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(Explanation of Bangladesh democratic history, influence of Islamic parties, coalition; expert on Bengali writers review of literary scene in Bengal and attack on Taslima Nisreen and issues of women's rights; listener calls. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Translator Boston-based Dr. Carol Wright; Bangladesh observer/economist Abumal Mahid. Topics: Islam, book reviews, women, Bangladesh, civil rights, Taslima Nisreen.)

(Obeid reports on arson attack on NY-area mosque, media neglect. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Sheikh Obeid, NY-based community member. Topics: Islam, Muslim Americans civil rights, attacks on Muslims.)

(Discussion of "Curfew" 1993 film by Palestinian Rashid Masharawi and realities of Palestinian life; LA-based Ismael Kanater theater talks about his play. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: studio guests Omar Nashabi and Kareem Naffal; Moneim Fadali KPFK-Radio host in LA. Topics: Film "The Curfew", Palestine; Arab American theater.)

(Gorchev and Aziz reads children\'s poems and stories from "The Man Who Counted" to celebrate the year's end; also Arab children's music. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Laila Gorchev, NY writer, activist. Topics: Arab American literature, poetry, music.)

(Guests introduce us to Algeria "Rai" music origin, current examples and musicians, with selections. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Rai musician Rahim Kadir (DC-based), Niva Wartel musicians. Topics: Algeria, music, history.)

(Tahrir promo)

(Commentary on sanctions, war by Ghani; special "Medicines Not Aid", testimonials by doctors, shortages, interviewed in Baghdad, with reports on rises in diseases. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Iraqi sculptor Mohammed Ghani, Kerbala doctors, Dr. Karim Naffi. Topics: Iraq, health, medical conditions.)

("Forces of Change: Women Artists of the Arab World" exhibit news reports)

(Aziz reviews Mandy Jacobson (co-producer Carmen Yalencic) regarding "Calling the Ghosts" film on Bosnian war, war testimonials. Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz, Mahmoud Ibrahim. Interviewees/Guests: Mandy Jacobson, film co-producer/filmmaker. Topics: Film, Bosnia, women, media.)

(Aziz interviews poet Khaled Mattawa in NYC on forthcoming book "Ismalia Eclipse". Hosts/Producer: Barbara Nimri Aziz. Interviewees/Guests: Khaled Mattawa, Poet, professor, Ann Arbor. Topics: Arab American literature, poetry.)