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FDD Morning BriefWill war return to Gaza? | feat. Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibHEADLINE 1: The United States smuggled thousands of Starlink internet terminals into Iran.HEADLINE 2: Remember the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation? A security firm based in North Carolina called UG Solutions helped secure the group’s aid distribution sites. Well, UG Solutions might be coming back.HEADLINE 3: Israel successfully completed new tests with its David’s Sling missile defense system.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gaza native who serves as the founder and director of the Realign for Pale...
2026-02-1325 min
FDD Morning BriefWhat will it take to rebuild Gaza? | feat. Ghaith Al-OmariHEADLINE 1: Even with talks this weekend, Iran continues to escalate in the Middle East.HEADLINE 2: Israel continues to even the score from October 7.HEADLINE 3: And I really don’t like this: Egypt and Turkey signed a military cooperation agreement in Cairo.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ghaith Al-Omari, senior fellow at The Washington Institute and former senior advisor to the Palestinian Authority.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/--Featured FDD Pi...
2026-02-0627 min
Quick StartHoman Issues Stark Warning, U.S. Steps In on Christian Killings, 1 Samuel 2Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Border Czar Tom Homan issues a blunt warning that escalating anti-ICE rhetoric is fueling real-world violence, insisting threats and obstruction against federal agents must stop before more people get hurt.
FOCUS: A mysterious wave of heretical billboards in Los Angeles sparks outrage — and one vigilante response — raising questions about who’s behind them and what they believe.
MAIN THING: Nearly three-quarters of Christians murdered for their faith last year were killed in one country: Nigeria. Now, the Trump admini...
2026-01-3022 min
Quick StartHoman Issues Stark Warning, U.S. Steps In on Christian Killings, 1 Samuel 2Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Border Czar Tom Homan issues a blunt warning that escalating anti-ICE rhetoric is fueling real-world violence, insisting threats and obstruction against federal agents must stop before more people get hurt. FOCUS: A mysterious wave of heretical billboards in Los Angeles sparks outrage — and one vigilante response — raising questions about who’s behind them and what they believe. MAIN THING: Nearly three-quarters of Christians murdered for their faith last year were killed in one country: Nigeria. Now, the Trump administration says it’s stepping in. CBN’s Ra...
2026-01-3022 minQuick StartAnti-ICE Protesters Storm Church Service, Christian YouTuber Sentenced Over Belief, 1 Thessalonians 5Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/
Christian Solidarity International
On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: Anti-ICE protests in Minnesota escalate as activists disrupt a Sunday worship service, storming a church during prayer and signaling a troubling shift as demonstrations move into houses of worship.FOCUS: Reports of Jesus appearing to Iranians in dreams as unrest spreads — Lily Meschi of Iran Alive Ministries explains why many believe this moment is spiritually unprecedented.MAIN THING: A Christian YouTuber in Egypt is sentenced to five years of hard labor for defending his faith online; CB...
2026-01-1919 minQuick StartAnti-ICE Protesters Storm Church Service, Christian YouTuber Sentenced Over Belief, 1 Thessalonians 5Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Anti-ICE protests in Minnesota escalate as activists disrupt a Sunday worship service, storming a church during prayer and signaling a troubling shift as demonstrations move into houses of worship.FOCUS: Reports of Jesus appearing to Iranians in dreams as unrest spreads — Lily Meschi of Iran Alive Ministries explains why many believe this moment is spiritually unprecedented.MAIN THING: A Christian YouTuber in Egypt is sentenced to five years of hard labor for defending his faith online; CBN’s Raj Nair speaks with Mariam Wahba of t...
2026-01-1919 min
FDD Morning BriefThe new Syria and Israel's security | feat. Jonathan HessenTHE NEW SYRIA AND ISRAEL'S SECURITYHEADLINE 1: Argentina is going after the Muslim Brotherhood.HEADLINE 2: The U.S. Treasury Department rolled out a new sanctions package in support of the Iranian people. HEADLINE 3: It’s official. Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire has begun.HEADLINE 4: Things are still going boom in Lebanon.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Advisor Jonathan Hessen.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief-- FDD...
