Hyphenated

In our latest episode, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj and freelance journalist Arub Syed discuss the UK's new anti-protest laws, and whether the banning of hoodies in a British town centre could pose a problem for some Muslim women.

Plus: Gary Bunt, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, joins host Reya El-Salahi to discuss his new project examining how online spaces are influencing the ways in which British Muslims view themselves.

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What are your plans for this coronation weekend? In our latest episode, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, commentator Bushra Shaikh and activist Halima Khan discuss whether the royal family holds any influence over young Muslims. The panel also discusses whether the UK government has done enough to help UK nationals in Sudan; and the importance of a landmark review into the UK government's engagement with faith communities.

Plus: comedian Nabil Abdulrashid talks to host Reya El-Salahi about life after Britain's Got Talent and his new stand-up show.

Photo courtesy of Nabil Abdulrashid/Jiksaw

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In this episode, our panel of guests reviews the week's news. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, journalist Fadah Jassem, who specialises in AI and the MENA region and comedian Ola Labib, discuss Diane Abbott's racism row and look at how social media platforms like Twitter are helping save lives in war-torn Sudan.

Plus, why are some people seemingly incapable of pronouncing Muslim names?

Later, architect Shahed Saleem on the importance of his Ramadan Pavilion at the Victoria & Albert museum in London, and what he has learned about Islamic architecture after decades of building mosques in the UK.

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Welcome to Hyphenated.

In our first episode, our panel of guests reviews the week's news. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir, Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari discuss the impact of Suella Braverman's controversial comments about British Pakistani men and grooming gangs.

Plus, our guests also reflect on why Gen Z Muslims are a force in the workplace, and what Hamza Yousef's leadership of the Scottish National Party says about Scotland and the UK.

Social media star Shabaz Says also talks to us about the serious message behind his comedy content.

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A new podcast brought to you by hyphenonline.com - a site dedicated to reflecting the lives of Muslims in the UK and Europe. In this weekly series we explore the news, politics and cultural events that matter to Muslims. Each week you'll hear from Hyphen's talented team of journalists, along with the leaders shaping our cultural and political landscape. We'll also give you a reason to smile with comedy, art and music coverage. From long-form reportage and in-depth investigations, to commentary and the latest lifestyle coverage. Subscribe to Hyphenated wherever you get your podcasts.

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