Transcripts Archive
From the Podcast
A searchable archive of selected episode transcripts from Reading the World | قراءة العالم. Transcripts are provided to make the podcast easier to reference, quote, teach with, and return to—especially when an episode introduces a key concept, reading method, or bibliography.
What you’ll find here
- Full or partial transcripts for selected episodes (English and/or Arabic where available).
- Episode summaries, key terms, and references when relevant.
- Links back to the episode page and listening platforms.
How transcripts are organized
Transcripts are published gradually. Some episodes may include: a full transcript; an edited transcript (for clarity and readability); or selected excerpts and key passages.
Suggested ways to use transcripts
- For teaching: assign a short segment alongside a reading list.
- For research: cite key definitions, concepts, and bibliographies.
- For listeners: revisit complex moments and follow references at your own pace.
Request a transcript
If you’d like a transcript for a specific episode (or need an accessible format), please contact me via the Contact page.

Featured transcripts
- AI and the Humanities — Who Shapes Knowledge Now?
- The Guerrilla Scholar: Knowledge Beyond Academia
- The Uninsurable Future: Reading Risk, Insurance, and Ecological Design
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Using Transcripts for Teaching
Suggestions for using podcast transcripts in teaching: assigning segments, close reading, and accessibility.
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Transcript: The Guerrilla Scholar — Knowledge Beyond Academia
Transcript of “The Guerrilla Scholar: Knowledge Beyond Academia” for reference, teaching, and citation.
