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Originally a group of like-minded friends playing each other their favorite tunes, to hosting some of the worlds biggest DJs, Beirut In the Mix has become a Lebanese institution. BITM has built a solid reputation on its ability to stay one step ahead of the game; from modest 2006 beginnings in random venues scattered around Beirut partially ravaged landscape, the events soon picked up a healthy following and, due to popular demand, the successful monthly parties eventually spurned their own ...
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Ep.255 (Video): 'We Were There' with Zeina Saab
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0:00 Intro2:23 Inspiration9:49 Poetic Justice & Resistance17:22 All we can expect?22:17 Political Power32:17 A tribute to Beirut?37:02 NawayaClick to watch:https://youtu.be/kvTYg3n9Q40We're with Zeina Saab for Episode 255 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss her book project: 'We Were There: A Book About the Beirut Explosion' and reflect on the pursuit …
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Ep.254 (Video): Falling into Place with Amb. Frederic C. Hof
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0:00 Intro2:12 1999-20008:37 Post-War Sovereignty18:03 Certainty27:19 The Wider Story40:10 Memories of My FatherWe're with Amb. Frederic C. Hof for Episode 254 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/Yt93xZ3KML0We discuss his recent Newlines Magazine piece: 'Assad: The Shebaa Farms Are Syrian, Whatever Hezbollah Claims' and revisit pre…
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Ep.253 (Video): Clubhouse Conversation with Tala Ramadan
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0:00 Intro1:22 Echo Chamber5:13 Socialization11:59 Podcast Popularity19:22 Privacy26:40 Long-Form41:21 ExpertsWe're with Tala Ramadan for Episode 253 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/SEGiDXxWgP4We discuss Clubhouse's appeal in Lebanon and the Middle East, advantages at discussing with opposing sides over Twitter's more familiar …
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Ep.252 (Video): Corruption in Context with Majd Harb
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0:00 Intro1:28 Background5:06 First Step7:41 Individual Level12:21 Failed State19:44 Paralysis30:46 Pre-Civil War39:09 Opposition Leverage50:43 PersonalWe're with Majd Harb for Episode 252 of The Beirut Banyan.We put corruption in context and discuss the first steps necessary in addressing state failure. We also examine Lebanon's legal text as it s…
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Ep.251 (Video): Crossing Paths with Gilbert Doumit
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0:00 Intro1:24 Background12:39 201120:18 Civil to Political30:20 Hezbollah42:32 The Last Time We Spoke53:32 The Question01:01:55 Roles ReversedWe're with Gilbert Doumit for Episode 251 of The Beirut Banyan.We reflect on crossing paths on the streets of Beirut, from distributing aid kits during the July 2006 War until a chance encounter last week in…
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Ep.250 (Video): March 14 Revisited with Sara Assaf
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0:00 Intro2:00 False Comparison11:36 Buildup17:45 Sectarian Story26:05 National Unity32:10 Familiar39:10 Reconsider44:54 Principle53:15 Repeated Decision59:32 October 17We're with Sara Assaf for Episode 250 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/8my2ZQojRJgWe reflect on sixteen years since the March 14 2005 protests that paved the way…
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Ep.249 (Video): Zero Fear with Monika Borgmann
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0:00 Intro1:25 Disbelief4:08 Rage6:28 Shared Passion9:55 A Part of Ourselves13:03 Heal Wounds20:44 198926:23 Impunity31:30 Justice34:52 Too late?41:08 Ghobeiri48:44 Storytellers55:34 A Way OutWe're with Monika Borgmann for Episode 249 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss UMAM Documentation & Research's contribution to collective memory and the wider pow…
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A Clubhouse Conversation with Mike Azar
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Mike Azar interviews me on Clubhouse about storytelling, my WalkBeirut tour and podcasting.We debate fundamental obstacles facing stability and long-term reform in Lebanon.بقلم Ronnie Chatah
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Ep.248 (Video): Compromised Sovereignty with Mouafac Harb
