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Season 3 Premiere: Habibi House x Lauren JaureguiFifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui joins Habibi House for a raw, soul-baring season premiere. From pop machine survivor to independent rebel, Lauren opens up about reclaiming her voice, navigating an industry that rewards silence, and creating art that speaks truth without apology.We dive deep into:Her Cuban-American identity and global activismBreaking out of the Fifth Harmony boxHow Dancing with the Stars reintroduced her to the worldHer powerful new single “Ego” and the vulnerability behind itThe price of integrity in the music industryIf you’ve ever felt boxed in by expectations or silenced by systems, this episode is for you.Stream “Ego” everywhere.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more radical storytelling.Sponsored by Stitch4Pali — Free Palestine streetwear made with heart. Get yours at stitch4pali.com with promo code HABIBIHOUSE0:00 – Emotional opening and Lauren’s arrival1:17 – Fifth Harmony, pop stardom & “the machine”2:04 – Stitch for Pali sponsor segment3:28 – Dancing with the Stars & public reinvention12:09 – Going independent & industry censorship13:00 – “Integrity isn’t rewarded”14:00 – Being a Black sheep in pop culture40:00 – New era, new sound: “Ego”44:00 – Live acoustic performance of “Ego”46:00 – Gift unboxing & Stitch for Pali shoutout47:13 – Free Palestine moment

Rania Khalek joins Habibi House for one of the most powerful, unapologetic deep dives we’ve ever had...covering U.S. imperialism, Israel’s global influence, media manipulation, and the rise of independent Arab voices in journalism.From her recent spinal surgery recovery to her fearless commentary on Gaza, Syria, and the American political divide, Rania opens up about her life, her career, and the contradictions of power that define the modern world.Topics Covered:The right-wing fracture over Israel and U.S. politicsHow Israel and the U.S. share imperialist interestsThe myth of “progressive except for Palestine”The media’s complicity in global oppressionArab representation in independent journalismWomen in liberation movementsFitness, discipline, and resilience as political actsAbout the Guest:Rania Khalek is a Lebanese-American journalist and host at BreakThrough News, known for her fearless reporting on Palestine, U.S. foreign policy, and global imperialism. Her work has appeared in The Electronic Intifada and BreakThrough News, where she hosts Dispatches.About Habibi House:Habibi House is the unapologetic voice of the Arab & MENA diaspora in global media — where culture, politics, and art collide. We’ve hosted guests like Cenk Uygur, Maz Jobrani, Abby Martin, and Ana Kasparian.YouTube:  @BreakThroughNews  Instagram: @raniakhalekTwitter: @RaniaKhalekListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms:https://linktr.ee/habibihousepodcastSupport Independent Arab Media. Subscribe, share, and comment to help us grow.Hashtags#RaniaKhalek #HabibiHouse #Palestine #Syria #Gaza #IndependentMedia #USImperialism #Lebanon #ArabVoices #BreakthroughNews #MENA #Politics #Podcast #LeftistMediaTimestamps00:00 – Rania Khalek joins Habibi House00:15 – Recovering from spinal surgery like a superhero02:00 – Has Israel lost the American right?04:00 – The media war and control over public opinion05:00 – U.S. capitalism, fascism, and media monopoly06:00 – “Palestine as a laboratory” — how oppression is tested and exported08:00 – Tucker Carlson, the MAGA split, and anti-imperialist contradictions09:00 – The Democratic Party’s collapse and corporate capture13:00 – The symbiotic relationship between U.S. empire and Israel17:00 – Dual citizenship and U.S.-Israel power networks19:00 – White supremacy and imperial ideology in the West27:00 – American imperialism, sanctions, and global mafia politics29:00 – The Arab Spring, Syria, and Western intervention35:00 – Being labeled an “Assadist” for anti-intervention views37:00 – Western double standards on democracy in the Middle East42:00 – Women in media and liberation movements45:00 – Representation and resilience as an Arab woman journalist48:00 – Independent media, fitness, and leftist strength51:00 – Closing thoughts: outlive RFK and Zionism

