EP 30 - Egypt's Microwave Election: Potential Presidential Candidates, Censorship, and Reality

On the 25th of September 2023, Egypt's National Election Authority announced the dates for the presidential election. Set to take place in December and with a tight schedule, the self-explanatory title "Egypt's Microwave Election" perfectly captures that image. In this episode of Tahrir Podcast, joined by Mahmoud Salem, an award-winning writer and commentator on Egyptian politics, we analyze the current state of affairs now that the presidential election dates have been released, what it means for potential presidential candidates and Egypt's opposition, all from the heart of Cairo. Tune in. Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WskwI6yougc?si=KwmiCvQ5VDG0SPIV Reach out! [email protected] Streaming everywhere! https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast Support us on Patreon for as low as $2 per month ($20 per year)! https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast (Use VPN if in Egypt)