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0:00 Intro3:04 Are the big answers outside?16:04 Multiple Assassinations21:23 Sovereignty30:12 Long-Term Investment40:01 What can be done?55:21 Media1:07:53 My FatherWe're with Mouafac Harb for Episode 248 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/qlObTi8-s5YWe discuss his recent The Daily Star piece "Victory Lap for Tehran in Lebanon" a…
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Ep.247 (Video): Doctor's Orders with Zakia Dimassi
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0:00 Intro3:35 Getting the Vaccine9:50 mRNA24:42 Basic Differences29:18 Corruption38:11 Misinformation Campaign44:45 Numbers Today49:12 Bizarre Policies55:39 PrecautionsWe're with Zakia Dimassi for Episode 247 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/SiOF9q6KvfAWe discuss the experience of getting vaccinated for COVID-19, basic differen…
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Ep.246 (Video): Lost in the Narrative with Hani Hassan
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0:00 Intro4:52 Fed Up10:03 Historic Story15:18 Classroom to Street21:57 Fondness to Disgruntled'ness'30:31 Struggling38:52 Focus on Truth47:49 False Narrative59:30 Worst Version of Falsehood1:08:55 Knowing the Truth1:18:00 The Need to End WarWe're with Hani Hassan Episode 246 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/1IAiOMJKyVsWe discus…
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Ep.245 (Video): The Void with Ghena Hariri
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0:00 Intro2:48 Void16:21 Driving the Story20:48 Last Name25:28 Shielding Emotions35:32 Trying not to Think40:28 The Crime Itself44:29 Pointing the Finger57:13 Make PeaceWe're with Ghena Hariri Episode 245 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/5Z_je2kTzi0We discuss the feeling of void that comes with untimely and unjust loss, and shar…
I share my thoughts on attending Lokman Slim's funeral, meeting his family and the scar tissue we live with.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/GWBx1cezxDMHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from you…
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Ep.243 (Video): System Failure with Bachar El Halabi
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0:00 Intro3:40 Six Month Marker7:14 Paralysis11:04 Curtailed Progress17:28 Chernobyl Moment27:56 Core Issue40:12 Assassination52:02 Will of the PeopleWe're with Bachar El Halabi Episode 243 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/R06-xHrrj9wWe discuss the six month marker following the Beirut port blasts, the limbo / paralysis state we…
I share my thoughts on the assassination of Lokman Slim, state paralysis and the only way forward for Lebanon.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/9aYQPYv2hcYI also read a section of my father's 'Open Letter to Rouhani', released two days following his assassination (see link below):https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1000142405270230448380457928672362083572…
0:00 Intro0:34 Dalal Mawad10:36 Joey Ayoub25:50 Carmen Geha38:36 Samer MakaremClick to watch:https://youtu.be/KJLAvaeGNMQWe're joined by Dalal Mawad, Joey Ayoub, Carmen Geha and Samer Makarem for Episode 241 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss the sixth month marker following the Beirut blasts, and the assassination of Lokman Slim.Help support The Beir…
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Ep.240 (Video): Battling Misinformation with Dr. Hanina Abi Nader
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0:00 Intro1:50 Misinformation5:11 Win this Battle8:10 Messaging13:29 PoliciesClick to watch:https://youtu.be/FXLQn4ws274We're with Dr. Hanina Abi Nader Episode 240 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss COVID-19, the need to continue to take precautions and battling widespread misinformation against vaccines.Dr. Hanina Abi Nader is a general practitioner.…
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Ep.239 (Video): 1958, Then & Now with Jeffrey Karam
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0:00 Intro3:32 Foreign Policy19:33 Neutrality28:16 Fouad Chehab39:20 Army & Presidency44:46 France54:37 United States1:05:24 Current Protest Movement1:21:43 Political ViolenceWe're with Jeffrey Karam for Episode 239 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/jRFHlmn8ZmgWe discuss 'The Middle East in 1958', that year's impact on Lebanon an…
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EPISODE 34 - Sawti - Your Vote, Your Voice
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Samir and Farrah met with Omar Badr from Sawti, an initiative from Impact Lebanon. Sawti, or my voice/vote in Arabic, hopes to equip voters with the information needed for the upcoming elections.بقلم Nicolas Dahan
