Contrary to the current climate – cancel culture, identity politics and political camps – this is not a black and white era. That's the world’s narrative, and a false one.
We can't rely on our screens to study the world. To know is to experience.
My friend and I look for the grey.
Join us -one Brit and one American - as we channel our minority perspectives and nomadic spirits into conversations and circumstances uncovered by the media.
Being falsely accused of blasphemy is an every-day occurence and nothing new in Pakistan.
There's a current fashion trend in the country that is sparking outrage amongst the conservative factions in Pakistan. Many women are wearing headscarves and dresses with the Arabic and Urdu alphabet imprinted on them - only to be accused of commiting acts of blasphemy
Fizza Abbas, outspoken journalist and poet, bravely wrote about her own experience of being falsely accused of blasphemy, in The Diplomat in December. She continues to raise awareness of the dire plight many others face for their choice of clothing.
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Our final episode in this three-part Chongqing Chronicles series! We discuss the reality of living in China versus media and political narratives espoused from our respective countries (America and the U.K.).
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Welcome back to our Chongqing musings, the second episode in our three-part special. Today, Luke and I recall the work and travel balance, and share some of our favourite wanderlust moments , and what is was like working in China!
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Luke and I begin our podcasting journey! We discuss our coming to Chongqing, and our initial experiences, in the first of a three-part series.
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