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2 Pals & a Pod

2 Pals & a Pod

Written by: Randa Abdel-Fattah and Sara Saleh
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2 Pals & a Pod is where 2 Palestinian women talk politics - with a side of sass.

Hosted by writer-activists Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah and Sara Saleh, each episode we sit down with thinkers, artists, advocates, and organisers who refuse to be polite in the face of genocide and in a world gaslighting us into silence. We say the unsayable, with plenty of receipts, rage, and real tenderness, and we hope these conversations will educate, inspire, and mobilise communities towards justice and liberation.

Weekly episode drops on MONDAY.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Darug people, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We honour their continuing connection to Country, waters, and culture.

All episodes of this podcast were recorded on their ancestral lands.

2 Pals & a Pod 2025 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Rohingya Women on the Frontlines: Noor Azizah

    Rohingya Women on the Frontlines: Noor Azizah
    Dec 23 2025

    New Episode Out Now: 2 Pals & a Pod x Noor Azizah

    This week on 2 Pals & a Pod, we’re honoured to have sat down with Noor Azizah, Rohingya refugee, fierce human rights advocate, educator, and changemaker.

    From fleeing brutality and statelessness as a child to co-founding the Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network, Noor has dedicated her life to uplifting Rohingya women and survivors, tackling gender-based violence, education barriers, and injustice at home and on the world stage.

    On this episode we talk the gendered impacts of war and displacement, the importance of Rohingya women’s leadership, and what meaningful solidarity looks like in the fight for human rights.
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    59 mins
  • Lessons from Korea and Student Encampments with Dr. Lina Koleilat

    Lessons from Korea and Student Encampments with Dr. Lina Koleilat
    Dec 1 2025

    This week on 2pals and a pod, Randa Abdel-Fattah and Sara Saleh are joined by the brilliant Dr. Lina Koleilat—ethnographer, historian, and Secretary of the Board at the Institute of Postcolonial Studies (IPCS).

    Lina brings a unique perspective to the table, bridging the worlds of Middle Eastern politics and East Asian studies.

    We sit down to discuss the reality and vital importance of cross-cultural solidarity. Lina opens up about her fascinating fieldwork in South Korea, drawing powerful parallels between different movements for self-determination and the lessons we can learn from observing how other communities handle displacement, borders, and resistance.

    Lina also unpacks the power of the student university encampments, sharing vital lessons on grassroots organizing, maintaining momentum, and how true solidarity is built from the ground up.
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    50 mins
  • From literature to liberation with Hasib Hourani and Jumaana Abdu

    From literature to liberation with Hasib Hourani and Jumaana Abdu
    Nov 23 2025

    Join us on 2 Pals & a Pod as we welcome two incredible guests: award-winning poet Hasib Hourani, and celebrated writer and medical doctor Jumaana Abdu!

    🎙️ In this powerful episode, we dive into the worlds of literature, identity, and activism, with stories and insights on: Writing as resistance

    ✍️ The intersections of Palestinian identity, creativity, and community

    🇵🇸 Poetry, storytelling, and the power of language to communicate Challenges and triumphs in the literary space,

    Whether you’re passionate about literature, social justice, or creative expression, this episode is for you!

    Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay up to date with future podcasts.

    Follow our guests: Hasib Hourani: @hellohourani Jumaana Abdu: @jumaanaabdu
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    51 mins
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