Kalam
Edgar MannheimerKalam 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 | 144 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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A ceasefire has taken effect for at least two weeks, between the US, Israel and Iran. Lebanon is, according to Israel, not included. Negotiations will now commence on a permanent end to the war. Sam and Edgar discuss the latest.
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Molly Crabapple is an artist and author from New York. She’s the author of the forthcoming book "Here Where We Live is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund".
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Today's episode is a kind of theoretical journey through concepts like Homonationalism, Muscular Judaism and Power Gays. Our illustrious guest, Fredrik "Apollo" Asplund has spotted a similarity between the gays who were embraced by mainstream society... more
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
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- 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 Podcasts1Nia_fan11
Australiaa year ago About the Middle East. Very interesting and knowing,. With different aspects. Everybody should listen to it!
Podcast Addict5a year agoBjorn- 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 Podcasts5Sanne Lundberg
Swedena year ago - Great pod!
Quick and insightful on the Middle East. High quality stuff here!
Apple Podcasts5Henning TSwedena year 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 Podcasts5Teacher (uni and high school)
Denmark2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #38 | Sweden/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Austria/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Netherlands/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Kalam about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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How many episodes of Kalam are there?
Kalam launched 2 years ago and published 144 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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What guests have appeared on Kalam?
Recent guests on Kalam include:
1. Molly Crabapple
2. Fredrik Asplund
3. Edgar Mannheimer
4. Amr Hamid
5. Rami Khouri
6. Sahar Delijani
7. Rouzbeh Parsi
8. Ali Esbati
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