A discussion on Beirut's municipal elections and Beirut Madinati 2025's platform.
With Lama Wazzan, Lina Jarrous, Kristy Asseily & George Kyriakos.
Co-hosted with Charbel Al Khoury.
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Jan 29
The Idle Gentleman with Nadim Shehadi (Ep.436)
An episode discussing the pending gap law, corruption, army spending, rebuilding trust in the banking sector, prospects for Lebanese-Israeli relations and America's diplomatic role at large. With economist and Arab News columnist Nadim Shehadi. Check out Nadim Shehadi's article ' ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 14
Iran, U.S., and how they view Lebanon | George Wardini with Ronnie Chatah
George Wardini sits down with Ronnie Chatah for a special conversation—one shaped by years of friendship and a shared curiosity about politics, both local and global. With Ronnie Chatah’s grasp of international affairs and his sharp reading of Lebanese politics, the discussion as ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 8
A Year Later with Youmna Gemayel (Ep.435)
An episode discussing the one year anniversary of the Assad regime's fall, the emotions felt in Sassine Square that day, what closure looks like moving ahead and what remains in Lebanon's control With Youmna Gemayel, daughter of Bachir Gemayel. The podcast is only made possible t ... Show More
18m 17s
Nov 2024
177/ Mutual Aid in Lebanon Today w/ Serge and Abir
<p>For episode 177, Leila is joined by Serge from Buzuruna Juzuruna, an agro-ecological farm and heirloom seed producer in the Bekka Valley working on food autonomy, and Abir from Hostel Beirut, a worker owned cooperative in the heart of the Lebanese capital committed to social a ... Show More
45m 46s
Oct 2025
Precious Gems: Rubies with Ruby Innes and Zoe Bee
Follow us on Instagram! Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email ... Show More
34m 2s
Apr 2021
Bittersweet Moment #105: How to Find Work Abroad (with David McNeill)
<p>Want to move abroad but have no idea how to support yourself when you get there? For this mini-episode, we are joined by David McNeill, creator of <a href="https://expatempire.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Expat Empire</a>, a consulting service for aspiring expats, and ... Show More
12m 53s
Dec 2024
Episode Seven - Scripted: What's the Point? (When the World Is Dark)
Amid personal and global turmoil, in this special episode of Scripted/Unscripted, Nadia confronts the question, "What's the point?". She reflects on how writing serves as a tool for emotional expression, resistance, and connection, highlighting its power to humanize the dehumaniz ... Show More
23m 57s