The Beirut Banyan

By Ronnie ChatahSociety & Culture

The Beirut Banyan episodes

January 31, 2020 EPISODE 111: Political Implications with Anthony Elghossain
We're joined by Anthon Elghossain for Episode 111 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the lead up to the October 17 revolt and political and economic implications surrounding the ongoing uprising.
Anthony reflects on local demands for accountability and good governance, and offers perspective on consistencies and potential policy shifts from the United States towards Lebanon and the region.
Anthony is a lawyer, writer and non-resident fellow at The Middle East Institute.
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
54 min
January 28, 2020 EPISODE 110: Reporting & Reflecting with Timour Azhari
We're joined by Timour Azhari for Episode 110 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss independent journalism, traditional reporting and general coverage of the ongoing Lebanese revolt.
Timour shares his personal thoughts on the uprising's evolution over the past 3 1/2 months, differing views over the use of violence to achieve political goals, and the importance of giving voice to protestors throughout the region in this moment in history.
Timour is a former senior reporter at The Daily Star. He currently reports for Beirut Today and Al Jazeera English.
Sound bites used during this episode are borrowed from Timour's Twitter feed. Follow him: @timourazhari and read his AlJazeera English articles via the following link:
https://www.aljazeera.com/profile/timour-azhari.html
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
56 min
January 20, 2020 EPISODE 109: Diplomacy & Dialogue with Karma Ekmekji
We're joined by Karma Ekmekji for Episode 109 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the needed role for dialogue and debate during times of economic crisis and political tumult.
Karma is the founder of #Diplowomen, celebrating women's empowerment and achievements in the field of citizenry, diplomacy and conflict resolution. She is the international affairs advisor to Caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
51 min
January 16, 2020 EPISODE 108: Farewell to Elia Haber
We're joined by co-host Elia Haber for Episode 108, and we reflect on her invaluable three-month contribution to The Beirut Banyan.
Elia recorded 37 episodes for her Voices from the Square series. She's leaving Beirut to return to Montreal and finish her Masters degree.
The ongoing revolt could not have been covered without Elia's immense contribution, capturing protestors' voices and demands day-by-day from Martyrs Square. I am forever fortunate that she reached out to co-host this podcast.
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
1 hr 25 min
January 14, 2020 EPISODE 107: Voices from the Square, Part 37
Voices from the Square, Part 37 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.
Elia reflects on a courtroom proceeding during the revolt, the pursuit of civil justice while state institutions are strained, incapable of responding and all too often incompetent.
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Graphics by Sara Tarhini
6 min
January 13, 2020 EPISODE 106: Mental Health Awareness & De-construct with Zeina Mhaidly
We're joined by Zeina Mhaidly for Episode 106 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss mental health issues and storytelling's abilities to positively shed light on mental illness.
Zeina is the founder of De-construct, an initiative providing individuals a venue to share their own challenges of tackling mental illness and a communal environment that addresses mental health concerns.
De-construct have conducted three events since October 2019, with more to come later this year. Check out their Facebook Page for upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/deconstruct.mentalhealth/
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
32 min
January 12, 2020 EPISODE 105: Reflecting on Reactions to Qassem Soleimani's Assassination
I share my personal thoughts on recent reactions to Qassem Soleimani's killing.
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Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
25 min
January 11, 2020 EPISODE 104: Revolutionary Accomplishments & Constraints with Nasser Yassin
We're joined by Nasser Yassin for Episode 104 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the successes and limitations of Lebanon's ongoing revolt, as well as the dynamics at play between protestors remaining on the street and the political class still in power.
Nasser is the Interim Director of Research at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs and an assistant professor of policy and planning at the American University of Beirut.
If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
1 hr 4 min
January 10, 2020 EPISODE 103: Voices from the Square, Part 36
Voices from the Square, Part 36 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.
Elia speaks with Claude Jabr, 40-year old software industry professional.
Claude elaborates on the structural issues that curtail a full revolution from taking place, despite all attempts the previous three months and earlier attempts at revolt. He reflects on the positivity of the moment, and the achievements made so far in breaking the psyche of fear and helplessness.
Claude also shares his concern on the amount of Lebanese desperate to leave due to economic woes, and a personal determination to stay despite the suffering to build a better future.
If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
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Graphics by Sara Tarhini
27 min
January 08, 2020 EPISODE 102: Revolution & Counter-Revolution with Joseph Bahout
We're joined by Joseph Bahout for Episode 102 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss shifting dynamics between revolutionary and counter-revolutionary tendencies in Lebanon and the region.
Joseph is a professor of Middle East studies at Sciences Po and a nonresident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
54 min