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Welcome to Culturally Clueless—where we dive into culture, current events, and the everyday chaos of life. It’s raw, real, and refreshingly unfiltered, with me, Nes Reign and a lineup of fascinating guests. Together, we’ll break down the big questions and the small quirks that make life so endlessly intriguing!
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Send us a text In this episode of CulturallyClueless, Nes explores several pressing and thought-provoking topics. She examines reports about the mental health struggles of some IDF soldiers implicated in alleged war crimes—highlighting issues such as PTSD, drug use, and suicidal ideation. Nes also discusses the rise of AI in the music industry, foc…
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Send us a text This week on "Culturally Clueless," host Nes is joined by Lebanese journalist Leila Hattoum. They explore the recent attack on Doha, its regional implications, and the influence of Middle Eastern countries. The conversation also covers anti-Blackness in the Arab community, the Arab and European slave trade, Leila’s professional journ…
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Send us a text In this week of Culturally Clueless, Nes talks about Wael AlDahdouh, a heroic journalist from Gaza, whoreceived an award. She also fcovers the situation of a 14-year-old boy and his mother stranded in Israel despite holding American passports, right-wing protests in Australia, and the controversy surrounding MP Bob Katter. The episod…
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Send us a text This week's episode of Culturally Clueless addresses the assassination of journalists in Gaza, the global impact of protests in Indonesia, the situation between Turkey and Israel, the GBS Gaza Burn Singing initiative, and a special message from a Palestinian Christian to fellow Christians worldwide. Legal Disclaimer: The views and op…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Culturally Clueless, Nes delves into several significant topics: the recent assassination of journalists in Gaza and the protests in New York, the impact on freedom of speech, the Trump-Putin meeting, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and the decision of folk indie artist Dali Mavis to leave a performance due to th…
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Send us a text Nes dives right in. She explores the Israeli cabinet’s admission of full occupation of Gaza and the dire starvation and suffering it has caused. She breaks down Turkey’s fine against Adidas for failing to disclose that some shoes are made with pig skin or pig leather, rendering them haram. She examines public figures undergoing wake-…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Culturally Clueless," hosts Ray, Maria, and Nes discuss whether friendships with the opposite gender are acceptable in romantic relationships. They also touch on the Iran-Israel situation, highlight Huda Beauty, discuss Juneteenth, and the ongoing ICE situation in the U.S. Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions …
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Send us a text This week on the "Culturally Clueless" podcast, Ness, Ray, and Maria discuss a range of topics including dealing with rejection, the Iran-Israel issue, a case involving a homeless former military man, the march to Gaza from Egypt, ICE protests in the U.S., and more. Legal Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for inform…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Culturally Clueless," hosts Maria, Ray, and Ness delve into various thought-provoking topics. They explore the dynamics of shared friendships among couples, particularly in the context of breakups and divorces. They also discuss the public fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, analyze the Freedom Flotilla mo…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of "Culturally Clueless," Ness, Maria, and Ray discuss the Adriana Smith case, Israel's stance on Palestinians in Gaza, the depiction of Black women in public art, ongoing atrocities in Gaza, and a crypto case involving an Italian tourist. There are many more topics covered in this episode. Disclaimer: The view…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Maria, Ray, and Nes explore whether strength comes from resistance or acceptance. They dive into the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, the hidden dangers of plastic in clothing, recent abductions linked to cryptocurrency, the shooting of diplomats in the West Bank, the killing of two diplomats in Washington, D.C., a…
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Send us a text This week, Ray, Maria, and Nes discuss a range of important topics, including Gaza's aid situation, Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, and a recent incident involving an ICE agent arresting a minor for deportation. They also explore Maria's question: "Is omission also considered lying?" The discussion extends to femicides in So…
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Send us a text In the "Culturally Clueless" podcast episode, Maria, Nes, and Rae discussed several important topics. They covered the South Korean government's involvement in coercing single mothers to give up their babies for adoption, as well as a legal scandal involving falsified documents and fraud. Additionally, they touched on Israel'sintenti…
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Send us a text In the latest episode of "Culturally Clueless," hosts Ray, Maria, and Nes discussed a variety of important topics. They covered friendships and interventions, the attack on the Freedom Flotilla, forced labor and child labor in the chocolate industry, Amal Clooney's work, the Biden administration's stance on not asking for a ceasefire…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of "Culturally Clueless," Maria and Nes cover a variety of significant topics. They begin by exploring Maria's question about setting boundaries. The discussion then moves to the recent passing of Pope Francis at 88 years old. They also address the troubling investigation of Oklahoma officials due to racist com…
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Send us a text In this episode of the "Culturally Clueless" podcast, Maria, Ray, and Nes were joined by Stella to delve into various intriguing topics. They discussed the situation at Harvard, where the Trump administration attempted to influence the curriculum, but Harvard firmly declined. They also touched on the deportation of students from univ…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Culturally Clueless, hosts Nes, Maria and Ray discuss several impactful topics. They explore Microsoft's alleged role in a genocide, raising questions about corporate responsibility. They also dive into a philosophical discussion about whether things that start wrong always end wrong. Additionally, they cove…