I record a followup to Ep.237: Affo and reflect on tranquility through painless departure, and my relationship and friendship with my grandmother.In memory of Afaf Dabboucy Mikati.21 December 1932 - 14 January 2021Click to watch:https://youtu.be/rtyNxexahd4بقلم Ronnie Chatah
I’m joined by grandmother, Afaf Dabboucy Mikati, for Episode 237 of The Beirut Banyan.For the video edition along with English and Arabic subtitles please click on the following link then CC button:https://youtu.be/K53Ag1A94ZUI love you, tayta. Rest in peace.Afaf Dabboucy Mikati21 Dec 1932 - 14 Jan 2021Special thanks to Sara Hamzeh for quickly putt…
I share a piece I recently wrote for L'Orient-Le Jour / L'Orient Today on the principles that matter most.Click below to read the articles in French or English:L'Orient-Le Jour:https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1246487/ne-faisons-pas-le-deuil-de-la-justice.htmlL'Orient Today:https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1247158/we-should-not-mourn-ju…
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Ep.235 (Video): Daraj Media with Diana Moukalled
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0:00 Intro3:03 Suspension, Censorship & Principles9:03 Traditional Media's Evolution16:10 Determined23:22 Sensitive Issues30:37 Calculated Move?34:29 Cost-Effective45:00 No Click-Bait48:54 Built-In Pressure57:29 Intimidation1:02:52 Ultimate BurdenWe're with Diana Moukalled for Episode 235 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/GO_lcr0…
For Dad.Your heart beats through mine, that day and today. And that, they’ll never take away.Mohamad Chatah7 March 1951 - 27 December 2013Music by Marc Codsi. Arabic subtitles by Sara Hamzeh.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/JlNzNMRRxwQبقلم Ronnie Chatah
A short thank you to everyone who watched and listened to the podcast this year. You kept me together.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/FofmSvL-9EQOne final episode (wrapping up 2020) is set for release on Saturday, 26 December at 5pm Beirut time. A special episode marking a difficult occasion.Subscribe to our YouTube channel and receive a notificati…
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Ep.233 (Video): Minteshreen with Samer Makarem
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0:00 Intro1:43 End of 20205:13 Permanent Change9:46 Ideals vs Individuals11:59 Narrative17:56 March 1426:53 Violence32:15 Support vs Silence43:51 'Possiblist'1:01:59 Inclusivity & Principles1:10:51 BubbleWe're with Samer Makarem for Episode 233 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/pfClAib3MUMWe discuss Minteshreen, permanent changes…
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EPISODE 33 - Impact Lebanon - From Donations to Actions
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Impact Lebanon is a non-profit grassroots organisation that raised millions to help Lebanon's recovery. Sibylle George, one of the co-founders, tells us the story of how it happened, what they are funding and what is next.بقلم Nicolas Dahan
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Ep.232 (Video): Polarization with Heiko Wimmen
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0:00 Intro4:10 Main Stumbling Block11:17 Long Term18:25 Unstable State26:26 Primary to Breakdown36:31 Lebanese Position45:05 Macron Approach52:26 Immediate Strategy58:41 State Monopoly1:06:12 UnicornWe're with Heiko Wimmen for Episode 232 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/2bhBuerTMQkWe discuss the recent International Crisis Grou…
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Ep.231 (Video): 'Let's Play' Initiative with Nada Borgi & Sandra Richani
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0:00 Intro2:54 Purpose8:00 Gap15:30 Initial Three Schools18:01 Big Toys23:20 Ground Painting30:58 Shading Canopies35:32 UrgencyWe're with Nada Borgi and Sandra Richani for Episode 231 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/_bqb-BLDj9kWe discuss their 'Let's Play' Initiative, aiming to restore and design three playgrounds in three diff…
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Ep.230 (Video): 'Wine and War' with Michael Karam
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0:00 Intro3:12 The Moment13:28 Entrepreneurial Spirit 16:20 Importance of Lebanon19:50 Serge Hochar25:19 Yves Mourad28:17 Father Joseph Fahed30:02 Neila Bitar32:12 Sandro Saadé35:07 Ramzi Ghosn37:37 Elizabeth Gilbert44:41 IdentityWe're with Michael Karam for Episode 230 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/8O2mRYdS73sWe discuss the …
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Ep.229 (Video): 'Unfinished Revolution' with Rima Majed
