Habibi House Podcast

• This Filmmaker RISKS It All to Tell the Truth of Palestine After Israel Unjustly Banned a U.N. Org.

  In this powerful episode of Habibi House, we sit down with activist and filmmaker Charles McBryde to unpack the deeper meaning of happiness, community, and the price we pay for both. The conversation then pivots to Charles' urgent documentary work in Palestine, focusing on the unprecedented targeting of UNRWA, the United Nations agency responsible for aiding 5.9 million Palestinian refugees. He breaks down Israel's recent moves to label the organization a terrorist entity, the geopolitical implications of defunding UNRWA, and what this means for the future of Palestinian life, memory, and rights in the region. Charles gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming film, its funding goals, and the challenges of documenting this critical moment in history. From East Jerusalem to refugee camps in Lebanon, this episode sheds light on the stakes, the stories, and the fight to preserve truth. 🔗 Support Charles’ documentary and follow his work: Follow Charles McBryde: @CharlesMcBryde (with a Y) Topics Covered - Happiness, friendship & the cost of community - The American Dream vs real emotional fulfillment - The defunding and criminalization of UNRWA - Refugee life in Lebanon & the legacy of the Nakba - Filmmaking under occupation & resisting erasure ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & the role of cigarettes in friendship 00:32 – What actually makes us happy? 01:30 – The American Dream adds only 10% to your happiness 02:05 – The power of weekly friendships 02:40 – Community comes with annoyance – and it’s worth it 03:00 – Charles on his new documentary project 03:35 – What happened after October 7th: Israel’s claims against UNRWA 04:25 – Why Israel has targeted UNRWA for years 05:20 – UNRWA’s role in preserving Palestinian history 06:10 – The Israeli law labeling UNRWA a terrorist organization 06:50 – Why this move is completely unprecedented 07:15 – UNRWA is made up of Palestinians – and that’s a threat 08:00 – The U.S. cuts $300M in UNRWA funding 08:50 – Private fundraising & Qatar’s support 09:15 – The situation for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon 10:00 – Living in refugee camps with no rights or voice 10:45 – Why Charles is making this film now 11:30 – The urgency of finishing the documentary 12:05 – Journalistic integrity & difficult questions on both sides 13:00 – This may document the downfall of UNRWA 13:45 – What’s at stake: caring for 5.9M Palestinian refugees 14:15 – Crowdfunding goals & challenges 15:00 – How you can help 15:35 – Charles’ favorite Arabic word (thanks, Assassin’s Creed) 16:20 – Final thoughts, plugs, and future plans

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• Dave Merheje on War With Canada, Almost Arrested in Egypt, Awkward Mahershala Moment, Trump Speeches

  Lebanese-Canadian comedian Dave Merheje joins the Habibi House Podcast for one of our realest convos yet. From being mistaken as deaf in kindergarten to converting to Islam with Mahershala Ali on set, this episode is WILD. Dave opens up about his upbringing, comedy career, struggles with anxiety, and what it means to find your faith as an adult. Tap in for raw laughs, honest takes on Arab identity, and Ramadan hacks you didn’t know you needed. 🎤 Featuring: Dave Merheje 🏠 Hosted by: Habibi House 👇 Timestamps, chapters & highlights below 👇 #HabibiHouse #DaveMerheje #ArabComedians #MuslimRevert #MiddleEasternPodcast #RamadanVibes #RamyCast #ComedyPodcast #PalestinianVoices Timestamp Chapter Title Notes 00:00 Cold Open: Egypt Gun Scare 😂 Kicks off with high-energy travel story. 02:05 Welcome Dave Merheje 🇨🇦🇱🇧 Soft touch intro + Canada roots. 03:48 “I Look Like 52 Arabs” 🧔 Comedic take on Middle Eastern lookalikes. 07:01 Getting Old Is Wild 😅 Clicks, knees, and FOMO fade. 08:55 Politics: “I Feel Stupider Now” Sharp commentary, viral rant. 11:43 Middle East Fast Food Tour 🍔 Tim’s, Taco Bell & Dunkin adventures. 15:22 “You’re Mocking Me” Trauma Unexpected depth + comedy. 17:24 Ramadan Life Hacks ☕🌙 Fasting, prayer, sleep – efficient lifestyle. 25:18 Reverting to Islam ✨ Candid, heartfelt journey into faith 33:10 Atheism Beef: “No Prize Bro” 🤣 Signature Dave takedown. 34:27 Shahada by Accident?! 😳 Mahershala Ali moment of truth. 38:01 Border Security Nightmare 🚓 Real-life chaos in Egypt. 42:10 Acting While Arab 🎭 Insight into Dave’s performance style. 46:00 A Surprise Movie Offer 🎬 Serendipity and stardom. 52:18 Dad's First Train Ride ❤️ Wholesome Canadian immigrant story. 49:13 Final Words: Comedy & Community

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• South African War Reporter Yusuf Omar UNMASKS The Dark Side of Media, AI’s Rise & New Age Journalism