Alone in Congress. Targeted by AIPAC. Silenced for speaking truth. But still standing.In this raw and fearless episode of Habibi House, we sit down with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib—the only Palestinian-American in U.S. Congress—for a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. From surviving House censure to confronting Zionism, genocide, and the weaponization of antisemitism, Tlaib opens up like never before.Topics we cover:Why speaking up for Gaza made her a targetThe difference between Judaism and ZionismThe U.S. role in genocide and settler colonialismBeing silenced by Democrats and censured by CongressWhat Palestinian liberation and solidarity actually look likeThe emotional toll of watching her people suffer—from inside the systemhis is not your average political interview. This is truth, unfiltered.Who Is Rashida Tlaib?First Palestinian woman in U.S. CongressFierce advocate for justice, indigenous rights, and accountabilityOne of the few in Congress to call out Israeli apartheid and U.S. complicitySubscribe for more unfiltered voices:We spotlight the culture, comedy, and courage of the Arab, Muslim, and MENA diaspora.New episodes weekly → @HabibiHousePodcastFollow us everywhere: @habibihousepodcastWant to support Palestinian creatives?Keywords for SEORashida Tlaib interview, Gaza genocide, Zionism vs Judaism, Congress Palestine, Free Palestine, Rashida Tlaib podcast, Habibi House, Palestinian voices, ceasefire now, antisemitism, Israel Palestine

This episode of Habibi House is unlike anything we've done before. We’re joined by acclaimed filmmaker Justin Mashouf and the courageous star of his new documentary Hamzah Furqani, who imprisoned in the U.S. for decades navigating the corrupt, exploitative, "for profit" prison system.🛍️ MERCH SUPPORT: https://thehabibihouse.com 📺 Subscribe Hit the Bell for more unfiltered conversations. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple all major platforms.Their new film 17.74 explores the post-9/11 surveillance state, FBI entrapment tactics, and the criminalization of young Muslim men. It also draws powerful parallels between U.S. carceral systems and the occupation of Palestine — revealing how imperial structures replicate themselves across borders.🗣️ In this powerful conversation:- Hamzah opens up about surviving solitary confinement, institutional betrayal, and the faith that got him through it.- Justin details how his documentary became a viral TikTok movement, building momentum around the intersection of Islamophobia, prison abolition, and Free Palestine.- We examine how the U.S. targets Muslim communities, how media controls our narratives, and why standing up for Palestine is non-negotiable.📌 Topics include:- FBI entrapment post-9/11 Muslim repression- Islamophobia in liberal vs conservative circles- The connection between prison and settler colonialism- Reclaiming Muslim identity and faith under attack- Building alliances between abolitionists and Palestinian activists- Viral media as resistance🎞️ Watch the full documentary 17.74 now at:#Palestine #FreePalestine #Islamophobia #MuslimVoices #PrisonAbolition #JustinMashouf #HamzahFurqani #1774 #FBIEntrapment #HabibiHouse #DocumentaryFilm #ResistanceMedia

In this episode of Habibi House, comedian Sammy Obeid sits down to unpack the complicated relationship between cancel culture, free speech, and how it impacts comedians, activists, and Palestine advocates.From his experience in the comedy industry to his outspoken views on Gaza, Sammy shares what it's like to perform while navigating politically charged topics. He opens up about getting unbooked from comedy shows, feeling pressure to self-censor, and the business risks of standing in solidarity with Palestine.Topics covered include:The double standard in comedy when it comes to PalestineWhy many comedians stay silent about genocideWhether cancel culture has become good or bad for businessHow activism can impact creative careers — for better or worseComedy as resistance in a time of silenceWhether you're a fan of political comedy, fighting censorship, or exploring where business and ethics collide, this episode brings sharp insight and raw honesty.Watch, like, and share — because free speech only works if we use it.Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, Charlie Kirk, MAGA, Free Speech, Habibi House, Arab, Middle East, Anti Zionist, Comedian, Sammy Obeid

