Amani On Air

Another innocent American has been killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, and the response from Trump’s administration has not changed. How should Americans deal with a regime that cares more about optics than legitimacy? Amani gets to the bottom line of the gaslighting behind Alex Pretti's murder and why this is everyone’s fight. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platfor...

For an administration that ran on “America First,” we are doing a lot of intervening in the Middle East, and surely not on the behalf of Iranian women. Sounds familiar? Amani breaks down the cycle of intervention and destabilization America has mastered -- and how the women who suffer most are used as cover-ups. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com....

When Renée Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the government didn’t wait for evidence. It rolled out a narrative: “self-defense,” “terrorism,” and “immunity.” In this episode, Amani breaks down political gaslighting as a governing strategy, connects domestic enforcement to U.S. foreign policy, and asks the constitutional question no one wants to touch: on what basis does an agency lik...

Amani returns for the first episode of 2026 with a historic reset: inside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and a timely conversation with Lina Khan on tech consolidation, AI abuse, and why institutions still matter for underrepresented communities. Welcome back. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media tit...

In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting, Amani breaks down how violence is routinely weaponized to manufacture Islamophobia, why collective blame against Muslims is uniquely normalized in Western politics, and how far-right figures like Randy Fine and Laura Loomer exploit fear to advance extremist agendas. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com....

Whether it’s 50 Cent and Diddy, Trump and Ilhan Omar plus the Somali community, or the growing MAGA wife aesthetic (shoutout to Sydney Sweeney) the word of the week is OBSESSION. Amani breaks down the class act that is Ilhan Omar, the power-hungry culture that creates figures like DJT and Diddy, and why it may be hard to sell jeans and box office tickets after becoming the face of white nationalis...

If you haven’t met Valentina Gomez by now, lucky you. Setting the internet -- and Qurans -- on fire with her inflammatory Islamophobia and xenophobia, Valentina is making a name for herself, but it’s not the one she thinks it is. Amani breaks down why Valentina Gomez's bigotry needs a therapist’s chair, not a Congressional seat. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platfor...

Amani gives an inside perspective on Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hakeem Jeffries, breaks down the danger in Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, and claps back on her absolutely viral social media moment and the questions surrounding her Oxford graduation. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she...

A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com....

A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news.  Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com...

It's official, Amani is an Oxford graduate. But the roadblocks the system tried to place along the way is nothing new to her, or millions of others undergoing a new form of censorship tailored to the digital age. Amani breaks down digital colonialism and how empire uses Big Tech to do its dirty work. 00:00 Trump Froze My Scholarship  02:18 Oxford Takeaways 06:48 Big Tech Doing the Dirty Work 10:31...

Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how representation becomes both a breakthrough and a backlash. Andrew Cuomo, NYC, mayoral election, elections, interview Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the found...

Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT viral sushi photo with his newlywed wife. Plus, Amani breaks down what makes Andrew Cuomo’s campaign strategy so dangerously problematic. 0:00 Welco...

Amani sits down with Ayisha Mendez, the dynamic 28-year-old visionary behind ForbesBLK, the buzzy new platform centering Black professionals and industry leaders. Before spearheading the fastest-growing community at Forbes, Ayisha had to overcome profound loss and uncertainty, and even the universal experience of pivoting away from her college major in search of fulfillment. She gives us her cheat...

Can women really have it all? Amani poses this powerful question to none other than her inspiring mentor, Reshma Saujani. From breaking into politics to founding Girls Who Code and leading the charge for the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma has built a multihyphenate career as one of the few brown girls in the room. Together, Amani and Reshma explore the invisible limits society places on women and...

Wait, have we fully processed 2024 yet? Amani breaks down the most jaw-dropping, history-making, and cringeworthy viral moments of the year. From Luigi fever to election-defining scandals, this episode counts down the stories that had everyone talking, posting, and side-eyeing. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “...

Author, activist, and award-winning entrepreneur Amani takes over the mic from the new studio to reintroduce herself and share the untold stories behind her entrepreneurial journey building the award-winning media platform Muslim Girl. In this solo episode, she delivers a powerful masterclass on overcoming imposter syndrome, building a purposeful career on your own terms, and the transformative le...

In this post-election episode, Amani dives into the aftermath of the 2024 presidential race, unpacking the layers of disappointment, frustration, and renewed resolve among women of color following Kamala Harris’s historic loss. Amani examines the significance of this moment and what true allyship looks like in times of political upheaval. Put the Starbucks cup down, sis. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the...

In this special Election Day episode, Amani opens up for the first time about her groundbreaking experience as the first Muslim woman in New Jersey history to run for Congress. She meets up with Rania Batrice, her campaign strategist, for the first time since the 2020 elections as they reflect on the highs and lows of Amani's historic campaign as a 20-something Muslim woman navigating the complexi...

In our first Studio Session, Amani kicks back with her cousin -- designer, photographer and podcaster Saja Al Weshahi. Together, they reflect on Amani’s recent visits to displaced Palestinian families in Egypt with the Isa Inspires charity. In their heartfelt conversation, they explore their identities living in the diaspora, discussing how the ongoing conflict has shaped their experiences and per...

Amani checks in with the legendary Dr. Cornel West for an eye-opening status update on revolution. Dr. West draws powerful comparisons between today’s student movements and his own experiences alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War protests. He shares his candid definition of what it means to be a "sell-out" in today’s society, what young activist...

Amani catches up with Grammy-winning artist and social justice advocate Macklemore. In this candid conversation, they explore his rise in the music industry, his deep commitment to mental health advocacy, and the challenges of navigating fame while staying true to one’s values. Macklemore opens up about overcoming his fears to use his platform for change, and his thoughts on the intersection of ac...

In this powerful debut, Amani sits down with none other than Dr. Jill Stein – Green Party presidential candidate, fearless activist, and voice of political disruption. The two public figures go beyond politics and dive deep into the controversies, convictions, and untold stories that have shaped Jill's unlikely journey to the White House -- and if the White House is even the final destination, or...

Every Monday starting October 1. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.