Pakistan's Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back. Written by Saad Zuberi. Read by Laura Lockwood.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pakistan's Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Written by Saad Zuberi.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read by Laura Lockwood.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How death and despair haunt Pakistan’s Christian minority

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war. Written by Verena Hoelzl. Read by Richard Martin.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Written by Verena Hoelzl.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read by Richard Martin.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war. Written by Nils Adler. Read by Xzavian Wrushen.

<description>&lt;p&gt;How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Written by Nils Adler.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Read by Xzavian Wrushen.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

'Dance like there is no tomorrow': Ukraine's wartime music scene

Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships. Written by Pearly Jacob. Read by Emma Jones.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Written by Pearly Jacob.&lt;br&gt;Read by Emma Jones. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

How Ukrainian-Russian couples are faring after a year of war

Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines. Written by Nils Adler. Read by Pete Ferrand.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Written by Nils Adler.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read by Pete Ferrand. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

'People want to buy local': The rise of Ukraine's wartime wines

AJ Longreads brings you the best of Al Jazeera's long-form journalism to listen to in your own time.

AJ Longreads

Details

Recent Episodes