This week, a story and an interview about resistance, dissent and the power of storytelling as an act of protest.
Where to from here? by Isabella Lee
In this episode, Isabella speaks with Marto, a Pro-Palestinian cyclist, and Annie, an emerging writer. Reflecting on feelings of helplessness as they struggle to find impact in their efforts amidst on-going atrocity in Gaza, they explore how movements foster solidarity and how small, creative actions can ignite lasting change and sustain long-term activism.
Remember, all it takes is a little compassion and creativity to shed light where it’s needed most… because often, “the most important light is the one you cannot see”.
Music credits:
Nuisance – Qanisqineq (Instrumental)
Dan Warren – Restoration (Instrumental)
Nuisance- Burnt Orange and Burning
Nuisance – Cabbage Moth (Instrumental)
Interview with authors Sara Saleh and Hasib Hourani
In this interview with authors Sara Saleh and Hasib Hourani, we explore the power of collective resistance – where focused boycotts and unified action become instruments of change; where storytelling manifests both defiance and survival; where the memories of displaced communities are preserved, and where erased identities are revived. Through personal reflections, the speakers underscore the need to persevere, even when the future remains uncertain.
Note to self: resistance is as much about faith in the future as it is about showing up today.
Hasib Hourani’s debut book is now in bookshops, rock flight can be purchased here. The fourth edition of Debris Magazine is also available now, co-edited by Hasib Hourani and Adalia Nash Hussain.
You can buy The Flirtation of Girls and Songs of Dead and the Living here. Sara Saleh’s poetry anthology is also on its way and you can catch her at writing events, including at the upcoming Blue Mountains Writers Festival – tickets here.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash