The Libyan Diaspora

This is a new chapter for The Libyan Diaspora. In this trailer, I share why the podcast is evolving, what brought me back to the microphone, and the questions I hope to explore about Libya, identity, politics, and the diaspora. I hope you'll join me for the conversations ahead.

In this episode, our host Oswa Kaheel is joined by Raghd Langi, a young Libyan woman whose story highlights the strength it takes to start over. They discuss her early life in Libya, immigrating to the U.S. during war, adapting to a new culture, and reconnecting with her identity. Raghd shares how studying criminology on the pre-law track helped turn struggle into purpose, and what it means to move through the world as a Libyan woman in America.

In this episode, our host, Oswa Kaheel, discusses the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Omar al-Mukhtar, a revered figure in Libyan history famously known as the Lion of the Desert. Amidst the turbulent periods of Libya’s past, Omar al-Mukhtar’s story shines as a beacon of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom.

In this episode, our host Oswa Kaheel was joined by Salahedin Garabaj, a man who has made a name for himself by being both a man of influence in his local government and with Libyan Americans across the country. They discussed his early years in the U.S., what it was like during Gaddafi’s regime, college in America as a Libyan expat, assimilating to a new culture while trying not to erase his own, and how being a part of the diaspora has changed his perception of Libya and Libyans today.

The Libyan Diaspora is a podcast, blog, and global community striving to create an open dialogue with Libyans across the diaspora. Through this podcast, we will be talking about Libyan Politics, society, culture, and socioeconomic issues facing Libyans today. All from the point of view of the diaspora. I hope you enjoy the show and the community we are building together. Don’t forget to be proud, be you, be Libyan.