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What is Canadian content? And why does it matter? The Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission has been hearing very different answers to that question — as they try to come up with new CanCon rules. Commotion's Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks with storyteller Jesse Wente, policy expert Vass Bednar and showrunner Anthony Q Farrell about why getting CanCon right has never been more important.Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts and entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less.More episodes of Commotion are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/L1GJWq

Society pushes us to couple up; romcoms double down on that. But what if you put friendship front and centre - even to the point of buying a house with your BFF? Writers and thinkers Rhaina Cohen and francesca ekwuyasi explore those ideas with the CBC's Elamin Abdelmahmoud. This talk was recorded live at the Halifax Central Library as part of the Hear Me Out conversation series, a partnership between CBC Atlantic and the Halifax Public Libraries.

Elamin speaks with guest host Alex Guye ahead of an event at the Halifax Central Library.

The Canadian dollar's been on the decline since last fall. On this week's TLDR, how our wobbly currency might be affecting your pocketbook — and what you might want to do about it. And, last week, Sarah pledged to buy only Canadian products and services. Now, she shares all the highs, lows and lessons of her weeklong experiment. Plus, with the future of Canada-U.S. trade in jeopardy, CBC's Elamin Abdelmahmoud weighs in on the future of our film and TV industry.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

The AI revolution has produced some surprising winners and losers. On this week's TLDR, why everyone's favorite language learning app is coming out strong. Plus, Canada Post has been hemorrhaging money. Should it be allowed to? And, what the buzz around Anora teaches us about making money at the movies. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz and cultural commentator Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

In the latest episode of Columbia House Party, hosts Jake Goldsbie and Blake Murphy are joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88), host of Pop Chat (@popchatcbc) to discuss Linkin Park's 2000 debut Hybrid Theory. A re-exploration of this album for its 20th anniversary in 2020, and after the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, reveal a long-lasting impact for fans of the band and their relationship with vulnerability and emotional space. Find out more about Linkin Park's influence, Bennington's reaction when the label wanted him to ditch Mike Shinoda and go solo, and the immense success of Hybrid Theory on this week's podcast.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them!Follow @ColumbiaHP on X!While you're there say hello to @BlakeMurphyODC and @JGoldsbie.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/chpmerchOr reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@columbiahouseparty.comIf you enjoyed today's show, please rate Columbia House Party 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you next week for another episode of CHP.

Hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs has been indicted around allegations he coerced and sexually abused women for years, while using blackmail and violence to keep victims from speaking out. The CBC's Elamin Abdelmahmoud takes a closer look at the case against him.

The sounds of summer in the city: Avril Lavigne, Janet Jackson and Billy Idol? The big artists of the 90s and 2000s are selling out venues, and we ask Elamin Abdelmahmoud what's up with the nostalgia acts. And from the past to the future, we talk to a professor about the gamification of learning and if gamers are going to win this thing called life. And we check in with the affordable housing project being built in a Kensington Market parking lot.

Since US President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over as the next Democratic nominee, the US election campaign has been awash in memes.Memes about coconut trees, weirdos, Brat and even intimate relationships with couches.  But as both U.S. and Canadian political parties are learning, the power of the internet is a double edged sword that can energize campaigns or severely backfire. So when do memes work? Why do they fall flat? And what is the risk of trying to manifest the internet in real life? Rebecca Jennings is a senior correspondent at Vox covering internet culture, and Elamin Abdelmahmoud is an author and the host of CBC's Commotion.

On day one of the Loblaws boycott, guest host Molly Thomas asks two experts if the Loblaw Companies deserves to be targetted. We also delve into Kendrick Lamar's diss of Drake, and by extension the 6ix. Elamin Abdelmahmoud is firmly team Kendrick.. for now. And a discussion about the fleeting beauty of 'spring ephemerals'.

On day one of the Loblaws boycott, guest host Molly Thomas asks two experts if the Loblaw Companies deserves to be targeted. We also delve into Kendrick Lamar's diss of Drake, and by extension the 6ix. Elamin Abdelmahmoud is firmly team Kendrick.. for now. And a discussion about the fleeting beauty of 'spring ephemerals'.

