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We wanted to take a break from our personalities episodes and make an episode relevant to current events. Today’s episode is a brief history of the Israel-Palestine conflict starting from the early 20th century.

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Today’s episode is about the life of Edward Said. Any scholar of the Middle East knows who Edward Said is, as his work transformed the field of area studies. Said was a prominent literary scholar, cultural critic, poet, and advocate for Palestinian rights. Through his influential work, "Orientalism," Said reshaped our understanding of East-West relations, shedding light on power dynamics and stereotypes. 

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Today’s episode is about the life of the literary icon: Issam Al-Abdullah. Born in Lebanon in 1941, he became a towering figure in spoken poetry. His life is marked by a deep connection to Lebanon and a commitment to unity.  In this episode, we'll discuss Issam Al-Abdullah's evolution from classical to spoken poetry. Samer even conducted an interview with Al Abdullah’s daughter to speak about his legacy and the spoken poetry competition in his honor. 

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Today’s episode is about the life of the modern Egyptian philosopher Hassan Hanafi. He promoted an interpretation of Islam supporting the development of a global ethic, and redefined philosophy's role in modern society. His fusion of Islamic tradition with global philosophy ignited conversations transcending cultural boundaries.

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Today’s episode is about the life of the Lebanese poet Khalil Roukoz. He started zajal performances, which are a form of recited poetry at just 17 years only and continued to become one of the most successful poets of the early twentieth century. In these zajal recitations, he dealt with his personal pain, problems of society such as chaos, corruption, and the degeneration of politics. 

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Today’s episode is about the life of the Syrian poet Suleiman Al-Issa, a true visionary and literary icon. Born in the early 20th century, Al-Issa's life was a testament to unwavering patriotism, resilience, and the power of poetry as a vehicle for change

Through his work, Al-Issa painted vivid pictures of his homeland's struggles, hopes, and dreams, capturing the hearts of generations to come.

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Today’s episode is about the life of Abbas Mahmoud Al-Akkad, who was an Egyptian journalist, poet and literary critic. Al-Akkad was also an outspoken political thinker, who was even jailed for a time between 1930 and 1931 for criticizing the Egyptian government

His works include more than one hundred of books about philosophy, religion, and poetry, a philosophical study of the Qur'an and various biographies of historic Muslim leaders

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Today’s episode is about the life of Naguib Mahfouz, the Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian author, whose words have left an enduring mark on literature and our understanding of the human condition.

Born in Cairo in 1911, Mahfouz's pen captured the essence of his time and the human pursuit for identity and meaning.

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This episode is about Elias Abu Shabaki, a Lebanese poet, editor, translator and literary critic. he’s considered as one of the leading figures of the Arabic Nahda Movement, also referred to as the Arab Awakening or Enlightenment during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.

Elias faced many devastating hardships in his life that influenced his works. He frankly and fearlessly confronted questions of sin, sexuality, and immorality in a deeply personal way, even though he was one of the first literary figures to openly address these taboos and many praise his innovative style.

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This episode is all about Fatima Ibrahim El-Beltagy, but you probably know her as Umm Kulthum. She is considered one of the greatest voices of the Arab world, a woman whose talent transcended borders and generations.

Umm Kulthum, known as 'The Star of the East,' was more than just a singer; she was an icon, a symbol of Arab culture, and an embodiment of the beauty and power of music. Born in rural Egypt in the early 1900s, Umm Kulthum's story is one of struggle, resilience, and unmatched artistry.

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