Aymann Ismail
Staff writer who writes about Muslim family life and identity in America and author of the memoir Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America; featured for his exploration of the pork taboo and Impossible Pork.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 36min
Is Halal Pork… Possible?
Leah Koenig, cookbook author exploring Jewish cooking; Aymann Ismail, writer on Muslim life and identity. They debate pork taboos, cultural markers, and the stir around Impossible Pork. They discuss religious rules, community reactions, certification questions, and cook and taste the product together.
