In this episode, we are joined by Momodou Taal, an activist and Islamic law student, we discuss his experiences with racism in the British Muslim community, racism in the UK and the US, and how to reconcile racially problematic passages in medieval texts. 

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In this episode, we are joined by the president of the NUS, Zamzam Ibrahim. We discuss her background and what motivated her to give up a potentially lucrative corporate career to go into activism, some of the day-to-day challenges black women face, and why we should stand with the Black Lives Matter protests.  

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In this Eid special, the team discuss personal challenges with Eid and Ramadan under lockdown, some Eid plans, and discuss whether or not getting shawerma is an essential journey.  

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In this quarantine episode, we are joined remotely by Usama Mujtaba, a strength & conditioning coach. We talk about being in sport as a minority, health and gains during Ramadan, and some tips on approaching exercise. 

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In this episode that we recorded pre-COVID era, we are joined by Hania Chalal, the president of EMF (the French Muslims' student body). We discuss the Muslim community in France, parallels that can be drawn with the UK, and Macron's comments about Muslims.  

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Varney, the director of public health for Birmingham City Council. We discuss the factors behind deciding on the lockdown, how long it will likely last, and how the pandemic statistics are collected. 

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In this roundtable, we are joined by a nurse, an anaesthetist, and a pharmacist based in different parts of the UK. We discuss the pressure on front-line healthcare professionals and the perceived shortages of medicines and PPE as well as dispel some common myths. 

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We speak to Dr. Sufian Ali, a GP and head of advocacy for BIMA (British Islamic Medical Association). We discuss the situation of the NHS in response to the virus, implications for GP visits and health tech, and volunteering for the NHS.  

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In our first ever video episode, we speak to Craig Pinkney, a criminologist, urban youth specialist, and the founder and director of the centre for youth violence & conflict. We discuss knife crime, gang exit strategies, and youth sports. You can follow Craig on Twitter @RealActionUK 

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In this special episode, we speak to two Syrians, one on the ground in Idlib who tells us about the current humanitarian situation, and an activist part of the #WeAretheLove campaign who lives in exile. You can join the campaign @Wearetheloveorg on Twitter. 

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