Habibi House Podcast

Sarah Bahbah is a Palestinian visual artist and director whose work has reached hundreds of millions around the world. Her signature style blends film photography with raw, confessional text capturing the thoughts people feel but rarely say out loud. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah to talk about healing, identity, and what it means to turn pain into something powerful. We get into growing...

What is the “Epstein Class”?In this episode of Habibi House, Rolla joins the conversation to unpack one of the most controversial ideas circulating today... the existence of an interconnected global network of powerful figures across finance, media, politics, tech, and entertainment. The discussion explores how elite power networks operate, how information flows are controlled, and how modern tech...

In this gem of an episode at the Habibi House, we break down the idea of a “No State Solution”  and why the future of Palestine may lie beyond both the one-state and two-state frameworks. Our guest Charles McBryde returns after traveling to the West Bank, Lebanon,  Ramallah, Nablus, T*l Av*v, and Bethlehem while finishing his upcoming documentary on UNRWA and the war on Palestinian ident...

For years, he believed in Zionism. He defended it. He built relationships around it. Then everything changed. Now Streaming on Watermelon Plus! Use code HABIBI15!https://watch.watermelonpictures.com/habibi-houseIn this episode of Habibi House, we sit down for an honest conversation about ideology, accountability, and what happens when your worldview shifts in public. From personal loss to activism...

She’s half Irish. She’s half Palestinian. And she’s done pretending that doesn’t matter. In this episode, Sarah Alami talks about breaking into Hollywood, booking major roles, joining SAG… and then watching doors slowly close once she started speaking openly about Palestine. We get into what it’s like growing up between Catholic school and Muslim identity, being told you don’t belong, and then try...

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 activismBreaki...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Amer...

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 monopo...

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 Spo...

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,...

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 Litt...

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...

“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 Pa...

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...

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...

This episode of Habibi House features Dominic Andre — the viral Palestinian-Lebanese creator, entrepreneur, and activist behind Olive, a dating app built for the SWANA diaspora. With over 7M followers and $1M made on Snapchat, Dominic is using his platform to fundraise for Gaza, challenge dehumanizing narratives, and build Arab-led infrastructure from the ground up. We talk:His family’s legacy of...

Emmy-winning comedian and podcaster Matt Lieb joins Habibi House for one of the most explosive and honest conversations we’ve had yet. From his experience on Birthright to his transformation into an outspoken anti-Zionist, Matt breaks down the weaponization of Jewish identity, American complicity in Israeli apartheid, and the myth of safety used to justify violence. In this episode, we cover:Why B...

In this powerful episode of Habibi House, we sit down with Palestinian journalist, writer, and unapologetic truth-teller Jenan Matari for one of the most emotionally raw, politically charged, and spiritually resonant conversations we’ve ever had. Jenan opens up about what it means to be a Muslim mother in a post-October 7 world, how the media manipulates the Palestinian narrative, and why she's do...

In this HILARIOUS episode of Habibi House, comedian and actor Maz Jobrani dives deep into the Persian vs Iranian debate, sharing his personal take on cultural identity, breaking stereotypes, and his journey in comedy. From performing at the White House to becoming one of the most influential Middle Eastern voices in comedy, Maz opens up about his struggles, triumphs, and the importance of represen...

ZIONISM. GENOCIDE. EMPIRE. THIS IS THE INTERVIEW THEY NEVER WANTED YOU TO SEE.Investigative journalist Abby Martin joins Habibi House for her most unfiltered interview to date — exposing how Israel bombed a humanitarian flotilla, how Zionism functions as white supremacy, and how the U.S. government funds every bullet, drone, and propaganda campaign along the way. She doesn't hold back — and neithe...