Northwestern Qatar’s podcast provides in-depth discussions on media, journalism, and communication in the Global South. Featuring insights from scholars, journalists, and media professionals, the series examines the impact of emerging trends, technologies, and narratives on the evolving media landscape.
Ep 9 - Dean Marwan M. Kraidy in conversation with Andrea Medrado
Dean Marwan M. Kraidy interviews global communication scholar Andrea Medrado about the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar in this insightful conversation.
9 Dec 2025
Ep 8 - AI & The Future of Design Education
Professor John Gibbs discusses with Professor Spencer Striker and Alessandra El Chanti the future of design education in the age of AI, focusing on assessment and essential skills in this interview.
16 Nov 2025
Ep 7 - Mark Graham examines the future of equity and inclusion in AI on the sidelines of his Hiwar Scholars Seminar talk
Mark Graham, Professor of Internet Geography, examines the unseen human labor powering artificial intelligence and shares insights from his book with Ilhem Allagui and Anto Mohsin in an interview.
4 Mar 2025
Ep 6 - Rawabet: "Social Media Influencers and Self-Media in Journalism"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, William Youmans, visiting associate professor in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar, joins Tanja Bosch, professor of media studies and production at the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the evolving role of social media influencers and self-media in journalism. They discuss how these new forms of media are transforming the journalistic landscape, particularly in the Global South, and the implications for traditional media practices and audience engagement.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
4 Mar 2025
Ep 5 - Rawabet: "Frontiers of Journalism Education – Ethical Integration of AI in Global Contexts"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, Walid Al-Saqaf, associate professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, joins Assistant Professor Claudia Kozman to examine the ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism education, with a particular focus on its implications for the Global South. They explore how AI can be responsibly incorporated into journalism curricula and its potential to reshape the field in the region.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
4 Mar 2025
Ep 4 - Rawabet: "Expanding the Ontological Contours of Journalism"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, Professor Hanan Badr from the University of Salzburg joins Associate Professor Ibrahim Abusharif to explore the ontological and epistemological foundations of journalism, with a focus on the Global South. The discussion examines how these foundations influence journalism practices and their evolution in the region.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
3 Mar 2025
Ep 3 - Rawabet: "Influential Interlocutors: Stringers, Freelancers and Non-Profits"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, Professor Kalyani Chadha from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism joins Assistant Professor Scheherazade Safla-Gaffoor to explore the evolving role of independent journalists, freelancers, and non-profit media organizations in shaping the future of journalism. They discuss how these entities are navigating the challenges of the modern media landscape while redefining traditional practices.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
3 Mar 2025
Ep 2 - Rawabet: "Feminist Journalism and Entrepreneurship across the Global South"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, journalist and author Zahra Hankir joins Professor Ilhem Allagui to discuss how women in the Global South are reshaping media spaces, creating independent platforms, and challenging traditional power structures in journalism.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
3 Mar 2025
Ep 1 - Rawabet: "Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks"
In this episode of the Rawabet series, Professor Silvio Waisbord and Associate Professor Eddy Borges-Rey discuss the evolving epistemological frameworks of journalism in the Global South, examining how historical and contemporary influences shape practices, research, and knowledge production, challenging dominant narratives.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
3 Mar 2025
Trailer | Rawabet: "Journalism in the Global South"
NU-Q Podcats’ Rawabet series explores critical discussions on media, journalism, and communication in the Global South. Northwestern Qatar faculty and global experts examine the evolution of journalism beyond traditional Western-centric models, addressing themes such as decolonizing journalism, feminist journalism and entrepreneurship, social media influencers and self-media, and AI in journalism education.
This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks (https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/rawabet/2025/journalism-in-the-global-south.html)” held on February 9-10, 2025.
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Andrea Medrado
Spencer Striker
Alessandra El Chanti
Mark Graham
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