The economic crisis that began in Lebanon in 2019 has reshaped society in many ways, shifting people up and down the socio-economic strata. While many families in Lebanon have become dependent on relatives sending remittances from abroad, others have not, redefining the concept of the the working class, the middle class, financial comfort, and privilege. Jo ... Show More
Apr 2024
On Anti-Refugee Rhetoric and Externalization Policies with Nadine Kheshen
Home to over 1.5 million Syrian refugees (according to government estimates), Lebanon has witnessed the use of Syrian refugees as scapegoats by the political class. Recently, anti-Syrian refugee discourse has heightened in Lebanon, coupled with dangerous attempts at harming Syria ... Show More
42m 17s
Jul 2024
Being anxious in Beirut with Zakaria Jaber. ان تكون قلق في بيروت مع زكريا جابر
An episode with the director of the award-winning documentary Zakaria Jaber. During the episode, we discussed the common political past of our parents being ex-communist members, how we both turned out to be journalists, and the intense period that Lebanon has been experiencing s ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2021
Episode 99 - Hezbollah, the Syrian regime and impunity in Lebanon
Discussion on Hezbollah, the Syrian regime and political impunity in Lebanon begins at 16:45.
Nizar and Timour are joined this week by political researcher and commentator Ziad Majed to discuss the lack of accountability over political assassinations in Lebanon, the differences b ... Show More
52m 54s