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Welcome to a new segment "How Did We Get Here?" In these segments, Tariq is joined by his youngest sister Halimah; the title is a heads up warning to expect the unexpected. The two start out talking about parenting. The conversation takes a turn, and inner-dialogue becomes the focus, then onto growing up in a generation without social media (and how their children engage it). They find their way into a conversation about bullying and internet trolls as well. By the time it's done you'll be asking yourself "How Did We Get Here?" Guest/Producer- Halimah El-Amin Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music West in Africa by John Bartmann https://bit.ly/2N1Br7r Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq is joined in studio by Aydin Anwar & Sadok BenAbdallah for a discussion that begins in religion and ends in looking at the policies presented by 3 of the democratic presidential candidates (Yang, Sanders, and Warren) regarding student loan debt in the U.S. Seems like a big leap? Listen and see how we go straight from A to Z. Guest- Sadok BenAbdallah Guest- Aydin Anwar Host-Tariq I. El-Amin Produced by- T. El-Amin, S. BenAbdallah, A. Anwar Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Image Tariq I. El-Amin

By request, Tariq & Bubba are covering an original series on the Amazon Prime streaming platform, Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski(The Office) and Wendell Pierce (The Wire). Yes, there are spoilers, so if you haven't seen it, listen at your own risk. In addition to talking about the acting, direction, plot and so forth, Bubba takes a moment to give an impromptu course on some technical points of studio production, and explaining why some projects end up presented the way they do. We wrap up coming back to Jack Ryan, pointing out some of the ridiculous points you might have missed. Overall, we both thought this was a solid show that told a story with nuance and complexity, in what could have been a tired retread where American exceptionalism is established by demonizing Muslims, and Islam. Guest/Producer- Bubba Murray Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq talks with Global humanitarian leader, Halil Demir, founder and Executive Director of Zakat Foundation USA. Halil joins us to talk about his new book, 9 Myths About Muslim Charities - Stories From The Zakat Foundation of America. The conversation touches on how Muslim charities are impacted by state and financial policy, the alignment of Muslim and American values, how Muslim American charities working abroad further the goal of American values, and the cloud of suspicion Muslim organizations have to contend with as they carry out their goal of providing relief and aid. Get the book at https://amzn.to/2CDLsjm Guest- Halil Demir Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image Halil Demir

In our second installment of "Are We Expecting Too Much From Hip Hop?" Tariq is joined by independent Muslim Rap Artist, and founder of Elite Regime Entertainment, Jameel F. Karim aka J-Seriyus for an extended conversation on this topic. How much responsibility does the artist have for the work they produce? Can they just entertain? Do they have to have a positive message? How do today's artist compare to those who came before them? You can check out J's work on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUss0IHmyVru6Vb_EGkUdtg Guest- Jameel F. Karim Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Allston Night Owl by Blue Dot Sessions- https://bit.ly/2Pb3Ms1 Image Tariq I. El-Amin

This is the first in a series of discussions titled "Are We Expecting Too Much From Hip Hop?" We're talking with artist, activist, and scholars about the evolution of Hip Hop, it's usage as a vehicle for social justice, the responsibility of artist, the history of Black music, and Hip Hop as a generational bridge. We kick the conversation off with Dr. Su'ad Abdul-Khabeer,author of Muslim Cool: Race, Religion and Hip Hop in the United States. Dr. Su'ad is an associate professor of American Culture and Arab and Muslim American Studies at the University of Michigan, and leader of Sapelo Square-- the first website dedicated to the comprehensive documentation and analysis of the Black US American Muslim experience. \ Guest- Dr. Su'ad Abdul-Khabeer Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Allston Night Owl by Blue Dot Sessions- https://bit.ly/2Pb3Ms1 Image

In November of 2014, 12 year old Tamir Rice was killed by ex-Cleveland Police Department officer Tim Loehman who responded to a report of a "Black male who keeps pulling a gun out of his pants and pointing it at people." The gun was found to be an airsoft replica. A grand jury failed to indict Loehman for the death of Tamir, but he was fired for omitting information on his Cleveland Police Department application. Since Tamir's murder, his mother (Samaria) has advocated for police reform, transparency, and community education, travelling nationaly and around the world speaking to these concerns. She is the founder, and CEO of The Tamir Rice Foundation and recently purchased the building that will serve as the future home of the Tamir Rice Afrocentric Cultural Center. Samaria is joined in studio by adviser, Bishop Gregg L. Greer, civil rights activist, and CEO and Founder of Freedom First International. Host- Tariq (El-Amin) talks with her about activism, working with other organizations, relationships wit

