0:00 Intro

1:43 End of 2020

5:13 Permanent Change

9:46 Ideals vs Individuals

11:59 Narrative

17:56 March 14

26:53 Violence

32:15 Support vs Silence

43:51 'Possiblist'

1:01:59 Inclusivity & Principles

1:10:51 Bubble

We're with Samer Makarem for Episode 233 of The Beirut Banyan.

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https://youtu.be/pfClAib3MUM

We discuss Minteshreen, permanent changes following the October Uprising, and a 'possiblist' perspective when it comes to political and economic reform.

We also talk about perceived justice, ideals vs individuals & a reflection of what March 14 2005 meant to both of us. Our conversation includes challenging violence, and pursuing an inclusive political agenda that also addresses sovereignty and state security issues that can no longer be ignored.

Samer Makarem is a member of Minteshreen.

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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.