Lebanese people are breaking free of quarantine and returning to the streets to protest against the corrupt ruling elite.

The Government has successfully managed to stop the spread of coronavirus. But the economy - which was already in freefall - is now terminal. The Government has asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan, but that money will come with strict austerity conditions that risk further angering the 'street'.

Eliza's husband Adam covers Lebanon's recent turbulent past in a program on ABC TV Tuesday 5th May at 8pm.

Also on the podcast, Geraldine wonders if the COVID-19 pandemic will unlock our creative juices? History would suggest not.

And where should a novice gardener begin?

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