Ep.220 (Video): L'Orient Today with Michel Helou

The Beirut Banyan

0:00 L'Orient Today & Intro 2:40 The Lifeline for Traditional Media 9:03 Subscribers Abroad 13:24 Timing 23:11 Digital-Friendly Content 27:06 Fact-Checking 35:33 Objectivity 47:14 Principles 57:46 Intimidation 1:03:54 Aspirations We're with Michel Helou for Episode 220 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/e6qiNvERtbs We discuss L'Orient-Le Jour's place in the Lebanese media landscape, and the newspaper's evolution with the digital age. Our conversation includes the recent launch of L'Orient Today - an English-edition alternative - and why paid subscriptions are the financial backbone for traditional outlets. We also talk about recent security intimidation against reporters and the newspaper's commitment to free expression in Lebanon. Michel Helou is the Executive Director of L'Orient-Le Jour. Check out L'Orient Today and subscribe by clicking here: https://today.lorientlejour.com Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.