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Maya Hrizat offers a love letter to Palestine that seeks to turn a dream into a proposed reality. This episode was written, read and produced by Maya Hrizat, with original music and sound design by Majd Aburrob. Additional music, “If They Drank the Sea,” written by Khair Fouda, and performed on this recording by Kokym.  Artwork by Shams Abureehan, and a special thanks to Laura Menchaca Ruiz.

A simple trip turns into a life changing moment for both Majd Aburrub and Yazan Oweineh. In this episode, they describe two different events that left a lasting impact. This episode was produced by Maya Hrizat, Omayma Sbeih, Majd Aburrob and Yazan Oweineh. Sound Design and original music was created by Majd Aburrob. Artwork by Shams Abureehan.

Leaving is an essential part of our existence in this world. Sometimes leaving is physical, and sometimes it is emotional. We explore both meanings in two stories of two friendships, one that ends, and the other, fighting to survive. This episode was produced by Maya Hrizat and Amani Zaher. Original music by Majd Aburrob. Sound Design by Majd Aburrob and Amani Zaher. Artwork by Shams Abureehan. We also heard the songs, “ The Good Years,” written and performed by Jeff Carl, and “Departure,” written and performed by Maya Hrizat. Special thanks to Enas, Shahd, Sara and Aseel, for sharing their stories. 

Two women, separated by decades, both married at 16. We hear first-hand accounts of their experiences, and ask the question: what has changed in our society for women over the last 25 years? And what still hasn't? This episode was produced by Maya Hrizat. Sound design and original music by Majd Aburrob. Artwork by Shams Abureehan. Special thanks Laura Menchaca Ruiz. And a very special thanks to Laeqa, Maya's mom, and to our anonymous interviewee, for sharing their stories.  

When Mariam Salah ended up on the wrong side of the checkpoint decades ago, she wasn't able to say a final goodbye to her parents or her daughter. Years later, she shares her story with her granddaughter, and together, they begin to heal the wounds of the past. This episode was produced by Omayma Sbeih. Sound Design and original music by Majd Aburrob and artwork by Shams Abureehan. Special thanks to Mariam Salah, Marwan Salah, and Mohammad Salah for sharing their story. A warning for our listeners that this episode discusses death and dying.

What happens when simple matters are not quite so simple as they seem? What do getting out of bed, passing a test, and shipping a package have in common? Listen to find out! This episode was produced by Sariyah Abuzant, Tala Salem, Maya Hrizat, and Amani Zaher. Sound Design and original music is by Majd Aburrob, and artwork is by Shams Abureehan. Special thanks to Laura Menchaca Ruiz.

A young woman from Ohio falls in love with a young man from Tulkarem, and moves to Palestine at the height of the first intifada. After 30 years, she takes stock of how Palestine has impacted her, and what impact she’s had on Palestine.   This episode was produced by Sariyah Abuzant. Sound Design by Sariyah Abuzant, with original music by Majd Aburrob. The song "Ohio" was written by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green, and performed here by Doris Day. Artwork by Shams Abureehan. Special thanks to Karen and Jaser for sharing their story. ن ولاية أوهايو تقع في حب شاب من طولكرم، وتنتقل إلى فلسطين في ذروة الانتفاضة الأولى. بعد 30 عامًا، تقوم بتقييم كيف أثرت فلسطين عليها وتأثيرها على فلسطين هذه الحلقة من إنتاج سرايا ابوزنط. تصميم الصوت من تأليف سرايا ابوزنط، مع الموسيقى الأصلية لمجد أبو رب. أغنية 'أوهايو' كتبها ليونارد بيرنشتاين، وبيتي كومدن، وأدولف جرين، وأداؤها هنا دوريس داي. عمل فني لشمس ابو ريحان. شكر خاص لكارين وجاسر لمشاركة قصتهما.

Rashid is one of many Palestinian workers who, because of his circumstances, ends up working for the occupier. In this episode, he describes the internal and external struggles he confronts daily in order to support his family.   This episode was produced by Yazan Oweineh and Omayma Sbeih. Sound design and original music was created by Majd Aburrob, with additional music by Orchestralis. Artwork by Shams Abureehan. A special thanks to Rashid for telling his story. رشيد هو واحد من العديد من العمال الفلسطينيين الذين، بسبب ظروفهم، ينتهي بهم الأمر للعمل لدى المحتل. في هذه الحلقة، يصف النضالات الداخلية والخارجية التي يواجهها يوميًا من أجل إعالة أسرته. الحلقة من إنتاج يزن عوينه وأميمة صبيح. تم تصميم الصوت والموسيقى الأصلية من قبل مجد أبو رب، مع موسيقى إضافية من قبل Orchestralis. عمل فني لشمس ابوريحان. شكر خاص لراشد على سرد قصته.

A local healthcare worker struggles between fulfilling her duty at the hospital, and protecting her family's safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Just when she thinks she's in the clear, her worst fear becomes a reality. This episode was produced by Omayma Sbeih. Sound Design and music was created by Majd Aburrob.

Our senior producer, Sariyah reminisces about the bizarre occupation games she played when she was a child, and explores the impact of generational trauma after decades of occupation. This episode was produced by Sariyah Abuzant with editing support from Laura Menchaca Ruiz. Sound Design and music was created by Majd Aburrob. Artwork by Shams Abureehan.

After refusing every suitor who asked for her hand, she finally meets the perfect one, the only problem was, he was in prison! This episode was produced by Shams Abureehan and Sariyah Abuzant. Original music and sound design by Majd Aburrob. Artwork by Shams Abureehan.

Aseel, an aspiring English teacher, decides to complete her student teaching in an Israeli school. In this episode, we follow her journey as she grapples with her earnest hopes and her worst fears. This episode was produced by Amani Zaher. Sound design and music was created by Majd Aburrob. Special thanks to Aseel Amerah and Laura Menchaca Ruiz.