Hyphenated

This week, Hyphen journalist and foreign correspondent Shamim Chowdhury , academic Dr Aurelien Mondon and Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi discuss a perceived double standard in British politics towards Islamophobia, the coverage of an horrific knife attack on children in the French Alps and new research into British Muslims charitable tendencies. Host  Reya El-Salahi talks to Nimco A...

This week, Hyphen journalist Nylah Salam , the academic Mohammad Zaheer and co-founder of The Salam Project Ismael Lea South discuss the controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, an upcoming independent review into Muslim and Hindu community relations in Britain. Plus, we take a deep dive into London's little known Muslim history .   Plus, host Reya El-Salahi chats to author Anna Lekas Mi...

On this week's episode, Hyphen Europe commissioning editor Phoebe Greenwood , freelance journalist Alex Tiffin and writer and commentator Rabina Khan discuss elections in Turkey, the UK's latest migration numbers and whether the social media outrage over the TikTok prankster Mizzy is justified.   Plus, host Reya El-Salahi interviews comedian Ava Vidal about her conversion to Islam after falling ou...

On this week's episode, climate activist Diana Hysenaj joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about inclusivity and encouraging Muslims around the world to join the conversation on climate injustice as part of the Two Billion Strong campaign .   Plus our panel discusses the week's news. Hyphen writer Taj Ali and political commentator Ali Miraj debate the significance of seeing Rishi Sunak, Britain's fi...

This week, Yashmin Harun BEM the founder of Muslimah Sports Association joins host Reya El-Salahi to talk about challenging stereotypes in sport. Plus our panel reviews the week's news. Hyphen reporter Saman Javed , anti-racism campaigner Shaista Aziz and journalist Shafi Musaddique discuss the Archbishop of Canterbury's recent criticism of the Illegal Migration Bill, the government's plans to pre...

In our latest episode, Hyphen commissioning editor Samir Jeraj and freelance journalist Arub Syed discuss the UK's new anti-protest laws, and whether the banning of hoodies in a British town centre could pose a problem for some Muslim women. Plus: Gary Bunt , Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David,  joins host Reya El-Salahi to discuss his new project examining...

What are your plans for this coronation weekend ? In our latest episode, Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir , commentator Bushra Shaikh and activist Halima Khan discuss whether the royal family holds any influence over young Muslims. The panel also discusses whether the UK government has done enough to help UK nationals in Sudan; and the importance of a landmark review into the UK government's engagement...

In this episode, our panel of guests reviews the week's news. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani , journalist  Fadah Jassem , who specialises in AI and the MENA region and comedian Ola Labib , discuss Diane Abbott's racism row and look at how social media platforms like Twitter are helping save lives in war-torn Sudan.  Plus, why are some people seemingly incapable of pronouncing Muslim names...

Welcome to Hyphenated.  In our first episode, our panel of guests reviews the week's news. Hyphen editor Burhan Wazir , Sisters in Business founder Jennifer Ogunyemi and The People founder Kian Bakhtiari discuss the impact of Suella Braverman's controversial comments about British Pakistani men and grooming gangs.  Plus, our guests also reflect on why Gen Z Muslims are a force in the workplace, an...

A new podcast brought to you by hyphenonline.com - a site dedicated to reflecting the lives of Muslims in the UK and Europe. In this weekly series we explore the news, politics and cultural events that matter to Muslims. Each week you'll hear from Hyphen's talented team of journalists, along with the leaders shaping our cultural and political landscape. We'll also give you a reason to smile with c...