Palestinian Who's Who: Reem Assil

As violence escalates in Lebanon, many are drawing comparisons to Gaza. In this episode, we speak with Palestinian journalist and activist Lama Abu Kharoub, from Burj el-Shemali refugee camp in Lebanon, who shares firsthand insights from Lebanon, where communities continue to fac ...  Show more

What does Gaza’s healthcare system look like nine months after the ceasefire? According to Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash, the crisis is far from over. From destroyed hospitals and chronic medicine shortages to disease outbreaks in overcrowded displacement camps. This episode explores th ...  Show more

In episode 195, the girls are joined by chef, activist, and entrepreneur Reem Assil to discuss her upbringing, her experience traveling through Syria and Lebanon and how that lead to her being a chef, her activism within the community, the colonization of food, and so much more! ...  Show more

Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Reem Assil, a dynamic force that sits at the intersection of her three passions: food, community, and social justice. Based in Oakland, Reem's journey is a compelling narrative of resilience, identity, and the transformative power throug ...  Show more

Reem Kassis talked about her work on the intersection of food, culture, and politics, notably in Palestine.

Reem Kassis' debut cookbook, The Palestinian Table (2017), won The Guild of Food Writers Award and Gourmand World Cookbook award, was nominated fo ...

This episode is The Dig’s Palestine Teach-In. The most informative clips from our archives on Palestine and Israel. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Check out our excellent newsletters—sent to you by email if you support us on Patreon thedigradio.com/newsletter Donate now to ...  Show more