Season 1
Episode 1: Invitation
Mukaddas and John introduce WEghur Stories and invite you to join us in a conversation about amazing stories from across the Uyghur diaspora.
Episode 2: In Between
Mukaddas and John hear stories from a musician and an acrobat who are living and creating art in the Uyghur diaspora.
Episode 3: Catching Feelings
On this episode of WEghur Stories, Mukaddas and John discuss contemporary Uyghur poetry and hear stories from two exciting poets living in the diaspora.
Bonus Episode: Perhat Tursun
This special bonus episode all about Uyghur poet Perhat Tursun includes unreleased content from our poetry episode as well as a recording of a special event Mukaddas Mijit hosted marking the third anniversary of Perhat's disappearance.
Episode 4: Uyghurization
On this episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of the Uyghur language.
Episode 5:
Where Is My Mom?
Stories from two people in the Uyghur diaspora who became activists after the disappearance of family members.
Episode 6: Cinema & Uyghurs
Uyghur filmmaker Tahir Hamut Izgil shares stories about the history of film in the Uyghur region, and how his own work fits into that tradition.
Bonus Episode: Cinema & Uyghurs… In Uyghur!
Mukaddas's full conversation with filmmaker Tahir Hamut Izgil.
Episode 7: Being Uyghur Women
On this very important episode, we talk with a special guest about the experience of Uyghur women in the homeland and in the diaspora.
Episode 8: Mystics & Vagabond Poets
A conversation with Alexandre Papas.
Season 1 Finale
In the Season 1 Finale, Mukaddas and John discuss some memorable moments from the first season of WEghur Stories.
