I discuss October 17's setback and defeat in last weekend's lawyer syndicate elections, our recent independence day's passing and why political & militant actors in Lebanon are behaving as they do.
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Nov 2021
Lebanon: Anatomy of a failed state
Lebanon is in economic crisis with shortages of food, medicine and electricity on the ground. Today, how did the country, whose capital was once described as the Paris of the Middle East, get here? And is there hope for the future?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the sup ... Show More
30m 27s
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
59m 34s
Jan 2021
Ep 32: The No Titles Episode
Today's proceedings: An Apple Review of a risqué shot, a Facebook ring shaming group, a family on a fluffy blanket, and a gender reveal gone wrong. We also discuss some business expenses for the podcast's future!
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Sep 4
Trump and Modi’s broken bromance
India’s prime minister was so tight with Donald Trump that they held hands during public appearances. But the two strongmen are on the outs, and Narendra Modi has found a new hand to hold. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact- ... Show More
25m 56s