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Send us a text In this episode of Culturally Clueless, Nes, Maria and Ray dive into a wide range of topics—from Utah’s ban on fluoride and its health implications, to the latest attacks in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there. They explore the impeachment and removal of South Korea’s president, and take a hard look at the illegal deport…
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Send us a text This week, Maria, al-Nashmi and Nes discuss several intriguing topics. They cover the election of the new female president of Namibia, the documentary "Encampment" produced by Breakthrough and Macklemore, and the involvement of Mahmoud Khalil in it. They also explore the philosophical question, "Is it ever too late for anything?" Add…
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Send us a text In the latest episode of "Culturally Clueless," Maria and Nes tackle a variety of pressing topics. They discuss the end of the ceasefire in Gaza and provide updates on Mahmoud Khalil. They also explore a heartbreaking story about a 76-year-old woman who faced a tragic situation involving her terminally ill husband. Additionally, they…
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Send us a text In this episode, Ness and Maria and Al-Nashmi delve into various significant topics. They discuss the fine line between confidence and delusion, shedding light on how these concepts impact individuals. They also address the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who was recently detained without charges. The episode also covers the exposure of misi…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Culturally Clueless, Z, Gazaoui, Maria and Nes discuss a range of topics. They explore the significance of "No Other Land" winning an Oscar, reflect on the sudden passing of Angie Stone, and discuss the reactions of parents when their children are bullied. They also cover Sudan's case against the UAE at the …
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Send us a text In the "Culturally Clueless" episode, Ness and Maria cover various topics, including the anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination in the '60s, the Gaza situation, ceasefire violations, the hostage exchange with Israel, and violence in the West Bank. They also discuss Ibrahim Traore, the president of Burkina Faso Legal Disclaimer: Thi…
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Send us a text In this Culturally Clueless episode, Maria and Nes covered a range of topics, including Donald Trump, the New Gaza Plan, and the public humiliation of King Abdullah. They also discussed the Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting the powerful moment when a man held up a banner with the Sudanese and Palestinian flags. Additionally, the…
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Send us a text In this episode of Culturally Clueless, Maria asks Ness about marriage, culture, and tradition. The discussion then moves to Trump’s future plans for Gaza and Netanyahu’s symbolic gift to Trump, the Golden Pager. They also cover the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and its broader implications, as well as the emotional reunion of a recentl…
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Send us a text In this second part of our Culturally Clueless discussion, we dive deeper into the heated debate on Islamophobia, Christophobia, and anti-Semitism. While Octavio maintains that these concepts don’t exist, the rest of the panel—Maria (agnostic), Ray (Muslim), Nes (Muslim, host), Delivery (Jewish), and Mike (Jewish)—presents opposing p…
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Send us a text In the Culturally Clueless episode, Nes hosted a dynamic panel featuring Maria (agnostic), Delivery (Jewish), Mike (Jewish), Ray (Muslim), and Octavio (Christian). The conversation aimed to address Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Christianity sentiments but quickly evolved into an intense debate. Octavio sparked discussion by r…
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Send us a text In this episode of Culturally Clueless, host Nes is joined by Maria, Ray, and Messi, a Palestinian living under occupation in what is often referred to as Israel or occupied Palestine. Messi shares his personal experiences as a Palestinian Arab, or so-called Israeli Arab, offering a raw perspective on the realities of life under apar…
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Send us a text Culturally Clueless Podcast: 2024 Wrap-Up Join host Nes and a dynamic panel featuring Maria, Ray, Nada, Nadia, and Iskander as they recap the defining events of 2024. From the devastating earthquake in Japan to the ongoing atrocities in Palestine and Lebanon, and the heated U.S. election, the discussion spans a wide range of impactfu…
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Send us a text On this episode of Culturally Clueless, Nes sits down with three Native guests from different tribes—two from the U.S. and one from Canada—for a powerful conversation about Indigenous resilience and struggle. They uncover the deep scars of cultural genocide, explore rich tribal customs, and shine a light on pressing issues like the M…
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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Culturally Clueless, Ruzamari, a trans woman who reverted to Islam, shares her deeply personal and polarizing journey. She reveals the challenges of reconciling her identity with faith, the struggles of seeking acceptance in the Muslim community, and how Islam transformed her life. Ruzamari reflects on h…
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Send us a text In this episode of Culturally Clueless, guests Teyshi, Maria, and Point joined to discuss the ethnic cleansing in Kashmir, drawing parallels between the struggles in Palestine and the Kashmir Valley. We explored the history, culture, and identity of Kashmiris, highlighting the concept of soft occupation and the increasing violence ag…
