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United States of PTSDPTSD and Coming Out: A Palestinian American's JourneySend us a textJohn Demarjain shares his emotional journey of coming out as a gay Palestinian American, revealing the complex intersection of cultural identity, family values, and personal authenticity in Western and Middle Eastern contexts.• Western culture emphasizes (by design) individualism and independence, at the cost of community while Middle Eastern culture prioritizes family and religion• The concept of "pinkwashing" attempts to force the LGBTQ+ population to turn a blind eye to genocide "in their own best interest". • Both selective empathy and performative politics create barriers to genuine human connection and social...2025-07-281h 10
The TruthGaza Aid Worker: Trump Is Lying About Who is Blocking the AidAfeef Nessouli, a medical worker on the ground in Gaza, joins the show to expose the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged territory. As Gaza endures more than 80 days under total blockade, famine is taking hold. On Tuesday, the UN’s top humanitarian official warned that 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours if aid does not reach the population. Meanwhile, Israel is intensifying its assault and pushing forward with plans for a permanent occupation. Nessouli describes the Israeli-engineered starvation as a weapon of war, “It’s so hard to watch people be so hungry and be hungry myself, and se...2025-06-1213 minThe TruthGaza Aid Worker: Trump Is Lying About Who is Blocking the AidAfeef Nessouli, a medical worker on the ground in Gaza, joins the show to expose the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged territory. As Gaza endures more than 80 days under total blockade, famine is taking hold. On Tuesday, the UN’s top humanitarian official warned that 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours if aid does not reach the population. Meanwhile, Israel is intensifying its assault and pushing forward with plans for a permanent occupation. Nessouli describes the Israeli-engineered starvation as a weapon of war, “It’s so hard to watch people be so hungry and be hungry myself, and se...2025-06-1213 minThe Truth‘I’m a Medic in a Death Camp’: Saving Lives in Gaza Under SiegeAfeef Nessouli, a medical worker in Gaza, joins the show to describe the catastrophic starvation unfolding under two months of Israel’s total blockade of all aid. While Israel is weaponizing hunger and bombing people starving to death, Israeli troops have plans to intensify their occupation and complete their “conquest” of the Gaza Strip. Nessouli explains, “It feels like I’m doing aid work in a death camp. All I can offer is company and being human together because there’s no equipment, medicine, or food– it's going to take the entire world to stop this.”2025-05-3017 minThe Truth‘I’m a Medic in a Death Camp’: Saving Lives in Gaza Under SiegeAfeef Nessouli, a medical worker in Gaza, joins the show to describe the catastrophic starvation unfolding under two months of Israel’s total blockade of all aid. While Israel is weaponizing hunger and bombing people starving to death, Israeli troops have plans to intensify their occupation and complete their “conquest” of the Gaza Strip. Nessouli explains, “It feels like I’m doing aid work in a death camp. All I can offer is company and being human together because there’s no equipment, medicine, or food– it's going to take the entire world to stop this.”2025-05-3017 min
The Electronic IntifadaInside Gaza hospitals under attack, with Dr. Majed Jaber and Afeef NessouliWatch entire episode here: https://youtu.be/uOqNQCDKpa4?si=AoPNPTA5vOPZ10dN
Guests:
- Dr. Majed Jaber, emergency room physician
- Afeef Nessouli, logistics coordinator, Glia.org2025-05-211h 08
Colonial OutcastsGaza Update: Late April and a Glimmer of Hope w/ Afeef NessouliThis video's release was delayed over the weekend due to security reasons. Reporting from Gaza, Afeef Nessouli - a freelance journalist and host of “With Afeef Nessouli” on Patreon. He is also an adjunct professor for Parsons School of Design. He has previously worked for Spotify, The Daily Show and The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on queer and Arab stories. Afeef lived through the 2006 Lebanon war and went to prison in Beirut for covering Palestine. You can find his work on social media at https://www.instagram.com/afeefness/2025-04-2240 min
