Not Your Cup Of Chai

Welcome to Not Your Cup of Chai, a podcast hosted by Kiran Opal and Bisha K. Ali where we discuss feminism, politics, war, and social and cultural news, from an intersectional, no-BS lens. Please support our work by pledging for us on Patreon. Your support and love are greatly appreciated! ☕️❤️☕️ Check out bonus episodes & rewards! www.patreon.com/notyourcupofchai   ______________________________________________ In Episode 9, I (Kiran) interview Hala Abdullah, a Saudi poet and the co-founder of the Riyadh Writing Club. We discuss the experiences of being a writer and a woman in Saudi Arabia, and the art and literary scene in other Gulf countries as well. Hala also shares one of her poems during the interview as a treat for me and you!   Show notes: ~Hala Abdullah's blog. ~Hala's book "Strip" ~Hala's TED Talk (*TED Poem) ~Riyadh Writing Club blog ~Contact info for the Club: inquiries@riyadhwritingclub.com or 7allo@riyadhwritingclub.com Happy listening! -Kiran & Bisha ....................