The afikra Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 503
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 127.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
admin@afikra.com
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Host
Mikey Muhanna - Mikey Muhanna hosts The afikra Podcast, afikra's flagship series exploring the histories and cultures of the Arab world through conversations with experts.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Muriam Haleh Davis - French Colonial Algeria, Islam As A Racial Category, Racial Capitalism, Frantz Fanon, Algerian Nationalism, And Intellectual History From The Global South.
Omar Dewachi - Iraq's Healthcare System, Medical Anthropology, Sanctions, War And Violence, Healthcare Infrastructure, And The Social Consequences Of Political Intervention.
Samia Henni - French Colonial Architecture, Counterinsurgency, Forced Displacement, Nuclear Testing In The Algerian Sahara, Colonial Toxicity, And The Politics Of Archives.
Reem Bailony - The Syrian Revolt, Diaspora Politics, Migration, Transnationalism, The Arabic Press, And Syrian-lebanese Communities Under The French Mandate.
Muhsin Jassim al-Musawi - The Arabian Nights, Arabic Literature, Translation, Baghdad's Intellectual History, The Arabic Novel, Literary Prizes, And Modern Arabic Poetics.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Human Rights & Accountability in the Arab World: 15 Years After the Uprisings | Mai El-Sadany, TIMEP Executive Director
October 05, 2026
Reimagining the future of policy and human rights across the Middle East and North Africa requires moving past broken international systems and broadening our collective imagination. Executive Director of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP), Mai El-Sadany, explores how centering those most impacted can drive meaningful legal advocacy, creative accountability, and systemic change. Grounded in the enduring legacy of the 2011 Arab uprisings, the discussion addresses the evolution...
Lebanon's Electricity Crisis is Not New - It Started in 1952! | Prof. Ziad Abu-Rish
September 28, 2026
The history of electricity in Lebanon serves as a vibrant arena for struggles over political economy, foreign corporate ownership, and the very definition of national sovereignty. Associate Professor Ziad Abu-Rish unpacks this evolution, tracking public utilities from early regional monopolies to the eventual creation of Électricité du Liban (EDL). Rather than viewing popular protests and boycotted utility bills as signs of state disintegration, this conversation explores how these collective...
Islam Became a Racial Category in French Colonial Algeria | Prof. Muriam Haleh Davis
September 21, 2026
Algeria's complex colonial landscape serves as the backdrop for a deep dive into the intersection of race, Islam, and capitalism. Dr. Muriam Haleh Davis unravels how the French colonial state weaponized Islam as a racial category to structure economic inequalities. The conversation expands into the enduring legacy of Frantz Fanon, exploring the complex dynamics of national liberation and third-world revolutionary aspirations. Uncovering a rich, often-overlooked intellectual history, the discu...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The afikra Podcast?
The afikra Podcast is hosted by Mikey Muhanna. Its publicly listed email is admin@afikra.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The afikra Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The afikra Podcast: admin@afikra.com.
How many listeners does The afikra Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The afikra Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The afikra Podcast?
The afikra Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University-affiliated scholars, authors, historians, architects, artists, and other established specialists with deep expertise in Arab-world history, culture, politics, society, or the built environment. Published books, significant research, exhibitions, or relevant professional experience are strong fits. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial scholarly research; University faculty appointments or leadership roles; Major literary, academic, or professional awards. Recent guests include Muriam Haleh Davis, Omar Dewachi, and Samia Henni.
How hard is it to get booked on The afikra Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The afikra Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Middle East Studies, Arab World, Colonialism, and Arabic Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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