2026-01-1627 min
USCIRF Spotlight PodcastEgypt's Continued Repression of Religious MinoritiesOn this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Commissioner Stephen Schneck is joined by Mariam Wahba, an Egypt expert and Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Mariam has written extensively on the Egyptian government’s targeting of Egypt’s indigenous Coptic Christian community, and will elaborate on specific laws, policies, and judicial decisions that are repressing a range of other religious minority communities, including Jews, Baha’is, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Qur’anists, nonbelievers and members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
2025-12-3025 min
The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and HayviInside the Muslim Brotherhood Network and the New US Crackdown With Mariam WhabaIn this episode of The Middle East Breakdown, Hayvi Bouzo and Dan Feferman sit down with Mariam Wahba, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for an in-depth conversation about the Muslim Brotherhood, the US executive order launching investigations into its branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, and what these moves could mean for US policy and global security.Mariam Wahba is a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on Egypt, Arab politics, and Middle East minorities. Previously she worked in FDD’s communications team and served as associate director of ad...
2025-12-2249 min
The Erin Molan ShowTrump Muslim Brotherhood POWER PLAY: Why excluding QATAR are TURKEY is the RIGHT MOVE!Erin Molan admits she was initially skeptical of Trump’s new Muslim Brotherhood policy and called it "toothless" — until FDD analyst Mariam Wahba walked her through the strategy step-by-step. In this episode 58, Erin Molan sits down with Mariam Wahba of FDD, who explains why Trump’s so-called “weak” or “symbolic” action is actually a strategic first strike — and why critics may have completely misunderstood how the Muslim Brotherhood operates across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and Turkey and WHY Trump's EO is the ONLY way forward. Before the interview, Erin and Tali Shine break down the headlines: • Celebrities melting down over ICE using the...
2025-12-0340 min
The President's Daily BriefThe Ukraine Peace Talks With Ryan McBeth & A Terror Label for the Muslim BrotherhoodIn this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Washington’s Ukraine peace proposal takes a sharp turn. The 28-point framework has been trimmed to 19 points—and U.S. officials followed the Geneva talks with rare shuttle diplomacy in Abu Dhabi. Ryan McBeth joins us to explain what this means for the battlefield and the negotiating table.
President Trump prepares to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. We’ll look at how this decision could reshape U.S. strategy across the Middle East. Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democra...
2025-11-2959 min
The Big Ben ShowMAGA Chaos, Nigeria Violence, & Trump’s China TestBen Domenech breaks down the growing fractures inside the American right and whether we are witnessing the beginnings of a MAGA movement crack-up.
He’s joined by Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to unpack the Christian persecution crisis in Nigeria, and by Michael Sobolik of the Hudson Institute to analyze Trump’s second-term China policy from TikTok to Taiwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-131h 02
FDD Morning BriefThe dangers of the Muslim Brotherhood | feat. Mariam WahbaHEADLINE 1: Oman’s foreign minister called on countries in the Gulf to engage with…wait for it… Iran.HEADLINE 2: The U.S. sent a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for the implementation of an International Stabilization Force, or “ISF,” which would operate in Gaza until 2027.HEADLINE 3: On Monday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Beirut has no choice but to sit down and talk with Israel.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research Analyst Mariam Wahba, whose work...
2025-11-0524 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyMariam Wahba on the Muslim Brotherhood’s Media EmpireWatch this episode on YouTube here.For two years, Israel has been fighting a war on multiple fronts. And although it has delivered blows to Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas on the ground, it’s losing another fight: the information war, a campaign of slander and blood libels fueled by a media empire built by the Muslim Brotherhood. To expose where — from Al Jazeera’s studios in Doha to Turkish satellite channels and newsrooms in London — and how this empire works — amplifying Hamas, laundering Islamist ideology through “journalism,” and reshaping the narrative from Cairo to Washington — host Cliff May is...
2025-10-2446 minFDD's Foreign PodicyMariam Wahba on the Muslim Brotherhood’s Media EmpireWatch this episode on YouTube here.For two years, Israel has been fighting a war on multiple fronts. And although it has delivered blows to Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas on the ground, it’s losing another fight: the information war, a campaign of slander and blood libels fueled by a media empire built by the Muslim Brotherhood. To expose where — from Al Jazeera’s studios in Doha to Turkish satellite channels and newsrooms in London — and how this empire works — amplifying Hamas, laundering Islamist ideology through “journalism,” and reshaping the narrative from Cairo to Washington — host Cliff May is...
