Third Culture Convos

Third Culture Convos

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Third Culture Convos episodes

  • 2.42 ALIENS!!!
    UFOs have increasingly taken over our news cycle but is ET on board? Waseem and Mj explore close encounters of the third kind as the third culture. Would superior intelligence really bother with our little third rock from the sun? What if they already walk amongst us? If aliens did exist, would you want to know or is life better with mystery? Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions and comments!
    53 min
  • 2.41 Are teachers needed anymore?

    Bernie Sanders wants American teachers to earn at least $60,000 a year. Does this make sense? Is it feasible and sustainable? Is it even important? A key determinant with teachers seems to be administrators and politicians. They determine funding, curriculum, and other things. Are they helping or hurting teachers? Is it possible to develop progressive teachers and students in a repressive environment? Waseem and Mj look at various different angles with regards to teachers and ultimately conclude that we, society, need to increase pay for nurses and teachers STAT!Waseem and Mj kick things off but rashed makes a surprise appearance, joining in from a sketchy bar in Thailand. The Convo veers towards the on the ground situation in Thailand and how many Burmese Muslim aka Rohingya have literally set up shops as migrants forced to flee their homes and country. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions and comments!

    47 min
  • 2.40 Too much or not enough? Third Culture representation in Media & Entertainment.

    There's been a lot of talk and some action regarding diversity, inclusion and representation in the media and entertainment industry. Trevor Noah, Hasan Minhaj, Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari are just some examples. So then are third Culture kids over-represented in Media? Are they drowning out the voices and stories of their diaspora? Or are they providing a lens and an opening into that very diaspora? Waseem and Mj kick things off but rashed makes a surprise appearance, joining in from a sketchy bar in Thailand. The Convo veers towards the on the ground situation in Thailand and how many Burmese Muslim aka Rohingya have literally set up shops as migrants forced to flee their homes and country.

    Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions and comments!

    1 hr 14 min
  • 2.39 Mo Money, Mo Problems...Mo layoffs?!

    Big Tech-Twitter, Alphabet, Amazon & Microsoft- have announced tens of thousands of layoffs. What does this mean to work reform and corporate loyalty? Is the current generation asking for or expecting too much? What is the endgame? A certain brand of corporation is spreading globally. We see this in the allegations of malfeasance and corruption levelled by American company Hindenburg Research towards the Indian owned Ambani Group of companies. The reaction has been interesting and telling to say the least. Can nationalism protect from poor and bad business practices? Join Waseem and MJ at the water cooler as they wax poetic and explore contemporary corporate culture and modern business.

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    59 min
  • 2.38 Qur'an burning in Sweden. Why so sensitive?
    Rasmus Paludan, leader of Danish far-right political party Hard Line hosted a Qur'an burning in Sweden last week. As expected, the burning generated backlash and condemnation from around the Muslim world, but is this necessary? Why do Muslims always react to trolling attempts? Can we have sensible discussions about taboo subjects in general? Is the Muslim world trapped in a linear non-critical mindset that suppresses intellectual expansion? Join Waseem, MJ, and Rashed as they pick apart taboo subjects too racy for many. Don't forget to hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, and comments! Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, and comments! Don't forget to hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, and comments!
    1 hr 15 min
  • 2.37 Is the "marriageable pool" more shallow?

    An expectation for the younger generation is to get married and have kids. Arranged marriage was much more common in the past, and still occurs today, however many men claim to face difficulty in finding a marriage partner when not going down that route. The "modern woman" doesn't seem to fit the "criteria", for some. Is this outdated? Do old perceptions of "marriage material" coincide with the modern world? Are there too many women in the workforce? Why should the burden of certain sacrifices be placed solely on women? Does toxic masculinity influence the boxes needed to be ticked for the "right one" to be found? Join Waseem, MJ, and Rashed as they wade in the shallows of matrimonial courtship.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • 2.36 Appropriate appropriation? FIFA World Cup 2022's culmination.
    The Qatar World Cup provided many moments of controversy and criticism. The latest of which is the draping of Lionel Messi with a Bisht, a traditional Arab cloak worn daily by men, or gifted to an individual as a sign of respect and honour, during the trophy ceremony. Western media outlets framed this as "forced upon him" with unsavoury epithets. But what of cultural appropriation in the West when it's under their terms? Is there a difference? What of the greed machine of FIFA, Elon Musk, Salt Bae sprinkling the World Cup trophy, Corporate Pirate Economy, Subjective Criticism of the West towards to the East, the "better than thou" rhetoric? How does a Third Culture Individual rectify these constant assaults? Waseem, Rashed, and MJ discuss these various intertwining topics in the final episode of 2022. Enjoy your holidays and see you all in the New Year! Don't forget to hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, and comments!
    1 hr 44 min
  • 2.35 Fable Narrative? Israel-Palestine

    The Zionist narrative of the Land of Israel-Palestine promotes the concept that it was a barren wasteland, that Jewish immigrants developed the land and infrastructure from nothing. Is this an accurate description despite historical evidence proving the contrary? Join Waseem and Rashed as they continue their discussion on this ever passionate and intense conflict.

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    53 min
  • 2.34 Chameleon Narrative? Israel-Palestine.
    Is the Israeli media experiencing a paradigm shift in their narrative of the conflict, or does it change colours to suit the reality at the time? Are Israeli and Palestinian societies ready to take an introspective look at themselves and their respective flaws that contribute to the endless cycle of retaliatory aggression? Join Waseem and Rashed in their discussion. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, and comments! Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!
    44 min
  • 2.33 Removing God; Agitating the Persian Lion. Empty American protest?
    Ahead of their politically charged match against Iran at the Qatar World Cup, the United States Soccer Federation posted an image of the Iranian flag without the "Allah" emblem on social media. Is this an empty show of support or genuine inspiration for the ongoing protests in Iran? Does Corporate Protest have merit or is it baseless ? Join Waseem, MJ, and Rashed as they discuss yet another controversy at the tournament. Hit us up at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and concerns!
    1 hr 13 min

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Is your answer to a simple "Where are you From?" anything but? Are you from both the East and the West? Do you feel that home is everywhere and nowhere? Can you relate to "them" but not vice versa? Does your mix of cultures, traditions, identities ever make you feel lost, in-between and voiceless?