Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

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Welcome to Yalla! Let’s Talk., where self-growth meets culture. Hosted by Hani Dajani, this podcast features conversations with inspiring creatives, thought-leaders, and disruptors. Some episodes are powerful. Others are just fun. And some will teach you something new — or introduce you to voices you didn’t know you needed. The goal? To help you grow, reflect, and feel a little more connected.

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Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

Yalla! Let's Talk.

48 minutes 57 seconds

10 months ago

Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, where we dive into how the show 'Ramy' is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that led Dave to convert. (0:00 Intro (2:25) Dave's Journey in Acting and Stand-up (5:50) The show 'Ramy', relatability, & breaking stereotypes (13:13) Taboos: marrying a second wife, cheating, and romance with cousin (25:17) Trump President Again & What it Means to Arabs and Muslims (35:00) Why Dave converted to Islam and how did the conversation go with family? (44:27) Conclusion