2025-10-2446 min
FDD Morning BriefHow stable is the Gaza ceasefire? | feat. Ghaith al-OmariFDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ghaith Al-Omari, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy who previously held various positions within the Palestinian Authority.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/--HEADLINE 1: Hamas’s base of operations in Turkey is reportedly growing.HEADLINE 2: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani slammed Israel for committing genocide and violating the ceasefire in Gaza. Did he mention Hamas’s October 7 massacre? Nope.HEADLINE 3: The new Syrian regime seiz...
2025-10-2226 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Eyal Hulata (Oct. 10)A DEAL HAS BEEN MADE. NOW WHAT? HEADLINE 1: The Treasury Department rolled out a fresh round of Iran sanctions. HEADLINE 2: The U.S. Department of Commerce added over a dozen Chinese companies to a restricted trade list. HEADLINE 3: Israel disrupted a major arms smuggling operation into the West Bank. --FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with former Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief--Featured FDD...
2025-10-1030 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Steven Cook (Sep. 22)ARE TENSIONS RISING IN THE SINAI? HEADLINE 1: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Washington’s help diffusing tensions with Egypt. And man, is that overdue.HEADLINE 2: Qatar is still making a stink about Israel’s strike in Doha.HEADLINE 3: As the Gaza City offensive ramps up, Gaza-based terrorists fired two rockets at the southern Israeli city of Ashdod yesterday.-- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for MENA at the Council on F...
2025-09-2226 min
I - On Defense PodcastPresident Trump Phone Call with Chinese President Xi Jinping + France, UK, & Germany Reimpose Snapback Sanctions Against Iran + IDF Continues Gaza City Campaign; Egypt Massing Forces on Gaza Border + MoreFor review:1. IDF Continues Gaza City Campaign; Egypt massing military force on border with Gaza.2. PA President Abbas to Speak Virtually at UN General Assembly.3. The Trump administration has told Congress it plans to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel. The planned package includes 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, and 3,200 infantry assault vehicles for the Israel Defense Forces, according to a US official.4. France, UK, & Germany Reimpose Snapback Sanctions Against Iran (will take effect on September 28).The European governments have said they will not delay the reimposition of UN sanctions u...
2025-09-2122 min
Ask Haviv AnythingEpisode 42: Why is Egypt so scared to open its border with Gaza? with Mariam WahbaEvents move fast in the Middle East. This episode was recorded before the Israeli strike in Qatar. We believed this episode was an important one because the world should be paying more attention to the deteriorating situation in Egypt.The attack on Hamas leaders in Doha did indeed grab the headlines. It's a dramatic development Haviv addressed in a Free Press livestream and that we plan to address in an episode already under development.But the original point behind this episode stands. Everyone is talking about Gaza, Qatar, Israel...
2025-09-1256 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Jonathan Hessen (Aug. 25)WHY IS ISRAEL INVESTED IN THE FATE OF SYRIA'S DRUZE? HEADLINE 1: Iran just might limit its uranium enrichment to avoid further punishment from Israel and the West.HEADLINE 2: Egypt is reportedly bolstering its military presence along the border with Gaza.HEADLINE 3: U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack and deputy special envoy Morgan Ortagus arrived in Israel yesterday.--FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely updates and in-depth analysis of the latest Middle East headlines, followed by a conversation with Jonathan Hessen, nonresident senior fellow at the Hudson...
2025-08-2525 minFDD's Foreign PodicyExodus or Endurance: The Plight of Egypt’s ChristiansNot every U.S. strategic partner is a democracy, but those receiving American aid should not trample such basic freedoms as religious liberty. Years ago in Egypt, Coptic Patriarch Pope Tawadros II told host Cliff May that discrimination was diminishing under President Sissi. Today, USCIRF reports show the opposite: systemic repression of religious minorities.FDD’s Mariam Wahba, writing recently in The Free Press, calls out the “brazen attacks on Christianity” in Egypt and beyond. She joins Cliff to discuss what’s gone wrong — and why it matters — on Foreign Podicy.
