The Beirut Banyan

Voices from the Square, Part 30 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Faysal Sfeir - 32-year old economics teacher.

Faysal shares his thoughts on political campaigning and bringing about a new political system. He also explains his reasons for wanting leadership during a time of transition following the strength of the leaderless fluidity of the revolution thus far.

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We're joined by David Corm, Joseph Kiwan and Elias El Hage for Episode 90 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the legacy of Charles Corm and the Charles Corm Foundation's architectural heritage.

David Corm - son of Charles Corm - reflects on his childhood growing up in early independence years and residing in a home that was once the tallest structure in Lebanon and the region. David shares his thoughts on Lebanese identity and his firm belief in the need for a neutral foreign policy. He also talks about his father's contribution to commerce and literature, and attempts at forging a local Lebanese-Phoenician identity that struggled to take hold.

Joseph Kirwan is chief archivist at the Charles Corm Foundation, and Elias El Hage is lead architect tasked with the Foundation's renovation and redesign. Currently in restoration works, the Foundation is set to reopen in June 2020. It will include a library of Charles Corm's works and wider literature contributed by his publishing house.

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We're joined by Malek Mrowa for Episode 89 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the role of journalism in modern Lebanon's history and the renewal of political discourse through citizenship and citizen journalism during the ongoing revolt.

Malek joined the Democratic Renewal Movement (Tajaddod) in its early stages with founding member Nassib Lahoud. He reflects on Nassib Lahoud's legacy, ethical principles too often lacking among Lebanese politicians and where Tajaddod is today. Malek also talks about his friendship with Samir Kassir, the political positions they shared and why today's events mirror exactly what Samir Kassir wanted.

Malek Mrowa's father, Kamel Mrowa, founded Al-Hayat Newspaper in 1946 and The Daily Star in 1952. We also talk about Linotype typewriters and the 'Mrowa font' that emerged several years alter, known better as Simplified Arabic. The documentary we discuss in the episode can be watched via the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=pMt3o0o7jPk&feature=emb_logo

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Voices from the Square, Part 29 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Joumana Konsol - 26-year old volunteer at Embrace, and Michel Khairallah - 28-year old bartender and musician.

Joumana shares her work with Embrace - Lebanon's national suicide help line. She reflects on the difficulties many are facing with the current economic crisis and her commitment to Embrace's purpose. Michel talks about the emotional difficulties of the moment, and his personal attempt at overcoming the pain the country is going through in order to bring structural changes the protestors desire.

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We're in Tripoli for Episode 87 of The Beirut Banyan, and we're joined by Jimmy Karam and Obeida Takriti. Jimmy and Obeida discuss their initiatives in Tripoli and share their personal reflections on the October 17 revolution entering its seventh week.

Jimmy's مدرسة المشاغبين and Obeida's ساحة ومساحة are holding regular events in Tripoli's Sahet EnNour, facilitating dialogue and discussions related to political and economic demands emanating out of Tripoli.

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Voices from the Square, Part 28 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Hashem Adnan, 35-year old theater director, writer and performer.

Hashem shares his perspectives on citizen access to basic necessities, and class divisions that have defined Lebanon's broken economic system. He also reflects on what he thinks people will remember most about the revolution in years to come.

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We're joined by Lara Ariss for Episode 85 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss Levantine flavors and Lebanese cuisine at home and abroad.

Lara shares her hopes and reservations with the uprising underway, and her personal expression of Lebanese identity through reimagining local recipes.

Lara is a local food writer and chef, and is the pastry chef at Blanca Café Bistro and chef expert at Mint Basil Market. She attended Le Cordon Bleu London. She published two cookbooks:

Levantine Harvest:

https://www.antoineonline.com/Product.aspx?productCode=0009786148010026

and Sweet Levantine:

https://www.antoineonline.com/Book_Sweet_Levantine_by_Lara_Ariss_9786148010033.aspx?productCode=0009786148010033

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Voices from the Square, Part 27 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Soumar Sariedeen, an events planner working in Lebanon and the Gulf. Soumar helped create the 'Thawra Untha' statue currently in Martyrs Square, made out of plastic waste and tin cans.

Soumar vents his frustrations at previous pleas with the Municipality to mandate recycling, and his own 'up-cyle' ideas that were deemed too costly. He shares his hopes for a technocratic government, and the central role of women in his life, the revolution and Lebanon.

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Day 45 of the uprising.

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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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