We're joined by Giselle Khoury for Episode 82 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the October 17 Revolution and calls for a new social contract.

Giselle Khoury shares her thoughts on covering the current demonstration, and the role of women front and center during the revolution. Our conversation includes her late husband Samir Kassir's legacy and his dreams coming to life in Martyrs Square.

Giselle is an award-winning journalist currently at BBC Arabic. She founded the Samir Kassir Foundation and SKEyes Center for Media and Cultural Freedom.

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