Seher is joined by special guest Kathryn to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, why they're striking, and why AMPTP is responsible for everything.The <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/wga-negotiations-status-as-of-5-1-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current status</a> of WGA's proposals and AMPTP's responseThe <a href="https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/why-we-strike" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current status</a> of SAG-AFTRA's proposals and AMPTPKathryn's <a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/industry/wga-sag-aftra-strikes-hollywood-impact-effect-tv-future" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article</a> on the strikes<a href="https://www.thefandomentals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Thats-Haram-Strikes.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transcript Link</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Seher is joined by special guest Kathryn to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, why they're striking, and why AMPTP is responsible for everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/wga-negotiations-status-as-of-5-1-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;current status&lt;/a&gt; of WGA's proposals and AMPTP's response&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/why-we-strike" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;current status&lt;/a&gt; of SAG-AFTRA's proposals and AMPTP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kathryn's &lt;a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/industry/wga-sag-aftra-strikes-hollywood-impact-effect-tv-future" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; on the strikes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thefandomentals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Thats-Haram-Strikes.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Transcript Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hollywood Strikes and What Happens Now

Seher and Kori take a look at Kamala's comic origins and then discuss which of the other existing Muslim heroes in Marvel comics might make the next best choice to translate over to the MCU.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Seher and Kori take a look at Kamala's comic origins and then discuss which of the other existing Muslim heroes in Marvel comics might make the next best choice to translate over to the MCU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Marvel Muslim Characters and the MCU

Seher and Kori finally had time to sit down and watch Ms. Marvel, and they have some thoughts.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Seher and Kori finally had time to sit down and watch Ms. Marvel, and they have some thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Was Ms. Marvel Haram?

As promised, in this episode Seher and Kori tackle immigration narratives from several angles. Dominant culture expectation of utter assimilation, the long term effects coming to roost of imperial colonialism of "Western" powers across the globe, as well as how BIPOC are often ignored in conversations leading to pitting many "minority" groups against each other, instead of coming together to turn off the giant faucet way up top causing all of this to begin with.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As promised, in this episode Seher and Kori tackle immigration narratives from several angles. Dominant culture expectation of utter assimilation, the long term effects coming to roost of imperial colonialism of "Western" powers across the globe, as well as how BIPOC are often ignored in conversations leading to pitting many "minority" groups against each other, instead of coming together to turn off the giant faucet way up top causing all of this to begin with.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Let's Talk About Haram Faucets

Seher and Kori review recent/upcoming media centered on Muslim characters, as well as Kori's newfound obsession with the Turkish historical drama, Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century)!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Seher and Kori review recent/upcoming media centered on Muslim characters, as well as Kori's newfound obsession with the Turkish historical drama, &lt;em&gt;Muhteşem Yüzyıl&lt;/em&gt; (Magnificent Century)!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hey! It's A Media Episode!

Seher and Kori discuss aspects about Muslim life through media representation. Along the way, they try to answer common questions and dispel common stereotypes.

That's Haram!

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