Changemaking With Muslim Counterpublics Lab & Community with “Hudson, America” Documentary
Asad discusses the recent act of protest by Aaron Bushnell. Later filmmaker Geoffery Hug and documentary subject Jahed Miah discuss “Hudson,...
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American Muslim Project
American Muslim Project is a weekly podcast featuring Muslims shaping America. For nearly 500 years, Muslims have had a presence in North America and have made lasting contributions to Ameri...
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20 of 56 episodesMuslim Filmmakers on Sundance
Asad interviews two filmmakers from the Islamic Scholarship Fund’s cohort attending the Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about Samia Khan’...
The Audacity of Gen Z, Muslims on Screen, and Neebz Cancelled
Israel launches attacks on Rafah, the last “safe zone” in Gaza. The stabbing of a Palestinian-American in Austin meets the definition of a h...
Grassroots Campaigning with Qasim Rashid & Searching for Muslim Representation at the Emmys
Qasim Rashid discusses his congressional campaign, representation to reflect reality, and his fundraising without corporate donations. Dr. U...
Insights on ICJ Gaza Ruling, Michigan Muslims Reject Biden & Ramadan Celebrations With M.O. Yuksel
The news today: International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide, Michigan Muslims cancel on Biden, while Canadian Muslims a...
Threats against Muslims on Social Media, Real World Hate Speech by Obama Official & Free Speech on Campus with Eman Abdelhadi
The news today: Jews, Muslims and Arabs face threats of violence over social media, pro-Palestinian protesters attacked, Palestinian-America...
Presidential Hopeful Speaks Up for Gaza, Candidate Faces Islamophobia, and Mosquers Opening Credits
Siblings Asad and Nadia Butt delve into a range of topics from global protests in support of Palestine and Cornel West's Martin Luther King...
Ceasefire Protests Disrupt Biden; Ramy Youssef at Golden Globes; Combating Workplace, School Islamophobia, Antisemitism
In this new season kick-off of the American Muslim Project, host Asad Butt and his guest/sister Nadia Butt discuss important issues facing t...
Journalist Johana Bhuiyan with FannBoy Friday
Asad introduces a new website, Fann, a hub for celebrating Muslim creativity across various fields such as TV, film, books, music, and more....
Winning Muslim Screenplay Writers
Asad explores the journies of three Muslim screenplay writers Sarwat Siddiqui, Faroukh Virani, and Halimah Iman as they shed light on creati...
Navigating Identity and Comedy in the Palestinian Diaspora with Rami Abushhab
Rami Abushhab discusses his winning script, "Shawarma Inn," which revolves around a family restaurant losing its halal license. The idea spa...
Invisible Hate: A Family Killed in a Truck Attack
In this special episode we share a story from Invisible Hate. Hosts Asad Butt and Saadia Khan explore one of the most egregious acts of Isla...
Empowering South Asian Voices in Film with Rohi Mirza Pandya
Rohi Mirza Pandya, an experienced professional with an impressive career in film and media. Rohi discusses her work with Box Office Guru Med...
Navigating the Estate Market With Saad Munir
Saad Munir, a real estate expert, discusses the challenges and advice for those looking to buy a house in the current market. He emphasizes...
Centering Desi and Muslim Joy with Kashif Pasta
Kashif Pasta, a Canadian Muslim filmmaker and storyteller, discusses his focus on telling stories of joy, wonder, and social purpose in his...
A Focus on Palestinians with Dr. Maha Nassar - Remastered
Today we revisit an episode from Season 1 with Dr. Maha Nassar. Dr. Maha Nassar, a Palestinian-American professor and expert on Arab cultura...
Iman Zawahary, Creating Social Change Through Film
Filmmaker Iman Zawahary discusses her journey as one of the first hijabi American Muslim directors. She highlights the challenges of securin...
Decolonizing Minds through Filmmaking with Mahnoor Euceph
Mahnoor Euceph discusses her new short film "Eid Mubarak," which centers around a Pakistani girl's mission to save her pet goat from being s...
Challenging Stereotypes Through Comedy with Aizzah Fatima
Filmmaker and comedian Aizzah Fatima discusses her film "Americanish," which revolves around the lives of Pakistani Muslim female characters...
Navigating Identity and Resilience with Shahjahan Khan
Shahjahan Khan returns as a guest on American Muslim Project and discusses his earlier podcast King of the World, which delved into his life...