As Lead Producer, Reema directed Root of Conflict, a podcast on violent conflict around the world and the people, societies, and policies it affects for two years. She also produced and edited an audio documentary for Change Agents: The Podcast and other podcasts, including The Forum, Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities, and Bridging Knowledge & Policy.
Root of Conflict
Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? Root of Conflict analyzes violent conflict around the world and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. Here are some of her favorites from a 20+ episode run in the host and producer seat…
- Kurdish Women and Resistance | Rez Gardi
- Lives Amid Violence | Mareike Schomerus
- Precarious Protections | Chiara Galli
- Geography is Destiny | Ian Morris
- Decolonizing Palestine | Somdeep Sen
- The Troubles | Jon McCourt
- Everyday War | Greta Uehling
- Somaliland’s Independence | Bashir Goth
- Trust After Betrayal | Erin McFee
- Gender and Conflict | Lina Haddad Kreidie
- African Political Philosophy | Francis Njoku
- The American War in Afghanistan | Carter Malkasian
- Political Resistance in Myanmar | Jason Gelbort
- African Solutions to African Challenges | Martin Kimani
- Global Impact and Philanthropy | Liz Drew
- Why We Fight | Chris Blattman
- Disinformation and Democracy | Nina Jankowicz
- Quantifying Global Peace | Steve Killelea
- Human Rights in Yemen | Afrah Nasser
- Social Cohesion After Conflict | Salma Mousa
- Refugee Mental Health | Aimee Hilado
- Evaluating Peacebuilding Interventions | Ada Sonnenfeld
Change Agents: The Podcast
For over a century, owning and living in a rental property has been one of the most effective ways to build wealth for Black and Latino communities. Yet these quintessential Chicago homes are in danger of extinction. This is the story of how a new generation of Black and brown homeowners are pushing back — and improving their neighborhoods in the process.
Injustice Watch
An Injustice Watch investigation found thousands of lower-income renters in Chicago are trapped in unsafe buildings, forced to pay rising rents, even as many landlords are allowed to shirk their responsibilities to keep buildings safe, warm, and free of rats. This audio series adapted the investigation.
Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities
While working with Silva Content Solutions, I produced, hosted, and edited the Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities podcast for Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford. This series looked how the organization transforms the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Women and Girls
- Looking Back, Looking Forward: Our CEO’s Reflections After 5 Years
- Employment for Individuals with Disabilities: HB Threads
- DEI Through HR: Making it Foundational, Conversational, and Real
- Early Intervention
- How to Turn Around a Nonprofit in Crisis
- Training First Responders to Understand Autism
- In Conversation with Carter Sanders
Miscallenous
The Forum
Bridging Knowledge & Policy
