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Kalam

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:26

Lebanon: Hundreds killed in Israeli strikes - Kalam...

Kalam ·

2024/09/24

The deadliest day since the 1975-1990 civil war in Lebanon - over 500 people have been killed in 24 hours of Israeli bombardment. We dedicate the majority of today's news summary to the ongoing war in Lebanon. What does Israel wish to achieve? What is life like for Lebanese civilians? If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to suppor the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3 a month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots

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26. Lebanon in Crisis with Ralph Baydoun

Kalam ·

2024/09/21

This is a special edition of Kalam Podcast due to the dramatic events in Lebanon, effectively escalating the already intense regional tensions in the Middle East. In this conversation, Lebanese journalist Ralph Baydoun joins Edgar for a frank conversation about the precarious state of Lebanon. A country that went from being a top exporter of arts and culture to a place mired in devastating conflict and economic crisis. If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to suppor the show, there is an excellent way

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24:10

Lebanon Pager Terror Attack - Kalam Digest 6

Kalam ·

2024/09/18

Terror struck large swathes of Lebanon yesterday as hundreds of explosions went off all over the country. Hezbollah members' pagers (the communication device of choice since Israel easily hacks into smartphones) suddenly exploded in their pockets. This left nearly 3,000 people injured - 200 in critical condition - and killed at least 11 people, including an 8-year-old girl, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. This comes in the midst of a dangerous escalation between Israel and Hezbollah,

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01:13

Hamas Part III - What do They Believe in? - Kalam...

Kalam ·

2024/09/14

This is a teaser for the final episode of our three-part series on Hamas for Kalam Shorts. Hamas wrote what they refer to as a "covenant" in 1988 with some.. let's say problematic content. In 2017 they released a policy document with wildly different values and ideas. So what do they actually believe in? Listen to the full episode on patreon.com/kalampodcastFor continuous updates follow us on Instagram @kalampodcast and TikTok @kalam_podcast

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30:39

Kalam Ramallah - "Jerusalem is not a City" with Abed...

Kalam ·

2024/09/12

Abed Alrahman Shabaneh is a Palestinian writer and curator. In addition to writing novels and essays, Abed also worked on urban planning in Jerusalem. From this experience he gained invaluable insights into how colonialism and occupation is constructed. In his conversation with Edgar, Abed speaks about his ideas about where the technological future will take us, expressed through his slightly dystopian literary work. If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to suppor the show, there is an excellent way

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20:08

Kalam Digest 5 - 40 killed in Gaza Refugee Camp

Kalam ·

2024/09/11

In this week's news summary, Edgar and Sam discuss the latest deadly airstrikes on Gaza, follow up on the Polio vaccine and the conditions for back to school season in Gaza. In other news, a Jordanian truck driver gunned down three Israeli border police and the culture wars in Israel deepen while the economy is in free fall. These are some of the headlines spoken about in today's episode. If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to suppor the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to

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49:56

Kalam Live from Zita! With Bernt Hermele and Sarah...

Kalam ·

2024/09/10

After a screening of the documentary Where the Olive Trees Wheep Edgar sits with the Swedish writer Bernt Hermele and the Palestinian-French curator of books, Sarah Dahman Hallgren for a conversation about trauma and resistance. Thank you to everyone who came to see us live!If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to suppor the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3 a month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus

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42:35

23. The Palestinian Museum with Amer Shomali

Kalam ·

2024/09/07

Today's guest, Amer Shomali, was appointed as the General Director of the Palestinian Museum on October 5, 2023. Two days later, we all know what happened. Amer Shomali is a visual artist who directed one of the most innovative documentaries we have seen as of late. The Wanted 18 follows a number of "Israeli" cows gifted to the Palestinian town of Bayt Sahur. Over the course of our conversation, we touch on the documentary I just mentioned, running a museum during a war, Amer’s upbring in Syria, the

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32:03

Kalam Ramallah - "We are the reported" with Mariam...

Kalam ·

2024/09/05

We are delighted to announce the first episode in our 13 part series from Ramallah on the occupied West Bank. Today's guest is an icon of Palestinian journalism and advocacy, Mariam Barghouti. In this episode, Mariam speaks about the hypocrisy of Western media, the pain she feels in reporting on resistance fighters and about being targeted herself by the Israeli military. This episode is video recorded and available on YouTube, youtube.com/@KalamPodcast972If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to

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26:14

Kalam Digest 4 - Nationwide Strikes Paralyse Israel

Kalam ·

2024/09/03

On today's weekly news summary, Edgar and Sam discuss Israel's incursion into the West Bank, as well as the latest on the distribution of the Polio vaccine in Gaza, the Houthi's latest operations and the UK cutting 10% of its arms sales to Israel.Our main story concerns the general strike that began today in Israel - paralysing large parts of the country including the airports. The Israeli Labour Court ordered for the strike to end even before it began, signalling the gravity of the situation. As

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03:52

Munadama 2 (teaser)