2025-08-2254 minFDD's Foreign PodicyExodus or Endurance: The Plight of Egypt’s ChristiansNot every U.S. strategic partner is a democracy, but those receiving American aid should not trample such basic freedoms as religious liberty. Years ago in Egypt, Coptic Patriarch Pope Tawadros II told host Cliff May that discrimination was diminishing under President Sissi. Today, USCIRF reports show the opposite: systemic repression of religious minorities.FDD’s Mariam Wahba, writing recently in The Free Press, calls out the “brazen attacks on Christianity” in Egypt and beyond. She joins Cliff to discuss what’s gone wrong — and why it matters — on Foreign Podicy.
2025-08-2254 min
Breaking BattlegroundsU.S. Senator Eric Schmitt on The Last Line of DefenseThis week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick things off with U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt to discuss his new book, The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court. Senator Schmitt also shares his perspective on President Trump bringing peace around the world and highlights his success in securing a historic FBI investment to combat violent crime in St. Louis. Next, Mariam Wahba of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies unpacks Egypt's war against the world's oldest Christian monastery, the country's record-setting gas deal with Israel, and the rising threat of antisemitic attacks to U.S...
2025-08-221h 19
The Greek CurrentEgypt's efforts to control St. Catherine's MonasteryHALC Executive Director and host Endy D. Zemenides is joined by Mariam Wahba, Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to analyze the Egyptian government's efforts to control St. Catherine's monastery, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery.You can read the articles we discuss in the podcast here:Egypt’s War Against the World’s Oldest Christian MonasteryOn migration, Greece takes a Trumpian turn - The Washington PostEnergy minister dismisses report on possible Turkey-Libya maritime deal approval | eKathimerini.com
2025-08-2217 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Richard Goldberg (Aug. 18)HOW IS ENERGY RELATED TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY? HEADLINE 1: The family of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker released a new video of him in Hamas captivity.HEADLINE 2: Israel is preparing a full-scale offensive in Gaza City. HEADLINE 3: Israel struck the Houthis where it hurts — again.--FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely updates and in-depth analysis of the latest Middle East headlines, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Advisor Richard Goldberg....
2025-08-1825 min
The Promised LandWhen Hatred Turns DeadlyIn this poignant episode of The Promised Land podcast, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Mariam Wahba shares her deeply personal reflections on the tragic murder of her friend, Yaron Lischinsky, and Sarah Milgram, murdered by an anti-Israel fanatic in Washington, DC. Mariam recounts her shock at learning of their deaths, an event that seemed inevitable in the face of rising anti-Semitic and anti-American sentiment. As she navigates the complexities of grief and loss, she also underscores the urgent need for the West to confront the reality of globalized anti-Semitism, a growing threat that extends far...
2025-06-1337 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mariam Wahba (May 21)EGYPT, CHINA, AND THE HORN OF AFRICAHEADLINE 1: The Israeli cabinet approved plans to build a security barrier along Israel’s border with Jordan.HEADLINE 2: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is traveling to Lebanon this week. And the corrupt alta cocker might actually notch a legitimate win.HEADLINE 3: The U.S. State Department announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of Hezbollah financial networks.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research An...
2025-05-2123 min
The BulletinMiddle Eastern Martyrdom with Mariam WahbaThe Bulletin welcomes Mariam Wahba for a conversation with Mike Cosper about Coptic Christian martyrdom in the modern world.Find us on YouTube.Mike Cosper sits down with Mariam Wahba, research analyst and Coptic Christian, at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies for a sobering, sacred conversation about the 21 Christians martyred on a beach in Libya in 2015 and how their memory can shape both global politics and our everyday lives.GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:
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2025-03-0436 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Samuel Tadros (Jan. 15)FDD Research Analyst Mariam Wahba fills in for Jon Schanzer on the FDD Morning Brief. She delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Middle East scholar and author Samuel Tadros. The pair will be traveling west of Israel to analyze the latest news relating to Egypt.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief
2025-01-1522 minThe Greek CurrentIs Turkey outplaying Egypt and the US in the Horn of Africa?For many, it seems Turkey’s Erdogan is coming out as the big winner in Syria. But looking beyond the Middle East, it seems Ankara is also emerging as a winner in another arena - in the Horn of Africa. Its recent role in mediating a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia demonstrates Ankara’s growing assertiveness on the world stage, and is a clear message to Egypt and even Washington. Mariam Wahba, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether Turkey has outplayed Egypt and the US in the Horn of A...