  Former War Reporter Yusuf Omar Exposes The Future of Journalism, AI, and Truth in Media Award-winning journalist and co-founder of Seen TV, Yusuf Omar has covered war zones, interviewed world leaders, and now pioneers the future of mobile storytelling. In this episode of Habibi House, we dive into the hidden truths of media, the rise of AI in journalism, and how social media is shaping narratives worldwide. 🔔 Subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations! 👍 Like & comment with your thoughts—do you trust the media today? 🚀 Follow Yusuf Omar & Seen TV: 📲 Instagram: @yusufomar 🌍 Seen TV: https://www.seen.tv/ #YusufOmar #WarReporter #AIJournalism #MediaManipulation #HabibiHousePodcast ⏳ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Who is Yusuf Omar? 02:15 - Covering war zones: The most dangerous moment of his career 07:42 - The truth about AI replacing journalists 12:30 - How social media manipulates public perception 18:45 - Deepfakes & the rise of fake news 24:10 - The future of storytelling through AR glasses 29:50 - Why traditional news is dying 35:20 - Secrets behind war propaganda 41:05 - The ethics of mobile journalism 46:30 - Yusuf’s vision for the future of media

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• Twitch BANNED Us Over Hummus! Hijabi Streamer Frogan EXPOSES The Truth About Social Media Censorship

  🎙 Habibi House Podcast: Twitch Bans, Censorship, & Fighting for Palestine 🇵🇸 Thank You to our sponsor Kouris! https://kourisofficial.com/ IG: @ KourisOfficial Use code HABIBI20 to get 20% off your next purchase!In this episode of Habibi House, we sit down with @Fr0gan to discuss everything from Twitch censorship and unfair bans to the ongoing fight for Palestine. We break down the controversy around the "Habibi Pass" segment, the fallout from the Sabra hummus debate, and how misinformation led to unjust platforming decisions. We also dive into Elon Musk’s bizarre public behavior, the ADL's shifting stance, and the broader conversation around free speech and accountability. Plus, Frogan shares her experience producing the Hasan Piker x Motaz Azaiza interview and the importance of Palestinian storytelling. On a lighter note, we discuss dating red flags, Arab cultural expectations, Halloween in Dearborn, and the struggle of being a hijabi in Western media. We wrap up with an important reminder: keep raising awareness, donating, and boycotting to support Palestine. 🔥 Topics covered: - Twitch bans & the “Love Sabra” controversy - Censorship, misinformation & platforming issues - Elon Musk’s N@zi salute & the ADL’s response - The Hasan Piker x Motaz Azaiza interview - The importance of supporting Palestine (UNWRA, Heal Palestine, etc.) - Hijab representation in media & breaking stereotypes - Arab dating culture & relationship dynamics - Halloween, reality TV, and pop culture takes - System of a Down, Serge Tankian, and Armenian-Lebanese solidarity 💥 DONATE & SUPPORT PALESTINE: Make sure you donate to the right UNWRA fund for Palestine & support verified orgs like Heal Palestine & PCRF. Every contribution makes a difference. 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes diving into Arab culture, politics, and internet chaos! FreePalestine TwitchCensorship HabibiHousePodcastHere are YouTube chapter timestamps for your Habibi House podcast episode:

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• "Israel's Vietnam?" Anti War Veteran/Activist Greg Stoker Talks Military & GeoPolitics in 2025

  We are Finally back with our new season two episode one of Habibi House Podcast ! https://thehabibihouse.com/ Shout out to our sponsor @palestinianhustle ! https://palestinianhustle.com/ Use code: Habibi House for 20% off your next order! I’m one of your hosts Assad Shalhoub (@ AssadShal ) and today I will be riding solo as both my other cohosts, Talal and Atif, are spending time with their families right now. As Palestinians and Lebanese people, our families are actively being torn apart by outside forces, so being present with them when you can is more important than ever. So much has transpired since our last episode, obviously in lots of ways but especially in the Middle East, but we have the perfect guest to provide some insight for the future in this country and globally, and I’m excited to get into some analysis with him. You may have seen his videos where he is power walking down a street, hair gloriously blowing in the wind as he breaks down current events, he may be your rapid fire news source on IG or Twitter, and when things often go to shit he’s someone I know I look to for an explanation. He’s a former United States Army Ranger, who served 4 combat deployments during America's occupation of Afghanistan. He has a practical background in Special Operations and Military Intelligence, and is currently an anti-war activist and independent journalist based out of Austin, Texas. He’s been in the trenches educating the masses on the truth behind the empire’s lies and today he’s blessing our viewers and listeners with his expert military analysis, activism experience, and anti-imperialist education. He’s the co-host of the colonial outcasts podcast and host of state of play on mint press. He is the one and only Greg Stoker (@ Greg.J.Stoker) @ColonialOutcasts 5:42 liberal ideology 9:30 drone strikes 10:30 indiscriminate bombing 11:40 AI targeting 16:30 JDAMS 17:30 targeting hospitals 18:01 occupying power protection 19:30 Izzy’s Vietnam 20:00 300 billion/veteran homelessness 21:52 2025 not paying taxes 23:51 Causality gap 24:18 Colonial Outcasts 27:13 Socialist Democracy 28:15 Does Izzy control US 30:11 IDF Uniforms in US Congress 30:52 USS Liberty 33:45 Empire lash out 35:10 Syria 36:54 HTS 39:40 Normalization with Izzy 40:27 Syria Democratic Elections 41:05 Resistance Never stop Palestinian Resistance 41:50 Trump hostages 44:12 Turn back on Netanyahu 45:59 Conflict Fatigue

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