https://simplecast.com “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. D This show records and broadcasts LIVE on Full Service Radio from the lobby of the LINE DC in Adams Morgan, Washington DC. en Tue, 3 Jul 2018 16:46:00 +0000 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.fullserviceradio.org https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/be591bff-7679-4428-acc3-60f3d824f606/010e86a5-e984-4718-b8d3-8556880e3724/3000x3000/1513749722artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.fullserviceradio.org episodic “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. D This show records and broadcasts LIVE on Full Service Radio from the lobby of the LINE DC in Adams Morgan, Washington DC. Full Service Radio yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/pDOQmmg6 Sama'a Al-Hamdani & Lilia Okalina info@fullserviceradio.org c7ce2cd0-dd57-4d1a-b2c7-01abab4eee83 Does hard work, determination and taking initiative lead to success and prosperity? The derkas reflect on whether & to what extent they encountered or slept through the national ethos of the “American Dream”.

]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2018 16:46:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/f4d17e0e-8a908600 Does hard work, determination and taking initiative lead to success and prosperity? The derkas reflect on whether & to what extent they encountered or slept through the national ethos of the “American Dream”.

]]> The American Daze Full Service Radio 00:57:45 Does hard work, determination and taking initiative lead to success and prosperity? The derkas reflect on whether & to what extent they encountered or slept through the national ethos of the “American Dream”. Does hard work, determination and taking initiative lead to success and prosperity? The derkas reflect on whether & to what extent they encountered or slept through the national ethos of the “American Dream”. no full 16 deeba515-f2e7-4965-bf3e-c09be5e21cf9 What’s an Arab Spring? It may cause allergies but it’s not seasonal. The Derkas deliberate on the North African revolution that led to a sequence of uprisings in the Middle East back 2011. Did these movements bloom?

]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:38:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/fa88fee0-d37cfe8b What’s an Arab Spring? It may cause allergies but it’s not seasonal. The Derkas deliberate on the North African revolution that led to a sequence of uprisings in the Middle East back 2011. Did these movements bloom?

]]> The Arab S(ting) Full Service Radio 00:49:59 What’s an Arab Spring? It may cause allergies but it’s not seasonal. The Derkas deliberate on the North African revolution that led to a sequence of uprisings in the Middle East back 2011. Did these movements bloom? What’s an Arab Spring? It may cause allergies but it’s not seasonal. The Derkas deliberate on the North African revolution that led to a sequence of uprisings in the Middle East back 2011. Did these movements bloom? no full 15 f9cc6418-dc61-4a61-bdd4-8a3ec2e96f2a The Napoleonic invasions broadcasted misinformation and false accounts on the Middle East & its “peoples’ strange ways”. The Derkas think not!! Our cohosts flip the script, put on their anthropologist turbans and list a few of the “strange” ways they observed living in the US of A. What’s with the socks and flip flops?

]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:34:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/a929f7f9-49099dad The Napoleonic invasions broadcasted misinformation and false accounts on the Middle East & its “peoples’ strange ways”. The Derkas think not!! Our cohosts flip the script, put on their anthropologist turbans and list a few of the “strange” ways they observed living in the US of A. What’s with the socks and flip flops?

]]> They Did What? Full Service Radio 00:41:18 The Napoleonic invasions broadcasted misinformation and false accounts on the Middle East & its “peoples’ strange ways”. The Derkas think not!! Our cohosts flip the script, put on their anthropologist turbans and list a few of the “strange” ways they observed living in the US of A. What’s with the socks and flip flops? The Napoleonic invasions broadcasted misinformation and false accounts on the Middle East & its “peoples’ strange ways”. The Derkas think not!! Our cohosts flip the script, put on their anthropologist turbans and list a few of the “strange” ways they observed living in the US of A. What’s with the socks and flip flops? no full 14 0d6fc61f-bbf9-4425-baf1-1517ef0c57f1 The Derkas drop knowledge on Rama Ding Dong aka Ramadan aka yeah, not even water! Our hosts serve a three course meal with “Ramadan” as its main course. They ‘dish’ on fasting, what it means to them, & how Ramadan - though a common practice - seems to remain a mystery inside an enigma wrapped in a burrito.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 00:55:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/eca48fa2-c9f9edb3 The Derkas drop knowledge on Rama Ding Dong aka Ramadan aka yeah, not even water! Our hosts serve a three course meal with “Ramadan” as its main course. They ‘dish’ on fasting, what it means to them, & how Ramadan - though a common practice - seems to remain a mystery inside an enigma wrapped in a burrito.

