
Kalam is a podcast about the culture, history and politics of the Middle East. Hosted by seasoned radio journalist Edgar Mannheimer, Kalam aims to be a source of knowledge and understanding about a region of the world that is so often misunderstood.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistoryDocumentary | |||

Sam and Edgar give you an update on the latest developments in the Iran War. The killing of Ali Larijani – amazingly a scholar of Immanuel Kant – could blow up in Israel's face as a more hardline figure may replace him. We also detail how Syria and I... more
"El Sett" is the new Egyptian biopic about the great Arab diva, Umm Kulthum. After an exclusive screening of the film in Stockholm, Edgar invited Egyptian curator, Mariam Elnozahy, and Egyptian multidisciplinary artist, Amr Hamid, for a conversation ... more
The US' lack of exit strategy from Iran becomes apparent as oil prices soar and Trump vacillates between talking about an "excursion" which will be "wrapped up very soon" and threatening to make it impossible "to recover that section of the world". T... more
Rami Khouri is a Palestinian-American author and analyst and a Distinguished Public Fellow at the American University of Beirut.
In today's episode, Edgar speaks with Rami about the US-Israeli war on Iran, why they're waging it and what it could me... more
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Hi, I’m confused how you say you were under Israeli occupation in Gaza but never saw an Israeli soilder? I think you may not understand what occupation is, maybe before Israeli left Gaza in 2006 and hasn’t occupied it since then.
About the Middle East. Very interesting and knowing,. With different aspects. Everybody should listen to it!
Lots of aspects of the crises in Palestine, the Middle East and now also in depth on Syria. Mainly contemporary issues, but sometimes also history. Politics and culture. Beautiful
Quick and insightful on the Middle East. High quality stuff here!
When I first came across this podcast I didn’t know Edgar Mannheimer’s work, but he’s a brilliant journalist.
I think I’ve listened to literally every episode, and while I do have my favorites, every single episode has been worth my time.
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Focused on the complexities of Middle Eastern culture, history, and politics, this podcast offers an insightful exploration of pressing issues affecting the region. Listeners can expect to hear in-depth discussions on contemporary crises, protests in countries like Iran and Syria, and the role of foreign influences. Unique elements include engaging narratives that meld personal stories with documented insights, providing a multifaceted view of events and movements shaping the area. The integration of talented guests further enriches the conversation, making it a significant resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Middle East.
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Kalam launched 2 years ago and published 141 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Kalam include:
1. Edgar Mannheimer
2. Amr Hamid
3. Rami Khouri
4. Sahar Delijani
5. Rouzbeh Parsi
6. Ali Esbati
7. Leila Shami
8. Muhammad Shehada
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