Discussion of public spaces and urban activism begins at 09:30.
Nizar is joined by Mona Harb, professor of urban studies, planning, and politics at the American University of Beirut to talk about the fracturing of Beirut's public space, its social consequences, and how urban activists have targeted public spaces to enact political change.
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May 2022
Episode 114 - Election results and unresolved questions
In Lebanon's first election since the Oct. 17 uprising, voters sent a sizable contingent of change candidates to Parliament, while clipping the wings of both Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement. Nizar and Ben take a look at the vote, its translation to seats in Parliament, the n ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2022
Episode 113 - Lebanon's elections: What to expect
Ahead of Sunday's national elections, Nizar and Ben run through what to expect, both in terms of voting and results — and what's in store for Lebanon in the aftermath.
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May 2024
Arrests on College Campuses as Protests Reach a Breaking Point
Description: Today on the show, in the wake of the continuing Gaza war protests on campuses, Fareed is joined by Bernard Avishai and Ezzedine Fishere, who co-teach a class at Dartmouth College on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They discuss how universities can foster productiv ... Show More
41 m
Jun 2025
Normally Podcast: Blocking Traffic Won't Get You Peace!
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the ongoing protests in various cities, the role of law enforcement, and the public's response to these events. They delve into the complexities of immigration and community sentiment, particularly in relation to recent politic ... Show More
30m 20s
Aug 2020
Episode 6 - What's Next for the Protest Movement?
<p>On the sixth episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by sociologist and LCPS Fellow Dr Rima Majed to discuss recent political developments following the Beirut explosion including reemerging protests, alternative resistance strategies, geopolitics, government resignation, state violen ... Show More
36m 38s
May 2024
Buck Brief - The Protests Will Get Worse
Buck Sexton welcomes New York City Councilman Joe Borelli to the Buck Sexton Show to discuss the nationwide pro-Palestinian campus protests, NYPD's clearance of an encampment at Columbia University, New York congestion pricing, and Eric Adams' mayoral leadership.<p><a href="https ... Show More
17m 37s
Oct 2024
Beirut Southern Suburbs & Hezbollah: History & Truth | Mona Harb
<p>In this special episode of This Is Not a Watermelon podcast, we speak to Professor Mona Harb, co-founder of the Beirut Urban Lab at the American University of Beirut, to help us delve into the intricate socio-political dynamics and historical narratives of Beirut's southern su ... Show More
47m 9s