Ethnically Ambiguous

Introducing our first bonus episode! Shereen is joined by the very loveable writer and actor Charlene deGuzman! We talk about how she made her inspiring and intimate debut feature film, Unlovable, as well as her relationship with herself, the emotional detachment of immigrant families, and overcoming sex and love addiction. We’re so excited to introduce her to our Ethnically Ambiguous fam! Make sure to follow her in everything she does, including hilarious tweets at @charstarlene! 

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In episode 70, the girls get into FOOD! That's right, food! They break down all the different Persian food stew, rice and kabob dishes and then all the different types of Syrian food dishes! And they didn't eat before recording so everyone is out of their mind and very hungry! It's a yummy, yummy time!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Iranian cuisine

2. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public

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In episode 69, (hehehehehehe) the girls talk about Kareem Abdul Jabbar's career and an essay he wrote on why he decided to convert to Islam and then they get into information about how sanctions are hurting every day Iranian citizens. They also read some reviews from fans! WE LOVE YOU FANS!! Buy our new merch designs!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Iranians Fear Medicine Shortages as U.S. Tightens Sanctions

2. U.S. not concerned by Europe's idea for Iran trade as companies moving out

3. Tomato squeeze: U.S. sanctions begin to distort Iran's economy

4. Shame on #FakeNewsweekfor helping @JZarif spread lies. The truth is: the U.S. does not, and never did, sanction food and medicine. They are exempt from sanctions, as are financial transactions related to humanitarian needs.

5. MIKE POMPEO SAYS IRAN MUST LISTEN TO U.S. 'IF THEY WANT THEIR PEOPLE TO EAT'

6. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

7. Why I converted to Islam.

8. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch

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In episode 68, the girls are joined by their friend Lloyd Galbraith to break down all the midterm election results, the wonderful women of color who won in the elections, read an email from a listener and give some advice on white friends fetishizing your culture, body dysmorphia, and so much more! Buy our new merch on the Tee Public site!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Proposition 10: California’s proposal to strengthen rent control defeated at the polls

2. Senate Election Results: Republicans Keep Majority

3. 2018 midterm elections sets record for women in Congress

4. US mid-terms 2018: Florida senate race recount triggered

5. Mid-terms 2018: Why the fight isn't over in Georgia

6. Florida elects first Iranian-American state lawmaker

7. West Bank kin cheer first Palestinian-American woman in U.S. Congress

8. Subvrt Mag - Alternative fashion & lifestyle publication

9. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch

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In episode 67, the girls talk about Shereen's sister's engagement party, the Saudi official and more sketchy figures who met with the Trump administration over a year ago do discuss taking down the regime in Iran, Lena Dunham's uninformed decisions to take on the Syrian refugee story, and more! Buy our new "I'm With The Banned" merch! Woohoo!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Saudi Spy Met With Team Trump About Taking Down Iran

2. Khashoggi case: All previous updates

3. Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election

4. Inside the Mysterious Intelligence Firm Now in Mueller’s Sights

5. How 2 Gulf Monarchies Sought to Influence the White House

6. Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was premeditated. Fine. Who premeditated it?

7. Saudi Arabia fires 5 top officials, arrests 18 Saudis, saying Khashoggi was killed in fight at consulate

8. Yemen Girl Who Turned World’s Eyes to Famine Is Dead

9. U.N. warns half Yemen's people could soon be on brink of famine

10. Re-telling other people’s stories isn’t allyship, Lena Dunham – it’s classic white feminism

11. Lena Dunham to Adapt Refugee Drama ‘A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea’ for Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams

12. Who Gets to Tell Other People’s Stories?

13. People Are Perplexed Why Lena Dunham Has Been Tapped To Adapt A Syrian Refugee Drama From Steven Spielberg

14. Lena Dunham under fire for writing movie about stranded Syrian refugee

15. Lena Dunham tapped to write screenplay about Syrian refugee, internet laughs and laughs

16. Ethnically Ambiguous Merch!

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In episode 66, the girls get straight to it! They do a part two for all the Jamal Khashoggi murder information that dropped since the last episode (a lot!) and then get into how many Syrians have been displaced since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011. They also talk about middle eastern get togethers and Shereen's sister upcoming engagement party. Rate and review if you love us! Tell a friend! Hug a friend! And vote!!!!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

