Podcasts about Lebanese

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when two completely different career paths lead to the same industry?Renata Messarra Abergel and Alexander Suski join Chef JKP to share the journeys that shaped their lives in hospitality.Renata talks about growing up between Italian and Lebanese food cultures, moving to Dubai, and building her way from sales into hospitality, PR and entrepreneurship.Alexander shares how an injury ended his professional basketball career and eventually led him from door-to-door sales into hotels, leadership and entrepreneurship.Together, they unpack how Hospitality Majlis came to life, what they've learned from conversations with industry leaders, and their views on restaurant PR, investing in people, aesthetics, and the future of hospitality in Dubai.WHAT YOU'LL HEAR✔️ How Renata's Italian-Lebanese upbringing shaped her relationship with food✔️ Why rejection and sales became part of Renata's early career✔️ How an injury took Alexander from professional basketball into hospitality✔️ Renata's journey from Sunset Hospitality to building her own PR agency✔️ Alexander's move from international hotel leadership to entrepreneurship✔️ How Renata and Alexander created Hospitality Majlis✔️ What restaurants get wrong about PR, aesthetics, food and investing in their teams✔️ Why community, wellness and authenticity could shape the future of hospitalityCHAPTERS00:00 – Childhood Food Memories From Italy, Lebanon and Belgium09:01 – Renata's Move to Dubai and Her First Jobs21:07 – How an Injury Ended Alexander's Basketball Career33:47 – Building Careers Across Hospitality, Hotels and F&B48:04 – Why Renata Left Corporate Life to Build Her Own Agency57:23 – Alexander's Move From Hotel Executive to Entrepreneur1:03:36 – How Renata and Alexander Started Hospitality Majlis1:11:20 – Where Dubai's Hospitality Industry Is HeadingGUESTSRenata Messarra AbergelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/renatamessarra/Alexander SuskiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandersuski/SEASON 13 PARTNERThis season is proudly sponsored by Elle & Vire Professionnel, trusted by chefs around the world for exceptional French dairy products shaped by decades of expertise and craftsmanship.Elle & Vire Professionnel Middle East: https://www.instagram.com/ellevirprofessionnel_me/AUDIO PARTNERRØDE: https://rode.com/SUPPORT THE SHOWChef JKP Thermos Flask: https://chefjkp.com/product/jkp-thermos-flask/FOLLOW CHEF JKPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefjkp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefjkpWebsite: https://chefjkp.com/Food is Memories™️

What would it actually take to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rather than simply manage it until the next war? Dr. Einat Wilf, former Labor Party MK, author, public intellectual, and current Knesset candidate, joins Pesach and Doug for a wide-ranging conversation about Zionism, Gaza, Palestinian refugeehood, and the lessons of October 7. Wilf explains why she believes Israel must confront not only Hamas but the ideology that has sustained the conflict for generations, why military victory without a corresponding victory in the war of ideas will never be enough, and how her own political thinking changed as the assumptions of the peace process collided with reality. They also discuss UNRWA, the future of Gaza, Israel's failures on the global battlefield of ideas, her disagreements with the current Israeli government, and her vision of an Israel that is strong enough to defend itself while offering its neighbors a very different future. Do not miss the Israel Behind the Headlines Tour! Eight days with the people making the decisions... Private meetings at the Knesset... Briefings on the Syrian and Lebanese borders... Lunch with the leaders of Samaria and the Golan... and so much more.  Led by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Dr. David Wurmser from March 7-14, 2027, this is the Israel that shapes the news before the news reports it, and you will see it with the people who live it. Learn more and reserve your place at https://israel365.com/israel365tours/wolicki-wurmser/.  

1814 BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANSCONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-28-2026Analyzing Security Crises Across BattlefrontsBill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss multiple interconnected global conflict zones. In London, five suspects were arrested following an explosive plot against a UK air base hosting American B-1 bombers, potentially linked to Iran, al-Qaeda, or ISIS. Meanwhile, Iran offered a revised diplomatic proposal after rejecting a prior memorandum of understanding, though it lacks nuclear concessions. In Yemen, Houthi forces captured the port of Mocha and advanced southward toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait. In Lebanon, Israel maintains operations north of the Litani River while the Lebanese government fails to disarm Hezbollah. Lastly, Hamas remains unyielding regarding disarmament in Gaza. (1)Evaluating US China Diplomacy StrategySteve Yates evaluates the recent summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, noting grand pomp but little substantive policy movement on Taiwan. A critical fourteen billion dollar arms sales package to Taiwan remains in stasis, which Yates warns increases regional security risks if delayed further. Commenting on Ambassador David Perdue's remark about selling arms to China, Yates interprets it as sarcastic banter rather than actual policy. Furthermore, Yates highlights statements from the US Pacific commander emphasizing America's military capability to inflict severe devastation in a conflict. Ultimately, Yates advocates delivering Taiwan's defense package promptly. (2)Critiquing US China Trade PoliciesAlan Tonelson expresses strong disappointment regarding recent US-China trade negotiations, which produced minor tariff concessions on labor-intensive goods that primarily relieve China's domestic unemployment crisis. Tonelson criticizes the Trump administration for failing to reinstate major tariffs counteracting China's industrial overcapacity and market dumping after earlier court rulings. He highlights how China uses its control over rare earth exports as strategic leverage, offering vague promises to restore export levels. Additionally, Tonelson notes that negotiations completely failed to tackle China's pervasive non-tariff trade barriers, warning that weak American leadership threatens long-term economic decoupling efforts. (3)Hamas Governance Stalls Reconstruction PlansSamuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio: Ben-Ur details how the Board of Peace unveiled a two point five billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza, which remains completely stalled because it requires Hamas to disarm and relinquish power. Hamas exhibits no intention to surrender its arms. Internal Hamas elections for its Gaza political chief resulted in a stalemate between factions backed by Doha-based leaders Khaled Mashal and Khalil al-Hayya. Meanwhile, the Board of Peace has completely excluded UNRWA from reconstruction efforts. Though massive humanitarian aid prevents famine, roughly two million Gazans endure harsh tent conditions while Hamas continues seizing aid for profit. (4Examining Hezbollah Deterrence and RegenerationDavid Daoud and Bill Roggio: Daoud examines how Hezbollah uses unclaimed FPV drone strikes in southern Lebanonto test Israeli and American resolve while maintaining media narratives of victory. Daoud criticizes the Lebanesegovernment for demanding full Israeli withdrawal before addressing Hezbollah's disarmament, repeating post-2006 failures. Furthermore, Lebanese Armed Forces deployments in pilot zones lack any mandate to confront Hezbollah, seizing minor ammunition rather than heavy weaponry. Under Naim Qassem's quiet leadership, Hezbollah relies on unsanctioned crowdfunding entities like Watawanu to fund social services and maintains weapons smuggling via Syriato sustain its long-term regeneration. (5)Houthi Offensives Escalating Across YemenBridget Toomey discusses the intensifying Houthi military offensives across Yemen, specifically targeting the strategic Taiz governorate. After seizing coastal territory down to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Houthi forces are pushing into mountainous highlands to encircle Taiz city and cut off key supply roads. Toomey explains that Houthi advances are enabled by deep divisions among eight anti-Houthi coalition factions, Houthi control of national telecommunications infrastructure, and extensive Iranian operational support. By moving resources onto coastal islands and isolating government forces, the Houthis ultimately aim to encircle Aden and solidify single-party rule over all of Yemen. (6)Assessing Syria Governance Under SharaAhmad Sharawi analyzes Syria's political transformation under Ahmed al-Sharaa following the collapse of the Assadregime. Sharawi highlights controversial army appointments, including Omar Jeffi—a Turkish citizen and former HTSmember—to lead the Damascus division. During a Western media interview, al-Sharaa evaded explicitly renouncing his past oath of allegiance to al-Qaeda, deflecting questions as past history rather than demonstrating genuine ideological reform. Sharawi notes that Turkey uses Syria to project regional power into Lebanon and Iraq while securing lucrative reconstruction contracts, though al-Sharaa's attempt to balance relations among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel will inevitably trigger regional friction. (7)Analyzing Strategic Waterways Regional ConflictsEdmund Fitton-Brown examines maritime choke points in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, highlighting how Iranian proxies strategically target Saudi oil transit routes. Fitton-Brown urges skepticism regarding Iran's temporary proposal to reopen Hormuz, warning against accepting deals that ignore Iran's nuclear program. He notes that the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact lacks practical military enforcement in Yemen. Furthermore, deep personal friction between leaders in Saudi Arabia and the UAE led to Emirati troop withdrawals, weakening anti-Houthi forces as Houthis advance toward Taiz, Marib, and Aden. Fitton-Brown calls for a unified US strategy addressing Iran and Yemen together. (8)Unpacking Iran Global Operations StrategyJanatyn Sayeh exposes Tehran's global coercion strategy, including the crowdsourced intelligence platform Alaj used to target dissidents and Western interests. Commenting on arrests near a UK airbase hosting American forces, Sayeh explains how Iran contracts organized crime gangs, Hell's Angels, and ideological operatives for transnational plots while routinely denying state involvement. Domestically, the IRGC is increasingly militarizing society—training civilians, women, and youth—in preparation for enduring conflict. Meanwhile, a rebranded Baloch insurgency demonstrates heightened military and intelligence capabilities against IRGC commanders. Sayeh concludes that former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi represents the most viable opposition leadership option. (9)Countering Chinese Influence In MicronesiaCleo Paskal details the geopolitical contest between the US and China in the Federated States of Micronesia, focusing on Yap state. A Chinese state-owned enterprise completed rebuilding an Imperial Japanese airfield on Woleai island and is expanding infrastructure across Yap. Despite US plans for two billion dollars in dual-use port and airport investments, mismanaged local engagement led INDOPACOM commander Admiral Paparo to warn of seeking alternative sites. Paskal criticizes Washington for relying on flawed advisors and artificial intelligence unsuited for non-digital Pacific societies. Consequently, China continues making strategic inroads by proposing alternative airline routes to exploit local dissatisfaction. (10)Analyzing South American Political ShiftsErnesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa analyze critical political dynamics in Brazil and Venezuela. In Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez faces immense pressure to schedule elections due to severe economic collapse, public protests, and left-wing accusations of treason following Nicolás Maduro's arrest. Meanwhile, opposition figure María Corina Machadoremains blocked from returning home. In Brazil, Araújo argues that President Lula da Silva's UN speech failed domestically because Lula ignored economic mismanagement and rampant drug cartel growth. Araújo highlights Flavio Bolsonaro's rising momentum in Brazil's election, framing it as a pivotal anti-system contest against entrenched institutional corruption. (11)

Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Selma Saad Merouwe, Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathologist, researcher, and Assistant Professor at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, to discuss her recent study, “Is One Language Enough? Assessing Overt Stuttering Severity in Bilingual Children,” co-authored with Raymond Bertram, Ph.D., and Kurt Eggers, Ph.D. Selma begins by providing background on bilingualism and stuttering, including what previous research has suggested about how stuttering may present across languages and some of the challenges clinicians face when assessing bilingual children who stutter.She then shares more about the distinctive early multilingual language-learning landscape in Lebanon and how it provided an opportunity to explore early bilingualism and stuttering in unique ways. Selma walks listeners through the study design and findings, including what the results may tell us about assessing overt stuttering severity across languages when considering early multilingual language learners. The episode concludes with clinical implications, strengths and limitations of the current research, and areas for continued investigation aimed at supporting more evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment of bilingual children who stutter.Merouwe SS, Bertram R, Eggers K. Is One Language Enough? Assessing Overt Stuttering Severity in Bilingual Children. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2026 May 8:1-14. doi: 10.1159/000552443. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42102010.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42102010/Selma Saad Merouwe, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at Saint Joseph University of Beirut and a researcher at the Speech Therapy Research Lab. With nearly two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, teaching, and research, her work focuses primarily on stuttering, cluttering, and language disorders. She is a European Stuttering Specialist (certified in 2018) and holds two doctoral degrees in complementary fields: a PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Turku (Finland) and a PhD in Biological and Medical Sciences from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Her research explores the relationship between stuttering and bilingualism, as well as the cultural and linguistic adaptation of assessment tools for the Lebanese context. Selma is also affiliated with Ghent University (Belgium) as a postdoctoral researcher at the Stuttering Research Group. She collaborates with international research teams on projects examining stuttering across languages and cultures, with the shared aim of supporting assessment and intervention practices that are both evidence-based and culturally responsive. Alongside her academic role, she co-founded Terap Clinics, where she works with children, adolescents, and adults who present with stuttering, cluttering and language disorders. She is actively involved in professional service and advocacy, serving as Head of the Stuttering Committee at the Lebanese Association of Speech and Language Therapists, a member of the Practice Committee of the World Stuttering and Cluttering Organization (WSCO), and Lebanon's representative in the International Cluttering Association (ICA).

Why do Danish friends sometimes seem reluctant to invite you into their homes?This week, we answer a listener question from a Lebanese expat in Copenhagen who loves hosting dinners for friends but rarely gets invited back by their Danish friends. Is it a Danish cultural difference, a question of friendship groups, or simply a matter of personality?Derek, Conrad and returning guest, Kriti Prajapati talk about hosting, Danish friendship circles, language barriers, cultural references, social media FOMO, getting rejected by friends, and why building friendships in Denmark can sometimes require a little more intention.Plus: how to actually spend time with your Danish friends outside the usual group setting and our increasingly questionable advice for getting a Dane to invite you over.More of Kriti:Tickets for Kriti's show at Up Festival: https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/kriti-prajapatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kriticalcomedy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KritiPrajapatiOther WAYDID episodes with Kriti: https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjczMjdkOWE0N2JmOTIwNTRlMDZkN2Nm00:00 Welcome to WAYDID + Kriti returns00:43 Why don't my Danish friends invite me over?02:15 Is Danish hosting actually different?04:38 The language barrier nobody thinks about08:37 Why cultural references matter in friendship11:45 Danish friends already have established friend groups13:32 Social media makes feeling left out worse14:02 Should you mix Danish and international friends?17:25 Are Danes less spontaneous about socializing?19:19 Do Danes have different kinds of friends?21:37 When should you stop trying with a friend?22:38 Is this just a Copenhagen thing?23:05 Why Danes schedule doing nothing23:55 How to actually get closer to Danish friends25:20 How to make a Dane invite you over26:48 Maybe it's not a Danish problem27:56 Kriti's comedy festival show28:46 Thanks for listening!

