Discussion of workers and labor unions begins at 22:22.
Ben and Nizar are joined this week by Lea Bou Khater, a researcher in labor movements, lecturer in development at Lebanese American University, and development researcher at Consultation and Research Institute, to discuss the impacts of the recent economic and coronavirus crises on workers in Lebanon, ... 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.
Follow us on Twitter for updates @lebpoliticspod
Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @eleph ... Show More
51m 59s
May 2024
THERESE TAWILE - Social Work Research Hub (Ep.18)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guest is Therese Tawile.
- Over 50 years of experience in social, developmental, and awareness raising (CEMEAL and volunteer work camps).
- Additionally involved in ... Show More
39m 10s
Nov 2021
The Hybrid War On Lebanon Is All About Weakening Hezbollah
Lebanon has endured constant attacks and pressure from Israel, America and their allies for decades, sometimes in the form of direct military confrontation and more recently through a hybrid war involving sanctions, propaganda, violent provocations, social media, western NGOs and ... Show More
1h 31m
May 2024
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH HUB (Ep.3)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guests include:
Anita Jarjour, a specialist in medical social work and a researcher in political and administrative sciences, and a political activist. Currently wor ... Show More
40m 36s
Jun 2024
Another Take: What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on Oct 31, 2023. None of the dates or references from that time have been changed.
Since Hamas launched a surprise assault against Israel on October 7th, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia and Israel have been ... Show More
21m 5s
May 2024
JANNE GHOSTINE - Social Work Research Hub (Ep.16)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guest is Janne Ghostine.
Janne has over 40 years of experience in social work, working with juvenile delinquents and child protection services, and co-founded the Da ... Show More
31m 17s