This happened by accident.
Gabrielle Elia and I had just finished recording Al Wadi (Part 2), and my mom wanted to speak with her for a moment.
The cameras, microphones and Zoom kept recording. With their permission, they let us listen and turn this into an anniversary episode.
Click to watch:
https://youtu.be/kHGDRpzWgjo
In memory of those across genera ... Show More
Sep 23
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)
An episode discussing sub-state disarmament, the mood for 'Change' approaching 2026 parliamentary elections, pragmatism vs purity tests on measuring government success, factors due to war vs local agency, positive trends moving forward and how to interpret the moment we're living ... Show More
51m 38s
Mar 2023
The New MAFS Scandal That Flew Under The Radar
On the show today… In what feels like a gift from the Gods, Jennifer Coolidge is on the cover of one of W Magazine’s Directors Issue covers, and the photospread is like nothing we’ve seen before. From the star duo behind the spread to her memorable interview quotes, here’s everyt ... Show More
17m 37s
Apr 2024
After Iran struck Israel, how did Jordan and Lebanon react?
As the world awaits Israel’s reaction to Iran’s attacks, we look at two of its neighbors: Lebanon and Jordan, and their very different responses to what's already happened. What can they tell us about what’s to come?
In this episode:
Nabih Bulos (@nabihbulos), Middle East Bureau ... Show More
19m 36s
Mar 2024
The strength and agony of Gaza’s mothers
Finding enough diapers has become an almost impossible task in Gaza, nearly six months since Israel’s war began. As much of the Arab world celebrates Mother’s Day, we learn what raising a family in a war zone is really like.
In this episode:
Eman Basher (@sometimespooh), Teacher ... Show More
19m 44s