In this episode, we speak with Erika Biagini and Lucia Ardovini about continuity and change in the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood since the 2013 coup.
The discussion draws from a recent MELG special issue co-edited by Lucia and Erika: https://brill.com/view/journals/melg/13/2/melg.13.issue-2.xml
Jun 23
Episode 23 – Militarization in Jordan with Dr. Pete Moore and Dr. Sean Yom
In this episode, Ezra Karmel speaks with Sean Yom and Pete Moore about their recent special issue in MELG, "Reconceptualizing Security and Political Economy in the Modern Middle East," which includes articles on Syria and Yemen. We focus on their own contribution in the issue, wh ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2024
Episode 22 – MENA Local Governance with Dr Ellen Lust, Dr Intissar Kherigi, & Dr Christiana Parreira
In collaboration with the Governance Uncovered podcast of the Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD), Ellen Lust moderates a discussion on decentralisation and local governance in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing in particular on Tunisia, Lebanon, and Jordan. ... Show More
45m 36s
Jan 2024
Episode 21 - Coalition Governments in the MENA with Dr Francesco Cavatorta & Dr Hendrik Kraetzschmar
In this episode, Ezra Karmel speaks with Francesco Cavatorta and Hendrik Kraetzschmar about their recent special issue in MELG examining multiparty coalition government in the Arab MENA. We discuss key features of coalition formation, composition, and duration/durability, why the ... Show More
49m 11s
Feb 2024
Egypt Under El-Sisi (S. 13, Ep. 16)
On this week's episode of the podcast, Maged Mandour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins Marc Lynch to discuss his new book, Egypt under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge. His book follows President Sisi's regime in the aftermath of the coup that brought him to po ... Show More
50m 9s
Oct 2018
Episode 173: Alyssa Edwards, Marc Jacobs & Kim Jones
In this episode Ru is joined by Alyssa Edwards, Marc Jacobs, & Kim Jones. They discuss Alyssa’s new Netflix show ‘Dancing Queen’, Alyssa’s new hubby, their time at Louis Vuitton, Kim’s transition to Dior, and Marc’s latest collection.This episode is sponsored by Talkspace, Blue A ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2014
Episode 19: Don't Blame it on the Edit
In this episode Ru and Michelle discuss the workings of reality television, the editing on Drag Race, producing yourself, What's the Tee's best moments of 2014, and how to properly use shimmer.
This episode is sponsored by Mailchimp, www.Boobsforqueens.com, and www.Dragskins.co ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2019
Episode 199: Adam Rippon
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by Adam Rippon. They discuss figure skating, AJ & the Queen, the Golden Girls, Las Vegas, and the college bribery scandal.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, TodayTix, Stitch Fix, and Away.
1h 12m
Jun 2014
Episode 5: Navigating the Matrix with Lucian Piane
In this episode Ru and Michelle are joined by their first special guest, Lucian Piane. They discuss the future of radio, Lucian's recording experience on Born Naked, Lucian's experience as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, Stephen Sondheim, the process of songwriting, The book of Mo ... Show More
1h 1m