Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal

Jess & Jamal discuss the recent votes at the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council where the majority of countries voted in favor of a UN call for US to withdraw Jerusalem decision. They also report on the unrest Trump’s decision has created in the Middle East.

Jess & Jamal discuss the recent defeat of Republican Roy Moore in Alabama. They also talk about the Saudi role in Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Jamal Dajani provides his insights on Trump’s decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. He also interviews journalist and chef Blanche Shaheen about Palestinian cuisine.

Jess & Jamal discuss recent Islamophobic and fake news tweets by President Trump prompting rebukes by UK PM Theresa May and other world leaders. According to a British lawmaker, the group Trump retweeted from is equivalent to the KKK.

A Federal Court judge dismissed a frivolous lawsuit brought against Dr. Abdulhadi & San Francisco State University, allowing the plaintiffs to amend & resubmit their lawsuit. An internal coup within the House Saud is changing nothing & everything. Plus a report from our reporter in Washington, DC.

Jess & Jamal discuss the Balfour Declaration as people in various parts of the world stage protests on the centenary of Britain's Balfour Declaration, which promised a homeland for Jewish people and paved the way for the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. They also interview Reem Assil and Lara Kiswani about the latest attacks on Reem’s Arab Bakery in Oakland.

Arab Talk Co-host Jess Ghannam reviews news and events from the Arab World and Middle East. News from Palestine and Yemen is covered and analyzed.

Jess & Jamal interview journalist and author Jonathan Curiel about the media’s coverage of terrorism and acts of violence in the US. They also discuss the author’s book and work on educating the public about Islam in America.

Jess & Jamal discuss the Las Vegas Shooting: Why has it not been referred to as terrorism in the media? They also talk about the NRA and its influence on Congress.

Jess & Jamal interview author and activist Kate Raphael about her new Palestine mystery novel. They also discuss the vilification of NFL players by President Trump for taking a knee during the National Anthem.

Jamal & Jess discuss the recent world leaders’ meeting at the UN General Assembly. They analyze the speeches of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas.

Jess & Jamal discuss recent attacks on San Francisco State University professor. Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi speaks about the recent attacks to silence her and her strategy to fight back against bigotry and intimidation.

Jess & Jamal discuss the misinformation and the fear-mongering about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). They also report on a right-wing Israeli party promoting a plan to pay Palestinians to leave their ancestral land.

Hurricane Harvey ravages the State of Texas with an estimated damage and loss of revenues of 190 billion dollars. Jamal and journalist Phil Pasquini discuss the readiness of the United States to confront such natural disasters in a time when the current US President denies the existence of global warming.

Hate group Patriot Prayer obtains permits to hold rally in San Francisco's Crissy Field despite objections by Mayor Ed Lee, US Congress Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other politicians. President Trump digs deeper in the Afghanistan quagmire by increasing troops there and breaking his promise during his campaign.

Jess & Jamal discuss the rise of White Supremacy in the United States under the Trump Administration, and connect the dots between hate groups such as, the KKK, Israeli Settlers and ISIS. They also provide an update on the recent terrorist attack in Barcelona.

Jamal & Jess discuss the recent investigations and leaks of the Trump family and its connection to Russia. They also talk about Jared Kushner's ties to the Israeli Colonial Settlement movement.

Constitutional attorney Liz Jackson discusses AIPAC-sponsored Senate bill aimed at criminalizing and penalizing advocates for Palestinian rights in violation of the First Amendment.

Guest Ziad Abbas from Middle East Children's Alliance discusses the recent Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem. He also discusses 3000 Nights, a film about Palestinian female political prisoners with host Jamal Dajani.

Arab Talk Co-Host Jess Ghannam discusses and analyses the attempt to weaken and isolate Qatar. The role of the Saudi-Egyptian axis is discussed in light of new attempts by the US to negotiate a settlement.

Arab Talk Radio interviews Professor Rabab Abdulhadi about current developments at San Francisco State University regarding attacks on free speech.

Arab Talk Radio discusses attacks on free speech at San Francisco State University with Saleem Shehadeh and Linda Erikat of the General Union of Palestine Students. They discuss the ongoing demonization of students and faculty at SFSU who support Palestinian self-determination.

Arab Talk Co-Host Jess Ghannam interviews Liz Jackson, attorney for Palestine Legal (www.palestinelegal.org) about recent legal attacks on Palestine Solidarity Groups across the US.

Co-hosts Jamal Dajani & Jess Ghannam discuss the on-going rift between Saudi Arabia & Qatar and the James Comey hearing. Also on the show, 50 years have passed since Israeli warplanes attacked the USS Liberty.

Arab Talk co-host Jess Ghannam has recently returned from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Jess discusses the warm reception Trump received and the reasons behind it. Also on the show: Islamophobia claims the lives of two heroes in Portland.