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Lina Khan on Big Tech, AI Abuse, and the Mamdani Era

25 min · 8. jan. 2026
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Amani returns for the first episode of 2026 with a historic reset: inside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and a timely conversation with Lina Khan on tech consolidation, AI abuse, and why institutions still matter for underrepresented communities. Welcome back. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.

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