The Death of Arabic Music Criticism l Danny Hajjar

Why do friendships drift apart? And why do some people stay with us long after they’re gone?In this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, I sat down with Anthony Adonis from Adonis to talk about love, music, friendship, ambition, and the things we feel but never say.@anthonyfromadonis @adonisband

Does Arabic music need more honest criticism? Danny Hajjar thinks so. The former Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA sits down with Hani Dajani to talk about what the music scene won't say out loud.Danny has covered Saint Levant, Elyanna, and Tul8te, and interviewed Nancy Ajram. We get into critique, the business behind the hits, and why real feedback is so rare.This episode is brought in partnership with XP Futures and XP Air.

Most people think speaking like a CEO means sounding confident, but the best communicators today know the right techniques while still sounding authentic. I sat down with Yasir Khan to talk about public speaking and how to communicate like the top 1% of CEOs.

In this episode, I am joined by bestselling author Najwa Zebian and Will Rossy to unpack one of the hardest truths in dating: if they wanted you, you’d know.If you’ve ever questioned where you stand with someone, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been avoiding... and more importantly, the truth you need to move forward.In this episode: 00:00 Intro01:02 Are You Overthinking… or in a Toxic Situation? How to Tell10:45 Anxious Attachment in Dating: What You MUST Know Early On18:00 Should You Judge Someone at the Start in Dating? Red Flags vs Intuition23:50 Were You in Love… or Trying to Fix Them?32:53 Night Anxiety & Overthinking: How to Stop Spiraling Before Bed45:50 Why You Take Things Personally1:00:00 How to Say “That Hurt Me” Without Pushing Them Away1:15:00 Mixed Signals Explained: Are They Interested or Not?1:29:00 Rejection Isn’t About You: The Truth No One Tells You1:39:20 What If You Never Get Married? Facing This Fear

In this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, I sit down with Sara Madani and we get into why you might be feeling off, and how anxiety can sometimes disguise itself as intuition. We talk about doing the inner work, trusting yourself again, and what it actually means to have a grounded, magnetic energy.00:00 Intro00:53 What Is Aura, Really02:00 How to Build a Magnetic Aura05:45 Ignoring Your Gut Feeling07:55 Can Your Intuition Be Wrong09:33 Anxiety vs Intuition10:30 The Inner Work Step by Step18:30 Misalignment Explained23:26 When Authenticity Feels Too Much29:00 Creating a Safe Space for Others32:10 Narcissists and Energy Drain42:38 I Am Enough and Letting Go48:00 Final Thoughts

For International Women’s Day, we talk about something people rarely say out loud: giving birth is still dangerous. This episode explores why maternal health is still a global issue and how we can do better for women everywhere.Joining us is the CEO of Every Pregnancy, Isra Chaker. You can learn more about Every Pregnancy at www.everypregnancy.org In this episode: 00:00 Intro02:50 Why Giving Birth Is Still Dangerous Today08:50 The Most Common Complications During Childbirth11:00 Why Where You’re Born Can Determine If You Survive Pregnancy14:30 What Can Actually Be Done to Save Mothers20:40 Inside Every Pregnancy: A New Global Approach26:28 Debunking the Myth: This Would Never Happen to Me27:50 The Reality of Maternal Healthcare Around the World36:15 Untold Stories From Pakistan to the United States39:00 A New Model for Supporting Mothers Globally48:55 The Stigma and Pressure Around Pregnancy55:25 Advice for Men: How to Be Better Allies58:58 How We Can All Help

