Omar El Akkad

33 Podcast Episodes

BONUS: An Interview with Omar El Akkad

BONUS: An Interview with Omar El Akkad

We enjoyed his book, "American War," and in this episode, we got a chance to enjoy speaking to the author! Listen to acc... Read more

9 Aug 2023

1hr 15mins

Douglas Stuart, in conversation with Omar El Akkad (Rebroadcast)

Douglas Stuart, in conversation with Omar El Akkad (Rebroadcast)

In this episode of The Archive Project, we feature Scottish novelist Douglas Stuart, winner of the Booker Prize for his ... Read more

26 Jun 2023

52mins

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Episode 1: Omar El Akkad

Episode 1: Omar El Akkad

In our first episode of The Story So Far, our host, Tendisai Cromwell sits down with acclaimed novelist Omar El Akkad.

25 Oct 2022

41mins

Aftermath: Myriam J. A. Chancy & Omar El Akkad (Rebroadcast)

Aftermath: Myriam J. A. Chancy & Omar El Akkad (Rebroadcast)

Portland Book Festival returns to downtown Portland on Saturday, November 5, 2022 with a full day of all-ages fun, inclu... Read more

17 Oct 2022

52mins

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Writer’s Voice: Mohsin Hamid, THE LAST WHITE MAN & Omar El Akkad, WHAT STRANGE PARADISE

Writer’s Voice: Mohsin Hamid, THE LAST WHITE MAN & Omar El Akkad, WHAT STRANGE PARADISE

Mohsin Hamid tells us about his fable of race and humanity, where white people suddenly turn brown. It’s called The Last... Read more

19 Aug 2022

1hr 1min

Margaret Atwood and Omar El Akkad: Beyond Dystopia

Margaret Atwood and Omar El Akkad: Beyond Dystopia

Dystopian versus utopian. Description versus prescription. Ideology versus art. As geopolitical and climate crises deepe... Read more

16 Aug 2022

54mins

What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

On today's episode, we speak with Omar El Akkad about his novel What Strange Paradise, recently released in paperback. C... Read more

21 Jul 2022

Calculus of Cruelty Can Lead to Gorgeous Fiction with Omar El Akkad

Calculus of Cruelty Can Lead to Gorgeous Fiction with Omar El Akkad

Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist, having won many awards and accolades for both his journalistic prowess and as... Read more

17 May 2022

49mins

REBROADCAST: Author Omar El Akkad on "American War" REBROADCAST: Author Omar El Akkad on "American War"

REBROADCAST: Author Omar El Akkad on "American War" REBROADCAST: Author Omar El Akkad on "American War"

Local author Omar El Akkad recently won the Oregon Book Award for his latest novel "What Strange Paradise." Today we lis... Read more

29 Apr 2022

43mins

Telling the Climate Story with Adam McKay and Omar El Akkad (2019)

Telling the Climate Story with Adam McKay and Omar El Akkad (2019)

Since Chris was on vacation last week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite WITHpod episodes. The conversation is also t... Read more

26 Apr 2022

1hr 9mins

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