For years, he believed in Zionism.He defended it. He built relationships around it.Then everything changed.Now Streaming on Watermelon Plus!Use code HABIBI15!https://watch.watermelonpictures.com/habibi-houseIn this episode of Habibi House, we sit down for an honest conversation about ideology, accountability, and what happens when your worldview shifts in public. From personal loss to activism, this is a story about unlearning, consequences, and choosing to speak out.We discuss:• Growing up inside a belief system• The moment perspectives began to change• Losing friends and community after speaking out• The Gaza flotilla experience• Detention and interrogation• The emotional cost of taking a stance• What accountability and growth actually look like

She’s half Irish. She’s half Palestinian. And she’s done pretending that doesn’t matter.In this episode, Sarah Alami talks about breaking into Hollywood, booking major roles, joining SAG… and then watching doors slowly close once she started speaking openly about Palestine. We get into what it’s like growing up between Catholic school and Muslim identity, being told you don’t belong, and then trying to survive in an industry that wants you marketable, not honest.We talk about propaganda, BrownFace, losing representation, organizing inside SAG for a ceasefire, and why staying quiet was never an option. This isn’t a polished PR story. It’s about identity, grief, faith, family, and the price of telling the truth when it’s inconvenient.If you’ve ever felt split between worlds or punished for saying what you believe...this conversation will hit.

Season 3 Premiere: Habibi House x Lauren JaureguiFifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui joins Habibi House for a raw, soul-baring season premiere. From pop machine survivor to independent rebel, Lauren opens up about reclaiming her voice, navigating an industry that rewards silence, and creating art that speaks truth without apology.We dive deep into:Her Cuban-American identity and global activismBreaking out of the Fifth Harmony boxHow Dancing with the Stars reintroduced her to the worldHer powerful new single “Ego” and the vulnerability behind itThe price of integrity in the music industryIf you’ve ever felt boxed in by expectations or silenced by systems, this episode is for you.Stream “Ego” everywhere.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more radical storytelling.Sponsored by Stitch4Pali — Free Palestine streetwear made with heart. Get yours at stitch4pali.com with promo code HABIBIHOUSE0:00 – Emotional opening and Lauren’s arrival1:17 – Fifth Harmony, pop stardom & “the machine”2:04 – Stitch for Pali sponsor segment3:28 – Dancing with the Stars & public reinvention12:09 – Going independent & industry censorship13:00 – “Integrity isn’t rewarded”14:00 – Being a Black sheep in pop culture40:00 – New era, new sound: “Ego”44:00 – Live acoustic performance of “Ego”46:00 – Gift unboxing & Stitch for Pali shoutout47:13 – Free Palestine moment