to president of the Board of Education. Where he advocated for clean water access, increased teacher pay,

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30:05

Connie Kazan: Food, Family & Advocacy for Palestine |...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/05/29

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Lebanese-American baker, mother, and outspoken advocate Connie Kazan.Known for her viral desserts, unforgettable appearance on The Great Chocolate Showdown, and unfiltered voice for justice. A mother of four, social media personality, and outspoken advocate for Palestinian and Arab communities, Connie brings fierce love, deep-rooted cultural pride, and relentless compassion to everything she touches, from cake decorating to calling out injustice on

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71:20

Maya Abdallah: Hunger Strike, Mental Health &...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/05/22

Hello friends, Just a note before we get started that the guest of this episode, Maya Abdallah, was hospitalized just hours after this interview. We share this with her full consent and in deep solidarity.⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion of sensitive topics, including self-harm and mental health. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support. Dial 988 in the US for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This

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66:48

Ahmad Abuznaid: USCPR, Ongoing Nakba, and Palestinian...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/05/15

This week on the Sumud Podcast, in commemoration of Nakba, we’re joined by Ahmad Abuznaid, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights & USCPR Action. Prior to joining USCPR, Ahmad co-founded the Florida-based Dream Defenders after the killing of Trayvon Martin, serving as Legal & Policy Director and COO during his time there. Ahmad went on to lead the National Network for Arab American Communities as the Executive Director from 2017 to 2019.Ahmad shares his insights on the

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74:42

Nora Lester Murad: Identity & Resistance | Sumud Podcast

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/05/08

This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by author, educator, and longtime activist Nora Lester Murad. Nora has spent decades working at the intersections of aid, justice, and Palestinian liberation. From co-founding Aid Watch Palestine to raising Palestinian children as a Jewish mother, her journey speaks to the power, and cost of solidarity.Nora shares moving reflections on parenting under occupation, including the stark contrasts between safety in the U.S. and Palestine, and the painful

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57:10

Khaled Beydoun: Eyes on Gaza, Witnessing Annihilation...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/05/01

In this first live episode of the Sumud Podcast, we welcome back renowned law professor, civil rights advocate, and author Khaled Beydoun.Khaled shares his reflections on Gaza's genocide, the use of law and writing as tools of resistance, and the evolution of global consciousness in the digital age. Drawing from his personal experiences growing up during Lebanon’s civil war and his legal expertise, he discusses the intersection of Islamophobia, colonialism, and Palestine advocacy today. This

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100:43

Dr. Butch Ware: Black Liberation, Zionism, and the...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/04/24

In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Butch Ware, public intellectual, artist, activist, and former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate. From his upbringing in DC and Minneapolis to his deep immersion in West African Islamic traditions, Dr. Ware weaves personal stories with global liberation movements to deliver a compelling call to resist imperialism and build collective healing.He shares how Zionism functions as the last breath of white supremacist settler colonialism,

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60:46

Najla Said: Identity, Advocacy, and Healing through...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/04/17

In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by author, actress, and playwright Najla Said—daughter of the legendary Palestinian intellectual Edward Said.This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers. Through humor, vulnerability, and sharp storytelling, Najla reflects on growing up as an Arab American in New York, her struggles with identity and anorexia, and the pressure of assimilation in the elite

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97:12

Doctors Against Genocide - Practicing Medicine Under...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/04/10

In this episode, we speak with founders of Doctors Against Genocide, Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle and Dr. Nidal Jboor.Join us as we learn more about their upbringing in Palestine and the realities of practicing medicine under occupation. They share a detailed account of how Israel's assault on Palestinian life has reached genocidal proportions, and how initiatives like the Health for Palestine Pediatric Program and Doctors Against Genocide offer resistance through care. Lastly, tune in for their

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68:19

Saiaf Abdallah: Fearless and Beautiful Resistance,...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/04/03

On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Saiaf Abdallah, the voice behind @Resistance_Is_Beautiful. Known for his fearless activism, viral confrontations, and unwavering commitment to Palestine, Saiaf is always ready to share the blatant truth in times of injustice. From being arrested multiple times to going head-to-head with Zionist narratives in public spaces, Saiaf shares how his upbringing, his father’s imprisonment for refusing to cooperate with the FBI, and the October 7th

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75:45

Jenan Matari: Storytelling, Motherhood, and Activism...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/03/27

On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Palestinian storyteller and writer Jenan Matari, who brings voice to the narratives of resistance, diaspora, motherhood, and identity. From volleyball courts to viral blog posts and political storytelling, Jenan’s journey is one of reclamation; of land, language, and self.Jenan opens up about growing up in a Palestinian-Brazilian-American household, her early years of struggling to fit in, and how faith and culture were both repressed and later

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87:46

Sana Saeed: Journalism, Media Bias and Challenging...

Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by Sana Saeed, an award-winning journalist and media critic known for her sharp analysis of how media shapes public perception. Sana spent over a decade at AJ+, where she hosted Backspace and The Occupation Style Guide, breaking down the ways mainstream news frames narratives around war, colonialism, and resistance.Since October 2023, she has been at the forefront of critically analyzing how U.S. media covers the genocide in Gaza—exposing how

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