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Complicated Cairo

By bicyclemark

I often listen to stories of other people’s visits to Cairo, Egypt.  A place famous for so many things, what always strikes me about how people describe Cairo, is the huge clash between traditional and modern, or what some would call, East and West. Naturally I’d like to learn more and go see it... »

bm202 The Case of Jailed Egyptian Blogger Monem

By bicyclemark

Since blogging began we’ve seen people throughout the world, jailed for writing their opinions. And while many countries claim to be democratic and free, many bloggers have experienced quite the opposite. Today on the program, with the help of Mary, we talk about the case of Monem and the free Monem Campaign. Useful... »