Who can force a nationwide conversation about musical genre for a whole damn month? Beyoncé can. And I knew I wanted to be several weeks into that discussion — and several weeks into my own relationship with the album — before I dove in myself. I also knew I wanted to talk about it with someone else with a similarly deep and ambivalent relationship with country music: the good, the white, the cold-beer-nation-building, all of it. So I was absolutely thrilled when Elamin Abdelmahmoud agreed to come on the show and engage in what he calls one of his favorite hobbies: “talking about Beyoncé at length.” You're gonna love the show and you're gonna love Elamin and it's gonna make you think a lot more about Cowboy Carter, even if it's not (yet) your fav. I can't wait for your thoughts (and to argue more about Jolene in the comments). Join the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world. If you're already a subscriber-- thank you! Join us in the discussion thread for this episode! Got a question or idea for a future episode? Let us know here. To hear more, visit culturestudypod.substack.com

Rebecca and Tara discuss their latest reads! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): There There; Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange The Street by Ann Petry The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West Sisters of the Spruce by Leslie Shimotakahara My Ántonia by Willa Cather Wrong Time Wrong Place by Gillian McAllister Tara (@onabranchreads): Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh The Song of Achilles; Circe by Madeline Miller Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces by Elamin Abdelmahmoud; Commotion (CBC Radio One) Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World; The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed; The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Fumi Nakamura (illustrator) Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper A Man Downstairs by Nicole Lundrigan  

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars.     In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you'll learn about: • The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song  • The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks' of Disney storytelling • Gender norm defying characters who shine beside classic Disney tropes • Why my special guest Lauren Passell adores Disney  • What you must do to make your trip to Disney World  even more successful, courtesy of special guest David Semanoff • What Disney should be doing next     The Very Amusing podcast is reviewed and why this high energy podcast needs listening to.     In this episode you'll hear from 1) Seraphina's trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondents Lauren Passell and David Semanoff and 3) Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sudanese Canadian writer, culture and politics commentator, and podcast host based in Canada. They all share their views on Disney, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I'll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, prepare to be enchanted, entertained, and enticed by all things Disney. We explore the happiest (and most profitable) place on Earth! From Mickey's iconic ears to Frozen fever, Disney has mastered the art of turning dreams into dollars.     In the Main Episode and the Behind The Scenes Bulletin you'll learn about:     The Disney Life where talking animals reign supreme and princesses break into song  The mouse in the room - the ‘quirks' of Disney storytelling Gender norm defying characters who shine beside classic Disney tropes Why my special guest Lauren Passell adores Disney  What you must do to make your trip to Disney World  even more successful, courtesy of special guest David Semanoff What Disney should be doing next     The Very Amusing podcast is reviewed and why this high energy podcast needs listening to.     In this episode you'll hear from 1) Seraphina's trusty sidekick triplet brothers Montgomery and Horatio 2) new States-based correspondents Lauren Passell and David Semanoff and 3) Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sudanese Canadian writer, culture and politics commentator, and podcast host based in Canada. They all share their views on Disney, in their own ways.      Want to get involved? • Become a Correspondent  • Join us on Substack • Follow us on Instagram  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  (I'll shout you out!) • Advertising Inquiries here     Credits: • Hosted by Seraphina Malina-Derben • Written and produced by Danusia Malina-Derben + Seraphina Malina-Derben • Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to Lenny Kravitz. Along the way in his monologue, Rob highlights Kravitz's appearance on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show' in 1991 and the perceived disconnect between black radio/publications and Kravitz's music. Later, Rob is joined by writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud to further discuss Kravitz's recent comments on this disconnect. Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Elamin Abdelmahmoud Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2023, Taylor Swift dominated the music industry. Beyonce had a Renaissance. HBO's Succession ended. Tina Turner died. Online, we debated how much men think about The Roman Empire and Martin Scorsese went viral on TikTok. But more than anything, there was an extreme amount of pink thanks to Greta Gerwig's Barbie blockbuster. For better or worse, what drove pop culture in 2023? And when we look back on the art we consumed this year… What was it that we were collectively looking for? Culture writer and podcaster Niko Stratis and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of CBC's Commotion, explain. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

