Metamorphosis Dialogues

Unrestrained Poetry with Farah Chamma

Join us for a compelling conversation with poet and performer Farah Chamma as we explore the intersections of poetry, language, and identity. Through her powerful live performances, Farah brings her words to life, blending orality, movement, and music into an immersive artistic experience. Farah Chamma is a Palestinian poet and performer acclaimed for her dynamic spoken-word shows that fuse poetry, theatre, and sound. Her work [https://www.farahchamma.com/#work] crosses borders, appearing at festivals and cultural events around the world - from Europe and the Middle East to Latin America. In 2021, she partnered with Brazilian music producer Liev to form Chamaeleon, a duo that merges poetry with electronic soundscapes.

Abraham Rediscovered with Patrick Mégarbané

Patrick Mégarbané is a translator, philosopher, and author whose latest book, Abraham Rediscovered : A Story Without Superstition, Sexism, or Zionism, delivers a bold re-reading of the Genesis narrative. He reframes Abraham as a firgure of rational hospitality and liberation, challenging traditional interpretations that fueled blind faith, patriarchal oppression, and exclusivist ideologies like zionism. With prior work on Arab poets like Al-Mutanabbi and deep analyses of Quranic verses, he masterfully bridges philosophy and sacred texts to foster interfatith dialogue, extending his vision to ecological stewardship as a divine call to nurture the earth for all people. If you’d like to explore his work further, check the links below : Abraham Rediscovered : A Story Without Superstition, Sexism, or Zionism  [https://https//Abraham%20Rediscovered%20A%20Story%20Without%20Superstition,%20Sexism,%20or%20Zionism:%20M%C3%A9garban%C3%A9,%20Patrick,%20Moalla-Fetini,%20Rakia:%209798241053428:%20Amazon.com:%20Books] Other books can be found here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patrick-M%C3%A9garban%C3%A9/author/B004MNWLMQ?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&shoppingPortalEnabled=true].

The Tree-Sit Legacy : Ecological Activism with Julia Butterfly Hill

Join us in this episode as Julia Butterfly Hill shares her lived experience, insights, and advice on ecological awareness and activism. Through her remarkable journey, Julia reflects on the power of non-violent action, personal commitment, and the deep connection between people and the natural world. Her story stands as one of the most iconic acts of environmental activism in recent history. Today, Julia’s message resonates more than ever as forests continue to be cut and burned across the world - from Brazil to India and beyond. Her story reminds us of the urgent need for courage, awareness, and non-violent action in defense of our planet’s living systems. Julia Butterfly Hill is an environmental activist, author, and speaker best known for her historic tree-sit in a one-thousand-year-old redwood tree in Northern California. Her non-violent protest helped bring global attention to forest destruction. She is the author of The Legacy of Luna, which chronicles her experience and ongoing commitment to environmental and social justice.

Rethinking Neocolonialism Today with Samir Aita

In this epidsode, we are rethinking the meaning of neocolonialism in our contemporary world with our guest, Samir Aita. While colonial rule still operates in some regions, the forces of globalization, shifting economic power, and rapid technological change have transformed how dependency operate today.  What does "neocolonialism" mean in this new context, and how can we better understand its evolving forms ? And the possibilities of resistance ? Samir Aita is an economist, writer, and editor-in-chief of Le Monde diplomatique's Arabic edition. He also serves as the president of the Cercle des Economistes Arabes. His work explores economic policy, regional development, and the complex relations between power, sovereignty, and social justice in the Arab world.

Urban Art with Vittorio Parisi

Join us in this episode as Vittorio Parisi offers compelling insights into how urban artists reclaim city spaces, unpack the politics embedded in walls, and navigate the complex balance between institutional recongnition and underground resistance.  Vittorio Parisi is a researcher, curator, and art critic whose expertise lies in urban art, street art, graffiti and their intricate relationship with public space and social dynamics. He is currently working as Head of Visual Arts at the Valais School of Art in Sierre, Switzerland.