Welcome to our podcast episode on censorship and surveillance in Lebanon. We're diving into the complexities of how different forms of control affect freedom of expression.
Today, we're breaking down the differences between government surveillance and censorship, and societal censorship often seen as cancel culture. In Lebanon, this plays out not just in pol ... 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
Apr 2024
Crisis, Class, and Ideology in Lebanon with Nizar Hasan
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 o ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2023
Silenced, Censored, Sanitized, and Softened
Building off of Jemar's article "The Speech They Wouldn't Let John Lewis Give during the March on Washington" (https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/the-speech-they-wouldnt-let-john) we discuss personal experiences with censorship as well as a call to action for The Active Witness Ch ... Show More
38m 8s
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 2024
CLASSIC: The Future of Censorship
What should people be allowed to say online? What sort of control should states or private entities have over images, concepts, speeches and other content created by individuals, groups or the public? Join the guys as they explore the controversial phenomenon of censorship, from ... Show More
56m 33s
Sep 2025
Fragments of a Fragile Order: Phasing Out Free Speech
<p>In this episode of the <i>Art of Citizenry Podcast</i>, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra and producer Aly Honoré take a step back from the headlines to explore what they reveal about the state of American democracy, culture, and free speech. </p><p>From the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel ... Show More
23m 59s
Apr 2023
Offensive Survellaince (Osint On Survellaince)
Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we will explore the topic of surveillance in contemporary society. There is no denying that most of our actions, both online and in our daily lives, are constantly being monitored and tracked. One only has to take a walk around the ... Show More
7m 29s
Jan 2023
Digital surveillance in the Middle East
For many of the authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, technology has long been a tool to enable digital repression. These states are increasingly using information technology to suppress the flow of information, censor content, and even surveil citizens. In this episode: Marc ... Show More
27m 11s
Sep 2023
Cancel Culture Chronicles: Shaping Public Discourse and Consequence
On this introductory episode, we delve into the content, context, culture, character, and culpa (conflict) surrounding cancel culture. Through insightful analysis and engaging conversations, we explore the influence of social media, the complexities of subjective reality, and the ... Show More
14m 49s