2024-12-2008 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Mariam Wahba (Sep. 6)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Research Analyst Mariam Wahba.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
2024-09-0623 min
Christian Emergency Podcast85. Coptic Christians in Egypt Attacked Again—for Wanting a Church? – with Mariam WahbaIn April 2024, a fresh wave of attacks against the Coptic Christians of Minya Province, Egypt erupted. Why did Muslim mobs attack their homes, destroy their businesses and even contaminate their water supply? Well you see, there were rumors these Christians wanted to build themselves a church. Yep. That was enough to set things off.
Not only did the Muslim mobs give full vent to their fury by attacking the Christian villages, but police on the scene stood by and did nothing. Local governments and security services had even been warned ahead of time that troubles were likely...
2024-05-2023 min
Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaSaturday People, Sunday People, and the Fight Against ExtremismAdela and Mariam come together in this special episode of Americanish to discuss the aftermath of Hamas's October 7th attack, highlighting Mariam's voice as a Coptic Christian and Adela's experience as a Jew on campus. When GenZ celebrates Osama Bin Laden and sympathizes with Nazis, it becomes clear this fight is not about Israel, it is about fundemental societal values.
2023-11-3035 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaTwo Different Identities: Art with ManasiCome along as South Asian artist and teacher, Manasi Arya shares her life story, the inspiration behind her art, and her favorite cultural superstitions.
Adela and Manasi talk favorite foods… what she calls, “Indian Nachos”… and so much more in this final episode of Hyphenated, Season One! Listen and share with a friend.
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2023-08-2928 min
In the Middle: A Podcast on Christianity in the Middle EastEpisode #6 - Copts & The Suffering of the SaintsRichard sits down with Dr. Samuel Tadros of the Hudson Institute and Mariam Wahba of The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (formerly of the Philos Project). They discussed the history, legacy, and trials of Egypt’s Coptic Christians.
2023-08-0134 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaThai Food, Social Media, and 3rd Culture KidsMusician, writer, and designer Nikki Kessari was born in Hong Kong, and lived in Thailand, the U.S., and London before she moved to Bangkok.
In episode four, Nikki shares her journey in creating and producing music, stepping away from social media, and coming from a hyphenated background.
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2023-07-1838 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAn Amazigh Woman: rooted in the values of AmericaJoin Adela in conversation with Chama Mechtaly, an entrepreneur, visual artist, and so much more, who shares with us her North African roots and her journey to study in the United States. Mechtaly's multicultural background gives her unique insight into the world around her.
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2023-07-0447 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaMost Mexicans move to Texas or Los AngelesWelcome to episode two of Hyphenated, where we are joined by the incredibly talented Bryan Torresdey. Torresdey is comedian, writer, and director. Prepare to be captivated as he shares about his family history, growing up on a ranch in Texas, and the inspiration he drew from his own parents to write a script.
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Migrants Web Series: https://youtu.be/Ue_EajNlqm4
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btdjokes/?hl=en
2023-06-2050 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaNational Anthems & Moroccan WeddingsJoin us for the premiere episode of Hyphenated, an Americanish Podcast, with special guest, Nicole Raviv. Nicole, a multi-talent, shares her experiences of being born in Canada and growing up in a Moroccan-Romanian-Jewish household. With a unique perspective shaped by her multicultural background, Nicole’s passion for music first led her to singing the National Anthem in the NHL which opened the door for her to travel across the globe, celebrating her own background while championing the values of pluralism.
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2023-06-1335 min
In Good FaithEp. 150 Homeland, Holocaust, and Humanity with Americanish and Asher AshkenaziSteve discusses homeland, holocaust, and humanity in the first half of the show with Americanish podcast hosts Adela Cojab & Mariam Wahba, learning about their experiences finding friendship with each other. Both women are from the Middle East: Mariam is a Coptic Christian and Adela a Syrian Jew; both are working to foreground faith in America.
