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Expand your horizons with 'explore words discover worlds', the podcast that brings the world of Bradford Literature Festival to your ears. From the classics to the cutting edge, we'll introduce you to the most exciting and thought-provoking authors, poets, and thinkers.
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S4E43 Surveillance States
In an age where artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of security and surveillance, this compelling discussion brings together two leading voices at the heart of the debate. Dr…
S4E42 The Four Imams
Join author Zimarina Sarwar to explore her latest book, The Four Imams, a profound examination of the lives and legacies of the four most revered Islamic scholars. It is known that Imam Abu Hanifa,…
S4E41 The Poetry of Resistance: Faiz, Neruda, Darwish, and Qabbani
This powerful session explores poetry as an act of resistance and a voice for the voiceless. At its heart are four towering literary figures: Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Pablo Neruda, Mahmoud Darwish, and Nizar…
S4E40 Memoirs of Food: Angela Hui & Candice Chung
Join authors Angela Hui (Takeaway) and Candice Chung (Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You) for a conversation exploring the deep ties between food, memory, and identity. Hui reflects on growing up…
S4E39 Weapons of Influence: China, the West, and the New Global Flashpoints
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan are once again drawing global attention – but they’re also part of a much bigger story. As China and the West compete for influence through military…
S4E38 Shitty Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung UK Cities
Join bestselling author Ben Aitken for Shitty Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung UK Cities, a wry and warm-hearted look at the places most travel guides skip. Based on his latest book, Aitken takes us…
S4E37 The Shortest History of Japan
Step into the rich and complex story of Japan with acclaimed writer and Japan specialist, Lesley Downer, as she brings to life key moments from her book, The Shortest History of Japan. From samurai…
S4E36 More Sense and Less Sensibility
In an age of feeling and emotional excess, what enduring guidance can we find in the novels of Jane Austen? President of Zaytuna College, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, will explore how Austen’s moral clarity,…
S4E35 Breaking Bread with Kitty & Al-Tait
Join father-daughter duo Kitty and Al Tait, authors of Breadsong, for a warm and inspiring conversation about baking, resilience, and the joy of doing things together. From a kitchen in Oxfordshire…
S4E34 AI and Religious Authority: When Machines Preach, Who Leads?
As AI begins generating sermons, answering theological questions, and even issuing automated fatwas, sacred authority faces a new test. Can machine logic align with religious wisdom — or are we…
S4E33 Great Faith: Stories of Sacrifice and Contribution
Discover the forgotten histories of Muslim servicemen and women who fought for Britain in Great Faith: Stories of Sacrifice and Contribution, an illustrated talk and panel with Nizam Uddin OBE…
S4E32 Beyond the Biennale: Islamic Art and its Contemporary Resonance
Following the landmark Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, our panellists return to reflect on what it revealed — and what comes next. Join Dr Abdulrahman Azzam and Remona Ally as they explore the…
S4E31 Blake and the American Dream
What does the radical poetry and art of William Blake say about the promises and failures of the American Dream? Join art historian and political columnist, Stephen F. Eisenman, and Blake scholar,…
S4E30 A Culinary Journey through al-Andalus
Join acclaimed food writer Fiona Dunlop and scholar Daniel L. Newman for a sensory journey through the rich culinary heritage of al-Andalus. Dunlop’s Andaluz explores the lasting influence of…
S4E29 Careers in Publishing
Interested in a career in publishing? Join Bloomsbury as they invite Harper North and Wonderful for an insightful session on how to break into the industry. This event offers a unique opportunity to…
S4E28 Reclaiming Feminism
What happens when feminism excludes the very women it claims to liberate? In this powerful conversation, Minna Salami (Can Feminism Be African?) and Shahed Ezaydi (The Othered Woman) explore the…
S4E27 Soaking the soul in the recital
To mark Sandala’s publication of the late Dr. Thomas Cleary’s translation of the Qur’an, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College, joins us to reflect on Cleary’s brilliant rendering of God’s…
S4E26 Jane Austen: The Woman Behind the Words
250 years since her birth, step into the world of one of English literature’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. Her wit, social critique, and unforgettable characters have captivated readers for…
S4E25 Aftermath: How WWII Still Governs Global Affairs
Join historians, Iain Macgregor and Sinclair McKay, for an insightful discussion on the aftermath of World War Two, and how its impact still governs global affairs today.Drawing on decades of…
S4E24 Syria in Transition: What Comes Next?
More than a decade of war has reshaped Syria and the wider region. With Bashar al-Assad no longer in power and a fragile transitional government now in place under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the…
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explore words discover worlds has published 166 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.
explore words discover worlds is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 56m.
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