In this powerful episode of Habibi House, we sit down with Palestinian singer-songwriter, director, and cultural force Lina Makoul — the first Palestinian winner of The Voice I*rael — who’s redefining what it means to be a “radical” artist. From rejecting a conventional path in biology to headlining global festivals, Lina has become a voice for the voiceless, blending music, visuals, and identity into a singular creative force. In this conversation, we dive into: 🔥 Her decision to leave university and pursue music 🔥 How she reclaimed the word “radical” and made it the title of her upcoming EP 🔥 The trauma and triumph of being banned in Haifa 🔥 Her visual storytelling, symbolism, and why Arabic lyrics matter 🔥 Chanting as sacred ritual: why music is a form of collective healing 🔥 Standing beside ancient olive trees while singing about Palestinian memory 🔥 How occupation shaped her creativity, and how she channels that into liberation 🔥 Her dinner with Will.i.am (!), Aquarius Festival, and building Palestine’s music future Lina breaks down how being Palestinian isn’t just geography — it’s a mindset. And how she's turning every performance into a healing ritual for resistance.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Mohamed “Mo” Mustafa—emergency physician, humanitarian advocate, and headliner at ArabCon 2025—joins us to break down the emotional, spiritual, and political weight of healing in a world trying to erase us.From the ER to the frontlines of activism, Dr. Mo opens up about:How Gaza shaped his entire worldviewThe trauma of being an Arab doctor in American hospitalsIslam, masculinity, and gentlenessThe pressure to be perfect when you're one of the only Arab voices in medicineAbout Dr. Mohamed “Mo” MustafaDr. Mo is an emergency room physician and outspoken advocate for Gaza, human rights, and cultural healing. He’s been featured at ArabCon, in international media, and across social platforms for his unique ability to weave together compassion, science, and politics. He doesn’t just treat wounds—he tells stories that demand justice.About Habibi HouseHabibi House is a podcast reclaiming Arab and Muslim narratives. We bring fire interviews, bold satire, and soul-shaking moments.Sponsored By: ArabCon 2025 This episode is brought to you by ArabCon — the largest Arab American cultural, political, and artistic conference in the country.🎟️ Get tickets now at ArabCon.org🔥 Featuring Bassem Youssef, Mehdi Hasan, Dana Salah, Linda Sarsour, Cenk Uygur & more.#Gaza #DrMoMustafa #HabibiHouse #ArabCon #Palestine #ArabDoctor #MuslimVoices #MedicalActivism #FreePalestine #EmergencyMedicine #SWANA #Resistance #SoftnessIsPower

In this landmark episode, we sit down with Usman Riaz—the visionary Pakistani creator behind The Glassworker, the first hand-drawn Muslim animated feature film. A composer, artist, and rebel storyteller, Usman takes us inside the years-long odyssey of building an animation studio from scratch in Pakistan, navigating comparisons to the prestigious Studio Ghibli, challenging the Euro-American monopoly on fantasy, and reclaiming the right to dream in our own languages.We unpack what it means to be a Muslim artist in a post-9/11 world, how The Glassworker blends South Asian, Ottoman, and Islamic aesthetics, and why stories rooted in our worlds should never need Western validation. With the release of his film on the horizon, Usman shares the moments that almost broke him—and the fire that kept him going.

Shop exclusive merch from your sponsor at https://palestinianhustle.com/20% your next order with code "HabibiHouse"!   In this explosive episode of Habibi House, we sit down with the unapologetic and razor-sharp Ana Kasparian — co-host of The Young Turks, executive producer, journalist, and one of the most polarizing voices in progressive media.Watch, Subscribe, and Hit the BellListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts From her roots as an Armenian American with family from Haifa, Palestine, to the online firestorms she’s endured over trans rights, TYT politics, Hasan Piker, Sam Seder, and more — Ana takes us on a no-BS journey through the contradictions of American liberalism, the collapse of the progressive media ecosystem, and why she’s more politically homeless than ever.🎙️ We cover:• Why The Young Turks is a loaded name for an Armenian woman — and what she really thinks• Palestine, media gaslighting, and the death of journalistic integrity• The Canary Mission, online harassment, and receiving death threats• Ana’s public fallout with HasanAbi, Sam Seder, and “the online left”• Homelessness in California — and why the media lies about solutions• Unionization, political burnout, and finding your own compassPlus: Her uncensored views on Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, and moreWhether you love her or hate her, Ana shows up with clarity, complexity, and unflinching honesty — and it’s one of our rawest conversations yet.

This episode of Habibi House features a dynamic double feature with two powerful Arab women: Abeer — a sharp, rebellious Palestinian-Bulgarian comedian — and Rolla — a filmmaker and creative force behind the upcoming Arab-led thriller The Visitor.Together, Abeer and Rolla explore what it means to create authentic, dangerous, culture-shifting art as Arab women navigating censorship, shame culture, and an entertainment industry afraid to say "Free Palestine" with its chest.Topics include:Why Rolla was dropped by CAA for posting about genocideZionism in Hollywood and how it impacts Arab creativesThe double standard Arab women face in content creation and family expectationsChristian Palestinians & the myth of a "Muslims vs. Jews" conflictThe power of satire, AI in storytelling, and new paths for Arab cinemaRolla’s bold upcoming film The Visitor — Get Out meets Occupation🎤With real talk, brutal honesty, and moments that’ll make you laugh and rage in the same breath — this episode shows the new face of Arab resistance through art, comedy, and community.🎟️ Catch Abeer on tour: Easy Visit (San Diego, LA, SF, OC)🎬 Keep an eye out for Rolla’s film The Visitor, the first Arab psychological horror to hit global stagesAbeer comedian PalestineRolla filmmaker The VisitorArab women in HollywoodZionism in entertainmentPalestinian Christian persecutionShame culture Arab womenCAA censorship PalestinePalestinian Arab podcastHabibi House AbeerArab women unfiltered