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, on Tuesday Sept. 29th at 6am GMT. - Trump denies he offered Iran sanctions relief, release of frozen funds - UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel's Netanyahu, state news agency says - Lebanon PM pushes for further implementation of Israel deal in Rubio meeting - Israeli drones and fighter jets violate Lebanese airspace 143 times in 3 days, UN peacekeepers say - US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

1812 BORODINOAnalyzing Security Crises Across BattlefrontsBill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss multiple interconnected global conflict zones. In London, five suspects were arrested following an explosive plot against a UK air base hosting American B-1 bombers, potentially linked to Iran, al-Qaeda, or ISIS. Meanwhile, Iran offered a revised diplomatic proposal after rejecting a prior memorandum of understanding, though it lacks nuclear concessions. In Yemen, Houthi forces captured the port of Mocha and advanced southward toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait. In Lebanon, Israel maintains operations north of the Litani River while the Lebanese government fails to disarm Hezbollah. Lastly, Hamas remains unyielding regarding disarmament in Gaza. (1)

Over the past few years, I've had to reckon with loss and grief that felt unresolved, and perhaps unresolvable. It's something we're all dealing with in different ways. When loved ones die, we know they're dead. Everything that comes with that remains horrible, even maybe unbearable, but there is no ambiguity over the fact that a loss happened. That's not the case with ambiguous loss, the reality that every loss does not hold the promise of anything like resolutions. Take people who were forcibly disappeared in war. Their loved ones just don't know for sure that they're dead. There have been cases of people thought to be disappeared actually coming back from the dead, as it were. When the Assad regime fell nearly 2 years ago, there were some Lebanese prisoners released that were ostensibly missing since the 80s. Loved ones of those disappeared just don't know, and many end up expressing a sense of paralysis, as it time was frozen the day they disappeared, and never unfroze. Linear time stops making much sense. Has a year passed since the ‘death'? What if they're still alive? Can one even live with that, or is one stuck. Ambiguous loss can also be more ‘mundane', for lack of a better term. I've moved a lot these past few years. Ever since I left Lebanon in 2015, I've moved places and countries many times. Each move brings with it good and bad, and the bad can be a sense of loss that is both permanent and unsettled. In that, ambiguous loss is as universal as it gets. We just don't usually have the terminology to understand it better. So I had Shui-yin Sharon Yam on to talk about ambiguous loss. She is Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies, and a faculty affiliate of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky. This was actually her suggestion. Yam is a returning guest of TFTT. She was on in 2022 to talk about “Untellable Stories, Reproductive Justice & Complicating Acts of Advocacy” and before that in 2020 to talk about “Hong Kong, Disappearances and the Emotional Cost of Disinformation.”Sharon's Recommendations:Past Lives (Movie)Wayward Lives by Saidiya HartmanAll Fours by Miranda JulyAdmin: I have a lot of episodes that I'm recording in the coming weeks. If you choose to support this podcast on Patreon.com/thefirethesetimes, you'll get early access to all of them. You'll also get exclusive access to the video episodes, our monthly hangout as well as other perks such as the upcoming Discord channel, discounts on upcoming merch, that sort of thing. I'm also working on two separate mini-series that will be released to Patreon supporters all at once, with the public getting them once a month as of 2027. So if this is something you can afford, please consider giving it a shot with a yearly donation. If it doesn't work out for you after a year's time, you can stay on the Patreon for free (just message me then) and not lose access to anything. I only ask for an initial year-long commitment, which is cheaper for you than paying monthly anyway. Masterclass on Modern Lebanon: Registration is now open for November 2026.Newsletter: Subscribe to HauntologiesSocial Media: I'm on Bluesky and Instagram.Contact: To collaborate, reach out on ayoub@thefirethesetimes.com / Signal @ Ayoub.02Credit: Elia Ayoub (host, sound editor, episode design), the rosa artist (TFTT theme design, 2026-), Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Music), ⁠⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TFTT theme design),⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hisham Rifai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP theme design),⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Molly Crabapple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP team profile pics) and ⁠⁠⁠Antidote Zine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Transcriptions).

The history of electricity in Lebanon serves as a vibrant arena for struggles over political economy, foreign corporate ownership, and the very definition of national sovereignty. Associate Professor Ziad Abu-Rish unpacks this evolution, tracking public utilities from early regional monopolies to the eventual creation of Électricité du Liban (EDL). Rather than viewing popular protests and boycotted utility bills as signs of state disintegration, this conversation explores how these collective actions actively built and legitimized Lebanese state institutions. This deep dive ultimately reframes daily encounters with state infrastructure as fundamental practices of modern politics and national identity.00:00 Introduction04:00 Monopolies and Regional Boundaries12:07 The Myth of Free Market Competition17:30 Decolonizing Public Infrastructure23:26 The Spark of the Boycott Movement27:31 Redefining State Legitimacy through Protests32:34 Concrete Boundaries and Popular Sovereignty38:01 Tracing State Growth and Formations46:44 The Persistence of Institutions51:57 Invisible Walls and Controlled Movement54:49 History on StageZiad Abu-Rish is Associate Professor of Human Rights and Middle East Studies at Bard College, where he also directs the MA Program in Human Rights and the Arts. A scholar of the modern Middle East and North Africa, his research centers around state formation, economic development, and popular mobilizations, particularly in Lebanon and Jordan. He earned his PhD in History from UCLA and his MA in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Abu-Rish is the author of The State of Lebanon: Popular Politics and Institution Building in the Wake of Independence (Stanford University Press, forthcoming), and co-editor of The Dawn of the Arab Uprisings: End of an Old Order? (2012). He is the co-creator (with Tania El Khoury) of The Search for Power, an interactive installation and lecture performance on the history of electricity in Lebanon. He serves as Co-Editor of Arab Studies Journal and Jadaliyya, as well as Co-Director of the Lebanon Dissertation Summer Institute.Connect with Ziad Abu-Rish

Episode 126 with Zach Condon, skateboarder and musician, leader of the band Beirut.Together we discussed his life and career, from growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he picked up his first board in the late 90's; from the ages of 9 til 16 years old skating every day and obsessively watching skate videos; around the same time music becoming another very strong interest, so much so that it eventually became his main focus and skateboarding took a backseat; starting the band “Beirut” in the mid 2000's as a tribute to the Lebanese capital where the east and west meet and cultures collide, a symbol of his very eclectic music inspirations; putting out numerous amazing albums throughout the last 20 years, gaining international and critical acclaim, some of their songs even appearing in skate videos, most famously in Mark Suciu's masterpiece part “Verso” in 2019; to keeping an eye on everything skate related despite not really skating anymore since music became his profession.(00:13) – Intro (01:25) – Starting skateboarding (05:44) – Baker 2G/Pixies (08:00) – Developing an interest for music(11:51) – Being introduced to new music via skate videos(13:42) – When did music “surpass” skateboarding in your life?(26:14) – Why do you think skateboarding “clicked” for you in your teen years? (28:40) – Creating an album vs. a video part(31:24) – Working on “A study of losses” (42:59) – Scoring films (47:32) – “Crunch time” wrapping up an album(50:42) – Unusual instruments(56:28) – The “window” (01:02:46) – Favorite skater-musicians? (01:07:04) – Favorite skater-song pairings (01:12:18) – Getting to know Mark Suciu (01:15:29) – Other skate videos his music is featured in (01:17:00) – Skate media consumption these days(01:21:50) – The “necessity” of having an Instagram account (01:27:51) – Mental health issues while touring (01:34:40) – Living between Berlin and Norway (01:41:32) – Surprise questions from friends(01:41:38) – Patrik Wallner(01:53:31) – Casper Clausen from Efterklang(02:00:50) – Rasmus Stolberg from Efterklang (02:02:37) – Nicholas Petree(02:09:10) – Mouse on Mars(02:11:43) – Chris Stein from Blondie(02:14:22) – Alma Har'El(02:17:03) – Jan Pivoňka(02:24:51) – Viktoria Dalborg (02:33:19) – ConclusionFor more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboardsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

