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Oct 2024
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Baffled by Beirut

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As war continues to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, Noor Azrieh explains why Lebanon is uniquely digestible for a western audience (and why that’s a problem.) 


Also, Trudeau’s (latest) stunning allegations about foreign interference–this time involving Conservative MPs. Plus, we read one of the longest sentences you’ll ever find in a Canadian newspaper.


Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor/Mixer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor) 

Guest: Noor Azrieh

 

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