In this engaging discussion, Alessandro Columbu, a Sardinian translator and admirer of Gramsci, shares insights on Hadi Abdullah's poignant memoir, *Critical Conditions: My Diary of the Syrian Revolution*. He highlights the challenges of translating raw, urgent narratives from conflict zones. The conversation explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the human experience amidst political chaos. Columbu also emphasizes the importance of grassroots media in preserving truth and the emotional weight of personal storytelling in shaping collective memory.
