In this week's episode, your usual hosts are joined by the sparkling Jaal Lalise, and re-joined by the amazing Jaal Urga, to explore stories and perspectives on the experiences of Oromo migrants and refugees escaping Ethiopia. This topic was triggered by the unbelievably horrific massacre of Oromo refugees in a detention centre in Sana'a, Yemen, on March 7. We talk about this devastating tragedy, and how it is part of a vicious pattern of the dehumanizing treatment that Oromo refugees and migrants face. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.

This week, we're joined by the incredible Jaal Aduu, to talk about Oromo resilience. We reflect on how the difficulties of our current struggle fit in our history, and we take a step back and examine how far we have come as a people, how we have been able to survive despite the odds, and how that has shaped who we are today. The song that we share with you in this episode is called "Hawanawa", by Gutu Abera (available on Spotify and YouTube). Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

In today's episode, your usual co-hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by two marvelous guest co-hosts, J/Waaqoo and J/Meessaa for an enlightening episode. We discuss the status of the ongoing hunger strike of Oromo political prisoners, the Ethiopian regime's threats of genocide, and what we see happening next. You don't want to miss it! We thoroughly enjoyed this in-depth conversation with these two intelligent young men, and we are sure you will too. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

This week, as the #StarvingForJustice hunger strike reaches a month in duration, J/Aangoo conducts an interview with  Dr Trevor Trueman (aka Obbo Galato) from the Oromia Support Group, about the role of investigative research and report writing in documenting human rights abuses against the Oromo people. J/Hawwii, J/Maroo, and J/Aangoo reflect on what's said, and share more information about important resources. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.

Oromo political prisoners are #StarvingForJustice. Today, two of your usual cohosts -- Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo -- are joined by Jaal Ilillii to discuss the plight of these prisoners of conscience and how we can amplify their voices. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

This episode is a continuation of the conversation that two of your usual hosts, J/Aangoo and J/Maroo, had with special guest co-hosts J/Hawwinee and for the first time by J/Qaxalee. We discussed and debated the path to independence that J/Qaxalee brought up. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

This week, two of your usual hosts, J/Aangoo and J/Maroo, are joined again by J/Hawwinee and for the first time by J/Qaxalee. Sadly J/Hawwii was not in the studio for this one, but he will be back soon. In this episode the hosts discuss independent journalism in Oromia and Ethiopia, and the role of Oromo media in qabsoo/the struggle. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

In this episode, your usual hosts are joined by Jaal Raggaatuu for part 2 of the discussion we started last week (with episode 13) about Oromia's independence and the benefits of a free Oromia. This week we dive deeper. Song credit for "Si Eegeen Dadhabe" goes to Andualem Gosa and Vision Entertainment. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

In this episode, your usual hosts are joined by Jaal Raggaatuu for a discussion about Oromia's independence and the benefits of a free Oromia. This discussion with J/Raggaatuu is broken into two parts, so come back next week for the follow-up in episode 14. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. 

In this extra long episode, your usual hosts are joined again by the first guest host we had on the Free Oromia Podcast, the phenomenal Jaal Ilillii, for a discussion on Oromo political prisoners. It's a long one, so grab some tea or a snack and join us. While we did take a bit of a deeper dive in this episode, there is still so much to be said on this topic which is central to our qabsoo/struggle as a nation. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.