Apr 2023

How death and despair haunt Pakistan’s Christian minority

Pakistan's Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back. Written by Saad Zuberi. Read by Laura Lockwood.

24m 12s

Apr 2023

‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war. Written by Verena Hoelzl. Read by Richard Martin.

16m 30s

Mar 2023

'Dance like there is no tomorrow': Ukraine's wartime music scene

How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war. Written by Nils Adler. Read by Xzavian Wrushen.

13m 58s

Nov 2022

Qatar's World Cup

Football, aka soccer, is life. At least, it is for many people across the globe. There are few things that are universally beloved but this sport comes close. And as teams on nearly every continent prepare for the start of the World Cup, all eyes are on one tiny country at the ti ... Show More

51m 48s

Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: What does football mean to the Middle East?

For the first time World Cup history, the tournament is hosted in the Middle East. Football has always been more than just a game in the Middle East. Seen sometimes as a symbol of decolonisation and regime legitimisation, it also plays a role in fostering national identities. In ... Show More

24m 20s

Dec 2022

New World Cup; Same Old Heartbreak For England & Morocco Make History!

Adrian Durham is joined by the former England captain Stuart Pearce and talkSPORT commentator Jim Proudfoot to reflect on another World Cup exit for England, after their 2-1 defeat to France in the quarter-finals in Qatar. They hear exclusively from England manager Gareth Southga ... Show More

28m 35s

Dec 2022

Qatar 2022 World Cup: It's Comin' Home and Free Palestine!

This week on The New Arab Voice we’re looking at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Middle Eastern and North African teams have made history during the tournament, causing major sporting upsets like Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina and Morocco's victory against Belgium. While Qatar, S ... Show More

20m 2s

Mar 2022

Meet Sunil Chhetri: The Messi of India

A short Indian football player walks onto the pitch in the national stadium of Pakistan. The crowd goes nuts. It’s June 2005 and India is about to play an away game versus their arch rivals Pakistan. The main striker of India is injured. He’s replaced by a short, young player nam ... Show More

29m 14s

Nov 2022

Iranian pride, Qatari misery & Tunisia’s Doha takeover

We hear from Iranian fans as they beat Wales to keep their hopes of World Cup progress alive. Ahmed Hashim, editor of Qatar Football Live, reflects on the host nation’s early exit from the World Cup. Find out why Qatar has become a second home to thousands of Tunisians, plus an i ... Show More

19m 37s

Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup Scandal Pt. 1

When Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it made sports history — becoming the first Middle Eastern nation to ever host the competition. But it was never the obvious choice, and speculation started almost immediately. How did they manage to clinch the win? Learn mo ... Show More

45m 12s

Dec 2022

FIFA’s Qatar World Cup Runneth Over

FIFA’s World Cup of Soccer is a version of the World Series, the Super Bowl, and the Stanley Cup – all rolled into one very international extravaganza. This year, the games have been hip-deep in controversies that have nothing to do with athleticism. Declan Hill is an is an assoc ... Show More

1 h

Nov 2022

Uruguay 1930: The first football World Cup

As the spotlight falls on Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, we tell the story of how the world's biggest sporting spectacle began, in Uruguay in 1930. How did a small South American nation of just two million people, thousands of miles from football's centre of power in Europe, ... Show More

43m 23s

Mohammed Salim: The 'bare-footed Indian'...