How much does the truth really matter when it comes to comedy? In this episode of Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks to former The Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. and comedian Ali Hassan about Hasan Minhaj's efforts to justify his approach to comedy following a profile in The New Yorker detailing instances where he stretched the truth in his stand-up routines. Every day, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud brings you the most urgent, joyful, captivating discussions in all of arts, pop culture, and entertainment. Commotion is where you go for a thoughtful and vibrant chat working through the big culture stories. More episodes of Commotion are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/2GHec2s5

Although critics are slamming the new Exorcist movie, it's still number one at the box office. Horror fans Jen Sookfong Lee and Matt Hart make the case for the original Exorcist, and weigh in on why we love to be scared at the movies. Every day, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud brings you the most urgent, joyful, captivating discussions in all of arts, pop culture, and entertainment. Commotion is where you go for a thoughtful and vibrant chat working through the big culture stories. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/8ysgbI4K

At Issue is Canada's most-watched political panel, hosted by CBC Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton and featuring leading political journalists; Chantal Hebert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

OH hiLook, people have been asking me. Niko, when is V/A Club coming back? It's not. But we're using the feed for something new. It's a new show, by me, it's called Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, it's about the beautiful songs that we love and the places we have cried listening to them.join us every Friday for season one of a show I already love and want to do forever,  My first guest is my friend, writer and podcaster Elamin Abdelmahmoud. He's the host of Commotion on CBC and the author of the lovely and brilliant book Son Of Nowhere.You can follow him on Twitter HERE You can find Commotion on CBC HERE or your podcast platform of choiceYou can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitter the most, or my newsletter, Anxiety Shark.Our theme song is by Augusta Koch of Gladie, find Gladie on Bandcamp HEREShow artwork is by Amanda Wong, check out he INCREDIBLE work HEREOkay, that's it. See you next Friday. 

Between a hit TV show, platinum-selling albums and box office bona fides, Will Smith once epitomized the celebrity A-Lister. Now, he's got to find his place in the new era of Hollywood. So what's next for the Fresh Prince? BuzzFeed culture reporter Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins Brooke and Aricia to discuss their favorite Will Smith roles, The Slap, and what's going on with all that oversharing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Swift has been on tour for months but finally, Canadian fans have been given a chance to see her here. She's having not one or two but six shows at the Rogers Centre in Toronto next year and even though there are 300,000 tickets up for grabs, fans have been likening the scramble to the Hunger Games. Swifties may be known for their dedication but those outside the fandom might be wondering: what is it about Taylor Swift that commands this kind of hype? Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of CBC Radio's Commotion and known Swiftie, breaks it down for us. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Jason Aldean is one of contemporary country radio's most played voices, and he's no stranger to controversy. He's been accused of misogynist comments, worn blackface at Halloween, taken an anti-mask stance during the pandemic and, last year, his wife's transphobic comments got him dropped by his long-time PR firm. Now, his latest single, “Try That in a Small Town” is facing backlash. Depending on who you ask, it's either an ode to old-fashioned community values, or a racist dog-whistle. Today, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, the host of CBC's Commotion, is here to talk about the song, where the controversy is coming from, and how it all connects to a deeper divide that's hounding country music. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