Kalam ·

2024/09/02

This is a teaser, to hear the full episode head over to patreon.com/kalampodcast and sign up for just $3/month and gain access to lots of great bonus content. It's closing in on half a year of Kalam Podcast! Edgar, Sam and Arthur sit down for a reflection session on a balcony in Stockholm. We want to begin by thanking everyone who has listened to the podcast and shared our content and especially to everyone who has signed up to our Patreon. Your support means everything! How has the process been

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22. From Sápmi to Palestine with Salem Barahmeh

Kalam ·

2024/09/01

On today's episode of Kalam Podcast Edgar speaks with the founder of Uncivilized Media, Salem Barahmeh. Uncivilized is a channel that tells stories about people and places that are unrepresented, silenced or erased. Very similar to what we do here at Kalam Podcast. Edgar first met Salem on a cold, rainy day in Stockholm several years ago. At the time, he was working with PIPD, the Palestinian Institute for Public Diplomacy. He was traveling the Western World, lobbying for the Palestinian cause with

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23:01

Kalam Digest 3 - Polio documented in Gaza

Kalam ·

2024/08/27

In this week's news summary, Sam and Edgar discuss the failing ceasefire negotiations and the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. In addition, we look at the Israeli Minister for National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and his violent settler supporters who recently stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, harassing Palestinian worshippers and proclaiming the building of the third temple. In horrific news from Gaza, the first case of Polio has been detected among a population whose suffering has

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02:54

Kalam Shorts: Hamas Part II - Rulers of Gaza (Teaser)

Kalam ·

2024/08/21

What does Hamas do when it takes over Gaza? It implements an Islamist agenda and mobilises the population for resistance against Israel. In Part 2 of our series on Hamas for Kalam Shorts, Edgar and Sam discuss how Hamas act once they gain formal political power. They also discuss Hamas' international appeal with parts of the Western Left. This is a teaser, to hear the full episode head over to patreon.com/kalampodcast and sign up for $3/month. In addition to this episode, you'll gain access to lots

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24:30

Kalam Digest 2 - Is Blinken up to the Task?

Kalam ·

2024/08/20

This week has seen massive upheaval on the West Bank - a new pogrom-style burning of a village as well as settler encroachment at the Gaza border. Edgar and Sam discuss the possibilities of an Iranian strike as the US Foreign Secretary, Antony Blinken, visits Tel Aviv. In related news, the Democratic National Convention is kicking off in Chicago where tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to rally against the administrations endorsement of genoc!de. Kalam Podcast is made

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21. Majdal Shams Massacre with Wael Tarabieh

Kalam ·

2024/08/15

On 27 July, 2024 a rocket hit a football pitch in the village of Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights. 12 children and teenagers were killed and it has yet to be determined who is responsible.In today's episode, Edgar speaks with artist and activist Wael Tarabieh, born and raised in Majdal Shams. The conversation ranges from the history of the Druze in southern Syria to the politics of occupation and why the people of Majdal Shams refused Israeli citizenship. Kalam Podcast is made possible

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35:18

Kalam 5asa (Live) - Unstraight Stories from Egypt...

Kalam ·

2024/08/14

In this feature episode, recorded live at the Swedish night club Trädgården, Edgar sits with Dawood, a Swedish-Lebanese photographer who recently exhibited his project Unstraight Stories from Egypt. This is a collection of photographs and stream of consciousness anecdotes depicting queer life in the Arab World's most populous country. Special guest feature is Nayuk, a non-binary queer activist from Turkey, who is involved in Unstraight Stories from Turkey. Both projects are made in partnership with

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22:44

Kalam Digest 1 - When Will Iran Strike?

Kalam ·

2024/08/13

This is the first installment of Kalam Digest, a weekly news summary bringing you the latest political developments in the Middle East. In today's episode, Edgar and Sam speak about Israel's new wartime strategy of striking schools in Gaza, while the US delivers $3.5 billion in fresh aid.According to leaks from within Israeli intelligence, Iran is expected to strike Israel within the next few days. What shape will this attack take, and what are its implications for the region?All the while, the

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14:14

Kalam Shorts: Hamas Part I - Rise to Power (Unlocked)

Kalam ·

2024/07/30

What is Hamas? Depending on who you ask, a resistance group or a terrorist organisation. For the people of Gaza, oftentimes, authoritarian thugs. This is part one of a three part Kalam Shorts series on Hamas - on their founding as an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood in the 60's and 70's, and their rise to power in the aftermath of the failure of the Oslo Process.If you would like to hear parts 2 and 3 of this series, please consider signing up to our Patreon community for just $3/month, at

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01:40

Kalam Shorts: The Hannibal Directive (Teaser)

Kalam ·

2024/07/28

The Israeli military, the IDF, ordered the Hannibal Directive on October 7 to Prevent Hamas Taking Soldiers Captive, according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The IDF has long denied the existence of such a directive, although leaks and ex-soldier testimonies seems to prove otherwise. So what is the Hannibal Directive? On this episode of Kalam Shorts, Sam speaks to Edgar about the origins of the directive and why it was created. This is a teaser, to listen to the full episode sign up to Klub Kalam

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