In this episode, Hawah Kasat sits down with Noor Tagouri, an award-winning journalist and storyteller, to explore the nuanced realities of objectivity, the power of narrative, and the profound questions surrounding life and death. Discover how Noor navigates the complexities of modern journalism, embraces storytelling as a vehicle for change, and delves into her own reflections on the meaning of existence. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how we can better understand our roles as storytellers and find deeper connections through community.
Stories shape human history, pop culture, politics, and our understanding of the mystical and unknown.
In this episode, host Hawah Kasat sits down with Noor Tagouri, an award-winning journalist and storyteller whose inspiring life bridges multiple cultures and traditions. Noor, known for her deep investigative reporting and commitment to transformative storytelling, dives into the complexities of journalistic objectivity, the impact of personal bias, the evolving nature of media, and bringing together community for existential conversations on life and death.
Their conversation explores:
- The myth of objective journalism in an inherently biased world
- The role of storytelling as a means for social change and advocacy
- Navigating the ethical dilemmas in reporting conflict and injustice
- The false moral equivalence
- How our society approaches the idea of death
- The complexities of parenthood
- The role of community in raising children
- Falling in love with solitude
- The United States presidential election
Join us for a compelling discussion on how Noor blends her passion for truth with her drive for deeper understanding, and how this intersection can inspire more empathetic and effective storytelling. If this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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