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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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Dritëro Kasapi är teaterchef och konstnärlig ledare på Riksteatern. Han är den tredje gästen i Kalam Podcasts valserie.

För att stötta vårt arbete: www.patreon.com/KalamPodcast

Swisha stöd: 1232779700 eller via swishlänken: app.swi... more

Islamofobin ökar i Sverige. Högt uppsatta politiker säger åt Sveriges muslimer att sluta vara muslimer. Hur hamnade vi här?

Kawtar Chibli är psykoterapeut och driver den inflytelserika Instagramsidan @hijabisinsideout.

För att stötta vårt arbete: ... more

Sverige går till val den 13 september. Därför gör vi på Kalam Podcast en valspecial. Edgar intervjuar personer som inspirerar honom om hur Sverige mår år 2026.

För att stötta vårt arbete: www.patreon.com/KalamPodcast

För uppdateringar om v... more

The Syrian Revolution quickly descended into the Syrian War. It collapsed many parts of the country and caused 6 million people to flee the country. Syrian photographer and writer, Loubna Mrie, recently published her memoirs entitled "Defiance". In t... more

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Dritëro Kasapi
Theatre director, artistic director of Riksteatern
Riksteatern
Episode: VALSPECIAL 2026 (avsnitt 3) med Dritëro Kasapi
Kawtar Chibli
Psychotherapist and sociologist; runs Instagram account Hijabis Inside Out
Self-described; Hijabis Inside Out
Episode: VALSPECIAL 2026 (avsnitt 2) med Kawtar Chibli
Özz Nûjen
Swedish comedian
Comedie
Episode: VALSPECIAL 2026 (avsnitt 1) med Özz Nûjen
Loubna Mrie
Syrian journalist, photographer and author
Author of Defiance
Episode: 70. The Assad Regime's Daughter that Joined the Revolution with Loubna Mrie
Alon-Lee Green
Israeli political and social activist, co-director of Standing Together
Standing Together
Episode: 69. Standing Together with Alon-Lee Green
Borzou Daragahi
Award-winning international journalist who covers the Middle East
Episode: 68. Iran Strikes Israel with Borzou Daragahi
Nadim Haidar
Longtime organizer in the Marxist tradition; commentator on Middle East geopolitics from a Marxist perspective
Arab Marxist (Instagram channel) and activist organizer
Episode: 67. Empire, Anti-Imperialism and Marxism in the Middle East of Today with Nadim Haidar
Zena Tahhan
Palestinian journalist based in occupied Jerusalem
Media outlet reporting on West Bank
Episode: 66. Settler Terror on West Bank Escalating with Zena Tahhan
Sam Carlson
Eminent guest discussed on the show
Episode: IRAN CEASEFIRE – Everyone Won and Nothing Changed: Kalam Digest 47

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Edgar Mannheimer
Journalist and host of Kalam, regularly provides historical and cultural context on the Middle East.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 609 ratings
  • Confused

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Nia_fan11
    Australia2 years ago
  • About the Middle East. Very interesting and knowing,. With different aspects. Everybody should listen to it!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bjorn
    2 years ago
  • Insightful and broad

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanne Lundberg
    Sweden2 years ago
  • Great pod!

    Quick and insightful on the Middle East. High quality stuff here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henning T
    Sweden2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teacher (uni and high school)
    Denmark2 years ago

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Thought-provoking and accessible, with strong guests.
Well-researched discussions that connect history to today's politics.
Excellent journalistic work with clear, passionate analysis and breadth of guest expertise.
Engaging, informative and mind opening! Kalam blends historical context with current events.

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VALSPECIAL 2026 (avsnitt 2) med Kawtar Chibli
Q: How do you feel about the election as a Muslim, as a woman, as a Swede?
The guest expresses worry about normalization of anti-Muslim rhetoric and the potential negative impact on Muslim lives, including possible restrictions and discrimination, while emphasizing the resilience and future presence of Muslims in Sweden.
69. Standing Together with Alon-Lee Green
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the legal troubles that you've been in the past few days or the reason that this interview, for example, got delayed?
Green explains that the interview delays were connected to ongoing protests against the war and government policies; he details his movement's actions and the broader context of arrests and state pressure, emphasizing a commitment to peaceful demonstration and human rights.
68. Iran Strikes Israel with Borzou Daragahi
Q: Borzou, could you walk us through what's happened?
There has been an escalation starting with Israel's actions in Lebanon, Hezbollah drones changing the battlefield, and a sequence of retaliations between Iran and Israel, with the US trying to manage the crisis.
67. Empire, Anti-Imperialism and Marxism in the Middle East of Today with Nadim Haidar
Q: Is there a meaningful anti-imperialist movement in the Arab world today, and what would that look like?
There is sentiment against imperial power structures, but no strong, unified anti-imperialist movement with durable mass organization and systemic challenges to accumulation; any serious anti-imperialist current would require a genuine alternative political economy and structural challenges to capital.
67. Empire, Anti-Imperialism and Marxism in the Middle East of Today with Nadim Haidar
Q: What is your assessment of the Iran-Israel-US strategic dynamic and who holds the advantage currently?
Iran has demonstrated significant resilience and the ability to exhaust missile defenses and establish control in Hormuz; The US-Israel bloc lacks a coherent, clear strategy going forward, and Iran is perceived as having the upper hand in many dimensions, at least temporarily.

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A thoughtful show focused on culture, history, and politics of the Middle East, with a strong emphasis on context, historical narratives, and on-the-ground reporting. Conversations frequently blend geopolitical analysis with cultural memory, featuring guests from activism, journalism, and the arts to illuminate complex regional dynamics, power structures, and grassroots movements. The tone tends toward opinionated, in-depth discussion anchored in historical context, aiming to educate and provoke thoughtful consideration of current events and their roots. A notable attribute is the consistent integration of diverse perspectives—from scholars and journalists to activists and artists—often challenging mainstream narratives and highlighting hum... more

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Recent guests on Kalam include:

1. Dritëro Kasapi
2. Kawtar Chibli
3. Özz Nûjen
4. Loubna Mrie
5. Alon-Lee Green
6. Borzou Daragahi
7. Nadim Haidar
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