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Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Host of CBC's daily culture podcast Commotion
Elamin Abdelmahmoud is a Canadian journalist and host of the CBC's daily culture podcast Commotion. He has a deep knowledge of music and pop culture, and has interviewed numerous musicians and industry professionals. Elamin is known for his thoughtful questions and engaging conversation style.
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The inevitability of SubwayTakes, and the Chinese indie film that became a surprise box office hitCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudSep 8, 202623:50HostHow Erykah Badu shaped conversations in pop cultureCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudSep 1, 202623:10HostA Tribute to Canadian Jazz Legend Oliver JonesCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJul 28, 202623:25HostThe cultural impact of couple's therapist Esther Perel, and Clement Virgo's film Steal AwayCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJul 22, 202627:11HostThe Canadian artists dominating 2026 (so far)Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJul 1, 202625:11HostYoung people are leading Quebec sovereignty's new cultural wave, and Clive DavisCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJun 24, 202627:56HostThe Griffin Poetry Prize, and no more Hockey Night in Canada on CBCCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJun 17, 202625:10HostFriday wrap: Spielberg's Disclosure Day, RuPaul's Stop! That! Train!Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJun 12, 202626:35HostCarley Fortune owns summer romance, and Anderson .Paak’s K-pop movieCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJun 10, 202626:15GuestDoes this Canadian military recruitment ad remind you of Call of Duty? And Pop Culture Jeopardy!Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudJun 3, 202624:27HostA bad week for AICommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 29, 202627:11HostShein buys sustainable fashion brand Everlane, and the Griffin Poetry Prize town hallCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 26, 202628:31HostIceman, Maid of Honour, Habibti — are we ready for a Drake summer?Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 19, 202632:15HostWho brought the heat to Kevin Hart’s roast? and Hallmark's mahjong whitewashing controversyCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 14, 202632:23GuestWhy the Outlander fandom is niche but loyal, and how cozy games are changing gamingCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 13, 202624:59HostMake no mistake, the Canadiens are Quebec's team, and 'Marty, Life is Short'Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 12, 202624:06HostLet's go Toronto Tempo! and is M.I.A. a MAGA provocateur or misunderstood?Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 7, 202629:00HostThis year’s Met Gala is so polarizing, and why Canadian film 'Blue Heron' is one of the best movies of 2026 so farCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudMay 5, 202625:32HostLet’s Make A…Introduces: The Big FiveLet's Make A HorrorApr 27, 202655:48GuestDrake’s Iceman sculpture, and why hip hop still needs himCommotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudApr 24, 202625:57Host