?Going the distance: Produced by Kerning Cultures and presented by Heba Afify, Masafat presents stories and experiences that answer questions that don’t strictly adhere to social, political, or philosophical classifications. Rather, the podcast presents a little bit of everything.

Since its debut in May 2022, the podcast’s creators have discussed myriad issues, some purely political, such as the Palestinian cause and the events in Sheikh Jarrah, and the political events that took place in Lebanon in 2019. Others are social, philosophical, artistic, and even athletic. The Arabic language podcast is akin to an audio documentary, deconstructing a series of topics by exploring the connection between the Arab region’s past and present.

In one particular episode titled Engraved in Aleppo, listeners are introduced to a beautiful and one-of-a-kind craft: fabric painting — a prominent craft in Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. Like many other handicrafts, fabric painting is on the verge of extinction. The episode features passionate craftspeople and experts, who delve into the details and stories behind the industry — what it once was like, and what has become of it.

Just as we’ve come to expect from Kerning Cultures’ other popular shows, Masafat is a rich audio journey that takes the listener through both history and a fast-paced reality. The podcast sheds light on all sorts of intriguing questions and explores hidden cultural dimensions in our everyday lives in an entertaining and educating way.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to Masafat on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anghami | iHeart | Deezer | Amazon Music | Podu.

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