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Yalla & Yap is a Muslim Arab-American Millennial podcast that dives deep into the unique blend of heritage and modern experiences. Join our hosts as they navigate their cultural roots while embracing the diverse opportunities and challenges they face in the US.
Each episode offers candid conversations, personal stories, and vibrant discussions on identity, community, faith, and career. Tune in to hear voices that are reshaping the narrative and celebrating the strength and resilience of Muslim American women in today’s world.
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S2E10 Transparency or Takedown? Breaking Down the Khaled Beydoun Debate
Hosts Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna unpack an Instagram controversy alleging that Khaled Beydoun received a significant cut from funds raised for Gaza through Human Appeal. They examine whether…
S2E9 A Conversation with Zeeshan Hafeez
Join Lena, Mariam and Deeana in this episode of Yalla and Yap, where they host Zeeshan Hafeez, a national candidate for Texas’ 33rd district. Hafeez shares his journey into politics, which began in…
S2E8 The Trad Wife
In this episode of Yalla & Yap, hosts Lena, Deanna, Mariam, and Manal tackle the controversial topic of the 'Trad Wife'. They delve into what it means to embrace traditional gender roles within…
S2E7 Being a Stay-at-Home Mom is not Hard.
Welcome to Yalla & Yap! Join Lena, Manal, Deanna, and Mariam as they dive into a heated debate about the difficulties of being a stay-at-home mom versus a working mom. Discussing perspectives…
S2E6 Is Vela a cult?
In this episode, Lena, Mariam, and Deanna dive into a passionate and engaging discussion on the hotly debated topic of the Vela Hijab brand. They explore its origins, the challenges of being a hijabi…
S2E5 Celebrities for Palestine
Join Lena, Manal, Deanna, and Mariam as they discuss social and political issues, particularly the recognition of Palestine as a state and shifting global opinions about it. Celebrities' support for…
S2E4 Mamdani: Friend or Fake
In this episode of Yalla & Yap, Lena, Deanna, and Manal discuss a variety of pressing issues in today's world, including the recent flooding in Texas, ongoing crises in Gaza, and the evolving…
S2E3 "Trump visits the mosque": The New Middle East Order?
Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna get into the latest hodgepodge of Middle Eastern news, highlighted by President Trump's recent visit to Abu Dhabi and the grand mosque, marking his first known visit…
S2E2 American Muslims and EPIC City, The Billion Dollar Investment
In this episode of Yalla & Yap, Lena, Manal, and Deanna are joined by special guest Abdullah Khatib to discuss the significance of the Epic City Project and the importance of political engagement…
S2E1 Sincerely, Your Muslim Neighbor
We are back with Season 2! In this episode of Yalla & Yap - Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna dive deep into the topic of Epic City, a proposed master-planned Muslim community in the DFW area,…
S1E10 "Halal/Haram Ratio?!” - Hulu’s Muslim Matchmaker
Hulu's Muslim Matchmaker is now streaming! Join Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna as they take on the show - sharing their thoughts, discuss, agreeing and definitely disagreeing. And yes, there will be…
S1E9 All About 'Mo'
Exploring 'Mo': A Groundbreaking Palestinian-American ShowIn this episode of Yalla and Yap, Lena, Mariam, Deanna, and Manal discuss the remarkable impact of the show 'Mo', which centers around a…
S1E8 Trump and his Barrage of Executive Orders
Recorded on January 23, 2025Join Lena, Mariam, and Deanna in the first week of Making America Great Again, as they dive into the changes on social media with the new administration, explore the…
S1E7 Thoughts Out Loud: DJ Zift, Palestinian Identity, Ceasefire, 'Is that a joke?', Mehdi Hassan
Join Lena, Manal, and Deanna as they discuss the latest developments in Gaza, including the recent ceasefire and President Biden's farewell speech. They analyze the reactions on social media,…
S1E6 "Please don't be Muslim": Terror in NOLA
First Episode of 2025: Reactions to New Orleans Attack & Reflections on Mass ShootingsIn this first episode of 2025, Lena, Mariam, and Deanna discuss the tragic New Year's attack in New Orleans,…
S1E5 We Need More Stay-at-Home Moms!
In this episode of Yallah & Yap, Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna dive into a lively discussion about the roles of stay-at-home moms versus working moms. The conversation touches on societal…
S1E4 Muslims Meet Influencer Culture
In this episode of Yalla & Yap, hosts Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna discuss their personal journeys with social media and their varied perspectives on the role of Muslim influencers today. From…
S1E3 Kamala Gets Trumped!
On November 5th, 2024, the American people elected Donald J. Trump, again, to be our 47th president of the United States of America. Trump pulled off what is considered a historic comeback that's…
S1E2 The Moral Compass of Texas | Special Episode
Yalla & Yap and Eddie Espinoza, the Green Party candidate for TX railroad commissioner, met at Arwa Yemeni coffee shop for a meet and greet pop-up event. Hot topics were the war on Gaza and…
S1E1 The Muslim Vote: Who wants it?
Arab American and Muslim voters are now facing a unique and moral dilemma. We know that we have to be part of the political process, but many of us believe that we have very few good options.So,…
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Yalla & Yap has published 20 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Yalla & Yap is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 54m.
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