Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how representation becomes both a breakthrough and a backlash.
Andrew Cuomo, NYC, mayoral election, elections, interview

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how representation becomes both a breakthrough and a backlash.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT viral sushi photo with his newlywed wife. Plus, Amani breaks down what makes Andrew Cuomo’s campaign strategy so dangerously problematic.
0:00 Welcome back2:04 The Cuomo Playbook9:35 Inside the Democratic Party11:22 NYC Incidents14:49 The "Other" 9/11 Kids17:09 Amani vs. JD Vance20:24 Gaslight of the Week22:23 Zohran Mamdani

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT viral sushi photo with his newlywed wife. Plus, Amani breaks down what makes Andrew Cuomo’s campaign strategy so dangerously problematic.

0:00 Welcome back
2:04 The Cuomo Playbook
9:35 Inside the Democratic Party
11:22 NYC Incidents
14:49 The "Other" 9/11 Kids
17:09 Amani vs. JD Vance
20:24 Gaslight of the Week
22:23 Zohran Mamdani

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Amani sits down with Ayisha Mendez, the dynamic 28-year-old visionary behind ForbesBLK, the buzzy new platform centering Black professionals and industry leaders. Before spearheading the fastest-growing community at Forbes, Ayisha had to overcome profound loss and uncertainty, and even the universal experience of pivoting away from her college major in search of fulfillment. She gives us her cheat codes to make it as a Black Latina woman in the business industry--and how her curiosity and resilience turned what was meant to be a temporary job into a full-time, legacy-making opportunity.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Can women really have it all? Amani poses this powerful question to none other than her inspiring mentor, Reshma Saujani. From breaking into politics to founding Girls Who Code and leading the charge for the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma has built a multihyphenate career as one of the few brown girls in the room. Together, Amani and Reshma explore the invisible limits society places on women and redefining what it truly means to succeed on your own terms. Plus: power couple, anyone?

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Wait, have we fully processed 2024 yet? Amani breaks down the most jaw-dropping, history-making, and cringeworthy viral moments of the year. From Luigi fever to election-defining scandals, this episode counts down the stories that had everyone talking, posting, and side-eyeing.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

Author, activist, and award-winning entrepreneur Amani takes over the mic from the new studio to reintroduce herself and share the untold stories behind her entrepreneurial journey building the award-winning media platform Muslim Girl. In this solo episode, she delivers a powerful masterclass on overcoming imposter syndrome, building a purposeful career on your own terms, and the transformative lessons that prove everything truly happens for a reason.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

In this post-election episode, Amani dives into the aftermath of the 2024 presidential race, unpacking the layers of disappointment, frustration, and renewed resolve among women of color following Kamala Harris’s historic loss. Amani examines the significance of this moment and what true allyship looks like in times of political upheaval. Put the Starbucks cup down, sis.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

In this special Election Day episode, Amani opens up for the first time about her groundbreaking experience as the first Muslim woman in New Jersey history to run for Congress. She meets up with Rania Batrice, her campaign strategist, for the first time since the 2020 elections as they reflect on the highs and lows of Amani's historic campaign as a 20-something Muslim woman navigating the complexities of politics, identity, and the deeply entrenched political system.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.