Sumud Podcast

??? Why does Palestine resonate so deeply across movements for justice? In this episode, Sana Saeed reflects on why non-Palestinians feel a strong pull toward the Palestinian cause. She highlights how the struggle against erasure and colonialism connects all oppressed peoples—and why standing with Palestine is a stand for global justice. ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Follow Sana Saeed: @sanaface ?? Our host: @Dredhasan ??? Special thanks to @ZeinaAshrawi #SumudPodcast #SanaSaeed #Palestine #Liberation #Freedom

We are honored to welcome Sana Saeed to the Sumud Podcast! ??? Sana is an award-winning journalist and media critic who spent a decade at AJ+ analyzing how media shapes public understanding of global events. Her work entails challenging mainstream narratives on political causes, including her critical examination of U.S. media’s coverage of the genocide in Gaza, exposing its role in justifying war crimes through state propaganda. ?? Don’t miss this conversation—the episode drops soon! ?? Stay tuned: https://sumudpod.com/ ??? Follow our guest: @sanaface ???? Follow our host: @Dredhasan ??? Special thanks to @ZeinaAshrawi #Podcast #SanaSaeed #Media #Journalism #MediaLiteracy #Palestine

??? "It doesn't tell their entire story or ours." Dr. Fady Joudah speaks on the reality of growing up Palestinian—where resistance, dignity, and truth are not choices but inevitabilities. He draws deep parallels with the struggles of Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, and Vietnamese communities, highlighting a shared history of resilience against systemic oppression. ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Learn more about Dr. Fady Joudah’s work: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ??? Follow Dr. Joudah on X: @FadyJoudah ???? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #Resistance #Liberation #Poetry #Palestine

The Silence of Healthcare in Genocide ?? In the latest episode, Dr. Fady Joudah asks a chilling question: How many healthcare professionals are complicit in genocide—whether they realize it or not? Examining how the industry has become a business sector enforcing the biopolitics of the state, while medical bodies remain silent or censored.? ??Full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Find more from Dr. Fady Joudah: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ??? Follow Dr. Joudah on X: @FadyJoudah ???? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #MedicalEthics #Healthcare #Palestine

?? "The land knows." Dr. Fady Joudah reflects on the deep connection between language, land, and history. He describes how those who truly inherit a land are those who speak its language—not just with words, but with understanding and care. From uprooted ancient olive trees to the erasure of indigenous cultures: What does it mean to inherit a land when even its trees are stolen? ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ??? Follow Dr. Joudah: @FadyJoudah? ??? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #Language #literature #Palestine

?? Exile is not just a metaphor—it’s a lineage. Dr. Fady Joudah explains that exile is deeply woven into Palestinian identity, literature, and art. He unpacks how the term menfa (exile) serves as both a descriptive condition and a unifying reality for Palestinians worldwide—whether displaced from their land or living in the diaspora. ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Learn more about Dr. Fady Joudah’s work: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ?? Follow Dr. Fady Joudah on X: @FadyJoudah? ???? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #Literature #Art #Palestine

??? "This is the return of the soul." Dr. Fady Joudah reflects on Palestinians’ capacity for love, hope, and steadfastness - all of which grow their resilience and steadfastness in their desire to return to their land, no matter how many disasters they have to endure. To outsiders, it may seem unimaginable. But for Palestinians, return is more than a physical act—it is the soul reclaiming what was taken. ?? Catch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ?? Explore Dr. Fady Joudah’s work: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 Follow him on X: @FadyJoudah ??? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #Resilience #hope #Palestine

?? “The idea of return is real." Dr. Fady Joudah highlights the Palestinian revolution’s insistence on embedding the idea of return to the land through poetry, literature, and cinema. And today, in a time of genocide, return is no longer just written or spoken for a large number of palestinians, it is performed.? Our hope remains strong!? ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ ??? Explore Dr. Joudah’s work: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ??? Follow him on X: @FadyJoudah ???? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #Poetry #literature #Palestine

?? New Guest Alert! ?? This week on Sumud Podcast, we welcome Dr. Fady Joudah: Palestinian-American poet and physician whose work explores themes of displacement, identity, and resistance. Through his poetry and translations, he has amplified Palestinian narratives, capturing the exile of Palestinians and the insistence on the right to return.? On this episode we will discuss: ?? Poetry, identity, and liberation ?? The role of storytelling in resistance ?? Navigating life as a poet and physician ?? Episode drops soon! Watch at sumudpod.com ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6q5GxZ3 ?? Follow Dr. Joudah on X: @FadyJoudah ??? Follow our host: @Dredhasan ? Special thanks to @ZeinaAshrawi #SumudPodcast #FadyJoudah #PalestinianPoetry #Resistance #Storytelling #palestine

“You’re gonna say something that's gonna make somebody angry.” Imam Suhaib Webb reflects on how both Muslims and non-Muslims have attacked him for his work—one side questioning his faith, the other labeling him a threat. He unpacks how U.S. institutions seek to domesticate and control certain narratives, suppressing voices that challenge power structures. ?? Watch the full episode: https://sumudpod.com/ Shoutout to @wearthepeace, a Palestinian brand that merges fashion with purpose. Their mission is to help people in need by spreading awareness and donating from every purchase they receive.? ?? https://wearthepeace.com?? ?? Follow Imam Suhaib Webb: @ImamSuhaibWebb? ??? Follow our host: @Dredhasan #SumudPodcast #SuhaibWebb #Faith #PalestineSolidarity #Islam