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

By Leila Fadel

Published November 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM EST

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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