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0:00 Intro2:00 Paralyzed7:28 Stacked Against You14:44 Fluid20:04 The Region25:26 Monetary32:06 'Revolutionary'35:44 Neoliberalism43:43 Organization51:11 YouthWe're with Rima Majed for Episode 229 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/JRPZRHl6BWgWe discuss her recent Middle East Eye piece, 'Lebanon's unfinished revolution: Where next?…
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Ep.228: Influencing the Moment with Gino Raidy
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0:00 Intro1:16 Independence Day 20206:25 Back to 200814:50 Gradual Organization21:00 Claim Power27:16 Identity36:34 Life Story47:32 Phone56:11 Weapons1:12:03 Minteshreen1:19:57 Freedom of Expression1:27:50 'Bukra'We're with Gino Raidy for Episode 228 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/3K30QInfQAQWe discuss citizen journalism and p…
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Ep.227 (Video): 'The Tragedy of Doing Nothing' with Amer Bisat
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0:00 Intro2:22 Paralysis11:01 Utter Incompetence14:24 Waiting Game17:13 Balance of Payments22:35 Public & Private Debt26:52 Banking Sector34:18 Public Sector42:11 Assistance without Reform45:54 Threat of ViolenceWe're with Amer Bisat for Episode 227 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/tiMYIRS_BbMWe discuss his recent Carnegie / Dis…
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Ep.226 (Video): Embrace with Mia Atoui
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0:00 Intro1:47 Taboo4:57 Tipping Point8:18 Hotline16:16 Taking Time19:30 Escape21:36 Aftermath27:12 Primary Step29:40 Positive ChangeWe're with Mia Atoui for Episode 226 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/Cx2pM8kPlcEWe discuss Embrace and the wider work of raising mental health awareness in Lebanon. Our conversation includes confr…
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Ep.225 (Video): Biden & The Middle East with Firas Maksad
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0:00 Intro2:10 The Broad Story10:09 Anxiety15:45 Personality23:20 Vacuum33:26 US Policy Towards Lebanon39:30 Memories of My FatherWe're with Firas Maksad for Ep.225 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/kHLwHcH-WZcWe discuss the incoming Biden administration and general trends in US foreign policy over the past twelve years.We compar…
I share encounters with Walid Muallem while living at the Lebanese embassy in Washington, DC.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/sTM_eeEhy-cHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanFollow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter:@theb…
I share my interactions with Robert Fisk for this storytelling episode.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/Cc7VCB96eegCheck out the associated article featured in Newlines Magazine:https://newlinesmag.com/argument/robert-fisk-a-conscience-adrift/Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating throug…
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Ep.222 (Video): Explaining the Story with Larissa Aoun
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0:00 Family Name & Intro2:26 Personal Interaction with the Story8:30 Alleviating Minority Concerns12:16 Part of the Story16:11 Fundamental Issue19:08 Corruption24:46 A System that Doesn't Work28:10 Perpetual Paralysis31:27 Mentality37:46 US Policy Shift39:30 American Engagement48:56 Lack of Organization54:30 BalanceWe're with Larissa Aoun for Episo…
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Ep.221 (Video): Return of the Rabbi with Elie Abadie
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0:00 Intro3:53 A Potential Return to Beirut?7:18 A Historic Moment?11:52 Side Effect to Normalization15:21 The UAE's Jewish Community18:00 Peoples & Governments30:15 Social Media33:31 The Next Five?40:00 A Family TraditionWe're with Elie Abadie for Episode 221 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss his upcoming move to the UAE as a Senior Rabbi and his ho…
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Our Boasting Is This... - English & Arabic
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Prayer & Thanksgiving - English & Arabic
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Let Us Go With Christ Outside the Camp
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First Baptist Bible Church of Beirut
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Paul's Sufferings, God's Comfort part 3 - English & Arabic
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First Baptist Bible Church of Beirut
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