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On this week’s episode, we talk about why corporate culture acts like every email is a national emergency. From fake urgency and “ASAP” messages to pointless meetings and Slack panic, we get into why so many jobs feel unnecessarily stressful. We talk burnout, hustle culture, work anxiety, and the pressure to always be available even when nothing is actually that serious. Plus, we share our own experiences with workplace chaos, dramatic coworkers, and the corporate phrases that instantly ruin your day.

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On this week’s episode, we break down the chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and whether the “shooting” was real or staged. We get into the internet reactions, the conspiracy vibes, and why so many people aren’t buying it. Then we switch gears and talk about the American Girl Eid doll and why the outfit just wasn’t it. We also get into the moment Anne Hathaway said “inshallah” and how the internet completely lost it.

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From MAGA losing it over Elmo speaking Arabic to the backlash around Sabrina Carpenter, it’s been a busy Arab American Heritage Month. We start with the reaction to Ramy Youssef and Elmo’s “habibi” moment, then get into the conversation around zaghrouta, what it actually means, and why Sabrina Carpenter’s comments sparked backlash.  We also get into comedian Paul Elia after Google limited ads for his standup special over a Trump joke. And finally, we cover journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who has been detained in Kuwait for weeks after sharing publicly available videos related to the war on Iran, and why that matters for press freedom.

Sign CPJ's petition: https://cpj.movements.mov/pet/kuwait-release-journalist-ahmed-shihab-eldin-from-detention 

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In this episode, we chat with our friend Nehal, who got married again and yes, we had questions. After going through a divorce, she chose love again, but this time everything was different. We talk about second marriages, getting married again after divorce, and what it really looks like to find love after heartbreak. What changed the second time around, and what made her say yes again? f you have ever wondered whether marriage after divorce is worth it, or if finding love again is even possible, this conversation is for you.

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Every day feels like a bad season finale and honestly we’re exhausted. From genocide and ICE raids to the war on Iran and the Epstein files, it literally never stops. In this episode, we talk about feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in high-functioning depression while life just keeps moving like everything is normal. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, anxious, or just not okay lately, you’re not alone. We’re not okay, but we’re still here.

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On our first episode back after a long break, we talk about where we’ve been and why the podcast took a break. We share a bit about what life has looked like behind the scenes lately. Hanan opens up about losing her dad to cancer and what the grieving process has been like for her.

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Hanan and Lina are back with a catch-up episode. They discuss the new dating trend “date them till you hate them,” break down how “67” became Dictionary.com’s slang term of the year, and Lina shares her scary encounter with a garden snake. Tune in...it's a good one.

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On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina talk about the relief of finally hearing about a ceasefire in Gaza, the weird new trend of “grandma showers,” and why everyone’s using their PTO just to sleep. Somewhere in between, Hanan calls out Lina for refusing to go out after dark. As usual, the conversation ends up all over the place.

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This week, Hanan and Lina chat with Issam Hijazi, the founder of UpScrolled, a brand new social app that’s taking on Meta and TikTok. Upscrolled promises to be different: no shadowbans, no censorship, and no algorithms deciding who gets seen and who doesn’t. Issam shares how the idea came after watching Palestinian voices repeatedly silenced online during the genocide. That frustration pushed him to build a platform that’s fair, transparent, and for the people, not the ads. It’s a conversation about tech, resistance, and reclaiming our digital space.

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On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina cover a little bit of everything — from the TikTok sale and its impact on pro-Palestinian voices, to calling out racist high school friends online. They also spotlight amazing Palestinian-owned small businesses you can support.

Jerusalem Stone: https://www.instagram.com/_jerusalem.stone?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZWRwazlvaHFoMDky 

Ibn Gaza: https://www.instagram.com/ibn.gaza_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=bjZiOWVxZ3Npd2x6  

Please consider donating to the following organizations and campaigns:

Medicine Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Al-Mawasi Clinic: Help volunteer healthcare workers at Al-Mawasi Clinic continue their mission—treating the wounded, caring for the sick, and saving lives with whatever limited supplies they have. https://chuffed.org/project/137827-help-al-mawasi-clinic-provide-life-saving-care

Sameer Project: a Palestinian-led aid initiative working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families in Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/136892-medical-campaign-x-sameer-project

Support Alaa’s family in Gaza:
https://gogetfunding.com/please-help-alaa-and-his-family-rebuild-their-life-in-gaza-2/

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