Author and commentator Omar El Akkad joins me this week to talk about his latest book “One day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”. This is perhaps the most important book I’ve read in the last couple of years as it brought together all that I have been thinking, and feeling, about Western Liberalism.
I talk to Omar about the larger themes that l ... Show More
Sep 23
Our AI future, with Mo Gawdat, Tarek Nour, Omar Elsahy & Ramy Youssef
AI is a topic that has come up many times over the years on the show, so today I’m sharing a special episode of Double-Take where I’m connecting the dots from some of our previous episodes on the philosophical, ethical and practical implications of our future AI world. You’ll hea ... Show More
33m 32s
Mar 2025
‘One Day,’ with Omar El Akkad
Journalist, novelist, and memoirist Omar El Akkad talks about his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This – a blend of memoir, social criticism, and moral philosophy. The book creates and shares space for everyone who is full of grief and rage, who cann ... Show More
53m 34s
May 2025
“Fight for your happiness, or the world will crush you” -Mustafa Briggs 150
Mustafa is an author, historian, and creator of the acclaimed ‘Beyond Bilal’ lecture series, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, identity, and the often-overlooked contributions of Black-Muslims throughout history. Mustafa shares the personal story of how his journey into I ... Show More
1h 41m
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
Dec 2024
137. Making Money is On Easy Mode in 2025, Just Start a Personal Brand ft. Omar Eltakrori
What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Omar Eltakrori. Omar is a multifaceted content creator, entrepreneur, content coach, and pastor with a passion for helping others thrive. Recently, he embarked on a transformative journey, elevating both his personal brand and business ... Show More
1h 22m