The discussion on Rafiq Hariri begins at 12:50.
Our second episode on historical figures important to Lebanon investigates the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. Hariri, father to the current prime minister, came from humble beginnings in Saida before emigrating to Saudi to make his fortune. He was instrumental to the agreement that end ... Show More
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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51m 59s
Dec 2024
7. The Real Godfather: The Assassination that Shook Syria (Ep 2)
Did the assassination of Rafic Hariri lay the foundations for the ultimate downfall of the Assad regime? And was the Syrian dictator always destined for evil, or was evil thrust upon him?
Rafic Hariri is looking over his shoulder, anxious for his future, with Bashar al-Assad he ... Show More
39m 40s
Oct 2020
Episode 15 - Hariri Returns: Old Wine in a New Bottle
<p>On this week's episode, Nadim is joined by Dr Sami Atallah to discuss Hariri's appointment as PM-delegate, what to expect from his government, approaches to the economic crisis, the implications of an IMF deal, the downfall of the FPM, and expectations from the next Parliament ... Show More
35m 17s
Sep 2024
The killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman to discuss how Israel was able to carry out its assassination of Hezbollah’s leader in Beirut, and what might come next as tensions continue to rise throughout the region.
Then, in his fir ... Show More
41m 4s