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 | Weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Almost 10 months have passed since the unexpected collapse of the Assad regime last December. Since then Syria has passed through several sectarian flareups, relentless terrorising from Israel, as well as attempted to take its place in a “New Middle ... more
Trump calls it a peace plan. For Palestinians in Gaza, it's a fatal farce. More than 100 Palestinians have been killed in the last two days as Israel conducted air strikes, ostensibly as a retaliation against Hamas' alleged violations of the ceasefir... more
There is an alleged ceasefire in Gaza, despite the fact that Israel has continued to bomb the strip. Sam and Edgar analyse the Israeli, US and Palestinian positions in this situation.
Image: Palestinians using bulldozers to dig out the bodies of Isr... more
This episode is in Swedish, featuring the journalist and writer Göran Rosenberg.
I dagens avsnitt, som spelades in den 25 september 2025 inför en publik på Bokmässan, berättar författaren och journalisten Göran Rosenberg om sin syn på dagens utveck... 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
Australia8 months ago About the Middle East. Very interesting and knowing,. With different aspects. Everybody should listen to it!
Podcast Addict59 months 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
Sweden10 months 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)
Denmarka year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | Sweden/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Israel/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Mexico/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #228 | Sweden/Society & Culture |
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What is Kalam about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on the intricate fabric of Middle Eastern culture, history, and politics, this podcast invites listeners on a profound journey through contemporary issues and historical narratives. Examining significant events, social movements, and the plight of marginalized communities, it consistently highlights voices that might otherwise be overlooked, aiming to foster understanding amid complexities and prevailing misconceptions. The content is enriched by insightful interviews with activists, artists, and journalists who share personal stories and expert analyses, making it a compelling listen for those seeking to deepen their awareness of the region's dynamic landscape.
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How many episodes of Kalam are there?
Kalam launched 2 years ago and published 123 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. Leila Shami
2. Muhammad Shehada
3. Göran Rosenberg
4. Tahani Brahma
5. Ahmad Al-Aqra
6. Issa Amro
7. Shora Esmailian
8. Lama Ghosheh
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