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Send us a text In this episode of Culturally Clueless, host Nes Sits down with Kauthar, a Native American who reverted to Islam. They discuss her spiritual journey, the challenges she faces as a new Muslim, and the parallels between Native beliefs and Islam. The conversation also delves into advocacy for marginalized communities, including a reflec…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Reign Report, we continue Freckle's powerful journey as a Palestinian American. Abducted as a child by her mother to separate her from her Palestinian father, Freckle recounts discovering her Palestinian heritage and grappling with what it truly means to be Palestinian. Through her time in Israel—living on an a…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Reign Report, host Nes talks to Freckles, an American Palestinian, in part one of a two-part series. Freckles recounts the story of being kidnapped by her mother as a baby and given a new identity, leaving her disconnected from her Palestinian father, whom she is still searching for today. She reflects on a piv…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Reign Report, Maggie and Larissa, two half-Palestinian, half-Lebanese Christian women, join Ness to discuss the unique challenges of being Christian Arabs and Christian Palestinians, both in the West and the Middle East. They talk about the struggles of their minority status, experiences with identity, and the …
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Send us a text In this episode of Guilty by Association, Ness is joined by Megs, a Lebanese-Palestinian in Egypt working on building education centers for Gaza evacuees. Megs discusses the challenges her team faces in establishing these centers, particularly dealing with traumatized children who have been displaced with no money, accommodation, or …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Guilty by Association podcast, host Ness sits down with Shaky, an advocate for Palestine and Africa, who shares her journey in founding the non-profit organization Mutual Aim. Shaky discusses the organization's mission to support people in need across Africa, including Chad, Congo, and Sudan, with a focus on ed…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Guilty by Association podcast, Nes sat down with Hassan and Muranda from Pali Liberation, a social media initiative focused on aiding families in Gaza. They shared their deeply personal motivations, speaking as parents about the critical need for food, essentials, and safe evacuations in an ongoing genocide whe…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Guilty by Association podcast, Nes and Bella engage in a conversation about the contrasts between Western values and those of the Middle East and North Africa. They explore cultural differences, particularly how women are viewed in Islam, and the evolution of feminism over the years. The discussion touches on w…
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Send us a text In this episode of the GBA Podcast, your host, Nes, covers a variety of critical topics. The discussion includes the Rage Room phenomenon and its role as a temporary outlet for stress and anger, along with Donna Alexander's story. The episode also addresses anti-Blackness in various communities, including the Arab community, and expl…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the latest raid on Andrew and Tristan Tate's residence, their 24-hour detainment, and Andrew's subsequent media coverage. We also expose disturbing trends involving IDF soldiers using dating apps to showcase their uniforms and a troubling poll revealing that 47% of Israelis agree with using rape as a met…
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Send us a text Nes is joined by Mike, Bella, Maria, and Freedom for an in-depth discussion on their educational project on TikTok, focusing on weekly live sessions about Palestine. The group explores the purpose behind the initiative and the challenges of advocating for Palestine. Mike, a Jewish man, shares his personal journey from being pro-Israe…
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Send us a text In this episode of the GBA Podcast, we delve into the complexities of consumer subscriptions and the manipulative tactics known as dark patterns, used by companies to make unsubscribing difficult. The U.S. Justice Department has sued several companies, including Amazon and Adobe, for these deceptive practices. We also discuss how peo…
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Send us a text On this episode of the GBA podcast, we dive into the complexities of self-perception and the challenges of confronting one's own truth. We explore the mindset around managing, rather than healing, trauma. We also discuss the Cognify project, an experiment using AI to potentially rewire the brains of convicts, replacing criminal tende…
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Send us a text In this episode of the GBA Podcast, we delve into the controversial visit of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the American Congress. We discuss the stark contrast in reactions, from Congress members giving standing ovations to the isolation of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian voice in Congress, who sat in her kufi…
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Send us a text In this episode of the GBA Podcast, the host delves into several pressing topics. The assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the surrounding conspiracy theories are discussed, followed by Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the election and speculation on his potential successor. The current political landscape is explored in-dept…
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Send us a text Palestinian-American content creator Nada joined Nes on the GBA podcast this week. She discussed the challenges of creating Palestinian content, including facing shadow bans and the need to remain composed amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Nada shared her mother’s displacement story from 1948, living as a refugee in Lebanon, and her…
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Send us a text hIn this episode, we discussed false advertisement and how companies use misleading language to sell products. Products can affect people differently based on their use or bodies. Many are sold under false pretenses. I used to fall for this but became more discerning. Recently, my disappointment with EMF stickers highlighted this iss…
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Send us a text In this episode of the GBA Podcast, host Ness welcomes Human Rights Observer Robin, who shares her experiences from her visits to Palestine. The West Bank, and Gaza. Robin discusses her interactions with the IDF, including negotiating a 24-hour stand-down, and highlights the atrocities faced by Palestinians due to the Israeli occupat…
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