In the second half of the show, Steve chats with his dear friend Asker Ashkenazi, who discusses the Israeli high school tradition of a field trip to Auschwitz. When these field trips were canceled during the global COVID-19 shutdowns, Asher made sure to take his...
2023-05-0752 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaWe’re Breaking Up!We're breaking up...
Sort of! We are excited to announce we are creating MORE content for you. Mariam and Adela will be debuing a new Americanish format in the new season(s) launching this summer. We are also excited to announce we are looking for a THIRD member to join our growing talent team!
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2023-04-0438 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaTim from Ohio
She's beauty, she's grace, ...and she's bilingual!
Mariam & Adela discuss growing up speaking two languages, what language they dream in, and the advantages and challenges of bilingualism.
In this episode, you will learn about the advantages and challenges of being bilingual from first-generation immigrants and how it affects identity and cultural practices.
2023-03-2849 min
SchmuckboysLove and Lawsuits ft. Adela CojabMarla and Libby are back this week with a B-I-G announcement! Their good friend (and your former co-host) has reached a major milestone in her relationship! With engagement season in full swing, the Schmuckgirls discuss what conversations couple's should be having before popping the question. and what not to ask couples attending engagement parties. The girls then give their Purim recaps and discuss why people's actions don't always line up with their words. Libby and Marla give their dating updates and discuss the topic of being a serial dater.The Schmuckgirls then welcome the amazing co-host of...
2023-03-221h 18Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaHow to Talk to GodJoin Mariam and Adela as they explore God's love for us and His creation. What does it mean to love and be loved unconditionally? Is talking to God the same thing as prayer? From their unique backgrounds as a Coptic Christian and a Jew, the daughters of diaspora discuss how to talk to God.
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2023-03-2135 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaFood & Faith: Our relationship to food influenced by religion and traditionFood is tied to faith (as well as something both Mariam and Adela are passionate about!) and passed down by tradition through many generations. From Coptic fasts to kosher restaurants, we explore our relationship with food through the lens of our respective faiths.
2023-03-1447 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAsbury Revival & the Religion of Gen ZThe small town of Wilmore, Kentucky saw a spontaneous burst of religious passion, now called "the Asbury Revival."
Mariam and Adela discuss the revival, Gen Z anxiety, and post-covid depression. Do these things have an impact on religion for the younger Generation? These questions and more on this week's episode!
2023-03-0740 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEarthquakes, Syria, & the Arab SpringOn Feb. 6th, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria. Unlike Turkey, a relatively modernized country, Syria is divided by a nearly twelve-year civil war. We cannot discuss the effect of the earthquake without first understanding the history and geopolitics of the region.
Joining us is guest Hadeel Oueis, a writer and news analyst focusing on US foreign policies for the Middle East. She analyzes US foreign affairs for BBC Arabic, Deutsche Welle Arabic, AlHurrah, and other major Arabic networks.
2023-02-2841 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAre we ready for a Female President?Nikki Haley just announced her run for President of the United States, but she isn't the first female to run for the office. Adela and Mariam break down the history and patterns of women in leadership, including a brief history of female leadership in their respective home countries.
2023-02-2126 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaThe truth about Valentine’s Day (do soulmates exist?)In this Valentine's special, we are discussing all things LOVE. From the historical roots of Valentine's Day, dating apps, to striving for unconditional love, you won't want to miss this episode!
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2023-02-1451 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAI Lawyers, Soldiers, and ArtistsThis week on Americanish, Mariam and Adela talk about all things AI, including Y2K staple "ChatBot", Lensa, and the brand new ChatGBT. Can robots be lawyers and artists? How will AI effect diplomacy and foreign policy? These questions and more on this week's episode.
2023-02-0737 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaZara Turtlenecks, Baileys, and the Israeli Consul GeneralThe daughters of diaspora are back for season three! In this season premiere, Mariam and Adela reset the table, tell their meet-cute story, and so much more!
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2023-01-3142 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaNets and YoohooMariam and Adela break down Kanye's recent comments, the dangers of using 'zionist' and 'jew' interchangeably, Mizrahi history month, and the Coptic Christian advent season.
