Radio Tahrir Podcast
Radio Tahrir

October 4, 2011 TahrirBroadcast

Afghan artists in the USA in a New York perfomance; Khalil Meek of the US Muslim Legal Defense Fund speaks with host Reem Nasr about the  work of the fund and major cases underway.

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September 27, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Remembering Iraqi sculptor Mohammed Hikmat Ghani (1929-2011)-- his 1991 interview with BN Aziz; and a revisit to Gaza in 1993 at the time of the Oslo Accord: BN Aziz interviewed by Hapte Selassi of "Labbrish". (Both from our Tahrir archive)

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September 20, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Reem Nasr returns to Tahrir Square in Cairo to speak with young Egyptian protestors about their future plans; an interview with writer Ismail Khalidi whose play "Tennis In Nablus" is currently in production; BN Aziz remembers Sabra/Shatila in Beirut 29 years ago in the current political context.

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September 6, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Attorneys Lamis Deek and Asaad Siddiqi join Hassen Abdellah to discuss American Muslims in the legal profession, and ask what real advances US Muslims have made in terms of our civil rights. With listener call-ins.

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August 30, Tahrir Broadcast

Hassen Abdellah hosts the third in our series on "The Prophets", today with scholar Muhammad Jaaber on Prophet Mohammed; with listener calls.

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August 23, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Ramadan stories songs and poems, selected by Barbara Nimri Aziz from our Tahrir archive going back to 1993. Reading of "The Ramadan Adventures of Fasfoose Mouse" by Hassan Martini (age 11), reflections by Sommieh Uddin, Ibrahim Gonzalez, and poems by AbdalHayy Moore, Brother Dasham, Sapphire, and Shahram Shiva.

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August 16, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Tamara Issak speaks with members of Noor, contemporary Muslim spiritual group originating from Syria; Yvonne Maffei offers advice on good nutrition during Ramadan and halal procriptions. Hosts Tamara Isaak and Reem Nasr then open phones to listeners.

August 9, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

A report on Somali famine by US-UN agency; listeners join Tahrir by phone to talk about Ramadan in their community, with hosts Reem Nasr and Tamara Issak.

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July 5, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Scholar Muhammad Jaaber discusses the life and meaning of Prophet Mousa; the 2nd in our series. Host Hassen Abdellah.

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June 28, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Al-Quds correpondent Said Arikat reviews Arab uprisings; Prof. Evelyn Al-Sultany, curator of "Reclaiming Identity" at the Arab American Museum, Detroit. Hosts Sarah Malaika and Reem Nasr

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June 21, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

New Jersey's Ibrahim Jaaber, professional athelete and star student is also a poet. He speaks with host Hassen Abdellah about his careers, and recites his rap poetry with wife Najla Jaaber. 

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June 14, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Scholar Muhammad Jaaber offers in introduction to Prophet Ibrahim, in the first of our series on The Prophets. Host Hassen Abdellah.

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April 26, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

"The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's Journey", autobiography by Sami Al-Jundi,  Global Deaf Muslim representatives review the organization's work.  Hosts Tamara Issak and Reem Nasr.

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April 19, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Shireen Zaman of Institute for Social Policy Understanding (for Muslim issues); NY organic farmer/agronomist Zaid Kurdieh talks about farming by halal standards. Hosts Sadia Aslam and Sarah Malaika.

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April 12, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Yemen Times editor Nadia al-Sakkaf reviews her work as a journalist and gives us an assessment of Yemen today; update by Bahraini human rights representative; Prof. Abdelhamid Siyam of Rutgers University, NJ, offers a comparitive perspective of various models of Arab uprisings. Hosts Tamara Issak and Reem Nasr.

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April 5, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

New Jersey Peace Action Coalition members review their community interfaith activities; Asli Bali addresses legal implications of NATO actions against Libya. Hosts  Sarah Malaika and Saadia Aslam.

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March 29, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Dietician Sarah Amer offers Islamic nutitional advice; Zeba Eqbal comments on e-Muslim mating services, with open phones. Hosts Tamara Issak and Reem Nasr. 

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March 22, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Commentary on Rep. King's hearings that target American Muslims by Professor K. Dana, and a talk with Niloufar Talebi, Iranian theater artist. Hosts Sarah Malaika and Saadia Aslam.

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March 15, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

Flood relief is the focus of efforts by the UN Mission of Pakistan; Latina Muslims speak about their lives as Muslims in New York. Hosts Saadia Aslam and Reem Nasr.

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March 1, 2011 Tahrir Broadcast

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