We talk about a newly released collection of five compelling and highly quotable interviews with the great late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, titled Palestine as Metaphor, translated by Amira El-Zein and Carolyn Forché. We also talk about recent protests in Lebanon and how they are being written about in Lebanese and international media, as well as the f ... 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
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<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
Jan 2024
Poem Recitation: In Jerusalem by Mahmoud Darwish
In this episode, we recite Mahmoud Darwish's powerful poem "In Jerusalem." After discussing and analyzing our interpretation in the previous episode, we now invite you to enjoy a captivating recitation of the poem itself. Poetry goes beyond all borders, a language unto itself. I ... Show More
2m 40s
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