Breaking Pita With Zee
In Breaking Pita With Zee, host Zahra Huber talks about her personal experiences growing up in the United States as an Arab-American Muslim woman. She also brings on guests to discuss current events involving Muslims or Arab Americans, as well as other topics such as dating, immigrant family traditions, food and the similarities between different cultures.
Podcasting since 2019 • 36 episodes
Breaking Pita With Zee
Latest Episodes
Unpacking the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict with Amer Zahr
In this episode, Zahra sits down with Palestinian activist, professor and comedian Amer Zahr for an honest conversation about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Together, they trace the history that shaped the region, unpack the narratives often...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:06:00
From Jerk Chicken to Shawarma: A Flavorful Fusion with Krystal Cope
In this episode of Breaking Pita with Zee, host Zahra Huber sits down with Krystal Cope, a proud Jamaican, to explore the surprising similarities between the Arab and Jamaican cultures. From spirit-filled traditions to family-first values,
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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37:27
The Sex Talk With Lilly Ismail
Let’s talk about it - all of it. In this episode, host Zahra Huber sits with Lilly Ismail to dive deep into sex, marriage expectations, and divorce. Nothing’s off the table as they get real about the choices, challenges, and cultural conversati...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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50:01
Unpacking "Dearborn" with Ghassan Zeineddine
In this episode, host Zahra Huber sits down with Ghassan Zeineddine, author of Dearborn, to discuss what inspired him to write about the city, how he selected each short story’s themes, and the process behind crafting his unforgettable...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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40:43
9/11 - The Arab Experience with Omar Zahran
In this powerful episode of Breaking Pita with Zee, Zahra sits down with Omar Zahran to unpack what it was like being Arab in New York and in America during the aftermath of 9/11. From heightened stereotypes and discrimination to navig...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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45:19