0:00 Intro
1:35 Transition
24:38 Regime
44:20 March 14
1:11:42 Investigation
1:19:06 October 17
We're with Jad Ghosn for Episode 288 of The Beirut Banyan.
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We discuss his journalism career and transition from mainstream media to independent podcasting, and the common criticism both of us face when recording epis ... Show More
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Reestablishing Trust with Fadi Makki (Ep.433)
An episode discussing a personal decision to return to government, walk out after other ministers from the same sect left during cabinet sessions on disarmament, picking up where Fouad Chehab left off and the long-term task of administrative reform, and regaining trust among citi ... Show More
49m 23s
Sep 10
The Right Direction with Ibrahim Mneimneh (Ep.432)
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51m 38s
Oct 2023
Blown speaker: Kevin McCarthy is out
Another shutdown standoff, funding worries for Ukraine, more leadership chaos: the booting of America’s speaker of the House of Representatives bodes ill for governance. “Jawan”, a new Indian film, is non-stop action with Bollywood flourishes—and reveals how divisions in the coun ... Show More
22m 51s
May 2024
Democracy, Diplomacy, Discourse with S. Jaishankar
In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar talks about his role in the elections, Biden’s “xenophobic” remark, terror elements in Canada, problems in Pakistan and Myanmar, his critique of Nehru’s foreign policy and what OTT series he is ... Show More
34m 57s
Oct 2023
Blown speaker: Kevin McCarthy is out
Another shutdown standoff, funding worries for Ukraine, more leadership chaos: the booting of America’s speaker of the House of Representatives bodes ill for governance. “Jawan”, a new Indian film, is non-stop action with Bollywood flourishes—and reveals how divisions in the coun ... Show More
22m 51s
Oct 2019
Introducing: Who Is?
“Who Is?,” an original podcast by NowThis, explores the back stories of well-known, powerful people in the U.S. Over the course of sixteen 30-45minute episodes, the podcast will look at top leaders in Washington, Trump’s inner circle, the field of presidential hopefuls and major ... Show More
2m 4s
Jul 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Ben went to TanaCon 2018
Live from VidCon 2022, Ben shares his chaotic experience attending TanaCon back in 2018. Ben then gives a mic to his listeners as they share the drama in their worlds. From AirBnb struggles to scary Six Flags experiences, to Barbie's heads getting torn off, fans had no shortage o ... Show More
1h 1m