The Nation PodcastsSudan Rival Government, US Pushing Ukraine-Russia Deal, US-Saudi Nuclear Tech Talks | American PrestigeOne last news roundup without Derek, but Danny and Alex Jordan of the Quincy Institute are on the case!This week: the RSF announces plans to form a parallel government in Sudan (1:33); US-Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Oman (7:21); the US and Saudi Arabia discuss giving the Kingdom access to nuclear technology (14:19); the Trump trade war continues despite him dialing back certain tariffs (18:40); Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia (22:44); President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador visits the White House amid the controversy of Kilmar Ábrego García’s deportation (27:15); ICE is ramping up the arrest of pro-Palestine voices in the...2025-04-181h 07
American PrestigeNews - Sudan Rival Government, US Pushing Ukraine-Russia Deal, US-Saudi Nuclear Tech TalksSubscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content!One last news roundup without Derek, but Danny and Alex Jordan of the Quincy Institute are on the case!This week: the RSF announces plans to form a parallel government in Sudan (1:33); US-Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Oman (7:21); the US and Saudi Arabia discuss giving the Kingdom access to nuclear technology (14:19); the Trump trade war continues despite him dialing back certain tariffs (18:40); Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia (22:44); President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador visits the White House amid the...2025-04-181h 11
Views from AmandaLandJournalism is a Collective Practice ft. Dr. Steven Thrasher & Afeef NessouliJournalists Dr. Stephen Thrasher & Afeef Nessouri join to talk about their articles at The Intercept on the Gaza genocide's effect HIV/AIDS patients receiving care, the state of journalism and more.Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Mon-Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV! Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms. Listen AD FREE! Subscribe to Patreon.com/AmandaSeales! Advertise on the show! Go to https://www.amandaseales.com/book-me This is a Smart Funny & Black Production2025-03-0557 minViews from AmandaLandLies, More Lies, & Lousy Dems [EP 33]1:52:16 - Talk about the psdeudo SOTUI share my thoughts on the address congress, Actor/Geo-political Expert Brandon V. Dixon joins for 60 sec headlines to the merit of Egypt's "rebuild Gaza" plan, Do the Oscars still matter, and more + journalists Dr. Steven Thrasher and Afeef Nessouli join to talk the impact of the genocide on HIV/Aids patients in Palestine. Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Mon-Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV! Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms. Listen AD FREE! Subscribe to Patreon.com/AmandaSeales! Advertise on the show! Go to https://www.amandas...2025-03-052h 34Colonial OutcastsIsrael Bombs Syria as Government Collapses: What is Next For the Country? W/ Afeef NessouliWe platform different voices and perspectives on this Podcast. This is a repost from the MintPress Show "State of Play." Hope you enjoy. It will be controversial...
No one predicted the rapid pace of events in the most recent iteration of the Syrian Civil war, beginning with the rapid advance of HTS and other forces from Idlib province into the to city of Aleppo, the unanticipated stand down orders given to the Syrian Army, and the rapid collapse and flight of Assad’s government. Rumors of backroom deals, internal corruption, and Western interference abound, so we may no...2024-12-1059 min
Abolition, Liberation, Solidarity: A Here4TheKids Production23. Reporter Afeef Nessouli's Accounts from LebanonToday, Saira welcomes Lebanese-American reporter and producer Afeef Nessouli to the podcast.As you’ll hear in today’s conversation, Afeef’s work has brought him to the front lines of the conflicts in Palestine and Lebanon, giving him a first-hand understanding of the current situation.Afeef has produced for The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Show, and CNN. He’s also a contributor to The Slow Factory.Afeef shares what’s happening on the ground in Southern Lebanon, how he and other diaspora Lebanese are getting through their days amidst an expanding genocide...2024-10-3149 min
Vibe CheckA Special Conversation with Afeef NessouliOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening crisis in Gaza. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef.You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess.------------------------------------------------------Afeef’s Recommendations:For Joy: @raindovemodel and @safebow_org on InstagramFor Gaza News and Updates: @alaa_qraiqeaPoem: “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hea...2024-03-131h 00