In this powerful Habibi House segment, we sit down with Rolla Selbak, a community organizer and cultural voice, to explore the deep questions surrounding joy, resistance, and Palestinian solidarity.How do we balance celebration and cultural expression while our people are enduring genocide?Is community organizing, food, fashion, and music in the diaspora a form of resistance?What role does Little Arabia in Orange County play as a safe haven and cultural hub for Arabs in California?Rolla breaks down why joy is more than just a feeling – it’s a weapon against erasure. From Gaza to LA, Rolla explains how community spaces, events, and culture become essential tools of resilience, even as Palestinians are targeted not only physically but culturally.Key Themes in this Episode:Why the oppressor wants to take away Palestinian joy, culture, and community – and why we must do the opposite.The power of bringing online solidarity into real-life organizing and why being together matters.The delicate balance of celebrating without flaunting “abundance” while Gaza suffers.Why Palestinians are literally banned from celebrating prisoner releases – and what that says about the power of joy.How businesses in the diaspora can ethically use Palestinian culture while giving back to the movement.Rolla’s personal stories of Little Arabia in Anaheim and how it became a lifeline during difficult timesWhether you’re Palestinian, Arab, or an ally, this conversation will challenge the way you see joy, celebration, and community organizing in times of crisis.Tags / Keywordspalestine, palestinian resistance, rolla interview, joy as resistance, little arabia oc, palestinian diaspora, habibi house podcast, mena culture, palestinian solidarity, rolla palestine, palestinian community organizing, joy culture resistance, palestine genocide, arab diaspora los angeles

The internet’s favorite strict-yet-lovable slipper-wielding father is in the Habibi House! 🎙️In this unfiltered, chaotic, and wildly funny episode, we sit down with Rudy Ayoub — the Lebanese comedian and content creator behind the viral Arab Dad character that’s taken TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube by storm.From roasting our life choices to dropping blunt geopolitical “solutions,” Rudy’s Arab Dad persona delivers a masterclass in sarcasm, guilt-tripping, and unexpected wisdom. Expect slipper threats, unsolicited dating advice, and the kind of brutally honest truths only an Arab parent can get away with.💥 What’s Inside This Episode:Arab Dad’s origin story and how Rudy Ayoub built a viral internet characterHilarious improv roasts, quick comebacks, and complete conversational chaosThe “peace in the Middle East” answer no one was ready forCoffee tipping rants, fish metaphors for dating, and why ego might be your chauffeurBody count confusion, mom matchmaking apps, and slipper-based disciplineRaw, unfiltered takes on Palestine, Pride Month, and Arab family politicsThe art of Arab parenting: tough love meets comedy gold🔥 Funniest Quotes From This Episode:“I am from Islam.”“His ego alone could start a World War 3.”“We pay people in exposure… and they pay us in cash.”“All fish matter… but Latinos matter a little bit more.”“How do we free Palestine? — We get rid of Israel.”About Rudy Ayoub:Rudy Ayoub is a Lebanese-American comedian, writer, and filmmaker whose Arab Dad character has amassed millions of views across platforms. His sharp wit, cultural satire, and ability to turn everyday frustrations into laugh-out-loud sketches have made him a rising star in global comedy.🎧 Listen to Habibi House Everywhere:Spotify → [link]Apple Podcasts → [link]Official Website → [link]👕 Rep Your Culture:Shop the Habibi House merch → [link]📱 Follow Us:Instagram → [link]TikTok → [link]Twitter/X → [link]Keywords for SEO:Rudy Ayoub, Arab Dad, Arab comedy, Middle Eastern humor, Habibi House podcast, Lebanese comedian, Arab parenting, Arab memes, Arab roast, slipper joke, Middle East satire, Arab dad TikTok, Arab culture comedy, Rudy Ayoub interview, Arab Dad full episode, Habibi House Rudy Ayoub, Arab Dad podcast, Rudy Ayoub Arab Dad character

