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Media@RiskRepresentation and RepairIn this episode, Annenberg alum Nour Halabi talks with Lilie Chouliaraki and Minelle Mahtani, two scholars whose work touches on different aspects of the ethics of representation and care.MUSIC“All the Right Things” by Son Lux (intro)“Never Undo” by Morcheeba“Two Thousand and Seventeen” by Fourtet“Rode Null” by Hauschka“Kadourimdou” by Pierre Bensusan “Postcard Home” by Tommy Guerrero“Two Fish and an Elephant” by Khruangbin (outtro) FEEDBACKWe’d love to hear from you, especially if this podcast episode made you think...2025-06-1927 min
Beyond BoundariesImmigrants and refugees: how does the media shape our opinions?Have you ever wondered why immigration is such a contentious issue when it's discussed in the news or on social media?Part of Dr Nour Halabi's work at Aberdeen is to help students understand how to think critically about what they read, hear and watch.Nour is an interdisciplinary fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations, and the author of Radical Hospitality. She explores the role and impact of the media in our everyday lives – particularly when it comes to conversations about immigration and refugees. Learn more about studying at the Univ...2024-11-1830 min
Baobab Platform PodcastsTales of Strength and Resilience: Ep 5 with Nour Al HalabiTales of Strength and Resilience podcast explores the boundless dimensions of strength and resilience. Join the host, Muthoni Waigwa, on a transformative journey as we delve into the very essence of these profound qualities. We will unveil the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience in heartfelt conversations with extraordinary individuals.Episode FiveNour Al Halabi is a graduate with a degree in Anthropology from the American University of Beirut and has accumulated valuable teaching experience as a part-time instructor in the same field. Her passion for Visual Anthropology and Documentary Filmmaking has...2023-09-0534 min
New Books in American PoliticsNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
New Books in Public PolicyNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
New Books in Critical TheoryNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
New Books in LawNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
New Books in JournalismNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1337 min
New Books in CommunicationsNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
Rutgers University Press PodcastNour Halabi, "Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration" (Rutgers UP, 2022)How should we understand contemporary migration policy? In Radical Hospitality: American Policy, Media, and Immigration (Rutgers UP, 2022), Nour Halabi, an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen, explores this question by blending history, media studies, and a range of critical theory to introduce the idea of radical hospitality. Using detailed historical and contemporary case studies- from the 1880s and the Chinese Exclusion Act, through the 1920s and the National Origins Act, up to the 2000s and the Muslim travel ban- the book offers both a rethink of the history of immigration as well as a radical call for a new...2023-07-1339 min
Ekasi PodcastThe Heroism of Art - Nour Al Halabi“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” This simple truism is the mantra that has guided most of the choices that Nour Al Halabi has made in her journey of sustainable and impactful leadership Currently pursuing an MSc in Anthropology at the American University of Beirut under the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Nour strongly believes in the power of storytelling as a gateway for effecting change in the local Lebanese communities. Tune in to listen to her recount her work with Nakhnu (an NGO that seeks to promote the Lebanese artwork) and how, arm...2021-08-2736 min
Center for Media at RiskEpisode 9 - Representation & RepairIn this episode, Annenberg alum Nour Halabi talks with Lilie Chouliaraki and Minelle Mahtani, two scholars whose work touches on different aspects of the ethics of representation and care.2019-02-2627 min