Voices of the Middle East and North Africa

Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 7, 2008

In this week’s program, UC Berkeley Assistant Professor Samera Esmeir will be in conversation with Jonathan Steele about his new book entitled Defeat: Why America and Britain Lost Iraq. Jonathan Steele is a Guardian columnist, roving foreign correspondent and author.  During the program, we will also hear selections from Dedication, a music CD by Palestinian … Continued


Voices of the Middle East and North Africa

Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – April 2, 2008

In this week’s program, Khalil Bendib will be speaking to Dr. Hatem Bazian of U.C. Berkeley about the recent developments in two high-profile cases of government harassment against Muslims in the U.S. and what hidden agenda lurks behind this type of harassment. Later in the program, Malihe Razazan will speak to Palestinian filmmaker Kamal Aljafari … Continued


Voices of the Middle East and North Africa

Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – March 26, 2008

In this week’s program, Khalil Bendib will be speaking with Hossam al-Hamalawy about the state of organized political opposition in Egypt. Hossam al-Hamalawy is an Egyptian journalist, blogger and labor activist. He is currently a visiting fellow at UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism. Later in the program, Malihe Razazan will talk with Sohrab Mohebbi, the … Continued


Voices of the Middle East and North Africa

Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – March 5, 2008

Two prominent peace activists. address Israel’s latest military attacks on Gaza. Malihe Razazan speaks to Dr. Iyad Sarraj in Gaza and khalil Bendibl talks with Uri Avnery in Tel Aviv. Later in the program, Malihe talks with Michael Morgen, the Music Director of Oakland East Bay Symphony about Forthcoming Notes  from Persia. This event celebrates … Continued