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(Aziz tribute to Cheika Rimiti (Algerian mother of Rai music), Jacir describes her art protest "tent project" memorial for destroyed Palestinian villages, callins. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Palestinian NY-based artist Emily Jacir. Topics: world music, Algeria, Palestine, protest art, listener calls on Islam and Palestine.)

(Aziz commentary on discrimination at NYC world music concert, Simone Fattal talks about sculpture, NYC Imam Taleb reports on government persecution of Jamil Al-Amin (pre-recorded). Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: NY Muslim leader Iman Taleb Abdul Rashid, SF-based publisher artist Simone Fattal. Topics: Muslim Americans, African American Muslims, world music, Algerian Rai vocalist Cheika Rimiti.)

(Faroque Khan reports on Muslim political interests and support for candidates; journalist Lena Nabil reviews history and US policy of destruction of Iraq. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: NY-Muslim community leader Dr. Faroque Khan, Jordan-based journalist Lena Nabil. Topics: NY State elections, NY Muslim American voters, interfaith activities, Iraq, world music.)

(Soueif discusses her novel, set in Egypt with themes of intergeneration and women. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: London-based author Ahdaf Soueif on the novel "Map of Love". Topics: Algerian Cheika Rimiti, world music, English-Arab literature.)

(Taylor reviews the character, projects and aims of "Azizah" new magazine for Muslim women, Dennis Halliday (former UN official) outlines nature and effects of UN embargo against Iraq. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Editor Tayyibah Taylor and Salima Abdul Gafour of "Azizah" magazine; UN critic Dennis Halliday interviewed by Aziz on WBAI Morning program. Topics: Muslim Americans, media, Iraq, UN sanctions.)

(Guests describe case of imprisoned NJ rape victim Muslim woman Hayla Gaber and attempts to secure justice for her. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: US-Muslim activists Ilene Rodan and Kaukab Siddiqui. Topics: Muslim Americans, civil rights, radio culture, world music.)

(Aziz reports on early attacks on Arabs and Muslims in US and Canada. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: (Canadian artists Rawi Hage, Lillian Karnouk, Jayce Salloum). Topics: introduction only to post-911 attacks on citizen, Arab art and literature.)

(Aziz reviews Muslim radio programs; report on Israeli occupation settlements, and reports on attacks sustained by Muslims, Abdellah comments on Post-911 attacks on Muslims and Islam and advises Muslims on legal rights, listeners. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: NJ-based attorney Hassen Abdellah. Topics: Muslim Americans, anti-Muslim attacks, Post-911 conditions.)

(Flounders describes worldwide protests against war, and supporting Muslims, Hagopian raises questions regarding US announcement of support for Palestinian state. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: NY activist director of International Action Center Sarah Flounders, Boston-based prof of sociology Elaine Hagopian . Topics: anti-war actions, Palestine, US policy regarding possible Palestine-Israel agreement.)

(Aziz plays music and comments on a range of issues affecting Arab people worldwide. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Christmas Day special with comments by Aziz. Topics: world music, Middle East, US policy.)