Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine
Inspired by Palestine, Sumud Podcast emerges as a powerful platform for inspiration and empowerment for marginalized communities globally. Our mission? To elevate voices that have been sidelined by sharing the stories, experiences, and insights that demand to be heard. Get ready to join us in amplifying the voices shaping our world, one episode at a time. Welcome to Sumud Podcast – where we uplift, empower, and amplify. Connect with Sumud Podcast on your favorite social media channels: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok Threads, and X (formerly known as Twitter). Hosted by Dr. Ed Hasan Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and X.
Episodes
June 19, 2025 • 97 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by Aminah Musa, a visionary designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PaliRoots—the beloved Palestinian streetwear brand born of resistance and stitched with purpose. From growing up on food stamps in South Side Chicago to helping build a brand that has fed nearly 4 million meals in Gaza, Aminah’s story is one of family, faith, creativity, and commitment to her roots.
Raised by Palest...
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June 12, 2025 • 52 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by poet, psychologist, professor, and author Hala Alyan. With roots in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, Hala shares her remarkable journey navigating displacement, identity, and creative expression—from surviving war and immigration to becoming a published author and clinical psychologist.
In this deep episode, Hala opens up about motherhood, addiction, vulnerability, and the messy beau...
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June 5, 2025 • 55 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Mussab Ali - a cancer survivor, civil rights advocate, and one of the youngest Muslim elected officials in U.S. history. Born in Pakistan and raised in Jersey City, Mussab’s story is one of grit, public service, and fearless truth-telling.
At just 20 years old, Mussab became the youngest-ever elected official in Jersey City, eventually rising to president of the Board of Education....
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May 29, 2025 • 30 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Lebanese-American baker, mother, and outspoken advocate Connie Kazan.
Known for her viral desserts, unforgettable appearance on The Great Chocolate Showdown, and unfiltered voice for justice. A mother of four, social media personality, and outspoken advocate for Palestinian and Arab communities, Connie brings fierce love, deep-rooted cultural pride, and relentless compassion to eve...
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May 22, 2025 • 71 mins
Hello friends, Just a note before we get started that the guest of this episode, Maya Abdallah, was hospitalized just hours after this interview. We share this with her full consent and in deep solidarity.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This episode contains a discussion of sensitive topics, including self-harm and mental health. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional suppo...
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May 15, 2025 • 66 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, in commemoration of Nakba, we’re joined by Ahmad Abuznaid, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights & USCPR Action. Prior to joining USCPR, Ahmad co-founded the Florida-based Dream Defenders after the killing of Trayvon Martin, serving as Legal & Policy Director and COO during his time there. Ahmad went on to lead the National Network for Arab American Communities as the Execu...
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May 8, 2025 • 74 mins
This week on the Sumud Podcast, we're joined by author, educator, and longtime activist Nora Lester Murad. Nora has spent decades working at the intersections of aid, justice, and Palestinian liberation. From co-founding Aid Watch Palestine to raising Palestinian children as a Jewish mother, her journey speaks to the power, and cost of solidarity.
Nora shares moving reflections on parenting under occupation, including the stark ...
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May 1, 2025 • 57 mins
In this first live episode of the Sumud Podcast, we welcome back renowned law professor, civil rights advocate, and author Khaled Beydoun.
Khaled shares his reflections on Gaza's genocide, the use of law and writing as tools of resistance, and the evolution of global consciousness in the digital age. Drawing from his personal experiences growing up during Lebanon’s civil war and his legal expertise, he discusses the intersection...
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April 24, 2025 • 100 mins
In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Butch Ware, public intellectual, artist, activist, and former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate. From his upbringing in DC and Minneapolis to his deep immersion in West African Islamic traditions, Dr. Ware weaves personal stories with global liberation movements to deliver a compelling call to resist imperialism and build collective healing.
He shares how Zionism f...
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April 17, 2025 • 60 mins
In this powerful episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by author, actress, and playwright Najla Said—daughter of the legendary Palestinian intellectual Edward Said.