74 MinutesPG-13 The parents of Hunger the Dye Merchant left Lebanon and immigrated to the US. He frequently travels to Lebanon.Pete and Hunger discussed the various political and religious ideologies at work in Lebanon. He also discusses the tensions that have existed between Israel and Hezbollah for the past 60 years. This was episode 1126.Hunger on Twitter The Delaware Crossing SocietyThe Chatham House Version RecordingsPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Hard News on Friday with Tara Green and Rama Arjuna Mayan Calendar Reading, Kryon's Merkabah Teaching and a Healing Meditation with Patricia Cota-Robles Hosts Springbird, Tara Green and Rama Arjuna open with a Mayan calendar reading for the turn into October, follow Rama's field reports on Gaza and Lebanon, sit in on a channeled Kryon teaching from Lee Carroll and a Mother dialogue on NESARA, and close with a recorded healing meditation from guest Patricia Cota-Robles. Opening Meditation and Mayan Calendar Reading Springbird opens the broadcast with a guided breathing exercise, inviting listeners into their heart space to gather with guides, guardians, totems and ancestors around a virtual council fire. Drumming with a Kimi drum, he calls in the seven galactic directions of the Mayan tradition, chanting "Ah Yum, Hunab Ku, Evam Maya, E Ma Ho" and "In Lak'ech Ala K'in." He then reads the Mayan day-count for the week, opening with today's White Self-Existing Dog, a 4 Oc tied to love, loyalty and heart, and moving through Saturday's Blue Overtone Monkey, Sunday's Yellow Rhythmic Human, Monday's Red Resonant Skywalker, Tuesday's White Galactic Wizard, and Wednesday's Blue Solar Eagle. He notes the calendar rolling into October on Thursday with the Yellow Planetary Warrior, and closes the week with Friday's Red Spectral Earth. For each glyph he offers a keyword mantra and urges listeners to release fear, mistrust or dissociation while embracing loyalty, clarity and planetary harmony, also noting a full moon at 12:49 p.m. Eastern on Saturday. Listener Support and Weekly Needs Springbird shifts into the weekly funding appeal, explaining that BBS Radio needs $184 for the Friday program's slot on Station One and directing listeners to bbsradio.com, where the show is listed under the Hard News heading at the 8:00 hour. He promotes Saturday's program on Station Two, The True History, at the 3:30 hour. He says Tara and Rama need $200 for living expenses plus $450 toward rent this week, a total of $650, and gives the PayPal address koran9999@hotmail.com, confirmed under the name Rainbow Roundtable and Rama Berkowitz, along with a mailing address for Ram D. Berkowitz at a post office box in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. He points listeners to rainbowroundtable.net for NESARA information and Rama's travel notes, and mentions a GoFundMe covering Tara and Rama's medical expenses. Calling it harvest season under a full moon, he thanks the audience repeatedly before ceremonially passing a talking stick to Tara and Rama, who greet the commanders, eagles and angels listening. Rama's Field Reports and Gaza-Lebanon Dispatches Rama reads a string of dated dispatches from earlier in the week, describing visits to Moon Mountain and Sun Mountain where he sits and walks in circles with deer, crows, cats and, on Wednesday, a hungry coyote he feeds popcorn and kitty food, using the Adi Shakti mantra each time. He recounts text messages he says arrive from the crew stationed over Gaza, describing an emerald-green and sapphire-blue ray that forms a protective force field and knocks out Israeli forces who try to cross it, and from Lady Nada, who says she addressed the UN Security Council about Lebanon and Hezbollah, and later reports that the Lebanese prime minister called for the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Lebanon while dozens of delegates walked out during a speech by Netanyahu. Rama says the moment is a choice between an old timeline and a new one, invoking a figure he calls Mel Lawson. Tara then raises news that the Republicans are, in her words, "in deep trouble," and Rama predicts the party is ceasing to exist. Kryon's Merkabah Teaching via Lee Carroll Rama passes the talking stick to a segment titled The New Human Merkabah Interface, in which Lee Carroll channels an entity he calls Kryon of Magnetic Service. Kryon tells listeners that the changing energy of the planet may be altering the very purpose of old souls on Earth, moving them beyond individual paths toward something new. He describes the Merkabah as a double tetrahedron, one shape pointing down and one pointing up, sitting within the body's double helix and forming, together with human DNA, what he calls an antenna tuned to a shared field of collective consciousness. Kryon says humanity has long used that antenna only to receive intuition, but explains that the upward-pointing half is now being activated so that people can also transmit their inner divinity outward. He calls this new capacity a way of pushing "a grander truth" into the field, something he says is done automatically through joy and compassion rather than effort, promising more teaching, and perhaps a better word for it, next time. Star Lore, AI Worries and the Mother Dialogue Tara describes the nighttime view from their bay window, tracing the star Sirius, a craft she calls the New Jerusalem, and the three stars of Orion's Belt, which she names El, An and Ra, up to the Pleiades and its seven suns. Rama says one of those stars, Atlas, hosts twelve to fourteen planets, a number he links to Barack Obama's past comments about the solar system and to the Star of Bethlehem, which the pair identify as Sirius. They turn to news of the Pope's visit to Paris, with Rama recounting a speech along the Champs-Élysées warning that artificial intelligence is leading humanity toward what he calls the Borg. Tara and Rama then give out the conference-call number before inviting a channeled presence they call Mother, who speaks of NESARA nearing announcement, warns that detention centers are killing people, calls the GOP the "grand old pedophile party," and cites General Wesley Clark, the Bosnian war, journalist David Pakman, the book Solara An-Ra, and the destruction of Maldek. Patricia Cota-Robles's Healing Meditation and Sign-Off Rama says he briefly visited what he describes as Lady Master Athena's ship before passing the talking stick to a twenty-three-minute recorded segment from Patricia Cota-Robles. Cota-Robles tells listeners that recent influxes of light and a purging of the elemental kingdom, evident in record-breaking weather, are part of Mother Earth's ascension, building since the August 8 Lionsgate and the late-August eclipse series toward an accelerated ascension window running from the November 11 gateway to the December solstice. She leads a guided, first-person invocation calling in beings from the Grand Central Sun and an emerald-green and violet flame of "infinite transmutation," walking listeners breath by breath through their brain, eyes, ears, lungs, digestive system, endocrine glands, circulatory system, reproductive organs, and skeletal structure, asking for every trace of disease to be instantaneously removed and each system restored to perfect health. She closes declaring the healing "God-victoriously accomplished." Tara thanks Rama, the talking stick returns to Springbird, who thanks Mother, Cota-Robles and the audience, and the hosts sign off with "Namaste."

Presentamos nuevas propuestas sonoras que nos traen ecos arábigos, con resonancias palestinas, libanesas y argelinas, con conexiones neoyorquinas, francesas y suizas. Continuamos con ecos latinoamericanos, enlazando Argentina, Cuba, Venezuela, Brasil, Colombia, y también España y el Reino Unido. Terminamos con recopilaciones recién publicadas que nos traen maravillas del pasado desde Mali y Nigeria. We present new musical proposals bringing us Arab echoes, with Palestinian, Lebanese and Algerian resonances, alongside New York, French and Swiss connections. We continue with Latin American echoes, linking Argentina, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia, as well as Spain and the UK. We end with newly released compilations bringing us wonders from the past from Mali and Nigeria. – Firas Zreik - Samai saba - Tarabesque – Beyrouth-Express - Ya habibi - Meanwhile / Fi hin anna – Meryem Koufi & Mehdi Haddab - Atir al anfass, part I - Nuba nova, vol. 2 – Músicas Migrantes: Juan Arabel y Joaquín Galván - El viajero - Músicas migrantes, vol. 1 – Orchestra Mambo International - Llegó mi gente ya - ¡Apúntalo! – Bouba et Sokona Sacko - Mamaniya - The original sound of Mali 2 [V.A.] – Allata Broulaye - Yayoroba - The original sound of Mali 2 [V.A.] – Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - Ayubele - Nigeria 80 [V.A.] – Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & His Anaedeonu - Apama - Nigeria 80 [V.A.] Firas Zreik ( Angie Assal)

"If you don't complain, you're not going to get things done—so I complain on stage in front of everyone." In Episode 188, we sit down with stand-up comedians Sharif and Valentina for a chaotic, hilariously unfiltered conversation on navigating the UAE comedy scene, brutal "Beat the Gong" stage bombings, and the reality of parenting while trying to build a career in entertainment. The duo breaks down the harsh mechanics of performing in dedicated comedy clubs versus hostile pub crowds, why female comedians hate backhanded compliments, and the fine line between pushing the limits on stage and getting completely canceled. Plus, we dive into why algorithm virality is a double-edged sword for creatives, dealing with chaotic kids, and a absurdly competitive game of "Two Truths and a Lie".

