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Tareq Baconi talks about his new memoir 'Fire in Every Direction'

By Leila Fadel

Published November 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM CST

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Tareq Baconi, a Palestinian scholar. His memoir, "Fire in Every Direction," explores queer identity, family history, and political awakening.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.