The Suez Canal: Kalam Shorts
Since its inauguration in 1869 the Suez Canal has played an immensely important part in the history, politics and economics of the Middle East and the World.In this episode Sam and Edgar discuss its r...
23 Kesä 202418min
16. The Jews of Iraq with Avi Shlaim
The renowned Israeli-British historian Avi Shlaim speaks to Edgar about the Jews of Iraq and the Arab-Jews in general - an identity that was largely destroyed in the wake of the creation of the State ...
20 Kesä 202456min
MUNADAMA 1 (Teaser)
We are delighted to announce the first instalment of our series, Munadama. For the full length episode, sign up at patreon.com/kalampodcast In Arabic, the meaning of Munadama is akin to a hearty discu...
18 Kesä 20241min
15. German Madness with Salah Said
Germany has descended into madness as its security apparatus violently attacks peaceful Palestinian protesters, accusing them of anti-Semitism. This happening in parallell to the far right and not-so-...
14 Kesä 202440min
14. History of Arabic Poetry with Mosab Abu Toha (video)
On this video recorded episode of Kalam, Edgar sits with the Gazan poet and very much a friend of the podcast, Mosab Abu Toha, for a discussion about, among other things, the history of Arabic poetry....
13 Kesä 202428min
13. Lament of an Egyptian Revolutionary with Aida Seif El-Dawla
Why aren't we seeing massive pro-Palest!ne demonstrations in Egypt, when we know an overwhelming majority of its people support the liberation of Palest!ne? Dr. Aida Seif El-Dawla, a retired psychiatr...
7 Kesä 202436min
Nakba Museum with Bernt Hermele: Kalam 5asa
In this Kalam Podcast special, Edgar speaks with the journalist and author Bernt Hermele, who recently opened an exhibition on the Nakba at Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm, Sweden. Bernt Hermele is Jewis...
4 Kesä 202434min
12. Watermelon Pictures with Munir Atalla
Why are Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims so often portrayed as violent and stupid savages in American film, and how can we change that?Munir Atalla is the head of production and acquisition at Watermel...
30 Touko 202437min
