Chaldean News Podcast: Recent Episodes

Chaldean News

The Chaldean News podcast, hosted by Omar Binno

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Saber is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Wireless Vision. His entrepreneurial drive has led him to start several successful businesses, and he's one of the top Chaldean businessmen in Michigan. He sits down with Cal Abbo to talk about leadership, education, and his journey.

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Lydia Michael is an entrepreneur, speaker, brand strategist, and author. She works with companies and organizations to develop brands and marketing strategies. Lydia is the founder and owner of Blended Collective, a multicultural marketing and brand consultancy. She talked with Editor Sarah Kittle about her newest book, Brand Love.

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Christina Roki is a mechanical engineer and one of the premier automotive influencers in the world. She has paved the way for other women in the same industry. Christina sits down with Cal Abbo to talk about her career, inspirations, and plans to help other women succeed as automotive engineers.

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Paul talks with the Chaldean News staff about his journey from Southfield to Los Angeles and back to perform his original comedy show. He discusses his changing conception of his own identity and offers advice to aspiring artists.

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Chaldean News Radio - Season 3, Episode 1: Amanda Elias serves in Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's cabinet as the Deputy Group Executive for Neighborhood Economic Development. She talks about her Chaldean upbringing, her huge career switch, her work revitalizing Detroit's neighborhoods and commercial businesses, and what's next for the city.

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Chaldean Pioneers is the latest podcast from the Chaldean News. We introduce it with a five-part series on Dave Nona, a pioneer of Detroit's Chaldean community who has dedicated his life to service. In the first of five episodes, Dave discusses his early life in Iraq.

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In this episode we interview Chris George, a young Chaldean businessman who has an extensive background in entrepreneurship. He has helped numerous young Chaldeans start businesses and brands. Over the years, the community has come to know him as the branding guru.

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CN's editor Sarah Kittle interviews Dr. Tarek Sobh, the new president of Lawrence Technological University about cutting edge academic policies, the new tech economy and job market, and Middle Eastern representation in higher education.

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Al Jamoua is suing his former employer, Michigan Farm Bureau, for alleged discrimination against him because of his Chaldean ethnicity. He and his attorney, Robin Wagner, join the staff to shed light on the case and the true extent of MFB's alleged discrimination.

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In the second part of Episode 5, Wilson and Alan talk about their sobering visit to Tel Kaif, the excitement and joy in Alqosh during easter, and their plan to fix and maintain the disgraced town center in Tel Kaif.

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On episode 5 of CN Radio, the staff is joined by Wilson Sarkis and Alan Mansour. They talk about their experience traveling and photographing the northern region of Iraq -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful.

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Mario Kiezi is a young father and entrepreneur who has already seen major success in real estate and retail development. Most recently, he purchased Oakland Mall and released extensive plans for its revitalization.

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Sarah Kittle and Cal Abbo discuss current events, the upcoming Chaldean News April issue, and other hot topics in the Chaldean community.

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Monica Yatooma is a business owner and mother of three running for a seat on the Oakland County commission. She became active in the fight to take mask requirements out of schools, and realized she could fix much more as commissioner.

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Brett Felton is a U.S. veteran and founder of the nonprofit Servants of the Way, a charity which helps persecuted Christians around the world. He spent time living in the middle east, including Iraq, where he trained local militias to help fight ISIS. Donate to his charity at servantsofthewaynp.com

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and 'The Chaldean news' talks to Dr. Jennifer Loussia Burlingame about her father, John Loussia's battle with Prostate Cancer; as well as taking measures to prevent and control the disease.

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The Chaldean News interviews Dr. Adhid Miri, Project director for the Chaldean Community Foundation, about his ongoing series on the history of Chaldeans in the United States.

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Deacon Marcus Shammami talks about his journey to becoming a priest, and his ordination on July 4..

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Andrew Dickow, owner of 1701 Hospitality, discusses what the re-opening of restaurants in Michigan will entail.

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The Chaldean News talks to Dr. Nick Yeldo, with the Henry Ford Health System, about what there is to know regarding Covid 19.

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In this episode, Omar Binno interviews several comunity entrepreneurs about how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected their businesses, as well as the Shenandoah Country Club, and how it will impact the economy once businesses begin re-opening.

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The Chaldean News speaks with Matt and Carol Loussia from Value Wholesale, as well as volunteer Antonia Kassab about their manufacturing of masks for local health care professionals.'

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Johny Kello: We interview Johny Kello of Match RX, an online

pharmacy distributor

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Danielle Alexander (Hacks For Working Moms:) We interview Danielle Alexander about how she uses online inspirational hacks to schedule her day and raise her children.

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Clarence Dass: We interview Clarence Dass on his upcoming run as judge of Oakland County Circut Court in November.

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Stacy Bahri of the Chaldean Community Foundation discusses the importance of being counted in the upcoming Census. 

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Ranna Abro discusses Shlama Foundation efforts with Omar Binno.

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Chaldean Community Foundation's Martin Manna and Sharon Hannawa speak with Omar Binno about the upcoming census and other issues impacting the  Chaldean community in southeast Michigan.