Welcome to episode 23! It covers the week of March 9 - 13, 2020.

This week’s theme is: *أَهْلًا وَسَهْلً - Ahlan wa Sahlan - Welcome.* Our curator is Miriam Tinberg.

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This week:
This week's theme comes to us Miriam Tinberg and is called: أَهْلًا وَسَهْلً - Ahlan wa Sahlan - Welcome.


Here’s why Miriam chose this theme:
I have held a passion and curiosity for the Middle East for more than a decade at this point. Since we so rarely hear nuances or complexities about the region, my hope is that the podcast medium creates an opportunity for people who wouldn't otherwise be exposed to these stories to sit, listen, think, and allow for those gray areas

MONDAY: See Something Say Something - Taking the Numb Out of Numbers - 40 minutes


TUESDAY: Kerning Cultures - Not Just My Hijab (Part I) - 22 minutes


WEDNESDAY: Man Up - Why Can't My Wife and I Pray Together - 31 minutes


THURSDAY: Al Empire - Hamed Sinno: Mashrou’ Leila Singer/Songwriter - 44 minutes


FRIDAY: Jasadi - أول مرة (My Body: First Time) - 21 minutes

NB from Miriam: This episode is in Arabic. I chose to include it -- and hope there are some Arabic-speakers on this list -- because I believe representation and inclusion matter. The episode itself features a few Arab women talking about their first times hearing about and experiencing the concept of sex, something considered haram (shameful) in many Arab communities. Since sex is so rarely discussed in the Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa, it was important for me to include it in this week's curation.

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Here's Miriam's SELF PROMO: 
If you, or anyone you know are enrolled in a degree-granting institution (undergrad, grad etc.), and are interested in studying Arabic and living in the Middle East / North Africa (MENA) region, I can talk your ear off about U.S. State Department grants and scholarships to apply for to that will get you there for free! I love reading application essays, so hit me up!

Here's Miriam's CROWDSOURCING QUESTION:
Reflect on your podcast queue: is it mainly voices and stories that are familiar to you? Stories that you might hear in your circles already? Or, is it a mix of voices that aren't otherwise represented in your non-podcast life? No judgement here -- just interesting to think about and discuss.

Use this hashtag to discuss this theme online with us: #WelcomeAhlan

This episode was written and produced by Arielle Nissenblatt, who also hosts the show. Special thanks to Daniel Tureck who mixes and masters Feedback with EarBuds. Abby Klionsky edits our newsletter, which can be found at earbudspodcastcollective.org. Thank you to Matthew Swedo for composing our music. Find him and ask him all about your music needs. He’s at @matthewswedo on Instagram and www.matthewswedomusic.comonline.

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