Arab American Café
A podcast by Arab Americans about America and Arabs everywhere, bringing you a unique perspective, both in English & Arabic but mostly in "Arablish." Café patrons will discuss current affairs, politics, culture, and healthcare. Your hosts are two doctors, Hassan and Mouhanad, and sometimes other friends who are just hanging out. Please make sure to share and subscribe! For all episodes you can visit ArabAmericanCafe.com Contact us at podcasts@arabamericancafe.com or follow us on twitter @cafepodcasts
Episodes
93 episodes
The US Midterm Election Explained
The upcoming election has been lately a major topic of conversation at the Arab American Café. In this episode will explain the process and review some of the forcasts, the issues and the key races.We invite you to listen and enjoy, and ple...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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48:38
NGOs & Non-Profit Orgs: a conversation with Dr Kamel Mohanna. Part 2. In Arabic.
Humanitarian work has evolved over the years from initially serving religious and political agendas, to non-profit non-governmental and civil society organizations, to large international institutions.The proliferation of many organizati...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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20:52
Arab Americans: Differences and Similarities. In Arabic.
Arabs in America come in different flavors. There are those attached to their roots who live their lives as if still in the old country, and those who have melted and became fully assimilated in the American society. And many others are scatter...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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32:51
NGOs & Non-Profit Orgs: a conversation with Dr Kamel Mohanna. Part 1. In Arabic.
Humanitarian work has evolved over the years from initially serving religious and political agendas, to non-profit non-governmental and civil society organizations, to large international institutions.The proliferation of many organizati...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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19:11
Medical Travel &Tourism, conversation with an expert.
In our inter-connect world, those who seek medical care travel the distance and pay the steep price when they can. Medical Travel is a growing trend, many questions however come to mind and answers can sometime be difficult. In this episode we ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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31:08
How much water should I drink? In Arabic
So, it is summertime, and you need to stay well hydrated! The questions are: how much does your body need to function? And how much water should you consume? Two separate but inter-related issues which will be addressed by a doctor ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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17:47
On Break
We are taking a small break, we are working on new episodes and will be back soon. We are so appreciative of your support. Please subscribe and rate this podcast. For more episodes visit ArabAmeri...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:03
The Lebanese Elections, as discussed at the Café. In Arabic
Those who follow Lebanese politics find it fascinating, sometimes to the point of absurdity. The Lebanese general election was the topic of this conversation at the Café between Hassan and Robert. Our disclaimer: no one at the Café is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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33:59
Abortion, الإجهاض In Arablish
Abortion is prohibited by most religions, hotly debated in many circles, and an issue of contentious political divide. In this podcast we talk to an Arab American OB/GYN: Dr. Leila Hajjar-Nolan to learn from her the medical indications of abort...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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30:08
Going Bald! why, who’s at risk, and what can be done about it? Re-broadcast, In Arabic.
Yes, you will experience hair loss, if not already now, wait few more years!While this isn’t particularly an “Arab-American” issue, it is certainly a “universal” one. In this episode, we will approach the topic from a scientific medical ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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28:43
Kidney Disease, what you need to know made simple. Part 2. In Arabic.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a leading public health problem worldwide. The global estimated prevalence of CKD is 13.4%, and in the US m...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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20:52
Kidney Disease, what you need to know made simple. Part 1. In Arabic.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a leading public health problem worldwide. The global estimated prevalence of CKD is 13.4%, and in the US m...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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23:33
Foods Without Frontiers. In Arabic.
Certain foods are universal, most however have been locally prepared and adopted reflecting a key component of the culture and society in which they are consumed. Today’s conversation is about those food items and meals which have evolved and a...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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24:44
Dating & Relationship While Arab, there is an app for that! In Arablish
Today’s episode is about dating and relationships. Boys and girls, men and women, young and old, met, dated, and had relationships. They met though, and that's usually when it all starts! In this podcast Hassan and co-host Mira talk...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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30:41
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, observations and analysis from Moscow. In Arabic.
With music and melody from the Arab American band Mazaj playing “A better war” in the background, Hassan talks with Mohamad Hasan, a Journalist and Foreign Correspondent based in Moscow. I...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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30:40
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine. A short bio. In Arabic.
In order to learn who is Zelensky and how he ended up becoming the President of Ukraine, you’ll need to know a bit about former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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20:52
The Aleppo cuisine. In Arabic.
The Aleppo cuisine deserves its own podcast. The culinary art of this ancient city evolved over centuries as culture after culture settled-in and flowed through. In this conversation, listen to Mouhanad passionately talking about the fine food ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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29:09
Finding a good doctor. In Arabic.
Ever wondered how to find a good doctor? In general, a google search in not the best way to do so. The formula is the 3 As rule: you want a doctor who is Available, Able, and Affable. In this episode we will talk about what re...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:55
A car ride in the streets of Dearborn. In Arabic مشوار.
The City of Dearborn in Michigan has long been the place with the highest number of Arab American residents. They arrived at the turn of the last century, worked, prospered and raised their families. Dearborn has a different flair where one can...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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51:29
Vladimir Putin, a short bio in Arabic. Rebroadcast.
The military build-up and potential war between Russia and Ukraine has refocused our attention on Russia’s strong man, Valdimir Valdimirovich Putin.In this episode, you will hear about Putin’s early life and career, and his ascent to the...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:26
For traditional Arabic music lovers: All you need to know about Qudoūd Ḥalabīya. In Arabic.
According to Wikipedia, the Qudoūd Ḥalabīya, literally means “musical measures of Aleppo” and are based on old religious melodies collected mainly by Aleppine musicians. Their themes are most o...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:41
Will there be war? The Russia-Ukraine crisis. In Arabic.
The military build-up and potential for a war between Russia and Ukraine, and by default the west, was the topic of discussion with Mohamad Hasan. Mr. Hasan is a veteran journalist who has worked in many Arabic TV stations as a correspondent ba...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:45
COVID misinformation debunked. In Arabic. كوفيد 19 إشاعات
In total, the World Health Organization has collected data from more than 5,900 studies surrounding Covid-19 from all over the world. But despite the data, pandemic falsehoods are still cir...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:55
From Dearborn, Arab-America's Capital; a conversation with Amer Zahr.
In this podcast, we host Mr. Amer Zahr, an Arab American activist, community organizer, stand-up comedian, writer, lawyer, and university professor. Hassan and Nabil tackle with Amer issues related to ide...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:45
Growing up Arab-American: perspectives from college student leaders
The great Edward Said wrote: “I have never known what is Arabic or English, or which one was really mine beyond any doubt. What I do know, however, is that the two have always been together in my life, one resonating in the other, sometimes iro...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:45