The Country of Others, with Leïla Slimani and Shahidha Bari

Leïla Slimani, an award-winning Franco-Moroccan author known for her gripping novels, joins cultural historian Shahidha Bari for a deep dive into colonialism's lingering effects. They discuss the intersection of personal and national identities through Slimani's latest work, drawing parallels between her family's experiences in post-colonial Morocco and contemporary issues. The conversation also touches on women's empowerment, the complexities of secularism in France, and the transformative power of storytelling in navigating cultural dislocation.