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Alaa Al Aswany is one of Egypt’s most important authors. While his work is banned in his country, including his latest novel about a fictionalized account of the failed Egyptian revolution of 2011, the writer believes it’s only a matter of time before the revolution prevails.
It's time once again for Canada Reads! This year's panellists and the books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 26.
When stories are left out of the historical record, we are all the poorer for that, says 2021 CBC Massey Lecturer Esi Edugyan. Her six-part series will air on IDEAS beginning January 24. The acclaimed novelist joined Nahlah Ayed to talk about the importance of origin stories and the factors that shaped her as a writer.
The Cundill History Prize is the most prestigious of its kind. Its award of $75,000USD goes this year to Marjoleine Kars for her book Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom on the Wild Coast. The author speaks with host Nahlah Ayed about how she discovered a forgotten slave rebellion.
During his 40-year career, Edward Burtynsky has photographed the planet's changing landscape, everything from large-scale mining operations in Sudbury to plastic landfills in Nairobi. The renowned photographer recently delivered a virtual talk for the Ontario Heritage Trust and spoke with IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed about what he's seen, where he's been, and what comes next.