This week’s episode zooms in on the American influence on global realities, particularly in the MENA region. We explore the impact of US elections, political and social trends, and laws on the region. Our hosts also discuss related topics such as the enforcement of the patriarchal system by the US and the West, the misappropriation of feminism, and how the f ... Show More
Oct 13
S3 EP04 | Do You Need To Brand Yourself?
In this episode, we explore how creativity has become increasingly commercialized, with artists and creators feeling the pressure to constantly share their work, build a personal brand, and stay visible online. We reflect on what it means to be creative beyond the algorithm, and ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 6
S3 EP03 | Creating Space for New Talent at Gouna Film Festival: Hayat Aljowaily
What does it take to create space for emerging filmmakers? We sat down with Hayat Aljowaily (@xhayatyx), founder of Kalam Aflam (@kalamaflam.fr) and director of CineGouna Emerge at the Gouna Film Festival (@gff), to talk about filmmaking, cultural programming, and creating space ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 23
S3 EP02 | No One Is Coming To Save You
Can online activism really create change?As the public square moves online, we dissect how on ground and online activism can shape change, and why each creates impact on different timelines and at different scales. We also reflect on our role, individually and collectively, in cr ... Show More
56m 59s
May 2020
Ep 1 - Universalism, Secularism and Islamism: The Three Feminisms of the Arab World
In this episode, we will be diving into the various representations of feminism that exist in our world today, from the West all the way across to the Middle East. Beginning with a brief overview of the most popular Western liberal conception of feminism, we discuss why this pers ... Show More
35m 27s
Aug 2025
#429 — The New World Order
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Anne Applebaum about the erosion of democracy at home and abroad. They discuss the Sudanese civil war and the outside forces involved, America's retreat from global leadership, the impacts of USAID cuts, gerrymandering, the integrity of U.S. el ... Show More
26m 52s
Sep 2021
15. “The only way we can make life meaningful is to rebel" ft. Basma Bishay
In this episode Basma & I chat about being a woman in a mainly male dominated society, we talk about the infamous airport ordeal, our role models, podcasts we love to listen to and much more, tune in to listen....
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44m 23s
Sep 2024
Faith, Femininity, and Knowing Thyself
On this week's episode, we sit down Layla K. Saleh, where we unpack the conventional views on feminism, womanhood, and the intersection of religion and modern societal norms. Layla shares her views on the impact of Western ideologies on Middle Eastern perspectives, the concept of ... Show More
38m 44s
Oct 2024
The Spectrum of Narcissism, Feminism, and Activism
On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss the aftermath of the Instagram suspension and the complexities of female friendships. We explore why they can sometimes be challenging, touching on societal pressures, the victimhood narrative, and the importance of accountability. T ... Show More
19m 55s