My Namesake

Season 6, Episode 73,   Apr 21, 2020, 09:00 AM

Today we welcome a very special guest, one who you might say shares a similar role as me, talking to people, researching stories, and broadcasting them to the public. His name is Latif Nasser.
Most visibly, Nasser is the Director of Research at WNYC’s Radiolab, and he recently launched a podcast series called “The Other Latif” which is about his notorious but unintended namesake, a detainee at Guantanamo held for his alleged involvement with al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Today we welcome a special guest, one who you might say shares a similar role as me, talking to people, researching stories, and broadcasting them to the public. His name is Latif Nasser. Most visibly, Nasser is the Director of Research at WNYC’s Radiolab, and he recently launched a podcast series called "The Other Latif" about his namesake, a detainee at Guantanamo held for his alleged involvement with al-Qaeda and the Taliban. For those who are finding they now have a bit more free time on their hands, it’s the perfect midday pick me up. Pour yourself some tea and be carried away. This story will no doubt transport you through other dimensions, thoughts, and emotions.