]]> Fast! But Furious? Full Service Radio 00:46:52 The Derkas drop knowledge on Rama Ding Dong aka Ramadan aka yeah, not even water! Our hosts serve a three course meal with “Ramadan” as its main course. They ‘dish’ on fasting, what it means to them, & how Ramadan - though a common practice - seems to remain a mystery inside an enigma wrapped in a burrito. The Derkas drop knowledge on Rama Ding Dong aka Ramadan aka yeah, not even water! Our hosts serve a three course meal with “Ramadan” as its main course. They ‘dish’ on fasting, what it means to them, & how Ramadan - though a common practice - seems to remain a mystery inside an enigma wrapped in a burrito. no full 13 dc726bc5-221a-41ae-9ff7-acf7e9e42ccc The Derkas discuss & compare the different dating paradigms they’ve experienced and address the complaints they’ve received from friends who have (unsuccessfully) dated Derka men. But with Fuckboys spread across the planet, it’s hard to pillory only one group/culture for their Neanderthal behaviour. Derka Dating in DC

]]> Wed, 9 May 2018 21:51:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/5af5d4e2-bd0b41e3 The Derkas discuss & compare the different dating paradigms they’ve experienced and address the complaints they’ve received from friends who have (unsuccessfully) dated Derka men. But with Fuckboys spread across the planet, it’s hard to pillory only one group/culture for their Neanderthal behaviour. Derka Dating in DC

]]> Derka Dating in DC Full Service Radio 00:46:10 The Derkas discuss & compare the different dating paradigms they’ve experienced and address the complaints they’ve received from friends who have (unsuccessfully) dated Derka men. But with Fuckboys spread across the planet, it’s hard to pillory only one group/culture for their Neanderthal behaviour. The Derkas discuss & compare the different dating paradigms they’ve experienced and address the complaints they’ve received from friends who have (unsuccessfully) dated Derka men. But with Fuckboys spread across the planet, it’s hard to pillory only one group/culture for their Neanderthal behaviour. no full 12 fbffdfaf-1d80-4de3-b28c-99f84adc2830 The Derkas introduce a new segment that discusses current events and debate how they would handle an attack presented at the segment of Orientalism Expressed. In between, they remember 9/11 and how they became the symbols for terrorism.

]]> Thu, 3 May 2018 22:51:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/8196bba8-74cef9ed The Derkas introduce a new segment that discusses current events and debate how they would handle an attack presented at the segment of Orientalism Expressed. In between, they remember 9/11 and how they became the symbols for terrorism.

]]> Contentious Skin Full Service Radio 00:40:20 The Derkas introduce a new segment that discusses current events and debate how they would handle an attack presented at the segment of Orientalism Expressed. In between, they remember 9/11 and how they became the symbols for terrorism. The Derkas introduce a new segment that discusses current events and debate how they would handle an attack presented at the segment of Orientalism Expressed. In between, they remember 9/11 and how they became the symbols for terrorism. no full 11 ad3896ed-cb75-4f68-b04a-c4f79cd48148 The hosts take a look in the mirror & face their own biases regarding other derkas. Some biases run deep and even in the family, Which (internalized) stereotype will break the camel's back?

