Jaafar Abdul Karim’s award-winning TV show "Shababtalk" is described by his viewers as daring, unbiased and outspoken on the sensitive issues in the Arab world, such as rights, corruption, refugees, religion and sex. The interactive talk show, which is broadcast on Deutsche Welle-Arabia every Tuesday, gives a voice to Arab youth and is watched by millions, according to DW.
“The show started in 2011, after the so-called Arab Spring, when young people in the Middle East were eager to speak out and express their opinions about politics, social change and the economic situation of their country,” Abdul Karim told Al-Monitor. “They wanted to be part of that change. They needed to be heard and respected. That’s what made us at DW start 'Shababtalk.'”
