In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Edward W. Said, the Palestinian-American scholar who revolutionized the humanities and founded the field of post-colonial studies. Born in Jerusalem in 1935 and educated in the United States, Said transformed his personal sense of being "out of place" into a rigorous academic worldview,.

We dive deep into his 1978 masterpiece, Orientalism, a foundational text that argued Western depictions of the East were not objective studies, but rather romanticized stereotypes used to justify imperial domination,. Beyond literary criticism, we examine Said’s role as a fiery public intellectual and activist: from his membership in the Palestinian National Council to his resignation in protest of the Oslo Accords,.

Join us as we discuss his controversial criticism of U.S. foreign  ...