]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2018 20:17:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/3f5a492f-82b8d306 The hosts take a look in the mirror & face their own biases regarding other derkas. Some biases run deep and even in the family, Which (internalized) stereotype will break the camel's back?

]]> Et tu, Pute! Full Service Radio 00:48:51 The hosts take a look in the mirror & face their own biases regarding other derkas. Some biases run deep and even in the family, Which (internalized) stereotype will break the camel's back? The hosts take a look in the mirror & face their own biases regarding other derkas. Some biases run deep and even in the family, Which (internalized) stereotype will break the camel's back? no full 10 2e2026f0-4b58-4738-aa81-7be6451808d7 The Derkas discuss the elephant in the room; their choice of residence. They reflect on their initial touch down in the district & how it gradually became home or a multifaceted exile.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:56:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/4f1e00ec-3e266129 The Derkas discuss the elephant in the room; their choice of residence. They reflect on their initial touch down in the district & how it gradually became home or a multifaceted exile.

]]> Home Away From Home Full Service Radio 00:39:31 The Derkas discuss the elephant in the room; their choice of residence. They reflect on their initial touch down in the district & how it gradually became home or a multifaceted exile. The Derkas discuss the elephant in the room; their choice of residence. They reflect on their initial touch down in the district & how it gradually became home or a multifaceted exile. no full 9 319ae91f-0d90-4128-a788-432136dcd7a7 In this brief episode, the Derkas celebrate International Women’s Day and dispel the common notion that their native narrative originated in servitude & give a big shout out to the women who inspired them to woman up wherever & whenever.

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2018 23:30:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/b5f749bf-4197b0cc In this brief episode, the Derkas celebrate International Women’s Day and dispel the common notion that their native narrative originated in servitude & give a big shout out to the women who inspired them to woman up wherever & whenever.

]]> #NotYourHabibti Full Service Radio 00:38:51 In this brief episode, the Derkas celebrate International Women’s Day and dispel the common notion that their native narrative originated in servitude & give a big shout out to the women who inspired them to woman up wherever & whenever. In this brief episode, the Derkas celebrate International Women’s Day and dispel the common notion that their native narrative originated in servitude & give a big shout out to the women who inspired them to woman up wherever & whenever. no full 8 6c0baafd-53cb-42d3-8a0c-9bd9edf9814d Can an American passport save all Derka problems? Not for Sama’a who recently visited Istanbul and Beirut. The Derkas go on to map their first identity marker, and they question whether this identifier left them trying to fit in or rebel out.

]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2018 23:27:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/12e7781e-b87436c3 Can an American passport save all Derka problems? Not for Sama’a who recently visited Istanbul and Beirut. The Derkas go on to map their first identity marker, and they question whether this identifier left them trying to fit in or rebel out.

]]> I den’tities Full Service Radio 00:44:10 Can an American passport save all Derka problems? Not for Sama’a who recently visited Istanbul and Beirut. The Derkas go on to map their first identity marker, and they question whether this identifier left them trying to fit in or rebel out. Can an American passport save all Derka problems? Not for Sama’a who recently visited Istanbul and Beirut. The Derkas go on to map their first identity marker, and they question whether this identifier left them trying to fit in or rebel out. no full 7 b07ff17f-2866-43df-af88-8b9e96971695 The derkas can’t agree on Cardi B riding a camel and they draw a line in the sand when it comes to cultural exchange: Homage or Appropriation?
Much like hummus, the spreading of culture isn’t a homogenous recipe.

]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2018 21:42:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/d157f64c-056766b4 The derkas can’t agree on Cardi B riding a camel and they draw a line in the sand when it comes to cultural exchange: Homage or Appropriation?
Much like hummus, the spreading of culture isn’t a homogenous recipe.

