5 episodes
Voices Unheard Stories from Arab & Muslim World
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Executive producer and seasoned journalist Rasha Elass brings you stories from the Arab and Muslim world that you are unlikely to hear elsewhere. Guests include an Egyptian atheist preacher, a former political detainee in one of Syria's notorious prisons, and readings from a little known Arabic text that was written in medieval Islamic times in the 10th century.
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Ep 5: Science in Arab world
Nerdiest episode yet. Yemeni scientist Hashem al-Gaili weighs in on the latest science, and the big challenges for science in the Arab world.
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Ep 4: Pets of Damascus
Ever wonder what happens to the livestock and pets of the millions of Syrians who have fled their home? Here's an unusual look at the lives of creatures in a war zone, and the humans who love them.
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Ep 3: Tales of the Marvelous and News of the Strange
A collection of medieval Arabic pulp fiction stories is finally translated into English for the first time. A trashy read, but sexy and deliciously fantastic. Meet orientalist scholar Robert Irwin, who oversaw the translation, and listen to selected readings from the original text.
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Ep 2: Black Ducks
Ismael Mohammed is pushing boundaries in Egypt and the Arab world as he preaches atheism and advocates for separation of state and religion.
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Ep 1: Standing Room Only
Former political detainee, Yazan Awad, recalls his time in Syrian detention after he and his friends got caught organizing peaceful protests.
Customer Reviews
Great cross-section of Arab culture and politics
A charming short podcast series about Arab culture and politics, past and present, hosted by Syrian-American journalist Rasha Elass. Two podcasts feature current crisis in Syria, including the experiences of a political prisoner in a Syrian prison. Another is about the lives of atheists in Egypt and the rest of the Arab World, and medieval Arabian tales recently translated into English. Class’s interview style is incisive yet personal, with touches of humor where appropriate. Highly recommended for those interested in current Middle Eastern culture and society.