District Derkas

District Derkas

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District Derkas episodes

  • Cultural Derkafication
    The derkas can’t agree on Cardi B riding a camel and they draw a line in the sand when it comes to cultural exchange: Homage or Appropriation?
    Much like hummus, the spreading of culture isn’t a homogenous recipe.
    57 min
  • Sorry, We're Token
    The District Derkas talk significant moments in their lives when they were viewed as a token. Journalist Adam Baron joins the conversation to shed some insight on the romanticism of the Middle East.
    45 min
  • Where Is Our Derka Hero?
    The Derkas feel it's time for someone of their kind to take over Hollywood, but first they examine Hollywood's role in exaggerating stereotypes to their disadvantage.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Trump's Derka Nation
    This week on District Derkas, Karl Sharro joins the show as a guest to discuss the relationship between Donald and Middle Eastern dictators.
    38 min
  • Debut Episode: What is a Derka?
    “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain.
    54 min

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“Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. D