Beirut Explosion

David Culliane , Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, Alan Dukes, Former Fine Gael Politician, Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Independent News and Media, Catherine Murphy Social Democrats Co-Leader 

Gabriel Scally, Professor of Public Health, Johnny Fallon, PR Executive, Carr Communications, Matt Farrell Chairman and Balina FF Comhairle Ceantair, Martin O'Rourke, SIPTU 

Allan Shine, Kildare Chambers of Commerce, Emer Kelly, Mother in Kildare, Jane Aspel, Bride and Barry Flanagan from Bar 13 

A chemical blast has made a very bad situation worse for Lebanon. Journalist Habib Battah explains from Beirut. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent // Hannah McCarthy, Irish journalist currently based in Beirut // Paola Rivetti, Associate Professor of the School of Law and Government in Dublin City University // Scott Lucas, Professor of International politics at UCD’s Cli ... Show More

<p>A mangled yellow door. Shattered glass. Blood.</p><p>A devastating explosion of ammonium nitrate stored at the port in Beirut killed at least 135 people and razed entire neighborhoods on Tuesday. This is what our correspondent in the Lebanese capital saw when the blast turned ... Show More

Nizar and Ben are joined by Timour Azhari, Al-Jazeera English's Beirut correspondent, to discuss the deadly explosion at the Beirut Port and its aftermath, including Saturday's violent clashes between protesters and security forces. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his o ... Show More

"We have a very real opportunity to bring this conflict to an end" was the assessment of US envoy Amos Hochstein, who is bringing a ceasefire proposal to Lebanon and Israel. Both the Lebanese government and Hezbollah are said to have responded positively. In the meantime, Israel ... Show More

<p>As war continues to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, Noor Azrieh explains why Lebanon is uniquely digestible for a western audience (and why that’s a problem.)&nbsp;</p><br><p>Also, Trudeau’s (latest) stunning allegations about foreign interference–this time involving Co ... Show More