Loose Merto

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Zul-Qarnain — the man who made headlines after interrupting Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show in a bold protest against the ongoing wars and genocide in Palestine and Sudan. Zul-Qarnain shares an unfiltered, emotional account of that day: the motivation behind his public act, what happened behind the scenes, and how it sparked global conversations around justice and human rights.

We also explore his tireless work beyond that moment. He opens up about his charity initiatives aimed at supporting war-affected families, his dawah efforts through The Open Book platform, and how he's using media to reframe narratives about Islam. Zul-Qarnain also walks us through his deeply personal reversion story to Islam — from spiritual searching to the conviction that led him to faith.

This episode is a reflection on courage, faith, activism, and the power of standing up when the world is watching

One year in reflection of the tragic genocide on Gaza and the events and information that came to light as a result of the unfortunate event.

In this episode, we dive into three significant and pressing topics. First, we explore the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, examining the destruction it caused and the ongoing recovery efforts in affected communities. Next, we turn our attention briefly to the invasion into Lebanon, discussing its implications for regional stability.

Finally, we feature an in-depth interview from CBS Mornings with Ta-Nehisi Coates, who discusses his new book, *The Message*. Coates faces scrutiny for his perspectives on the current situation in Gaza, prompting a broader conversation about the complexities of race, identity, and global politics. Tune in for a thought-provoking blend of disaster response, historical analysis, and contemporary discourse.

In this powerful episode, we dive into the controversial case of Marcellous Williams, whose execution raised serious questions about justice in our system. We unpack the details of his conviction, the evidence (or lack thereof), and the larger issues of capital punishment that hit home in urban communities. With candid conversations and personal insights, we tackle topics like wrongful convictions, systemic bias, and the real-life impacts of these issues. Join us as we confront hard truths about justice, morality, and what it means to fight for a fair system. This is more than a story; it’s a call to action. Tune in and be part of the conversation!

In this episode, we’re breaking down Mongolia’s wild and unique style entering the Olympics. From ancient traditions to modern sports, we’re exploring how Mongolia brings a one-of-a-kind flavor to the Games. We’re also shining a spotlight on Spain’s soccer superstar who absolutely crushed it in the Euro Finals. With the world spotlight on this young man we ask the important question, what does it take to be a teenage phelonion? We also welcome Bruno Mars to the "BLOCK" party for his recent concert in Isreal.

In this episode we discuss the infamous assignation of Donald "Curtis Jackson" Trump and share our initial reactions on the events that shook U.S. politics and social media!

In this episode we explore the parallels between the black struggle in America and the Palestinian struggle in the Occupied territories of Palestine and we see they have a lot more in common than people may recognize.

In this episode we continue the previous conversation discussing the events of Oct 7th and where we fall on the incidents on that day and what lead to that event.