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Radio Silence- by ShaheerPrivilege in Qatar. What does it mean?An interesting debate is going on Twitter right now. And at stakes is a simple but sensitive question that seems awkward whatever way you phrase it.
The question is: Are people in Qatar privileged?2023-02-2508 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerWhy Small Content Creators Should Keep Going with WYNC Studio's Latif NasserAfter I and my friends were done recording our episode with Latif Nasser for the Science Journal Podcast, I asked him a question about why one should make content if they are small content creators.
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My music is from Epidemic Sounds.2022-11-1005 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerClimate Change and the Floods in PakistanIn this episode I talk about what the floods situation in Pakistan tells us about climate change and the fundamental problems the country faces in developing climate resilience.2022-09-1020 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerThe Tragedy of Nazim JokhioThe cold blooded saga of the death of Nazim Jokhio has haunted me for the past few months.
Corrupt politicians, a broken legal system, and Arabs with hunting falcons.
The murder of Nazim Jokhio has all the makings of a modern tragedy.2022-08-2514 min
Radio Silence- by ShaheerHistory and Politics of the Philippines + ElectionsIn this episode, I am joined by Juan Carlo Landayan to talk about the history and politics of the Philippines. We talk about the political dynasties in the country, the war on drugs by President Rodrigo Duterte, the legacy of the Ferdinand Marcos regime, and the upcoming elections.2022-05-0754 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerThe Crusades in Modern Popular Culture- Part 2In part 2 of my series on the Crusades, I analyze the Crusades in modern video games.
Video games have emerged as a very popular medium of art and in video games inspiration from the crusades is aplenty. I analyze the Crusades in the popular stealth- fighting video games series Assassin's Creed as well as the turn-based, strategy video game Age of Empires II.
Join me as I analyze everything from the feud between the Knight Templars and the Assassin's Brotherhood to the drowning of the Holy Roman Emperor.2022-04-2020 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerThe Crusades in Modern Popular Culture- Part 1For my Middle East History Term Paper, I analyze the crusades in modern popular culture.
The tales of heroics, pain, chivalry and religion from the Crusades have moved outside the halls of academia and into living rooms, theatres and televisions as people continue to marvel at this extraordinary event in history. As a result, the Crusades manifest themselves in many interesting mediums to weave a rich tapestry of stories and narratives in modern popular culture.
This first episode in the series focuses on the crusades in the television and film media with focus on Game o...2022-04-1820 min
Radio Silence- by ShaheerThe Pokemon Miracle | Part 1 | Season 2For me Pokemon is a way of life. So I will not be doing it justice if I give the franchise a measly single episode. Pokemon deserves a season of its own.
Join me in this episode as I dive into the wonderful world of the first three generations of the Pokemon franchise.2022-02-0411 min
Radio Silence- by ShaheerMidsummer Chaos is Pakistani Riverdale! | Season 1 | Special Episode | Radio SilenceI had so many opinions on Midsummer Chaos that venting on Twitter wasn't enough and I had to make an episode on it!2022-01-2510 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerPUBG Gets Too Much Hate | Episode 10 | Radio SilencePUBG has been the subject of a lot of media speculation. I believe it is absolutely ridiculous to hold a video game responsible for society's ills.
2022-01-2508 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerA Levels results, Single National Curriculum and fixing O Levels | Episode 9 |Radio SilenceThe stage has been set for adopting a new national curriculum.
However the decision is anything if not controversial.2022-01-2511 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerTikTok Gets too Much Hate | Episode 8 | Radio SilencePeople in the "Big City" look down upon TikTok but it is all the rage in the small towns and villages of Pakistan.
So what makes this Chinese app so endearing and yet divisive?2022-01-2508 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerSatan Created the IELTS | Episode 7 | Radio SilenceThinking of going to Australia, Scandinavia, East Asia, the UK or practically anywhere for academics and you'll need to take this exam.
I gave the IELTS and it scarred me for life.
This episode is dedicated to C4-61, Cadet College Hasanabdal for the times we spent in class learning language and life.2022-01-2511 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerThe Ertugrul Factor | Episode 6 | Radio SilenceResurrection: Ertugrul has won over the hearts and minds of millions of Pakistanis. But what does this Turkish drama signify about our own cultural landscape? And can we talk about the Instamoral policing?!2022-01-2510 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerTalking History: Belgium's Dark Past | Episode 5 | Radio SilenceBelgium is a rich and influential country but behind the cement and the glass is a terrible secret. This little nation killed half of the population of another country for rubber. Join me as talk about history's darkest chapter- "the rape of the Congo".2022-01-2511 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerTalking History : Collapse of the Soviet Union | Episode 4 | Radio SilenceThe collapse of the Soviet Union may be considered the most significant event of the twentieth century. What makes it so fascinating and why is it still relevant. Join me as I talk about everything Russia!2022-01-2513 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerAndroid vs Apple | Episode 3 | Radio SilenceWe wanted to talk about the larger things in life but hey, the heart wants what it wants. So we'll discuss the very millennial problem of which is better: Apple or Android. (Hint: It's not Apple ^_^)2022-01-2411 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerCoronavirus | Episode 2 | Radio SilenceCOVID 19 has been the biggest disruption to human life in living memory. How did it come to this, what are we going to do to fix it and what will happen after that. Join me Shaheer Liaqat as I dissect COVID-19!2022-01-2413 minRadio Silence- by ShaheerPrivate Education | Episode 1| Radio SilencePrivate education is seen as the hallmark of efficiency and excellence. Yet is there actually a more ominous side to this industry. Join me as in the second episode of Radio Silence, I try to understand the enigma of private education.2022-01-2416 min