This Ramadan we talk about what it feels like to drift and slowly find your way back. Basel Gazi joins me to unpack Islamic history in a way that feels honest and real and shares how his app Archives is helping a new generation reconnect with Islam.00:00 Intro 02:15 The Man Who Hated Islam… and Became a Lesson Forever (Abu Lahab)06:00 Why Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Story Hits Different06:50 The Moment Basel Felt Islam Was Actually Personal10:25 If You’re Questioning Your Faith — Listen to This11:50 How Do You Believe in God When There’s So Much Evil?14:45 The Real Peer Pressure No One Talks About in Ramadan18:20 Did Islam Really Spread Peacefully? Let’s Be Honest.22:05 Why the First Mosque Was a Power Move24:34 The Persian Man Who Crossed the World for Truth (Salman Al-Farsi)28:30 The Best Way to “Start Over” This Ramadan (Qur’an + ChatGPT?)31:45 Why Olives Are Mentioned in the Qur’an34:28 Life Before Alarm Clocks: The Musa7arati Era36:50 What We Hope You Actually Take From This40:00 Archives Islamic App Quick +Muslim Pop Culture QuizDownload the Muslim Archives App to learn more about Islamic History : https://archiveszone.appIf you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you can follow and share with a friend.

Join Hani in the studio for an interview with Noor Taher! Noor unpacks what it was like playing a complex character in Netflix's Alrawabi in 2021, the hard conversations our culture tends to avoid, and advice for young girls today. She also opens up about life with epilepsy and why she decided to raise awareness. Enjoy! 00:00 Intro02:08 What’s new with Noor lately04:50 From child actor in Jordan to AlRawabi09:15 Playing the “villain” and being bullied in real life13:44 Layan vs Regina George: who would actually win14:35 Is Layan really the villain or just misunderstood18:55 Playing a heavy role: honor, culture, and family contrast21:21 What AlRawabi taught Noor about herself23:35 The pressure young girls face today and Noor’s advice26:30 The conversations our culture avoids and bringing back “3eib”29:45 Living with epilepsy and breaking the stigma40:30 A hard truth Noor learned the long way43:23 What people romanticize that isn’t actually that great45:35 Advice Noor would give herself five years ago46:08 What Noor hopes listeners take away from this conversationIf you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean a lot if you can please follow the podcast and rate it

In this episode, Hani sits down with Ebraheem from Dubai Bling for an honest conversation beyond the cameras. Ebraheem tells Hani what viewers don’t see on the show, the struggle of body image for men, Palestine, faith, and the art of staying unbothered. Hope you enjoy the episode!0:00 Intro0:42 The One Thing People Get Wrong About Ebraheem6:10 Who Is the Real Narcissist on Dubai Bling?12:10 Body Image for Men & Family Weight Conversations26:22 If Ebraheem Were Cancelled Today34:00 Why Dubai Changed How the World Sees Arabs44:18 What Dubai Bling Gets Right (and Wrong)46:00 Favourite Cast Member & Who He’d Cut47:40 The Villain Edit & Season 456:21 Staying Unbothered1:02:20 Arab Man Archetypes in Dubai1:06:55 Americans vs Brits in Dubai1:09:30 Palestine, Faith & Resilience1:13:48 The DMs He Gets1:17:50 Advice for Life & Success

In this episode, I sit down with Annemarie Jacir, director of the film Palestine 36, to uncover the erased history of Palestine in 1936 and the year that shaped everything happening today. We talk about why she made a film about the 1936 revolt, the shocking truths she discovered in archives, how British colonization shaped Palestinian life, and the real people and stories woven into the film. This is an episode about Palestinian excellence you do not want to miss!00:00 - Intro01:58 - Why 1936 Matters: The History We’ve Never Been Taught07:30 - The People of Palestine Back Then… and the Truth Behind Their Lives09:37 - How “Palestine 36” Evolved From the Director’s Original Vision12:13 - How October 7 Shifted Everything for This Film24:23 - The Real Lives and Real Footage That Shaped This Film31:00 - British Cruelty, Resistance, and the Human Side We Don’t Hear About44:00 - Her #1 Hope for Anyone Who Watches This Film50:00 - Straightforward Advice for Filmmakers and Creatives Everywhere55:00 - Where to Follow Annemarie and Stay Updated on “Palestine 36”