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.
Episodes

Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
42 min
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.

Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
44 min
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.

Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
21 min
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.

Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
40 min
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.

Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
36 min
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.

Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
23 min
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.

Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
24 min
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.

Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
46 min
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.

Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
44 min
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.

Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
1 min
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.