Gerald Celente at the UN General Assembly week: Trump told Fox News he was "likely" meeting Iran's president, oil dropped below $100, Iran denied any meeting took place — and Trump made over 1,000 stock trades worth $270 million in July alone. Celente quotes St. Thomas Aquinas on righteous anger and applies it directly: 70,000 dead in Gaza, 1.2 million Lebanese driven from their homes, Israel armed with nuclear weapons demanding Iran submit to inspections, and Pete Hegseth quoting Isaiah from the pulpit to send American youth to die for it. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Gerald Celente at the UN General Assembly week: Trump told Fox News he was "likely" meeting Iran's president, oil dropped below $100, Iran denied any meeting took place — and Trump made over 1,000 stock trades worth $270 million in July alone. Celente quotes St. Thomas Aquinas on righteous anger and applies it directly: 70,000 dead in Gaza, 1.2 million Lebanese driven from their homes, Israel armed with nuclear weapons demanding Iran submit to inspections, and Pete Hegseth quoting Isaiah from the pulpit to send American youth to die for it. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Israeli military said on Friday that it was ramping up its forces on all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, which starts on Sunday evening and ends on Monday night. Fabian explains what this means in practice. A Hamas commander who invaded Israel during the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip last week, the Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday, as Palestinian media reported several people killed in separate Israeli strikes across the enclave. We learn of additional targeted killings and reports of civilian fatalities alongside these strikes. Southern Lebanon saw renewed tensions over the weekend, with two IDF soldiers wounded by a Hezbollah roadside bomb and Israeli and Lebanese troops facing off near the military’s buffer zone. Fabian compares the activity in Lebanon and Gaza. Iran is rapidly advancing the reconstruction of a nuclear facility that was previously bombed by Israel, according to satellite images cited in a report Thursday by the Institute for Science and International Security. We hear Fabian's assessment of the likelihood of a third Israeli strike on the site. A senior intelligence officer who is believed to have played a key role in the failures that led to the Hamas terror group’s October 7, 2023, onslaught was formally dismissed from the military on Thursday, following months of deliberations over the matter. We hear why this still isn't exactly the end of the saga that includes pooh-poohing intel that could have prevented the massacre. President Isaac Herzog said Saturday evening that he had granted a pardon to Elor Azaria, a former IDF soldier convicted of killing an incapacitated Palestinian attacker in the West Bank city of Hebron in 2016, after the military opposed giving the pardon. Fabian reminds us of the controversial case and explains how the IDF opposes the presidential pardon that expunges Azaria's criminal record. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Ahead of Yom Kippur, IDF bolsters forces on all fronts; Gaza crossing to close Sun-Mon IDF says Oct. 7 invader killed in Gaza; strikes across Strip reportedly leave 5 dead IDF says it struck Hezbollah sites after terror group’s bomb wounded 2 troops Satellite images show Iran rapidly working to rebuild nuclear site bombed by Israel Gaza Division intel officer on October 7 formally dismissed from the IDF Herzog pardons soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian stabber in 2016, against IDF position Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High in the Lebanese mountains above Beirut sits Beit Trad, an eighteenth-century family home that Sarah Trad transformed into a guesthouse devoted to Levantine hospitality. The house brings together family history, Lebanese design, food, and the belief that welcoming someone into your home is an essential part of life. In A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes & Stories from Beit Trad (Thames & Hudson, 2026), Trad tells the story of Beit Trad and the family who shaped it, alongside recipes for the generous Lebanese food served around its tables. Part memoir, part cookbook, and part portrait of a remarkable house, the book captures interiors that mix Eastern and Western influences and reflect the layered identity of the Levant. The recipes range from Beit Trad's elaborate breakfasts to vegetable dishes, stews, meats, fish, and sweets. Throughout, Trad explores hosting as both an art and a practice: making guests feel completely at home while recognizing the work and dedicated team required to make that sense of ease seem effortless. Sarah Trad joins New Books Network to discuss Levantine hospitality, her family's house and its transformation into a guesthouse, and her mother's influence on her understanding of hosting. She also talks about what it takes to run Beit Trad, the relationship between beauty and appetite, and recipes including Pasta B Laban – a decidedly non-Italian spaghetti dish with garlic and yogurt that is pure Lebanese comfort food – and a strawberry and orange salad that showcases the magic of orange blossom water. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at VittlesVamp.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

High in the Lebanese mountains above Beirut sits Beit Trad, an eighteenth-century family home that Sarah Trad transformed into a guesthouse devoted to Levantine hospitality. The house brings together family history, Lebanese design, food, and the belief that welcoming someone into your home is an essential part of life. In A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes & Stories from Beit Trad (Thames & Hudson, 2026), Trad tells the story of Beit Trad and the family who shaped it, alongside recipes for the generous Lebanese food served around its tables. Part memoir, part cookbook, and part portrait of a remarkable house, the book captures interiors that mix Eastern and Western influences and reflect the layered identity of the Levant. The recipes range from Beit Trad's elaborate breakfasts to vegetable dishes, stews, meats, fish, and sweets. Throughout, Trad explores hosting as both an art and a practice: making guests feel completely at home while recognizing the work and dedicated team required to make that sense of ease seem effortless. Sarah Trad joins New Books Network to discuss Levantine hospitality, her family's house and its transformation into a guesthouse, and her mother's influence on her understanding of hosting. She also talks about what it takes to run Beit Trad, the relationship between beauty and appetite, and recipes including Pasta B Laban – a decidedly non-Italian spaghetti dish with garlic and yogurt that is pure Lebanese comfort food – and a strawberry and orange salad that showcases the magic of orange blossom water. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at VittlesVamp.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

