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Jun 2024
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Frankly Speaking | S10 E7 | Ziad Hayek, ...

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On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Lebanese Presidential Candidate Ziad Hayek who is on a mission to shatter Lebanon’s political deadlock and forge a path to a stable government. Can he triumph without Hezbollah’s backing, or will he be forced to join forces with them? What strategies does he have to end Lebanon’s economic turmoil and wipe ou ... Show More
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