Rerun: Orientalism I

This is a rerun episode from a long time ago (November 2020) that still remains relevant today. We start off with a quick biography of the late Palestinian public intellectual, Edward Said. Then we discuss the history of Orientalism and its relevance in popular culture today. Join us for a conversation about the Enlightenment period, Aladdin [1992], and the Met Gala. Further Reading: ⁠The Enlightenment’s Dark Side ⁠(Slate)  Orientalism II Episode Email us: [email protected]