Tariq (El-Amin) & Bubba (Murray) take a look at HBO's Watchmen series. Whether you're familiar with the graphic novel, or Director Zack Snyder's 2009 Big Screen offering, this is a series that stands on its own. The conversation centers around the show-runners decision to build their alternate reality on top of an ugly piece of U.S. history that many would rather forget, The Tulsa Massacre. Race, class, and policing, are a few of the themes running throughout this discussion. Guest- Bubba Murray Host-Tariq I. El-Amin Producers- Tariq El-Amin/Bubba Murray Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq (El-Amin) is joined in-studio by Anisha Isma'il Jogee. Anisha is an elected official (School Board Member- Arlington Heights,IL District 25), educator, writer, world traveler, and Doctoral candidate in USC's Organizational Change and Leadership program. She recently returned from the Hajj pilgrimage, which all Muslims who have the means are required to perform-at least once in their lifetime. She talks with Tariq about this journey of a lifetime and what it means to her now. Guest- Anisha Ismail Jogee Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq talks with Fatimaeh Hussain, and Jenna Naser, both are Domestic Violence Lead Advocates with Arab American Family Services. They join us in these last days of Domestic Violence Awareness month to give a recap of what this month has looked like for AAFS. They share insights on a multitude of services offered by AAFS, including ESL classes, legal assistance, mental health, food and nutrition, and more. Note: Current statistics show that one in four women are now, or have been, victims of domestic violence. Guest- Fatimaeh Hussein Guest- Jenna Naser Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq (El-Amin) is joined by Peter Alter, Chief historian & Director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History at the Chicago Museum, and Mona Askar Curatorial Assistant for the American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago. Tariq talks with them about this exhibt that displays the history (and diversity) of Chicago's Muslims. Guest- Peter Alter Guest- Mona Askar Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music- Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image- Chicago History Museum

Tariq (El-Amin) is joined by fellow hosts, Sadok (BenAbdallah) & Aydin (Anwar) to talk about topics that happen to begin with the letter "P", sort of.. Parking tickets (in Chicago)and the (in)famous Popeye's chicken sandwich were big parts of the conversation. Somehow the legal use of recreational marijuana in Chicago (Jan 2020), and the dangers of dining out found their way into this very organic conversation as well. :-) Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Cohost-Sadok BenAbdallah Cohost-Aydin Anwar Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with Employment Specialist, Kimberly S. Pearson of the Chicago Urban League. Remember, if you aren't looking you may know someone who is, so share--share--share! Follow us on Twitter @RadioIslamUSA Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq (El-Amin) is joined by RI Culture Contributor Layla Abdullah-Poulos. She shares a literary selection from the self-help/inspiration genre "Everyday Islam" by Marcus Allgood. Historically, self-help has been part of the Islamic literary tradition; today it's also a large part of social media consumption where millions of people draw daily inspiration from the post of public, and private, figures alike. You can get Everyday Islam at https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Islam-days-living-Allah/dp/1797584553 Guest- Layla Abdullah-Poulos Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin Contributing Producer- Layla Abdullah-Poulos Executive Producer- Abdul Malik-Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Image Tariq I. El-Amin

As part of our recognition of Breast cancer awareness month we're continuing a conversation w/ a previous guest-- Halimah El-Amin, sister of host/producer, Tariq I. El-Amin. If you missed the first conversation, it's Ep. 737 "Candidly Cancer." Halimah joins us this time to update us, post-surgery. Her reservations about her surgery might surprise you. She also talks candidly about the importance of identifying and protecting your mode of 'self care.' Let us know what you think at Producer@radioislam.com. Music- The Kyoto Connection: Feel the Magic http://bit.ly/2xjv7MN Image Tariq I. El-Amin

In this episode of Movie Talk on Radio Islam, mainstays Tariq El-Amin and Bubba Murray, are joined by new Radio Islam personality Sadok BenAbdAllah to discuss Joker, directed by Todd Phillips. Spoiler alert! They discuss some of the main themes of the movie: class, power, hope/hopelessness, and human connection, all of which were tied to a commentary on mental health/illness. We gave this movie "4 Bean Pies." Reviewers- Tariq I. El-Amin; Bubba Murray; Sadok BenAbdAllah Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin, Bubba Murray, Sadok BenAbdAllah Executive Producer-Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq El-Amin, Aydin Anwar, & Sadok BenAbdallah bring humor and insight to a conversation about the Black Sheep of the language family: Profanity. Cuss words. Colorful language. Looking at how not only Muslims, but society at large uses these words, and why? Does using those words signify a tarnished heart, ignorance, or ill intent? Listen, and share your thoughts. Find us on FB & Twitter @RadioIslamUSA. Email at Producer@Radioislam.com Guest- Aydin Anwar Guest- Sadok BenAbdallah Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music-Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image- Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq is joined by the newest hosts to join the Radio Islam Platform, Sadok BenAbdallah and Aydin Anwar. It was recently revealed that multi-national warehouse club Costco had been carrying baby pajamas produced by a Chinese company using slave labor, provided by its unlawful incarceration of 3 million Uighur currently interned in concentration camps. Justice For All, a Sound Vision led Human Rights Advocacy group, held a protest outside of north-side (Chicago) Costco to raise public awareness and to urge Costco to support organizations fighting to end China's human rights violations against the Uighur. Note- Costco removed the items from its stores, and terminated the contract with the vendor prior to the protest, and the recording of this program. Guest- Aydin Anwar Guest- Sadok BenAbdallah Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Chicago Job's Report with the Chicago Urban League; Here's this week's list of employment opportunities in the Chicago-land area. Remember, if you aren't looking you may know someone who is, so share--share--share! Follow us on Twitter @RadioIslamUSA Guest- Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Tariq I. El-Amin

This episode centers around 3 dates, and the events that took place on them: August 5th (India's revocation of Article 370), September 22nd (Howdi Modi rally in Houston TX), and September 27th (Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing the UN General Assembly). Our guest, Professor Junaid Ahmad,Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Politics, and Secretary-General of the International Movement for a Just World gives historical context to these events and shares his analysis on where we are now. Guest- Junaid Ahmad Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Image Edited by Tariq El-Amin