The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a newfound curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into head first.
The afikra Podcast
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The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a newfound curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into head first.
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
History of the British Raj in the Arabian Gulf | Prof. James Onley
Host Omar Al-Mutairi interviews Professor James Onley, chair of Gulf and Arab Studies, exploring the British Raj's subtle imperial tactics and enduring socioeconomic ties in the Arabian Gulf.
June 22, 2026
How Egypt Used Theater to Fight British Occupation | Prof. Carmen Gitre
Professor Carmen Gitre discusses how Egypt's burgeoning performance culture between 1867 and 1930 served as a critical site for negotiating modernity and Egyptian identity during British occupation.
June 15, 2026
The Legacy of Science & Faith in the Arab Muslim World | Prof. Nidhal Guessoum
Host Omar Al-Mukhtar interviews astrophysicist Professor Nidhal Guessoum about the Arab Muslim world's scientific legacy and its relevance to modern faith and education.
606 total episodes available with 17 transcripts
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