We're joined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb for Episode 81 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the October 17 Revolution and Lebanon's modern history within the context of complex systems and local structures.
Nassim is a professor at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. He is the author of Fooled by Randomness; The Black Swan; The Bed of Procrustes; Antifragile; ... Show More
Sep 23
Reestablishing Trust with Fadi Makki (Ep.433)
An episode discussing a personal decision to return to government, walk out after other ministers from the same sect left during cabinet sessions on disarmament, picking up where Fouad Chehab left off and the long-term task of administrative reform, and regaining trust among citi ... Show More
49m 23s
Sep 10
The Right Direction with Ibrahim Mneimneh (Ep.432)
An episode discussing sub-state disarmament, the mood for 'Change' approaching 2026 parliamentary elections, pragmatism vs purity tests on measuring government success, factors due to war vs local agency, positive trends moving forward and how to interpret the moment we're living ... Show More
51m 38s
Aug 2020
News Digest: The world scrambles to aid Lebanon in the aftermath of Beirut Explosion
This week, we tackle the aftermath of the massive explosion that shook Lebanon’s capital Beirut on August 4.The cataclysmic blast at Beirut’s port claimed the lives of at least 171 people and injured around 6,500 others. About half the city was left damaged or destroyed, with hun ... Show More
9m 29s
Nov 2021
Lebanon: Anatomy of a failed state
Lebanon is in economic crisis with shortages of food, medicine and electricity on the ground. Today, how did the country, whose capital was once described as the Paris of the Middle East, get here? And is there hope for the future?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the sup ... Show More
30m 27s
Jan 2023
Episode 59: Discussing the Cholera Epidemic in Lebanon with Dr. Anis Germani
Please listen to our latest episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the origins and causes of the cholera epidemic in Lebanon, its future, and its relation to the healthcare, water, and electricity infrastructure in Lebanon. This podcast is also available on YouTub ... Show More
29m 34s
Oct 2024
Praying through a Revolution – Christelle Hayek, Lebanon
How do you live through a revolution and an explosion and still keep your faith?
In the first episode of the 24-7 Prayer Podcast, Hannah and Brian speak to Christelle, the National Director of 24-7 Prayer Lebanon. She shares what it was like to set up a prayer tent in the middle ... Show More
35m 51s
Feb 2024
La bataille de TF1 pour rester reine du PAF
Le lundi 8 janvier, TF1 lance « Bonjour ! La Matinale TF1 ». Le journaliste Bruce Toussaint, débauché en octobre dernier de BFM-TV, a pour mission de dynamiser la case du matin avec une émission d’humeur et d’information pour rivaliser avec France 2.
Ce nouveau format, annoncé à ... Show More
22m 51s