Storytelling shapes how we see the world, and our place in it. The stories we tell and the ones we choose to believe define our understanding of truth, power, and belonging. They decide whose pain is seen, whose resistance is remembered, and whose voices are erased.

In this episode of Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined in conversation with Noor Tagouri. Together, they interrogate how narratives influence systems — reflecting on what it means to tell stories with transparency, courage, and care in an era where journalism itself is being redefined.

We explore:

• The transformative power of storytelling when rooted in self-investigation
• How a rapidly evolving media landscape is reshaping the role and responsibility of independent journalists
• The far-reaching consequences of representation and misrepresentation in shaping politics, pop culture, and public opinion
• How cross-community solidarity among marginalized groups can reclaim narrative power and deepen the integrity of storytelling

Storytelling isn’t neutral. Self-investigation asks us to move through our own stories with courage — allowing curiosity to become our compass as we explore our own identities, stories, and beliefs. This conversation is an invitation to listen deeply, ask hard questions, and question the stories we inherit — letting each question reshape what we know.  

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