In this episode, we talk through some literary news from Algeria and France, discuss two big translations out this fall from towering authors, as well as a new favorite by Maya Abu al-Hayyat. Then we turn to Read Palestine Week and the new collection focused on writers in Gaza, And Still We Write, before a discussion on refusing to work with Israeli publishe ... Show More
Jul 16
Books by Rabih Alameddine, May Ziadeh, Samar Yazbek, Lamia Ziadé and More
Marcia is publishing the first English translation of early 20th century woman of letters and feminist icon May Ziadhe; Ursula has been working on a review of the award-winning Lebanese novelist Rabih Alameddine. We also talk about a devastating book based on interviews with Gaz ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2026
Unlocking Palestine: Sara Yasin on editing The Key
The Key is a new online publication dedicated to covering Palestine as “the core issue at the heart of the modern world.” We’re joined by its editor-in-chief, Sara Yasin, former managing editor of the LA Times. The Key is an outgrowth of PalFest, an annual traveling literature f ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2023
Voices of Resilience: Gaza and the Palestinians of ’48 #106
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<p>In episode 106 of the "Al Midan" podcast, we were joined by Diana Buttu, a Palestinian-Canadian lawyer and activist, for an in-depth discussion conducted in English, shedding light on the profound challenges faced by Palestinian citizens of Israel amidst the ... Show More
39m 31s
Nov 2023
Community Rallies For Gaza Ceasefire
Journalist Khalil Hachem discussed the war in Gaza and civil liberties with Imad Hamad, Executive Director of the American Human Rights Council, and Ramis J. Wadood, an Attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Anita Fox discussed insurance enrollment month a ... Show More
59m 57s
Oct 2023
When empathy is a risk: Solidarity with Gaza and the costs for Palestinians in Israel #107
<p>In episode 107 of podcast Al Midan, we delve deep into a subject that resonates with both urgency and sensitivity. This episode features an eye-opening interview with Dr. Hassan Jabareen, General Director of Adalah, a forefront independent human rights organization and legal ... Show More
40m 2s