Hear Our Story

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

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Episodes

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 5: Issa Odeh

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 4: Brenda Batteh Brown

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Bonus Episode: Ramzi Aburedwan

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 3: Ted & Ed Bateh

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 2: Ronie Rukab

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Episode 1: Joy Batteh-Freiha

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Welcome to Hear Our Story

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025

Welcome to Hear Our Story, the podcast where first-generation Palestinian American voices take center stage. We’re Alex Elias and Janice Farhat. Together, we’re sitting down with family, friends, aunts, uncles, and yes—all your cousins too—to share the rich, complex stories of growing up between two worlds: the land that gave us life and the one that lives forever in our hearts. These aren’t just our stories—they’re stories that will feel familiar, maybe even like your own. So grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into these conversations that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

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