EPISODE 36: Choosing Hope Not Fear with Hassan Akkad
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Welcome to Season 4! In this episode we chat to the incredible Hassan Akkad (coming back after episode 11!) We chat to Hassan about his new - brilliant - book Hope Not Fear which is published THIS WEEK. This conversation touches on the current climate for refugees in the UK, cancel culture, privilege, climate and so much more.  Preorder Hassan's brilliant memoir here. Release date today! (2nd Sept): https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/hassan-akkad/hope-not-fear/9781529059830 Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! (you can get access to the YIKES Discord through our Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat Get bonus content on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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