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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 39 MIN

Stories Behind The Story: Omar Sakr on How Art Can Serve as Both Witness and Weapon

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Omar Sakr talks to Cheryl about resistance, censorship, and the power of poetry to bring clarity, connection, and hope in turbulent times. His latest work in collaboration with illustrator Safdar Ahmed, The Nightmare Sequence, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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