مَسْرَهِيّ | Her Stageالمسرح مستمر| The Show Must Go Onريا شديد وعفيف نسولي بيختمو الموسم الأول من "مسرحية" وبيدعو كل الشخصيات لمرة أخيرة. كل الضيوف رح يشاركونا خبرياتن ووجهة نظرن عن المثابرة والأمل والرعب الي بعيشو كونن بيشتغلو بلبنان الي وضعو كتير مألأز. Hosts Rhea Chedid and Afeef Nessouli close the curtains of Season 1 of “Her Stage” by inviting all the change makers back on stage one last time. The entire Stage shares stories and insights about perseverance, hope and incredible trepidation in the face of all the inadequacy that comes with caring and working within an unreliable Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2126 min
Muslim Bar Association of New YorkA MuBANY Coffee Chat on Transitioning from Traditional Legal PracticeJoin us for an informal, but informative discussion on what it takes to transition from traditional legal practice or training to a non-legal career path! The discussion is moderated by Sidra Mahfooz, Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, and one of MuBANY's directors. Panelists include:-Afeef Nessouli, Producer of the podcast "The Journal"-Wajiha Rizvi, Social Justice Advocate-Syed Haq, Restructuring Associate at Rothschild & Co.2021-04-0757 minمَسْرَهِيّ | Her Stageشو بدك يا صبي؟ | Love and the Male Gazeريا شديد وعفيف نسولي بيعطو صوت بهالحلقة من "مسرحية" للأشخاص الي عم بفتشو عن الحب ولقصصن عن المواعدة والرومنسية ونظرة الرجل الكتير مزعجة يلي بتفرض عكل مجموعة، إذا كانت من الجنسيين أو لأ، كيف بدا تعيش حياتا العاطفية. بعض شخصيات "مسرحية" بشاركونا قصصن عن كيف الذكورة Hosts Rhea Chedid and Afeef Nessouli take to the Stage to give voice to the love seekers and their stories about dating, romance and the incredibly annoying male gaze which dictates every single community’s love life in Lebanon--whether straight or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-2233 minمَسْرَهِيّ | Her Stageتحضير المسرح | Setting the Stageريا شديد وعفيف نسولي بيطلقو "مسرحية"، وبعرفونا على مجموعة من النساء الأقوياء و/أو الكوير الثوار، يلي عم بواجهو كل القرف الي بيجي مع كونن لبنانيي. الضيوف بيتراوحو من أول عارضة كوير بالعالم العربي لإختين إختصاصن العمل الإجتماعي وتقييم مساجين داعش؛ من ممثلة كوميدي سياسية مثلية بتنكت على حزب الله من هيي وزغيري، لشيف طبخ أثيوبية بمطعم ببيروت يلي بشكل كمان ملجأ آمن للعاملات الأجنبيات المعنفات، بالإضافة لعدّة أشخاص ملهمين. هالأبطال اللبنانية عم يتحدو الأعراف الإجتماعية بالشغل المثابر والشجاعة واللمسة الأُنثوية. Hosts Rhea Chedid and Afeef Nessouli take the Stage to introduce the “Her Stage 13,” a cast of powerful female and/or queer revolutionaries challenging all the bullshit that comes with being Lebanese. The featured cast ranges from the first trans model in the Arab world to sister social workers evaluating ISIS prisoners; from a lesbian political comedian with childhood punchlines about Hezbollah to an Ethiopian chef with a restaurant in Beirut that doubles as a safe haven for abused migrant workers, and several more inspiring people. These Lebanese superheroes are challenging social norms with hard work, courage and a feminine touch. To keep up with our latest news, follow us on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-1525 min
The afikra PodcastBeyond the Headlines: A Deep Dive Into Journalism | Afeef Nessouli & Ahmed Shihab EldinAfeef Nessouli is a dynamic freelance journalist operating out of Beirut and New York City, who has recently won the Google Podcasts creator program's global competition. His Arabic language podcast, focusing on the feminine narrative in the Middle East, showcases his innovative approach to storytelling. Before this venture, Afeef enriched The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as a segment producer for more than two years. Ahmed Shihab Eldin is an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor known for his impactful work as a Senior Presenter for AJ+, where he produced award-winning documentaries on social justice and human rights. A...2020-09-0650 min
Clapp with Jane with Jane ClappThe Personal is Political with Afeef NessouliTune into my conversation available last week with Afeef Nessouli, a journalist, activist and videographer. We discuss his experiences participating in Black Lives Matter protests in New York and his own journey living with a history of trauma and health challenges.Two of my favourite quotes:"I feel so connected to the point of getting on the streets and making change because of my acute pain towards systems. I'm not happy that I have that pain. I'm just not resisting it anymore.""You get to be the kind of person that trusts themselves...2020-06-0840 min