0:00 Intro

1:16 Independence Day 2020

6:25 Back to 2008

14:50 Gradual Organization

21:00 Claim Power

27:16 Identity

36:34 Life Story

47:32 Phone

56:11 Weapons

1:12:03 Minteshreen

1:19:57 Freedom of Expression

1:27:50 'Bukra'

We're with Gino Raidy for Episode 228 of The Beirut Banyan.

Click to watch:

https://youtu.be/3K30QInfQAQ

We discuss citizen journalism and political activism, and reflect on the current political paralysis and economic crisis engulfing Lebanon.

Our conversation includes grassroots civil engagement going back to 2008, newfound Lebanese identity, the powerful use of social media and a citizen-led fight to maintain freedom of expression.

We also talk about Minteshreen, Gino's personal commitment to Lebanon and his new online show, 'Bukra'.

Gino is a citizen journalist and political activist. Check out his website:

www.ginosblog.com

And subscribe to his new show 'Bukra' via the following link:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/inducing-bukra-43088101

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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.