]]> Cultural Derkafication Full Service Radio 00:56:38 The derkas can’t agree on Cardi B riding a camel and they draw a line in the sand when it comes to cultural exchange: Homage or Appropriation? Much like hummus, the spreading of culture isn’t a homogenous recipe. The derkas can’t agree on Cardi B riding a camel and they draw a line in the sand when it comes to cultural exchange: Homage or Appropriation? Much like hummus, the spreading of culture isn’t a homogenous recipe. no full 6 41951b42-48b2-40cd-b8a2-a0c11ec2dd06 The District Derkas talk significant moments in their lives when they were viewed as a token. Journalist Adam Baron joins the conversation to shed some insight on the romanticism of the Middle East.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2018 01:02:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/ad3138a2-a73c694c The District Derkas talk significant moments in their lives when they were viewed as a token. Journalist Adam Baron joins the conversation to shed some insight on the romanticism of the Middle East.

]]> Sorry, We're Token Full Service Radio 00:44:19 The District Derkas talk significant moments in their lives when they were viewed as a token. Journalist Adam Baron joins the conversation to shed some insight on the romanticism of the Middle East. The District Derkas talk significant moments in their lives when they were viewed as a token. Journalist Adam Baron joins the conversation to shed some insight on the romanticism of the Middle East. no full 5 a45866b9-821f-4d5e-9c45-5824c3e9eac3 The Derkas feel it's time for someone of their kind to take over Hollywood, but first they examine Hollywood's role in exaggerating stereotypes to their disadvantage.

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2018 16:08:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/f59f2d5e-9caec148 The Derkas feel it's time for someone of their kind to take over Hollywood, but first they examine Hollywood's role in exaggerating stereotypes to their disadvantage.

]]> Where Is Our Derka Hero? Full Service Radio 01:00:11 The Derkas feel it's time for someone of their kind to take over Hollywood, but first they examine Hollywood's role in exaggerating stereotypes to their disadvantage. The Derkas feel it's time for someone of their kind to take over Hollywood, but first they examine Hollywood's role in exaggerating stereotypes to their disadvantage. no full 4 4caf878a-d251-4a32-b039-2f0618d811f9 This week on District Derkas, our hosts discuss a "viral" Saudi trap artist breaking taboos and the unfortunate cultural missteps on Sex & The City 2.

]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:12:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/cfa9b579-401a9513 This week on District Derkas, our hosts discuss a "viral" Saudi trap artist breaking taboos and the unfortunate cultural missteps on Sex & The City 2.

]]> Saudi Trap & Derka Sexuality Full Service Radio 00:42:17 This week on District Derkas, our hosts discuss a "viral" Saudi trap artist breaking taboos and the unfortunate cultural missteps on Sex & The City 2. This week on District Derkas, our hosts discuss a "viral" Saudi trap artist breaking taboos and the unfortunate cultural missteps on Sex & The City 2. yes full 3 e351091d-954f-4f43-b4eb-dfcb795be31a This week on District Derkas, Karl Sharro joins the show as a guest to discuss the relationship between Donald and Middle Eastern dictators.

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:55:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/2472769e-dea6659c This week on District Derkas, Karl Sharro joins the show as a guest to discuss the relationship between Donald and Middle Eastern dictators.

]]> Trump's Derka Nation Full Service Radio 00:37:41 This week on District Derkas, Karl Sharro joins the show as a guest to discuss the relationship between Donald and Middle Eastern dictators. This week on District Derkas, Karl Sharro joins the show as a guest to discuss the relationship between Donald and Middle Eastern dictators. no full 2 017773ba-8b6d-42bd-94de-be97cee6db4e “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:27:00 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Full Service Radio) https://districtderkas.simplecast.com/episodes/81262bcc-52205e7d “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain.

]]> Debut Episode: What is a Derka? Full Service Radio 00:54:00 “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. “Derka” is a stereotypical Arabic word used in lieu of actual Arabic dialogue. On District Derkas, hosts Sama’a Al-Hamdani and Lilia Okalina demystify commonly misunderstood aspects of Middle Eastern culture and create a space for open dialog aimed to teach, inspire and entertain. yes full 1