In the mid-2010s, BuzzFeed News seemed like the most exciting place in media: an almost cloyingly whimsical carnival of abundance where journalists were actually happy. At a time when everything else appeared to be crumbling, it burst with hope and possibility.Last month, after just a few years of layoffs and withering, it shut down for good.And if the quick life and death of BuzzFeed News represented the whole past, present, and future of media collapsed into a single decade, then BuzzFeed Canada was a micocosm of that, living fast and dying young in just a fraction of the time.Today, BuzzFeed Canada founding editor Craig Silverman (now with ProPublica) and longtime writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud (now with CBC Radio) sit down with Canadaland news editor Jonathan Goldsbie to look at how this strange thing got built up so fast, and what it was like on the inside as it rapidly slipped awayHost: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Noor Azrieh (Associate Producer)Further information:Definitive Oral History Of BuzzFeed News 2012–2023This Is The Definitive Oral History Of The Dead Toronto Raccoon That Went Viral2019 Canadian Association of Journalists McGillivray Award-winning articleThe Drone And The Damage DoneThe Wreck Of HMS Erebus16 Canadian Politicians Who Are Basically PokémonI Hate Myself Because I Don't Work For BuzzFeedSponsors: Oxio, Squarespace, Peloton, IndochinoIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling! Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are Shirra Wall of Nanaimo, B.C., and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, the host of Commotion on CBC Radio.

Q's Tom Power and Commotion's Elamin Abdelmahmoud co-host this special tribute in remembrance of Gordon Lightfoot (Rainy Day People, Sundown, If You Could Read my Mind). The acclaimed singer-songwriter died on Monday night at age 84, ending a career that spanned more than five decades, and included honours such as the Order of Canada and an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Tom and Elamin talk to some of his closest friends and listen to his legendary music.

Last weekend The Super Mario Bros. Movie had the biggest global opening weekend for an animated movie ever. The story of how Nike brought the world Air Jordans is also raking it in at the box office. And the internet was abuzz last week after the teaser trailer for Barbie dropped. It all begs the question: when did Hollywood movies start looking like a ten year old's Christmas list circa 1993? Host of CBC Radio's Commotion, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, joins us to dig into this growing trend of movies about products. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Actor Paul Mescal talks about his starring role in Aftersun and the success of his breakout role in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People. Christa Couture's memoir How to Lose Everything is opening the door for other Indigenous artists to share their stories of resilience. Writer, producer and director Kenya Barris talks about his ambitious new animated project with rapper Kid Cudi. Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins Tom to talk about the new show launching next week, Commotion. Plus, Shamus Currie, composer of the original theme for Q with Tom Power, joins Tom to help him say goodbye to the tune.

Introducing our new show: Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud! Every weekday, culture writer and professional fan Elamin will bring you thoughtful and vibrant discussions in just 30 minutes. With the help of superfans and experts alike, Elamin will cover the most urgent and joyful stories in arts, pop culture and entertainment. Welcome to the group chat!

Introducing our new show: Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud! The host you know and love will bring you thoughtful and vibrant discussions daily in a new 30-minute format. With the help of superfans and experts alike, Elamin will cover the most urgent and joyful stories in arts, pop culture and entertainment. Welcome to the group chat!

The At Issue panel answers listener questions about some of the big political events from the year and what they're watching for in 2023. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

Mayan Lopez, star of the new NBC series Lopez vs. Lopez, joins Tom Power to talk about her relationship both on-camera and off with her co-star and real-life dad George Lopez, how they reconnected during the pandemic, and why she thought their story would make good TV. Actress Sigourney Weaver discusses her film My Salinger Year and shares why landing her breakthrough role as Ripley in Alien wasn't a dream come true at first. Tom Power and Elamin Abdelmahmoud join Talia Schlanger to share the books, shows and music that made them smile this past year in Q's Best of 2022 panel.

Mayan Lopez, star of the new NBC series Lopez vs. Lopez, joins Tom Power to talk about her relationship both on-camera and off with her co-star and real-life dad George Lopez, how they reconnected during the pandemic, and why she thought their story would make good TV. Actress Sigourney Weaver discusses her film My Salinger Year and shares why landing her breakthrough role as Ripley in Alien wasn't a dream come true at first. Tom Power and Elamin Abdelmahmoud join Talia Schlanger to share the books, shows and music that made them smile this past year in Q's Best of 2022 panel.

