0:00 Intro

0:25 This round

8:45 Core issue

13:51 Policy

31:10 No tolerance

42:01 Expectation

48:49 Kataeb today

55:36 Post-May

1:00:42 Baabda

We're with Nadim Gemayel for Episode 306 of The Beirut Banyan.

Click to watch:

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We discuss upcoming parliamentary elections, what makes this round different than previous years, and the core obstacles preventing reform.

Our conversation includes policy on how to deal with Iran's security interests in Lebanon, an increased disinterest among youth voters in reelecting pre-October 17 figures, and Kataeb's narrative challenge today as supportive of October 17's demands and one of the oldest political groups in Lebanon.

We also talk about expectations placed on Nadim as the son of Bachir Gemayel, and how Nadim sees Baabda - and the country's - future.

Nadim Gemayel is MP Candidate for Beirut 1 District, and a member of Kataeb.

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Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.