43: Minority Report
A manly president, a bride like the moon -- this is Egypt, Americans!
The Arabist podcast is back after a long summer break, hosted by regulars Ursula Lindsey and Ashraf Khalil and featuring Lina Attalah, editor of Mada Masr. We discuss terrorism and military operations in the Sinai peninsula; the Egyptian media's cheering of the army; and the shortcomings of Egypt's new constitution.
Show notes:
- Mada Masr
- Coverage of the military campaign in Sinai
- Leaked video of El-Sisi and other officers discussing how to control the media
- Maspero anniversary
- State media's black list
- Popular depictions of Sisi as savior (and Egypt as damsel in distress)