“The Only Thing Different Is the Gas Chambers.”Grammy & Emmy-winning producer Fredwreck — the man behind hits for Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Britney Spears, and more — joins Habibi House for his most unfiltered interview yet.From breaking barriers as one of the first Palestinian Americans in mainstream hip hop to calling out political hypocrisy and hip hop’s silence on Palestine, Fredwreck brings history, heat, and honesty.🎤 In This Episode:Working with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem & the West Coast eliteHow The Wake Up Show launched careers and shaped hip hop cultureHip hop’s responsibility to stand for the oppressedZionism, settler colonialism, and historical parallels to fascismBehind the scenes of Dre’s “Avengers” production teamEminem’s legendary work ethic & rhyme booksMiddle Eastern sounds in mainstream music — and why Fredwreck is careful with themWhy silence from artists hurts, and the courage to speak truthFredwreck doesn’t hold back — whether it’s the music industry, politics, or global justice, this is one of those episodes you’ll never forget.Watch Full Episode NowListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: [links]Support Palestinian Hustle & get 20% off with code HABIBIHOUSE: https://palestinianhustle.com/#Fredwreck #DrDre #Eminem #SnoopDogg #Palestine #HipHop #MusicProduction #HabibiHouse

Watch and Listen on thehabibihouse.comIn this explosive episode of Habibi House, we sit down with Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks and 2024 presidential candidate, to talk about everything the mainstream media refuses to touch.Cenk unloads on the Democratic Party’s cowardice, the myth of liberal progress, and the dangerous conflation of Judaism and Zionism. From his presidential run to his critiques of the media machine, this is Cenk like you’ve never heard him before—raw, furious, and razor sharp.Highlights:“They weaponize identity politics to crush real progressives.”“Zionism has hijacked Judaism—and the media won’t say it.”“Democrats are weak. Republicans are evil. And we’re out here begging for crumbs.”“Palestine is the litmus test—and the establishment is failing.”“Power doesn’t concede to decency. It concedes to power.”From Gaza to D.C., from MSNBC to TikTok, we ask:Why don’t liberal institutions ever deliver real justice?What does a revolution of values look like?Can third parties ever win without structural upheaval?Whether you agree or not, Cenk drops truth bombs that will challenge your politics, your patience, and your hope.Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts🔖 Tags:Cenk Uygur podcast, Habibi House, Palestine, Zionism, TYT, progressive politics, liberalism critique, anti-Zionism, Gaza, media lies, 2024 election, leftist podcast, political revolution

This episode of Habibi House features Dr. Rudolph “Butch” Ware — historian, author, and one of the most important living scholars of Islam, Black liberation, and decolonial thought. A professor of history at UC Santa Barbara, Ware sits down with us to unpack the stories that empire tried to bury: stories of Sufi rebellion, revolutionary faith, and the sacred legacy of Black Muslims in shaping not just Islam — but global freedom movements.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:Why there is no Islam without Black peopleHow Sufi orders led anti-colonial revolts across West AfricaWhy liberals fear true solidarity between Black and Arab communitiesWhat it means to reclaim Islam from both empire and whitenessMalcolm X, Palestine, and the revolutionary roots of faithWhy Ware says Islam is inherently radical, and liberals won’t save usHow storytelling, family, and love serve as tools for resistanceWHO IS BUTCH WARE?Rudolph “Butch” Ware is a historian of West Africa, Islam, and the Black Muslim world. He’s the author of The Walking Qur’an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge, and History in West Africa, and a leading voice in challenging Western narratives around Islam and African history. He speaks at the intersection of Sufism, slavery, liberation theology, and Black diasporic spirituality. His work dismantles colonial myths and re-centers the sacred in our understanding of resistance.KEY QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:“There is no such thing as Islam without Black people. Islam didn’t just show up in Africa — it was born in Africa.”“When the empire suppresses love, joy, and memory — storytelling becomes a revolutionary act.”“Liberalism is fine with coexistence, as long as it doesn’t disrupt the structure of violence. That’s not liberation.”WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERSAt a time when Muslim identity is either flattened or weaponized, Dr. Ware reminds us that faith has always been a tool of both survival and struggle. In a world where Gaza is burning, ICE is raiding, and history is being rewritten in real time, this episode offers truth — rooted in legacy, memory, and resistance.0:00 Intro – Who is Butch Ware?1:35 Growing up Muslim, Southern, and Black4:00 There is no Islam without Black people7:12 How Sufism sparked anti-colonial revolts10:05 Blackness, slavery, and prophetic tradition13:45 Liberalism vs. Revolutionary Islam16:30 Islamophobia, empire, and the theft of history20:55 Malcolm X and Gaza: Solidarity across struggle24:30 Love, storytelling, and decolonizing spirituality29:45 Final message to young Muslims and Black ArabsABOUT HABIBI HOUSEHabibi House is a culture-forward, decolonial, and unfiltered podcast centering MENA voices and their intersections with global liberation. Hosted by Arab creatives, activists, and artists, each episode features unapologetic conversations with guests shaping the future of art, politics, and identity.🎧 Available on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts🌐 Visit us at: https://thehabibihouse.com