Feb 22
Interview with HRH Noor Bint Assem
This conversation was recorded two years ago in Amman with Her Royal Highness Princess Noor Bint Assim. Returning to it now, I was struck by how grounded and timeless it feels.We speak about identity beyond titles and heritage, about the ongoing work of becoming, softening, and c ... Show More
28m 45s
May 2023
Great storytellers are great listeners, with Mohanad Al Hattab
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Mohanad Al Hattab, one of the most prominent and talented comic influencers in the Arab world. He finds joy and fulfillment from making pe ... Show More
29m 17s
Mar 2021
Tunisian Music & Jazz Fusion | Yacine Boulares
<p>We discussed Yacine Boulares' label Shames Records, and the Habibi festival he founded in New York. We also talked about his music, his work with countless musical legends, and his band AJOYO, a mystic brew of African tradition, jazz, and soul.</p><p>Created & Hosted by Mikey ... Show More
50m 8s
May 2023
Unraveling the Etymology of Arabic Words & Expressions With Fadi Boukaram aka @cedrusk
<p>Fadi Bou Karam talks about the history of Levantine etymologies and their possible origins. He discusses the influence of the Ottomans on the way certain words are pronounced, notably in Lebanese Arabic. The words include fruits and vegetables, such as artichoke, orange, loqua ... Show More
59m 54s
Mar 2024
Unapologetically Palestinian: Arab Comedians in America | Maysoon Zayid
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maysoonzayid/" target="_blank">Maysoon Zayid</a>, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, a ... Show More
50m 31s
Dec 2020
Omar Samra: Adventurer and Entrepreneur
Omar went from being an investment banker to adventuring around the world. He’s been on adventures climbing the highest mountains in the world, attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, skiing in the North and South Poles, and a lot more, like starting his travel and adventure ... Show More
38m 18s
Mar 2024
Where Media in the Arab World Stands Today | Marwan Kraidy
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MKraidy" target="_blank">Marwan Kraidy</a>, CEO and Dean of Northwestern Qatar and leading scholar of global communication and media, joins us on the afikra podcast to discuss media, truth, and journalism in the Arab world.</p><p>This episode dives ... Show More
54m 5s
Ricardo Karam, is one of the Arab region's most celebrated Talk Show Hosts. He's worked tirelessly for decades to 'elevate' his audience's interests and knowledge, so he took the unpopular route of showcasing not singers or politicians but what he calls 'unsung heroes'. Apart from his captivating TV shows, Ricardo is public speaker, author and the founde ... Show More
<p>We interviewed Khalid Albaih to discuss his work, his art, and the limits and possibilities associated with the political cartoon medium. </p><p>Connect with Khalid: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/KhalidAlBaih/">https://www.instagram.com/KhalidAlBaih/</a></p><p>Created & ... Show More
