by Edgar Mannheimer
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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 19, 2025
<p>The genocide in Gaza is still ongoing, but there are slivers of hope – the US and Israel could become increasingly isolated as European powers move to recognise the Palestinian state. In other news the crackdown on dissent in Turkey leaves critics of Erdogan disillusioned, while our colleague Joakim Medin languishes in a Turkish jail cell – Free Joakim now! Journalism is not a crime. </p><p>Also on the show – Syria's government has taken form, with one (1!) single woman in the cabinet. </p><p>If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to support the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3/month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus material - including our series Kalam Shorts: 10-15 explainers of concepts like Zionism and Orientalism. Join at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/kalampodcast</a></p><p>For continuous updates on the podcast and content about Palestine and the Middle East, follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kalampodcast</a></p><p>Please subscribe to Kalam Podcast in whatever podcast application you're listening to right now - and give us a rating. It helps other people find out about us.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 26, 2025
<p>In the wake of the killing of 23-year-old Gazan journalist Hossam Shabat in an Israeli airstrike, we want to publish our conversation with the Palestinian journalist Lama Ghosheh.</p><p>Lama Ghosheh has been in and out of the Israeli prison and correctional system after Israeli authorities accused her of inciting violence and supporting terrorism. She, and many journalism advocates, say that Israel is trying to make an example out of her in order to scare her Palestinian colleagues into obedience. </p><p>If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to support the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3/month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus material - including our series Kalam Shorts: 10-15 explainers of concepts like Zionism and Orientalism. Join at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/kalampodcast</a></p><p>For continuous updates on the podcast and content about Palestine and the Middle East, follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kalampodcast</a> </p><p>Please subscribe to Kalam Podcast in whatever podcast application you're listening to right now - and give us a rating. It helps other people find out about us. </p>
March 20, 2025
<p>In the early hours of March 18 Isreal broke the ceasefire that had held between them and Hamas since January. Although, Israel killed over 150 Palestinians during the ceasefire itself, in various attacks – nothing the Western media felt compelled to report. </p><p>At the moment of writing, nearly 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in airstrikes – many of them women and children. </p><p>Muhammad Shehada is a Palestinian analyst originally from Gaza. He joins Kalam Podcast for a discussion about why Israel decided to unilaterally break the ceasefire right now. </p><p>If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to support the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3/month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus material - including our series Kalam Shorts: 10-15 explainers of concepts like Zionism and Orientalism. Join at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/kalampodcast</a></p><p>For continuous updates on the podcast and content about Palestine and the Middle East, follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kalampodcast</a> </p><p>Please subscribe to Kalam Podcast in whatever podcast application you're listening to right now - and give us a rating. It helps other people find out about us. </p>
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