Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 3: Omar Sakr: Writing Resistance, From Western Sydney to Gaza

In this episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we welcome Omar Sakr, a Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet and author, for a raw and unflinching conversation. Omar shares how his Western Sydney upbringing, marked by poverty, violence, and racialisation, shaped his writing, including his latest work, The Nightmare Sequence, which responds to the Gaza genocide with all royalties supporting Palestinian charities. He critiques Israel’s actions, Australia’s political complicity, and the censorship stifling artists who dare to speak out. Omar’s call for collective resistance in the arts and his rage-fueled resolve make this a must-listen. 

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In This Episode:

• Omar’s journey from Western Sydney to becoming a leading voice in poetry, with five published books.
• How his experiences of violence and love inform his writing on Gaza and his book The Nightmare Sequence.
• The ongoing Gaza crisis, Israel’s colonial ambitions, and the failure of Western governments to act.
• The impact of censorship on artists, with parallels to cases like Antoinette Lattouf and Peter Lalor.
• A discussion on building independent artistic platforms to resist systemic silencing.

Episode Details:

• Duration: ~60 minutes
• Release Date: June 8, 2025
• Guest: Omar Sakr, Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet, author of The Nightmare Sequence, and Greens candidate.

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Why Listen?
Omar Sakr’s powerful insights into Gaza, Australian politics, and the fight for artistic freedom make this episode essential for anyone passionate about justice and cultural critique. From his personal story to his bold defiance of censorship, this conversation challenges the status quo and inspires action.

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Keywords: Palestine, Australian politics, Omar Sakr, Gaza, art censorship, independent podcast, social justice
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