2022-12-0631 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaCorrupting the GameMariam and Adela are joined by law student, former professional classical musician, and soccer expert David Davani. Together, they break down the controversy around Qatar, the world cup, and western media coverage.
2022-11-2930 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaSwifties Destroy MonopoliesAdela and Mariam recap Adela's Birthday shenanigans, what it means to have an American-ish thanksgiving, and the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco.
2022-11-2227 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaThe Rich Will Not Save UsMariam and Adela break down the Elon Musk Twitter fiasco, freedom of speech, and the best kind of hors d'oeuvres.
2022-11-1538 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaDon’t Vote for DemocracyMariam and Adela break down Biden's Democracy speech, what factors go into deciding who to vote for, and how protect our precious democracy.
2022-11-0829 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaUncovering HijabMariam and Adela discuss their most recent viral tiktok clip regarding hijab and how it fits into what is happening in Iran
2022-11-0130 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaIs Yeezus a Jew?Mariam and Adela break down some of Kanye's comments, why antisemitism is so dangerous, and how to combat it. They also discuss the controversy behind the Hasidic School controversy and the religious freedom questions it raises.
2022-10-2648 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaHow to Pick a Religion ft. AlexxMediaAlexxMedia joins Mariam and Adela to talk halfy's, the best pizza in New York, weirdos in Israel, and who REALLY built the pyramids.
2022-10-1641 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaI saw Jesus on AcidBible Brianda joins Mariam and Adela to talk heartbreak, Jesus, and fashionnova dresses.
2022-10-0941 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaFasting Will Change Your LifeMariam and Adela talk Jewish holidays and upcoming Coptic Christian Holidays. In conversation, they discover how powerful the act of fasting is and how it transcends religion.
2022-09-2513 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaThey do WHAT in Egypt?!Adela and Mariam attempt to demystify Egypt-- talking about Egyptian cities, culture, and Moon Knight.
2022-09-1811 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaBullets in the knee | AmericanishMariam and Adela share grandma stories.
2022-09-1110 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEveryone Needs a Day Off | AmericanishMariam Wahba and Adela Cojab talk about Shabbat, how it manifests in different faith and religions, and how its being embraced by the modern world.
2022-08-2122 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaWhat is an Arab? | AmericanishAdela and Mariam respond to a listeners comments regarding Arab Jews.
2022-08-1506 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEp 15: Health is WealthAdela Cojab details her journey through weight loss, PCOS, and Type 2 Diabetes.
2022-08-0706 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEp 14: Listen to this BEFORE you go to law schoolMariam and Adela get together to talk all things law school and advocacy work!
2022-08-0117 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 13: Montessori is NOT white people sh*t ft. WeezySocial media personality, Studio owner, and TV host Weezy stops by for the season premiere of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora. Weezy, Mariam, and Adela breakdown racist stereotypes, accent matching, the making of WTF Media studios, and how Montessori is NOT white people shit.
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Crossing FaithsIRF Summit 2022: Mariam WahbaJohn Pinna visited the 2022 International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Mariam Wahba. Mariam is the Associate Director of Advocacy with the Philos Project. Mariam graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Middle East studies, Arabic, and Jewish studies. While she currently resides in NYC, Mariam was born in Menya, Egypt. Previously, she was the Policy Intern at In Defense of Christians, a Hertog Political Science Fellow, and a Tikvah Fund Journalism Fellow. Her interests include Middle East Foreign Policy, Religious Freedom and Plurality, and Israeli-Arab relations.
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2022-07-2120 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 12: Do Over Again featuring Chloe ValdaryIn the season finale of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora, Mariam Wahba and Adela Cojab are joined by Chloé Simone Valdary. Valdary is an American writer and entrepreneur whose company, Theory of Enchantment, teaches social and emotional learning in schools. Wahba, Cojab, and Valdary chat about their experiences growing up, religion, racism, Middle Eastern experiences, and much more!
2022-05-1038 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 11.5: SuperstitionsIn this episode, Mariam and Adela walk through some of their families' superstitions. Hey, better safe than sorry, am I right?
2022-05-0407 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 11: Syrian Jewish DatingOn this episode, Adela breaks down dating in the Syrian Jewish community.