2. How the man behind Khashoggi murder ran the killing via Skype

3. Surveillance footage shows Saudi 'body double' in Khashoggi's clothes after he was killed, Turkish source says

4. Saudi Royals Meet With Khashoggi’s Relatives

5. Regime change in Iran is Trump’s real motive for siding with the Saudis

6. Saudi prince pins blame for Khashoggi death on favoured general

7. Saudi Arabia Delivers $100 Million Pledged to U.S. as Pompeo Lands in Riyadh

8. Saudi official gives new version of Khashoggi killing: Report

9. @LindseyGrahamSC condemns Saudi prince over death of Jamal Khashoggi

10. ONE OF THE SAUDI MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING JAMAL KHASHOGGI DIED IN "SUSPICIOUS" CAR ACCIDENT, TURKISH MEDIA REPORTS

11. Syria: The endgame

12. UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria: Unparalleled numbers of Syrians displaced in under six months [EN/AR]

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In episode 65, the girls are back on their news game! They start by talking about blatant racism in the work place, abnormal uterine bleeding, and then get into Israel detaining students who participate in the BDS movement, the killing of a Palestinian woman by illegal Israeli settlers, the aftermath of boycotting a Lorde concert in Tel Aviv, an article about terrifying American mercenaries who are hired to kill in the Middle East, a break down of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

2. Turkish officials say a Saudi murder squad is behind journalist's death

3. Turkish Officials Say Khashoggi Was Killed on Order of Saudi Leadership

4. Khashoggi was murdered, Saudis did it, leading Republican says

5. Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi

6. Khashoggi Disappearance Is Part of a Ruthless Saudi Campaign to Crush Dissent

7. Trump Gives Dictators the Green Light

8. Jamal Khashoggi disappearance: Saudi crown prince 'denies involvement'

9. Saudi Arabia threatens to retaliate against any sanctions over Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance

10. Saudi crown prince vows wider probes into Khashoggi case but still denies knowledge of journalist’s fate, Trump says

11. American Mercenaries Were Hired To Assassinate Politicians In The Middle East

12. Turkey releases passport scans of men it says were involved in journalist’s killing

13. Florida student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support

14. Help Justine and Nadia raise money for Mental Health in Gaza

15. Lorde concert boycott: New Zealanders fined by Israel raise thousands for Gaza

16. Palestinian woman dies after 'settlers' stone car in West Bank

17. Aisha al-Rawbi's husband says he is not after revenge

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In episode 64, the girls are joined by activist and actor Behzad Dabu to discuss his families background as Zoroastrians in India, a break down of the religion and how it works, his activism through the non-profit he co-found (The Chicago Inclusion Project), his experience acting on stage (Disgraced) versus television (The Chi, How To Get Away With Murder), his parents encouraging his artistic endeavors, and much more! Follow Behzad on Twitter and Instagram at @BehzadDabu. 

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In episode 63, the girls are joined by comedian/performer/writer/producer/creative executive and host of the Kinda Dating Podcast Natasha Chandel to discuss her experiences growing up in Canada with Indian parents. She talks about what got her to New York and a job at MTV News along with all her struggles with her traditional parents along the way. The girls all viiiiiiiibe about their lives growing up with immigrant parents and the roller coaster it can be at times. Also buy our merch on Tee Public! New designs coming! Also if you have a design idea, send it on over! 

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It's episode 62 and the girls are blessed to be joined by New York Times video producer and Iranian Tork Nilo Tabrizy to talk about her upbringing in Vancouver, Canada, to her interest in journalism, her work at Vice, Al Jazeera, and what brought her to the New York Times, and more! They even cover her love of poetry and the book she is working on. They also break down with it means to 'work' in Iran and where the word comes from. It's a fun time and we really recommend it! (duh!) Also buy our merch on Tee Public! New designs coming! Also if you have a design idea, send it on over! 

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