We're back! And ready to talk about two poets who have moved into prose: the Egyptian Iman Mersal and the Palestinian Mazen Maarouf, who have written books that explore the bonds between children and parents, among other things. We also talk about the Cairo book fair's recent make-over, and about the vibrant but struggling cultural scene in Casablanca. Show ... 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
Mar 2024
French MP Works To Help Gaza
Journalist Khalil Hachem discussed the war in Gaza and Lebanon with Alma Dufour, Deputy of the French National Assembly from Paris and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the Lebanese National Bloc from Beirut.
The episode was broadcast on March 15, 2024
US Arab Radio can be hear ... Show More
59m 4s
Apr 2025
Bed Time Talks: Gangs, Popularity & Gossip
“This mother and daughter show includes both English and Arabic languages, just like our everyday life.” Here in our first episode we dive into an honest bedtime talk about the social world of school, from gossip and cliques to what it really means to be “popular.”It’s unfiltere ... Show More
9m 16s
