In which Marcia talks about her difficulties being interviewed; we discuss genre (sci-fi, fantasy, and especially noir) writing in Arabic; and we question whether translation into English “empowers” women writers from the Arab region.Show notesThe Asymptote interview with MLQ, conducted by Claire Jacobson.On voices at various margins: Midaq Alley, by Naguib ... Show More
Apr 23
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 2015
011: We’re Here for the Anal Probe
In this episode we talk to WSJ journalist Ahmed Al-Omran and uber new media geek Lou Kay. We talk about journalism in the Middle East and Saudi, the future of newspapers in Saudi, news consumption, the ‘filter bubble,’ WhatsApp journalism, and many other new media topics. Oh and ... Show More
1h 29m
Jul 2023
Human Rights, Social Justice, and Islamophobia in a Challenging Era
Dr. Sahar Khamis and her guest Dr. Maha Hilal discussed important topics about the current human rights and social justice issues impacting Muslims, in general, and American Muslims, in particular.
Dr. Maha Hilal is a Muslim Arab American and an expert on institutionalized Islam ... Show More
1h 7m