Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza

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Omar El Akkad joins Cheryl to discuss his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Together, they explore his experiences reporting from places like Guantánamo Bay, examine the dangerous allure of ignorance, and reflect on the Gaza War and how it has shaped both their lives and the world. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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