High in the Lebanese mountains above Beirut sits Beit Trad, an eighteenth-century family home that Sarah Trad transformed into a guesthouse devoted to Levantine hospitality. The house brings together family history, Lebanese design, food, and the belief that welcoming someone into your home is an essential part of life. In A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes & Stories from Beit Trad (Thames & Hudson, 2026), Trad tells the story of Beit Trad and the family who shaped it, alongside recipes for the generous Lebanese food served around its tables. Part memoir, part cookbook, and part portrait of a remarkable house, the book captures interiors that mix Eastern and Western influences and reflect the layered identity of the Levant. The recipes range from Beit Trad's elaborate breakfasts to vegetable dishes, stews, meats, fish, and sweets. Throughout, Trad explores hosting as both an art and a practice: making guests feel completely at home while recognizing the work and dedicated team required to make that sense of ease seem effortless. Sarah Trad joins New Books Network to discuss Levantine hospitality, her family's house and its transformation into a guesthouse, and her mother's influence on her understanding of hosting. She also talks about what it takes to run Beit Trad, the relationship between beauty and appetite, and recipes including Pasta B Laban – a decidedly non-Italian spaghetti dish with garlic and yogurt that is pure Lebanese comfort food – and a strawberry and orange salad that showcases the magic of orange blossom water. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at VittlesVamp.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to carry a homeland through memory?In this episode of the Deep Dive, Ahmed Alnaouq sits down with Amy Abdelnoor, author of Ever Land, for a powerful conversation about Palestine, memory, identity, belonging and resilience.Amy reflects on the inspiration for her novel, the symbolism of the cactus and the Palestinian connection to land.Drawing on Amy's Lebanese heritage and her experiences in Palestine and Lebanon, the conversation also explores how memory can become a form of continuity, how a sense of place can survive across generations, and why Palestine remains so deeply embedded in Palestinian identity. They also explore writing as resistance and the power of storytelling to create empathy.*DISCLAIMER:*The views and opinions expressed by guests on Palestine Deep Dive are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial position of Palestine Deep Dive.Palestine Deep Dive is committed to fostering informed, open and respectful dialogue for a broad range of perspectives on Palestine-related issues, developments and conversations of significant public interest. Publishing these discussions does not imply agreement with, endorsement of, or verification of every claim made by participants. Viewers are encouraged to engage critically and consult a range of sources. Get full access to Palestine Deep Dive at www.palestinedeepdive.com/subscribe

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily on Friday Sept. 18th at 6pm GMT:   - Yemeni forces battle Houthi assaults on strategic heights overlooking Bab Al-Mandab - Yemen fighting displaces 112,000, pushes thousands toward Djibouti - Israeli threat forces Lebanese army to vacate new post near Deir Mimas - Saudi Arabia condemns deadly mosque attack in northwest Pakistan - Israel must release Palestinian-American journalist: CPJ   Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

High in the Lebanese mountains above Beirut sits Beit Trad, an eighteenth-century family home that Sarah Trad transformed into a guesthouse devoted to Levantine hospitality. The house brings together family history, Lebanese design, food, and the belief that welcoming someone into your home is an essential part of life. In A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes & Stories from Beit Trad (Thames & Hudson, 2026), Trad tells the story of Beit Trad and the family who shaped it, alongside recipes for the generous Lebanese food served around its tables. Part memoir, part cookbook, and part portrait of a remarkable house, the book captures interiors that mix Eastern and Western influences and reflect the layered identity of the Levant. The recipes range from Beit Trad's elaborate breakfasts to vegetable dishes, stews, meats, fish, and sweets. Throughout, Trad explores hosting as both an art and a practice: making guests feel completely at home while recognizing the work and dedicated team required to make that sense of ease seem effortless. Sarah Trad joins New Books Network to discuss Levantine hospitality, her family's house and its transformation into a guesthouse, and her mother's influence on her understanding of hosting. She also talks about what it takes to run Beit Trad, the relationship between beauty and appetite, and recipes including Pasta B Laban – a decidedly non-Italian spaghetti dish with garlic and yogurt that is pure Lebanese comfort food – and a strawberry and orange salad that showcases the magic of orange blossom water. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at VittlesVamp.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Humans are social animals. We're not the strongest, fastest, or even best adapted to our environment. But what we excel at is our ability to work together, which means we've been able to adapt to every environment, a true outlier in the animal kingdom. And a big reason for that is our ability to empathize with others. Basically, empathy is the ability to step into someone else's shoes, understand what they are thinking or feeling, and share in that emotional experience. The main types of empathy are cognitive, affective (or emotional), and somatic. Derek looks at the first two in segment two through the lens of Paul Bloom's work, but given a recent book by Lebanese-born Canadian marketing professor, Gad Saad (which Matthew covers in segment three), we thought we'd look at how empathy is being used, and potentially distorted, in modern society. Or, as Julian starts with, how it's being weaponized on social media by Christian nationalists. Show Notes This Lebanese-Canadian Behavioral Scientist Is Gaining World Fame Gad Saad: Google Scholar profile Jews safer in Mississippi than Canada, says Jewish prof who left Montreal for Ole Miss He's Canada's number one author, and he's leaving Canada for safety reasons  David Saad: Olympedia (official Olympic biographical record) Gad Saad thread on his brother's Olympic/antisemitism story Trump Says There Are 25 Million Illegal Immigrants Fact Check: Did 20 Million Illegal Immigrants Enter US Under Biden? Record 14 Million Unauthorized Immigrants Lived in the US in 2023 Vance magnifies false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets ADL's Global 100 Survey: What Does It Actually Say About Muslim Attitudes Toward Jews? Examining the ADL's Antisemitism Audit Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences (CASE) Flawed by Design: Jewish Faculty Network Response to CASE Report First Anti-Islam March by Pegida Movement Fizzles in Denmark Why Moslems Cannot, Will Not, Need Not Integrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following headlines worldwide and widespread anger in Israel over the allegations made in documentary film ‘NAZA’ about Israel's policies on civilian fatalities in the Gaza war, Magid reports that the Foreign Ministry has recommended to diplomats to dial down attacks on the Israeli filmmakers, assessing that ongoing furious Israeli denials are harming rather than helping. While the next official round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is delayed to next month, Magid notes that a small meeting between the Israeli ambassador to the US and the Lebanese ambassador took place in Washington, with each party reporting that there hasn't been enough progress on either side, in terms of the Lebanese army disarming Hezbollah and Israel withdrawing from some parts of southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, a Lebanese official spoke with Magid -- although interviews with Israeli press are forbidden -- relaying the message that Lebanon does want to disarm Hezbollah and that Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon have become too indiscriminate. Magid also reports on the recent talks between the Houthis and the US regarding its seizure of a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, noting that engagement with the Iran-backed militia risks normalizing its status as an address for negotiation rather than an illegitimate actor. After Vice President JD Vance stated in a podcast interview that US Mideast policy can't be subservient to Israel's needs, Magid discusses other aspects of the interview, including that Vance called Israel an important partner and that relationships with all US allies are based on US interests. Finally, Magid reviews details from a leaked Board of Peace committee document summarizing 71 intended construction projects in Gaza, noting that it's all on hold because Israel hasn't agreed to the current disarmament plan. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israeli government sends diplomats talking points to respond to ‘NAZA’ — report Israeli, Lebanese envoys hold ‘positive’ meeting in Washington Lebanese official to ToI: ‘Indiscriminate’ IDF strikes hinder Hezbollah disarmament Vance: US cannot let its Mideast foreign policy be ‘subservient to Israel’ Houthis met US officials in Oman, promised not to hit American, Israeli ships — sources Gaza-bound technocrats draw up 71 rebuilding projects, which hinge on Israeli approval Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ari Schlacht produced this episode. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPYSODE 90: Fine Anyway by Rogér Fakhr. Guests: Rogér Fakhr, Habibi Funk label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we uncover the remarkable story behind Fine Anyway, the long-lost album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Rogér Fakhr that quietly disappeared for decades before finally finding the audience it always deserved. Originally recorded in the late 1970s during a turbulent period in Lebanon's history, the album blends warm folk rock, jazz-infused arrangements, subtle psychedelia, and deeply personal songwriting into a sound that feels both timeless and strangely familiar. Often compared to the introspective craftsmanship of the California singer-songwriter movement, Fine Anyway stands as one of the great rediscoveries of recent years. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Rogér Fakhr himself, sharing firsthand memories of the album's creation and the unexpected journey that transformed it from a forgotten treasure into a cult classic. I hope you dig Fine Anyway as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠ ===LINKS===  Buy this album from the Habibi Funk label here: https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-016-fine-anyway-2 ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XuY4OjCziCJOOOYRlfs3Y?si=c49749ff5bcf448a GANDALF “I Watch The Moon” FAIRUZ “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi” JETHRO TULL “Song For Jeffrey” CAT STEVENS “Katmandu” BRYAN ADAMS “Summer Of ‘69” THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” JAMES TAYLOR “You've Got A Friend” ISSAM HAJALI “Intazirne” MUNIR KHAULI “Heik ha Nishtghil?” ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain" ROGÉR FAKHR "Insomnia Blue" ROGÉR FAKHR "Fine Anyway" ROGÉR FAKHR "Express Line" ROGÉR FAKHR "My Baby, She Is As Down As I Am" ROGÉR FAKHR "Everything You Want" ROGÉR FAKHR "Waiting For It Everyday" ROGÉR FAKHR "Dancer On The Ceiling" ROGÉR FAKHR "Sad Sad Songs" ROGÉR FAKHR "Little Woman By My Side" ROGÉR FAKHR "Every Body Is Going Home" ROGÉR FAKHR "Sitting In The Sun" ROGÉR FAKHR "Had To Come Back Wet" ROGÉR FAKHR "The Wizard" ROGÉR FAKHR "(Such A) Trip Thru Time" ROGÉR FAKHR "Keep Going" ROGÉR FAKHR "Gone Away Again" *ROGÉR FAKHR “Fine Anyway" (live) ROGÉR FAKHR “Rainhill” ROGÉR FAKHR “Drinking Tea” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into our next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=pVNg_0LiRQyh1-6BKptLMQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lebanon's future is at the center of a major diplomatic push as President Joseph Aoun meets French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris. The talks come as Israel and Lebanon explore a possible security framework, including what could eventually replace UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.In this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the history behind the Israel-Lebanon conflict and explains why UNIFIL has remained in southern Lebanon for nearly 50 years.The discussion covers the origins of UNIFIL, the PLO's presence in southern Lebanon, Israel's 1978 and 1982 operations, Hezbollah's emergence, and the aftermath of the Second Lebanon War.Shana also explains the current proposal being discussed: Israeli forces could withdraw as the Lebanese military moves into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah is disarmed. But Israel says the Lebanese army must prove it can actually remove Hezbollah from the area before an Israeli withdrawal can take place.The episode also covers:

IDF forces eliminated 2 Nukhba terrorists in Gaza strikes this week. US refuses entry visa to Palestinian Authority leader to attend UN General Assembly in New York. French president hosts Lebanese, Jordanian leaders to discuss situation in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAPTION 1904 ELECTION POLITICSSTREAMING-MAKING-JBS-SCHANZER-MCCOTTER-9-15Global Conflicts and the Looming American MidtermsTonight's broadcast details a global landscape of escalating conflict, focusing primarily on the unraveling security of the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Analyst Jonathan Schanzer explains how Iran-backed Houthi rebels have disrupted international energy markets by seizing strategic ports and attacking Saudi Arabian infrastructure. This instability is mirrored in Lebanon, where the effectiveness of Israeli military strikes against Hezbollah is contrasted with the ongoing political paralysis of the Lebanese government. Domestically, the discussion shifts to the looming U.S. midterm elections, noting that President Trump's approval ratings remain low despite holding a Republican convention in Texas. The dialogue concludes by examining the disconnect between aggressive foreign policy challenges, such as the global diesel shortage and the war in Ukraine, and the economic concerns of the American electorate.

Hezbollah no longer owns every road in South Lebanon. In mixed villages that kept the group out and brought the Lebanese Army in, daily life looks almost normal—and Israel's deployment in Lebanon bends around instead of through them. This could mark the start of Lebanon asserting its sovereignty in the south, spelling the beginning of the end of Hezbollah's demise. But given Beirut's inertia, it's equally plausible Hezbollah will adapt and wait it out.Generation Jihad guest host David Daoud, an FDD senior fellow focused on Lebanon and Hezbollah, talks with Lina Khatib, an associate fellow in Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, about her July trip through that pocket, why the 2006 war never put the army in charge of the border, and whether Beirut can take Hezbollah's weapons now that the group is weaker and Assad is gone.This episode digs into the Lebanese military's limited seizure of weapons, the fear that a forced disarmament will spark another civil war, and the Shiite community that Hezbollah still dominates through sincere conviction, material benefits, and intimidation. Daoud and Khatib ask whether Hezbollah is limping toward the exit or adapting in the stasis, and whether talks with Israel are the start of a real peace—or just another pause before the next war.

David Wahby from the St. Louis Lebanese Festival is here, and Bernie Miklasz had a busy weekend!- h2 full 2294 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:22:42 +0000 qWed89CciSiPtc5pFzha588Mulc2PDQT comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government David Wahby from the St. Louis Lebanese Festival is here, and Bernie Miklasz had a busy weekend!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government

Pete Habchi is a Rhode Island based mortgage advisor. On this episode, Pete opens about his family dynamic and what it was like growing up in a Lebanese household. Pete explains how hard his father worked at owning his own business. He discusses the tragic loss of his father in 2024 to lung cancer and how he was able to cope with that. Also, Pete talks about a devastating ACL injury that changed his life path from focusing on football to finance, cars, and eventually mortgages. Pete mentions learning a lot during his time selling cars and how it transitioned into working with mortgages. We dive into the concept of being an ethical sales person and working for the best interest of your client rather than a paycheck. Join us in this authentic conversation on family, sales, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kXIt9u

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, on Monday Sept. 14th at 6pm GMT.    - Trump says ‘open' to engaging with Iran - Yemeni forces counterattack Houthis west of Taiz after Red Sea setbacks - Saudi crown prince, US Central Command chief discuss latest regional developments - Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 13 as fears of escalation mount - Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets   Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

Abrimos con los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías de septiembre del 2026, a cargo del Cuadra Collective, desde Escandinavia, del trío libanés Tilt y del artista afgano de cultura tayika Panjshanbe Maftun. Continuamos con más ritos, ecos, encuentros y experimentos sonoros, que nos llevan por Bulgaria, Bélgica o la India, y enlazan Norteamérica con Turquía e Irán, Polonia con Hungría, Grecia con Noruega y el Líbano con Italia, Turquía y Grecia. We open with the three Mundofonías' favourite albums of September 2026, by Cuadra Collective, from Scandinavia, the Lebanese trio Tilt and the Afghan artist of Tajik culture Panjshanbe Maftun. We continue with more rites, echoes, encounters and sonic experiments, which take us through Bulgaria, Belgium and India, and connect North America with Turkey and Iran, Poland with Hungary, Greece with Norway and Lebanon with Italy, Turkey and Greece. Favoritos de septiembre September favorites – Cuadra Collective - Preludium - Väst – Tilt - Khayāl - Wasm – Panjshanbe Maftun - Che che afghani - Made in Lyublino: Afghan songs Ritos y ecos Rites and echoes – Rite of Strings - Xur [+ Ismail Lumanovski] - Dust and the Moon – Echoes of Zoo - Higher levels - Collective intelligence – Etherea - Ayde mome da begame - Ayde mome da begame [single] – Balogh Melinda, Erdőfű, Janusz Prusinowski Kompania - Csíkos | Pasiak | Kozak od Pawelczyka - Miedza | Mezsgye | Balk – Tokso - Amethystos - Patchworks – Lamia Yared - Ben seni sevdim seveli - Zalzalian crossings – The Hamira Brothers - Jhirmir barse megh - Rang mahal