From the Emergencies Act, to inflation, the war in Ukraine and more, the At Issue panel looks back at the year in politics. Plus, what challenges and politicians to watch out for in 2023. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

The At Issue panel discusses the NDP's threats to pull support for the Liberals over the lack of action on healthcare. Plus what does the Mississauga-Lakeshore byelection results mean for the Conservatives new media strategy? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the Auditor General's report on COVID spending. Plus what does the Mississauga-Lakeshore byelection mean for the federal parties? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act and whether they expect it to pass the legislature. Plus what does this new act mean for the relationship between Ottawa and the provinces?Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the federal government's new strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. Plus, Doug Ford backs down from using notwithstanding clauses again after massive pushback. Is this the last we'll see of the notwithstanding clause in Ontario? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Althia Raj.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made a name — and a fortune — for himself making and saying whatever pops into his head. But for nearly a decade the things he says have increasingly become rooted in bigotry, ignorance and hatred. Despite this he remains one of the most influential and deeply embedded cultural figures of the 21st century, a reality that is hard to shake for many people. In this episode of Front Burner, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, a longtime chronicler of Kanye, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed and host of the CBC podcast Pop Chat joins in to discuss the rap star's long history of saying things he shouldn't, absorbing the consequences and coming back. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/FrontBurner

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made a name — and a fortune — for himself making and saying whatever pops into his head. But for nearly a decade the things he says have increasingly become rooted in bigotry, ignorance and hatred. Despite this he remains one of the most influential and deeply embedded cultural figures of the 21st century, a reality that is hard to shake for many people. In this episode of Front Burner, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, a longtime chronicler of Kanye, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed and host of the CBC podcast Pop Chat joins in to discuss the rap star's long history of saying things he shouldn't, absorbing the consequences and coming back. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/FrontBurner

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made a name — and a fortune — for himself making and saying whatever pops into his head. But for nearly a decade the things he says have increasingly become rooted in bigotry, ignorance and hatred. His recent and repeated antisemitic statements emboldened a group of people to throw Nazi salutes and unfurl a banner above a Los Angeles highway that read "Kanye is right about the Jews." His comments also resulted in the termination of his hugely lucrative partnership with Adidas and he was dropped by CAA, one of the world's major agencies. Despite this he remains one of the most influential and deeply embedded cultural figures of the 21st century, a reality that is hard to shake for many people. Today on Front Burner, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, a longtime chronicler of Kanye, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed and host of the CBC podcast Pop Chat joins us to discuss the rap star's long history of saying things he shouldn't, absorbing the consequences and coming back.

Author Ann-Marie MacDonald discusses her latest novel, Fayne, and how curiosity and empathy continue to inspire her work. Producer Bob Rock talks about his new single with the late Gord Downie, Lustre Parfait, and why now is the right time to share it with the world. Our Q This music panellists, Niko Stratis and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, break down Taylor Swift's latest album, Midnights, and what this era looks like for Swifties.

