Ajam Media Collective Podcast

A podcast series exploring the "Ajam" world, from Anatolia to South Asia and beyond. From the editors and contributors at Ajam Media Collective.

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June 24, 2019 00:28:10
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Ajam Podcast #15: In Defense of Satan

In this episode, Rustin speaks with Mohammed Rustom, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Carleton University. He is the author of The Triumph of...

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June 03, 2019 00:28:08
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Ajam Podcast #14: Reformist Political Thought in Iran

In this episode, Rustin speaks with Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, Lecturer in Comparative Political Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the author of [Revolution...

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May 07, 2019 00:17:47
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Ajam Podcast #13: Saving Baku's Salaam Cinema

In this episode, Rustin speaks with Leyli Gafarova, an independent filmmaker and the co-creator of Salaam Cinema, a community-driven independent cinema space showcasing non-commercial,...

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April 08, 2019 00:36:15
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Ajam Podcast #12: The Rise & Fall of Khoqand

Central Asianists rejoice! In this episode, Rustin speaks with Scott Levi, Professor and Chair of History at Ohio State University. He is the author...

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March 28, 2019 00:55:12
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Ajam Podcast #11: Nowruz Reflections

Happy Nowruz/Nawriz/Navruz/Novruz/Newroz everyone! Nowruz is an ancient festival marking the arrival of Spring, celebrated across the Middle East, Central Asia, the Caucasus, South Asia,...

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February 17, 2019 00:26:36
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Ajam Podcast #10: Between Iran and Zion

In this episode, Rustin speaks with Lior Sternfeld, Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Penn State University. Dr. Sternfeld is another alumnus from...

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