This video is for educational purposes only. It provides historical and political analysis to inform and educate viewers.
Through humor, vulnerability, and sharp storytelling, Najla reflects on growing up as an Arab American in New York, her struggles with iden...
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April 10, 2025 • 97 mins
In this episode, we speak with founders of Doctors Against Genocide, Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle and Dr. Nidal Jboor.
Join us as we learn more about their upbringing in Palestine and the realities of practicing medicine under occupation. They share a detailed account of how Israel's assault on Palestinian life has reached genocidal proportions, and how initiatives like the Health for Palestine Pediatric Program and Doctors Agains...
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April 3, 2025 • 68 mins
On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Saiaf Abdallah, the voice behind @Resistance_Is_Beautiful. Known for his fearless activism, viral confrontations, and unwavering commitment to Palestine, Saiaf is always ready to share the blatant truth in times of injustice.
From being arrested multiple times to going head-to-head with Zionist narratives in public spaces, Saiaf shares how his upbringing, his father’s imprison...
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March 27, 2025 • 75 mins
On this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Palestinian storyteller and writer Jenan Matari, who brings voice to the narratives of resistance, diaspora, motherhood, and identity. From volleyball courts to viral blog posts and political storytelling, Jenan’s journey is one of reclamation; of land, language, and self.
Jenan opens up about growing up in a Palestinian-Brazilian-American household, her early years of struggli...
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March 20, 2025 • 87 mins
In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are joined by Sana Saeed, an award-winning journalist and media critic known for her sharp analysis of how media shapes public perception. Sana spent over a decade at AJ+, where she hosted Backspace and The Occupation Style Guide, breaking down the ways mainstream news frames narratives around war, colonialism, and resistance.
Since October 2023, she has been at the forefront of critically ...
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March 13, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to host Dr. Fady Joudah—a Palestinian-American poet, translator, and physician whose work bridges the worlds of healing, resistance, and storytelling. A doctor of both medicine and metaphor, Dr. Joudah masterfully intertwines themes of exile, memory, and steadfastness (sumud) in his poetry, offering a deeply reflective exploration of Palestinian identity and survival.
From his u...
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March 6, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Imam Suhaib Webb—one of the most dynamic and influential Muslim scholars in the U.S. His journey from a hip-hop DJ in Oklahoma to a renowned Imam, educator, and social activist is one of transformation, deep faith, and an intentional pursuit of justice.
Imam Suhaib shares his insights on:
✅ The intersection of Islam, race, and justice in America
✅ How Islamic va...
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February 27, 2025 • 81 mins
In this inspiring episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Hani Almadhoun, a Palestinian American humanitarian and Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA. Hani shares his deeply personal journey growing up between Gaza and the UAE, living in the US, his work in philanthropy, and the unimaginable losses his family has endured due to Israel’s ongoing assaults on Gaza.
Hani’s story is one of resilience and unwavering comm...
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February 20, 2025 • 40 mins
In this powerful episode of Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an active influential voice on race, history, justice and resistance.
A National Book Award-winning author, historian, and professor, Dr. Kendi has reshaped the discourse on racism and anti-racism, from his groundbreaking works How to Be an Antiracist and Stamped from the Beginning to his latest book, Malcolm Lives!
🔴At a time when systemic oppressi...
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February 13, 2025 • 102 mins
🔴 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on sexual assault, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to the resources below.
In this episode of #SumudPodcast, we are excited to be joined by politician Cori Bush, a nurse, activist, and former U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st congressional district. Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, racial equity, and hum...
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February 6, 2025 • 91 mins
In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we are honored to host Tai Salih, also known as Red Ma’at—a Sudanese Pan-African abolitionist, womanist, and social justice educator. Forced to flee Sudan during the second civil war and later settling in Canada as a refugee, Tai has dedicated her life to dismantling oppressive systems, advocating for healing justice, and addressing the deeply rooted structures of colonialism and anti-Black rac...
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