Between a hit TV show, platinum-selling albums and box office bonafides, Will Smith once epitomized the celebrity A-Lister. Now, he's got to find his place in the new era of Hollywood. So what's next for the Fresh Prince? BuzzFeed culture reporter Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins Brooke and Aricia to discuss their favorite Will Smith roles, The Slap, and what's going on with all that oversharing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's The Stacks Book Club day, and we're discussing the classic Sudanese novel, Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. We're joined again by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, author of Son of Elsewhere, to break down this novel that explores the tensions at the heart of colonialism. We also discuss the ways we project current events onto classic literature, how important an author's own biography is to understanding the text, and that ending!There are spoilers in today's episode.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2022/07/27/ep-225-season-of-migrationBe sure to listen all the way to end of the episode to find out what our August book club pick will be!Connect with Elamin: Instagram | TwitterConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonAthletic Greens - visit atheleticgreens.com/thestacks to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase.Emjoy - visit letsemjoy.com/stacks and download the app for a free 14-day trial.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Poet and author Erika L. Sánchez joins The Stacks to discuss Crying in the Bathroom, her new memoir about growing up in the 90s as a misfit daughter of Mexican immigrants. We talk about religion and mental health, being loud and funny, and finally feeling ready to write about difficult topics.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2022/07/20/ep-224-erika-l-sanchezThe Stacks Book Club selection for July is Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. We will discuss the book on July 27th with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.Connect with Erika: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonLifestyle Intelligence (LQ) - go to lqapp.co/thestacks and click “Get the App” for a one-month free trial for all new users.Care/of - go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code stacks50 for 50% off your first order.Emjoy - visit letsemjoy.com/stacks and download the app for a free 14-day trial.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In “Son of Elsewhere,” Elamin Abdelmahmoud writes about growing up in Canada after moving there from Sudan when he was 12. On this week's podcast, he talks about that experience, including his first interactions with his new peers.“This is not a story of bigotry, this is not a story of a classic playground bully,” Abdelmahmoud says. “Most of the demons I was wrestling with in this book were actually returning to the feelings of me needing to put certain parts of my identity on the shelf. Because sometimes you don't really have to wait for other people to reduce you, you can do that to yourself. So I came to Canada and as I was trying to fit in, for me one of the things that became obvious fairly quickly was: I don't want to stand out. I don't want the attention of being the new kid, the immigrant kid. I don't want to be different.”The investigative journalist and author Sally Denton visits the podcast to discuss her new book, “The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land,” which takes readers across the border to a Mormon sect in Mexico. Denton says the idea for the book came to her in 2019, after she saw news of gunmen opening fire on a caravan of three cars from a Mormon community, killing three women and six children.“When I learned of this incident, it just struck me immediately as: There was more to this story,” Denton says. “This was not a case of mistaken identity, it wasn't a case of people being at the wrong place at the wrong time. This was a group of women and children intentionally targeted in the most brutal and heinous way. And I was initially really moved by the tragedy, and thought it would be really important to figure out what was going on. And my main impetus was really: Why were these women and children traveling alone on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Where were the men? Why were they unarmed, why were they unescorted?”Also on this week's episode, Alexandra Alter talks about the growing number of independent bookstores and their increased diversity; and Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai talk about books they've recently reviewed.Here are the books discussed in this week's “What We're Reading”:“Why We Did It” by Tim Miller“Hollywood Ending” by Ken AulettaWe would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to books@nytimes.com.

Today we speak with journalist and professor Caleb Gayle about his new book We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power. In our discussion of his career and American history, we cover Black people in the Creek Nation, forty acres and a mule, and what it means to be a citizen. We also ask why we are so consistently taught not to remember, and who benefits from our forgetting?You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2022/07/13/ep-223-caleb-gayleThe Stacks Book Club selection for July is Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. We will discuss the book on July 27th with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.Connect with Caleb: Twitter | InstagramConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonLifestyle Intelligence (LQ) - go to lqapp.co/thestacks and click “Get the App” for a one-month free trial for all new users.Care/of - go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code stacks50 for 50% off your first order.Emjoy - visit letsemjoy.com/stacks and download the app for a free 14-day trial.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest for this episode is Elamin Abdelmahmoud - political and cultural commentator, Buzzfeed News senior culture writer and author of the new essay collection Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces. We discuss the meaning of "elsewhere" in his work, and the complexity of loving something that doesn't align with your politics. We also get into Black music, and great books on music.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2022/07/06/ep-222-elamin-abdelmahmoud/The Stacks Book Club selection for July is Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. We will discuss the book on July 27th with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.Connect with Elamin: Instagram | TwitterConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonLifestyle Intelligence (LQ) - go to lqapp.co/thestacks and click “Get the App” for a one-month free trial for all new users.Libro.FM - get two audiobooks for the price of one when you use the code THESTACKS at checkout.Emjoy - visit letsemjoy.com/stacks and download the app for a free 14-day trial.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may see it in the news or on social media. You may be feeling different in your relationships or with your job. The "vibe" has shifted. Our guest host Jasmine Garsd is joined by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, culture writer for BuzzFeed News and host of CBC's pop culture podcast Pop Chat, to learn more about this vibe shift and why we all may be feeling a little off right now.Plus, a chat with Dylan Marron, author and host of the book/podcast Conversations with People Who Hate Me on how he talks to people with opposing views. That's followed by a game of Who Said That with Jonny Sun.You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.