Rania Khalek is a journalist and contributor to 'In the Now', a US-based social media platform that has been accused of having ties to Russia but has since taken steps to disprove this. She talks about Joe Biden, the pitfalls of state-sponsored media, the US's state-collapsing policies in the Middle East and why she can no longer afford cheese in Beirut.

Jörg Matthias Determann is an associate professor of history at VCU in Qatar and the author of the new book 'Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life'. He talks about the history of the genre in the Middle East, the connection between religion and science and how science fiction can inspire the next generation of scientists.

Raoum Bani is a Saudi chef and yoga instructor in Riyadh who promotes a plant-based diet. She talks about being an influencer in the Islamic kingdom and her journey from blogger to successful YouTuber. We discuss the power that content has over our lifestyle and how to find your own authentic voice on social media.

Soraya Chemaly is an award-winning writer and activist whose work focuses on the role of gender in culture, politics, religion, and media. She explains why we need to change ideas of gender that are ingrained in early childhood in order to disrupt the fundamental inequalities that exist in governments and business leadership. She also suggests that the Arab world needs a feminist organization that would create a network of male accomplices.

Qusai AKA Don Legend is a Saudi American hip hop artist, record producer, rapper and actor. He talks about his journey as a musical trailblazer and explains why he thinks Arab Hip Hop can make it on international music charts. He also explains how he's connected with corporate brands and shares details on upcoming music and acting roles.

Gad Saad is a a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor at Concordia University. He talks about his new book 'The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense'. He speaks out against post-modernism, radical feminism, identity politics and how tribalism is standing in the way of peace in the Middle East. He also explains why he would have voted for Donald Trump.

Tariq Elmeri is a documentary filmmaker and the host of the Da Miri podcast. He talks about social media fatigue, the demand for more in-depth content and the insightful conversations he has on his show. He explains the value of finding a niche audience and the opportunity this provides for think tanks and advertisers to accurately reach their target markets. Listen to the Da Miri podcast here: https://damiripodcast.buzzsprout.com

Dr. James Zogby is the founder and president of the Arab American Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based organization. He talks about how a new Democrat administration in the US might affect security in the Middle East, the prospect of trade between old rivals and the best solution for the Palestinian cause. You can follow James Zogby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjz1600

Hadley Gamble is the host of Capital Connection on CNBC in Abu Dhabi. She talks about how a new Biden administration might impact the region economically, covering the Jamal Khashoggi murder and her brutal interview with Lebanon's former Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil at Davos, which went viral.

Sharif El-Badawi is a founding Managing Partner of Plus Venture Capital, a $60 million VC fund that's been launched with a target of 120 investments over the next three years. The former managing partner of Falcon 500 talks about their unusual investment strategy, the specifics of the selection process and why he left Silicon Valley for the Middle East. He also explains how investment into the tech industry will transform the region for the better.