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Episode 449
A professor of anthropology at the American University of Sharjah and the author of "Impossible Citizens: Dubai's Indian Diaspora" and "Teach for Arabia: American Universities, Liberalism, and Transn…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mazen Kerbaj | Gaza in my Phone
Episode 448
Considered a key figure within Beirut's creative scene, comics author, visual artist and musician Mazen Kerbaj joins us on The afikra Podcast and discusses his upbringing in Beirut, his creative fami…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nathaniel Mathews | Zanzibar & Oman's Common History & Identities
Episode 447
Nathaniel Mathews is associate professor in Africana Studies at Binghamton University and author of "Zanzibar Was a Country: Exile and Citizenship between East Africa and the Gulf." He tells us about…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Maknana at DAF: Glossary of New Media Art From the Arab World | Ala Younis & Haytham Nawar
Episode 446
Live from Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, we're joined by Haytham Nawar, the director of Diriyah Art Futures, and Ala Younis who co-curated its latest exhibition, which delves into the New Media Art s…
Published on 3 months ago
Rana AlMutawa | Unveiling Dubai's Complex Social Fabric
Episode 445
Host Mikey Muhanna talks to Rana AlMutawa, Assistant Professor of Social Research and Public Policy at NYU Abu Dhabi and author of "Everyday Life in the Spectacular City, Making Home in Dubai." They …
Published on 3 months ago
Mental Healthcare For Children That Have Survived War | Dr Atif Magbool
Episode 444
We're joined by Dr Atif Magbool at Sidra Medicine who talks to us about the immense challenges and efforts in providing mental healthcare to children and women in crisis-affected areas. Dr Magbool sh…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Art, Identity & Technology in Riyadh | Khaled Makshoush, Aya Abu Ghazaleh & Youssef El Idrissi
Episode 443
Host Mikey Muhanna interviews emerging artists, Khaled Makshoush, Youssef El Idrissi and Aya Abu Ghazaleh, who share their experiences and artistic practices, covering their backgrounds, inspirations…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Prof Yasir Suleiman-Malley | Arabic in the Fray: Language Ideology and Cultural Politics
Episode 442
Professor Yasir Suleiman-Malley speaks about the complexities of Arabic tracing his personal journey with the language, from early struggles with grammar to a deep appreciation for its richness. We e…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sami Al Daghistani | Al-Ghazali's Influence on Islamic Thought, Ethics & Economic Philosophy
Episode 441
We're joined by professor and author Sami Al Daghistani to explore the life and thought of Al-Ghazali, a prominent figure in Islamic intellectual history. We delve into Al-Ghazali's multifaceted cont…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Samer Abboud | Syria's Political History From 1946
Episode 440
Professor Samer Abboud from Villanova University is an expert on Syrian politics. He joins us to discuss the intricacies of Syria's political history from 1946 to the present, including the impact of…
Published on 4 months ago