Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Insight Track with Luca Allam! In this 'Off Track' edition, we revisit the recent season 2 finale episode with Ahmed Shihab Eldin - the prominent international journalist. The episode with Ahmed was incredible and in this episode, we highlight 2 insights worth exploring deeper. The first is about the nuances between ... Show More
Aug 17
Guy Manoukian: Music, Leadership, Politics & Why He Still Believes in Lebanon
From child prodigy to internationally acclaimed pianist, entrepreneur, basketball club president, and entertainment executive, Guy Manoukian has built a career by refusing to be defined by a single path.In this episode of Luca's Insight Track, Guy opens up about the mindset that ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 14
Dr. Manal Al Mansoori: Beauty, Kindness, Animal Rescue & The Hidden Crisis Behind Social Media
What happens when a cosmetic doctor dedicates her life to saving abandoned animals and helping people heal from the inside out?In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Dr. Manal Al Mansoori, renowned Emirati cosmetic physician, ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 7
Mohammad Kiswani: The Truth About Depression, Fame, Marriage & Love Is Blind Habibi
What happens after the cameras stop rolling?In this deeply honest episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Mohammad Kiswani, star of Netflix’s Love Is Blind Habibi, opens up about the emotional reality behind fame, marriage, mental health, and becoming a father.For the first time, Mohamm ... Show More
1h 14m
Sep 2020
Beyond the Headlines: A Deep Dive Into Journalism | Afeef Nessouli & Ahmed Shihab Eldin
<p>Afeef Nessouli is a dynamic freelance journalist operating out of Beirut and New York City, who has recently won the Google Podcasts creator program's global competition. His Arabic language podcast, focusing on the feminine narrative in the Middle East, showcases his innovati ... Show More
50m 3s
Sep 2024
S1 E04 | What Does Pa.lest!ne Mean to You?
In this episode, we talk about P.@lestine, the significance of bearing witness and engaging in conversations about the gen.ocide taking place in G.aza, and the importance of using precise language to accurately convey information in a nuanced way. Our hosts also share tips and in ... Show More
38m 6s
Nov 2022
In Conversation With Ahmed Eldin
In this episode, we're in conversation with Ahmed Eldin. He's an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor, who's previously worked for the likes of Al Jazeera English, AJ+ and The New York Times. We talk on life as a 'third culture kid', self-censorship and the aspiration fo ... Show More
42m 44s
Nov 2023
But Do You Condemn Hamas!?! Media Bias On Israel 11.14.23
<p>In episode 1581, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning journalist, <a href="https://www.aymann.com/">Aymann Ismail</a>, to discuss…How The Media Has Been Covering The War In Gaza From The Start and more!</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/israel-surveillanc ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 2023
IBRAHIM ABUSHARIF | Unlearning Western Bias in Journalism | afikra عفكرة Podcast #383
<p>As journalists on the ground in Gaza are targeted, the “truth” weaponized, and an information war for the ages unravels, we sat down with Professor Ibrahim Abusharif to discuss the construction of narratives, framing terminologies, and the ethics of journalism. Delving into qu ... Show More
43m 50s
Jul 2019
Narrating Conflict: In search of “truth”
Examining the experience in Egypt of using images to fight for social justice, we talk to Aida El Kashef, co-founder of the Cairo-based, independent media collective Mosireen. Through her experience as an activist and a journalist, we learn about the important role of journalism ... Show More
10m 2s
Mar 2024
The New Arab Weekly - March 14th, 2024
Welcome to the first episode of The New Arab Weekly. Each week, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week and examine what happened and why is it important. This week we look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the looming prospect for an invasion of Rafah, and th ... Show More
48m 18s