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.
Episodes
30 episodes
F*** What They Think: A Solo Conversation About Reputation
In this solo episode, host Zahra Huber gives a little more insight into how reputation/people's opinions in the Arab community really played a major role in her life's biggest decisions -- such as taking the hijab off. Learn how she has overcom...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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20:02
Body Image in the Arab Culture with Samantha Brash
The ideal body image in America is usually affected by media and society...but in the Arab culture, that pressure tends to come from parents, siblings and other family members who can be extremely blunt. In this episode, body positive dietician...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:15
Misadventures of a Slightly Warm, Muslim-American Comic Creator, Huda Fahmy
Creator of "Yes, I'm Hot in This", Huda Fahmy, says serious issues and experiences inspired her to start and create her comics. In this episode, Huda explains that she uses her art to display how how universal people's everyda...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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33:18
The Palestinian Plight - A Conversation with Imad Refai
You've seen it on social media: The eviction of Palestinian families from their homes. The death and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes and attacks. In this special episode, host Zahra Huber is joined by Imad Refai, a yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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37:55
The Labeling of Mass Shooters: Terrorism Vs. Mentally Ill
Why is it that when Arab-Americans are involved in mass shootings, it's called terrorism? But when it's a white man, he has mental health issues? Host Zahra Huber is joined by Nadia Bryant as the two talk about the verbiage around mass shooting...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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31:11
"Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim" with Leah V
Author and body-positive activist Leah V joins host Zahra Huber to talk about her love-hate relationship with religion, weight and mental health, and where how she's come to find her voice and be comfortable with who she is.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:09
The France Hijab Ban with Shayma Ghaleb
In this episode, host Zahra Huber and guest Shayma Ghaleb discuss the new hijab ban in France -- how frustrating and disappointing it is for Muslims all around the world.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:58
Overcoming the Taboo: Hady on Being an Arab Male Makeup Artist
Hady Farhat has come a long way since he first started following his dream of being a male Arab makeup artist in the Dearborn community. In this episode, Hady discusses his struggles, the secrets, and the backlash he received throughout his jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:14
#DearbornThings
What makes Dearborn, Dearborn? Home to the most concentrated Arab population outside of the Middle East, there are a number of things that stand out that make the city amazing and also a little... unique. Host Zahra Huber is joined...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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45:10
20 Questions With an Arab
In this final episode of season 2, host Zahra Huber along with guests Neda Mohiedeen and Nadia Bryant, answer 20 questions that were submitted by followers on social media. Questions include: "Do you shower with your hijab" and "Are all Arabs M...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:50
When Arab Meets TikTok
Meet Maya Hussein from London, Ontario. She's became a huge TikTok and Instagram personality through her funny videos imitating funny Arab traditions. She also posts videos that spotlight some of the differences between Arab and non-Arabs. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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35:31
Dating Outside the Arab Culture
In this episode, Zahra is joined by Nadia Bryant and the two have a fun conversation about what it's like to date outside the Arab culture. The challenges, reactions from others, and of course the positive side to it.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:38
Hummus & Tamales: A True Love Story
Anthony Bryant, who is Mexican/Caucasian, married into a Lebanese family. In this episode, Anthony discusses a few traditions he was surprised by and had to get used to, plus some of the challenges that came along with it. He also talks about m...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:49
Yallah, Let's Eat!
Masterchef contestant and baker Amanda Saab joins host Zahra Huber to talk about the one thing that unites us all -- FOOD -- specifically Arabic food! The two also discuss Amanda's journey into the baking/cooking world. Make sure not to listen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:16
We All Say "Marhaba"
A Yemeni, a Lebanese and an Iraqi record a podcast -- and the three of them talk about "Colorism" -- and how Arabs from different countries discriminate against one another. Host Zahra Huber is joined by Shayma Ghaleb and Nadia Bryant who talk ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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50:03
Finding My Roots - How to Be Iranian
Just weeks after finding out she's mostly Iranian, Zahra tries to understand her Persian roots. She hosts an episode with her high school Iranian friend, Mehrnoosh Torbatnejad, to talk about traditions, music, and Persian food. Is Zahra fit to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:05
The Life of an Arab-American Comedian
What's it like to be an Arab-American comedian in the United States? Find out as Zahra is joined by Mike Eshaq.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:46
The Secret World of Domestic Violence
In this episode, Zahra is joined by Sara Raad, a domestic violence survivor/advocate and poet. Sara tells her story about the abuse she endured in her marriage and some of the community backlash she receives for being outspoken about it. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:20
Who Am I?
In this first episode of season 2, Zahra is joined by her sisters to discuss DNA results. It appears she's been living a lie!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:30
'I Don't Need Help': Taking on Arab Mental Health Stigma
In this season finale, host Zahra Huber sits down with Abdul El-Sayed, a former health director for the Detroit Health Department, to talk about mental health -- or the lack of it -- in the Arab-American communities. The two talked about why th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:48
The "A" Word: Racism in the Arab World
Racism within the Arab culture/communities. It happens. Host Zahra Huber is joined by Namira Islam, Co-Founder of Muslim ARC (Anti-Racism Collaborative), who talks about issues within the community and what's being done to change it.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:08
US Census: I'm Not White!
Arab-Americans are considered "white" on the US Census, but aren't treated as such in society. Host Zahra Huber is joined by comedian and law professor Amer Zahr, who tells us how it all came about and what's happening to change it.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:48
Love & Dabke: Dating an Arab
What's it like to date an Arab-American Muslim? Host Zahra Huber is joined by her sister-in-law and friend, Tabatha Wydryck, on how life has changed since dating/marrying Zahra's brother.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:41