Yalla & Yap
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
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, which has faced significant bac...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:10:35
"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 spoilers!00:00 Introductio...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:23:41
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 Palestinian American family. The hosts hig...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:48
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 complexities of birthright citizen...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:05
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, particularly the backlash against Mahdi Hassan, and ...
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Episode 7
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1:24:06
"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, which resulted in the death...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:23
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 expectations, the importance of being present in y...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:35
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 the early days of platforms lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:54
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 never been seen before. We at Yalla & Yap pr...
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Episode 3
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39:14
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 climate change and how your vote matters!h...
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Episode 2
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19:35
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, where do we fall? And more importantly, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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