New Global Normal

Discourse Over Distance

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

Discourse Over Distance seeks to explore the myriad ways in which we engage with intercultural and cultural understandings on a daily basis, and how these understandings can inform and bolster the way in which we face global issues. New Global Normal is a not-for-profit organization that fosters intercultural understanding in youth communities worldwide. In doing so, we aim to empower youth as key stakeholders in the promotion of global cooperation and sustainable development. You can learn more about New Global Normal and the work we do at our website.

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Episodes

Ep 3. When Poetry Confronts Gentrification with Antonio De Jesús López 23.01.2026 45:34

This episode contains explicit language. In our third episode, host Noura McNelis Mahmoud speaks with Antonio De Jesús López about his poetry book Gentefication. Exploring Antonio's writing and time as an activist and public servant, they touch on language's power to take up space and hold the nuance that labels fail. Their conversation covers the politicization of poets of color, gentrifi...

Ep 2. How Language Fosters Cultural Connection and Inclusion with Geetanjali Dhar 04.10.2025 37:41

In this episode, host Gabby Green speaks with Geetanjali Dhar, co-founder & chairwoman of Integrated Brilliant Education and founder & CEO of Sanskriti Global. Together, they discuss the importance of language for cultural connection, understanding, and social inclusion with a focus on sustaining the rich multilingual tapestry of Hong Kong. Geetanjali Dhar is an award-winning educationist,...

Ep 1. The Power of a Conversation with Motaz Amer 05.09.2025 53:18

In Discourse Over Distance's inaugural episode, host Noura McNelis Mahmoud speaks with Motaz Amer, a young human and refugee rights activist changing the narrative in Scotland. They discuss the power of conversation and curiosity in shaping openness and addressing the underlying political issues that are often labeled as the 'migration crisis.' Editorial note : Motaz mentions the story...

Trailer 25.08.2025 1:43

Introducing Discourse Over Distance , a new podcast by New Global Normal . Join hosts Gabby Green and Noura McNelis Mahmoud as they explore the myriad ways in which culture informs how we approach global issues. Intro music: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/