Nahid Mustafa
Ideas producer exploring 'intellectual influencers' on social media and their role in public education, discussed her own background and influences in the episode.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 43min
New Year's Levee | Stories we're working on in 2026
Nahid Mustafa, a producer focused on social media's intellectual influencers, shares how scholars are using platforms like TikTok to educate. Pauline Holdsworth highlights Labradorian author Elizabeth Gowdy’s work, celebrating local stories and songs. Tom Howell tackles long-term thinking, exploring urban cycling in winter and its sustainability. Chris Wadszkow investigates the cultural weight of the number 27, connecting it to sports and the '27 Club.' Pauline Dakin delves into empathy's complex history and its evolving role in society.
Oct 8, 2025 • 54min
How a translation movement made Western philosophers famous
Join John McGinnis, a philosophy professor focusing on medieval Arabic thought, and Sarah Ann Knudsen, an expert on the Abbasid Caliphate, as they unravel the fascinating Greco-Arabic Translation Movement. Discover how 8th-century Baghdad became a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange, fueled by a love for Greek philosophy and the advent of papermaking. They delve into the lives of polymath scholars, the intricacies of patronage, and the impact of translation on medieval education. John Walensky highlights the enduring significance of open scholarly exchange across cultures.