2022-04-2507 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 10 - Passover and Coptic EasterBitter herbs or salty fermented fish? As Passover and Easter approach, Mariam and Adela discuss each other's religious traditions.
2022-04-2516 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 9: Rainbow of PassportsIn this Episode of American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora, Mariam & Adela talk about what its like carrying different passports, student visas, and living in America as an almost-American.
2022-04-1107 min
Good Faith EffortMariam Wahba and Adela Cojab - Daughters of Diaspora Ep. 68An Orthodox Jewish rabbi, a Coptic Christian from Egypt, and a Syrian-Lebanese Jew from Mexico City walk into a bar… On this episode Ari talks to the hosts of his new favorite podcast “American-ish”, a show bringing together first-generation immigrant women from two very different (yet strikingly similar!) Middle Eastern communities to discuss culture, love, religion, politics…and everything in between.In a wide-ranging conversation, Ari, Adela, and Mariam cover what Middle Eastern culture has to teach America; what Adela and Mariam have been most surprised to learn about each other; how their appreciation for each other’s communit...
2022-04-0543 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaAmerican-ish: Episode 8 - What About Whataboutism?In this episode, Mariam and Adela discuss Whataboutism and the way it’s used to belittle important causes that deserve to be discussed. If you’ve heard terms like coatailing, cause-squashing, and intersectionality, this episode is for you.
2022-04-0408 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 7: Found in TranslationIn this episode, Mariam & Adela talk about speaking English as a second language. For many people, learning english is a part of the American experience. For Adela, it was through a speech therapist. For Mariam, it was through ESL in NYC Public Schools.
2022-03-3007 min
Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 6: I Wake Up and Watch Zelensky ft. Yaroslava ZaitsevaIn this interview with Yaroslava, she shares with us what her family and friends have been experiencing in Ukraine these last few weeks, her thoughts on social media’s role in the war, and why every American should care about what happens to Ukrainians. She also tells us about how President Zelenskyy’s leadership has been so important to her and her friends on the ground.
2022-03-3009 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 5: Purim and Jewish TraditionIn this episode, Mariam asks Adela quick-fire questions about the Jewish holiday of Purim-- from costumes to triangle-shaped cookies.
2022-03-3006 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 4: Modesty and EmpowermentIn the fourth episode of Americanish, Adela and Mariam dive into different manifestations of modesty, from Sniut in the Jewish community to Hijab in Middle Eastern Countries. Tune in for more!
2022-03-3009 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 3: Defeating HatredIn this episode, Adela speaks about her experiences at NYU that led to her decision to file a Title VI lawsuit against NYU for failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination. Her lawsuit helped prompt the executive order to include Jews under Title VI protections of the Civil Rights Act.
2022-03-3027 minAmericanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 2: A Different Kind of ChristianDid you know Coptic Christians get a tattoo at only nine months old? In this episode, learn all about Mariam, Coptic Christians, life in Egypt, and growing up as a modern woman from an ancient faith.
2022-03-3025 min
Americanish: Daughters of DiasporaEpisode 1: Welcome to AmericaAmerican-ish: Daughters of Diaspora is a NEW digital talk show hosted by Adela Cojab and Mariam Wahba.
Cojab and Wahba come from very different walks of life, yet have a lot in common. One is a Sephardic Jew and the other is Egyptian Coptic Christian. They break down how they are learning to navigate life as first generation immigrants and modern women of ancient faiths. Join them as untangle love, faith, religion, culture, and everything else.
2022-03-2127 min
Foreign Policy ProvCastEpisode #75 | A Conversation with the "Daughters of Diaspora" (Mariam Wahba And Adela Cojab)In this episode, Mariam Wahba and Adela Cojab talk about their new show "American-ish: Daughters of Diaspora", which covers the topics of faith, culture, religion, and more. Wahba is a Coptic Christian who was born in Menya, Egypt, and Cojab is a Syrian-Lebanese Jew born in Mexico City. They both now live in New York City.
While talking with Mark Melton, Cojab and Wahba explain how the show started, how their families came to America, and how they adjusted to living here. They also address the meaning of cultural heritage, their views of national identity, interactions with different parts of...
2022-03-0723 min