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The War We Don’t See —With Arwa Damon and Faisal Al Yafai
Journalist Arwa Damon joins Faisal Al Yafai to discuss being denied entry to Gaza, why some wars vanish from global attention, and the emotional toll of covering conflict.
Pete Hegseth’s Tattoos and the Crusading Obsession of the Far Right- With Lydia Wilson
What do Pete Hegseth’s tattoos say about him, and the rise of Christian nationalism on the American right? We unpack the Crusader symbols inked on his body and how they reflect a growing ideological shift in far-right politics.
Unfolding Paper’s Past: Evidence From Egypt – With Lydia Wilson
While the world was fixated on the Pyramids of Giza, excavations at the forgotten desert harbor of Wadi el-Jarf quietly unlocked a new historical discovery.
Womb for Improvement: A History of Medical Instruments – With Lydia Wilson
Reflecting on Diane de Vignemont’s essay “The Medical Instruments Behind 135 Years of Women’s Pain,” Lydia Wilson examines the common gynecological practices now criticized for harming women — often without their consent.
Trumpism’s Mass Appeal
Drawing from his book The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning (2020) and his groundbreaking research on narrative identity, McAdams explores the psychology behind Trump’s enduring appeal.
Hala Gorani on Identity, Heritage and Finding Home – With Faisal Al Yafai
Hala Gorani sits down with New Lines’ Faisal Al Yafai to reflect on identity, heritage and the complexities of belonging. From navigating multiple cultural identities to the shifting landscape of news media, Gorani shares her insights and personal journey — including her deep connection to her family in Aleppo — in a candid conversation about the search for self in a world that often demands answers.
Role Reversals: A Palestinian in the Jewish Museum of Berlin on October 7 – With Dana El Kurd
This thought-provoking multimedia video adaptation of Dana El Kurd’s essay explores the legacies of violence and oppression, considering the costs of national security when it comes at the expense of others.