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The East is a Podcast

A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)

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China's ecological miracle w/ Kyle Ferrana

China's ecological miracle w/ Kyle Ferrana

Kyle Ferrana (@KyleTrainEmoji)is a writer based in Portland, Oregon.  Check out his amazing thread on China's rapid adv... Read more

8 Aug 2023

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Bonus Episode 168 - Matteo Capasso

Bonus Episode 168 - Matteo Capasso

*This is a preview of the latest bonus episode. Sign up for $5 a month to access the entire conversation and help keep t... Read more

25 Jul 2023

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Bonus Episode 167 - Against the algo w/ Cindy Li

Bonus Episode 167 - Against the algo w/ Cindy Li

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