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Israel launched a ground invasion of neighboring Lebanon in March, after the Iran-backed group Hezbollah ramped up attacks following the U.S. and Israel war in Iran. Israel said it was creating a “buffer zone” on the Lebanese side of the border and over a million civilians were displaced.The U.S. brokered a ceasefire this summer, but since that time Israel has continued seizing territory and destroying villages. Lebanese residents have not been allowed to return and Israel now occupies almost six percent of Lebanon.Our correspondent accompanied UN peacekeepers to the part of Lebanon now controlled by Israel and she tells us what she saw.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Gerald Celente returns and opens on 60,000 orphans in Gaza, 8,000 still buried under the rubble, and Israel's defense minister publicly bragging about bombing 24 Lebanese villages and 22,000 homes into ruins with zero coverage in American media. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Gerald Celente returns and opens on 60,000 orphans in Gaza, 8,000 still buried under the rubble, and Israel's defense minister publicly bragging about bombing 24 Lebanese villages and 22,000 homes into ruins with zero coverage in American media. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

ST. CHARBEL. This humble and pious Lebanese priest entered monastic life while in his thirties and lived the last 23 years of his life not just as a monk, but as a hermit. And yet since his death from a stroke in 1898, as pilgrims began flocking to his tomb and praying for his intercession, over 25,000 miraculous spiritual and physical healings have been credited to him. As Pope St. Paul VI said at his beatification, St. Charbel demonstrated "the paramount value of poverty, penance, and asceticism to liberate the soul in its ascent to God." Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com 

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Ricardo Karam sits down with Nijad Fares for a dialogue about entrepreneurship, leadership, Lebanon, philanthropy, and the responsibility that comes with success. Born into a Lebanese family and raised with a strong sense of belonging and service, Nijad Fares built an international career in business and investment while remaining deeply connected to Lebanon and committed to strengthening the ties between communities and cultures.The conversation goes back to his early years, his family, and the influence of his father, exploring the values that shaped him and the journey that led him to build a life and career of his own. From the world of business and investment to public service and international engagement, Fares reflects on the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership, responsibility, and success.He speaks about building businesses across different sectors, navigating the evolving world of investment, and the lessons he learned throughout decades in business. He also reflects on his Lebanese roots, life in the diaspora, and the role of the Lebanese abroad in preserving their connection to their homeland and contributing to its future.Beyond business, the conversation explores Fares' commitment to public service, philanthropy, and strengthening relations between Lebanon, the United States, and the wider Arab world. It looks at the power of influence, the importance of building bridges between cultures, and the belief that success becomes more meaningful when it serves a purpose beyond oneself.At its heart, this is a conversation about the values behind achievement: family, identity, generosity, leadership, responsibility, and the legacy we choose to leave behind.Join Ricardo Karam and Nijad Fares in a conversation about success and service, business and leadership, Lebanon and belonging, and what it truly means to turn influence into impact.في هذا اللقاء، يجلس ريكاردو كرم مع نجاد فارس في حوار عن ريادة الأعمال، والقيادة، ولبنان، والعطاء، والمسؤولية التي تأتي مع النجاح. نشأ نجاد فارس في عائلة لبنانية، حاملاً معه قيم الانتماء والعطاء، وبنى مسيرة دولية في عالم الأعمال والاستثمار، مع الحفاظ على ارتباط عميق بلبنان والتزامه بتعزيز التقارب بين المجتمعات والثقافات.يعود الحوار إلى سنواته الأولى، وإلى العائلة وتأثير والده، مستكشفًا القيم التي شكّلت شخصيته والرحلة التي قادته إلى بناء مسيرته الخاصة. ومن عالم الأعمال والاستثمار إلى العمل العام والانخراط في العلاقات الدولية، يتحدث فارس عن التجارب التي ساهمت في تشكيل نظرته إلى القيادة والمسؤولية ومعنى النجاح.كما يتحدث عن بناء الأعمال والاستثمارات في قطاعات مختلفة، وعن التحولات التي شهدها عالم الأعمال، والدروس التي تعلّمها خلال عقود من العمل والقيادة. ويتوقف عند جذوره اللبنانية، وتجربة الاغتراب، ودور اللبنانيين المنتشرين حول العالم في الحفاظ على صلتهم بوطنهم والمساهمة في مستقبله.وبعيدًا عن عالم الأعمال، يتناول الحوار التزام فارس بالعمل العام والعطاء، ودوره في تعزيز العلاقات بين لبنان والولايات المتحدة والعالم العربي. كما يتطرق إلى قوة التأثير، وأهمية بناء الجسور بين الثقافات، والإيمان بأن النجاح يصبح أكثر قيمة عندما يتحول إلى مسؤولية تتجاوز الإنسان نفسه.

Friedrich Merz says the decisive win in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt by the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD, signals the need for a major reckoning. The AfD's national co-leader, Alice Weidel, says it's aiming to win at least forty per cent in the next general election. Also: the funeral of the Bosnian Serb war criminal, General Ratko Mladić, has gone ahead in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, where some people consider him a national hero. The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, has warned of a "dangerous escalation" by Israel after women and children were killed in an air strike on a residential building in southern Lebanon. A new film about the most important weather forecast in British history, which gave the go-ahead for D-Day on the sixth June 1944, is released in the UK. And the BBC speaks to the 13-year-old who has written a symphony warning about the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Description: German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a press conference the day after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Berlin, Germany, September 7, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Two decades ago, a group of Indonesian agricultural workers began occupying the agribusiness plantation near their homes. In the years since, members of this remarkable movement have reclaimed collective control of their land and cultivated diverse agricultural forests on it, repairing the damage done over nearly a century of abuse. Countering Dispossession, Reclaiming Land, by my guest David E. Gilbert, is that story. It is an account of the ways these workers-turned-activists mobilized to move beyond industrial agriculture's exploitation of workers and the environment, showing how emancipatory and ecologically attuned ways of living with land are possible. At a time when capitalism has remade landscapes and reordered society, the Casiavera reclaiming movement stands as an inspiring example of what struggles for social and environmental justice can achieve.Casiavera, located in Sumatra, modern Indonesia, is an example of a land bank movement in the modern era, backed by highly organised unions in Indonesia and globally. This story takes us from Dutch colonial times to the US-backed coup that brought one of the most brutal dictatorships of the 20th century. It is also a story of pragmatism, including the casiavera movement recruiting an accomplice within the state security apparatus itself. As I'm not very knowledgeable about this topic beyond reading David's book, you won't hear a lot of me in this episode, besides my reflections at the end, as I told David to take his time and explain in as much detail as possible how Casiavera became possible, and what we can all learn from that history.Mentioned:La Via CampesinaFederation of Indonesian Peasant Union (Federasi Serikat Petani Indonesia)The Final Straw episode with DavidThis episode was first released for Patreon supporters on 14 August 2026 and made public on 7 September 2026.If you'd like to support The Fire These Times, the best way to do it is through Patreon.com/thefirethesetimes. In return, you'll get early access to everything I record, exclusive videos, the mini-series all at once, access to the monthly hangout, discounts on my classes and newsletter, the class recordings (all of them), an invitation to join the Discord chat, merch, personalised thank you cards, and more stuff to come.Registrations for the November class (online) on modern Lebanese history and politics are now open: https://thefirethesetimes.com/lebanonclass ------Social Media: Elia (⁠⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠⁠), TFTT (⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)For feedback, requests etc: ⁠⁠ayoub@thefirethesetimes.com⁠⁠Everything else is archived on ⁠the website⁠.------Elia's recent pieces​ShadoMag: ⁠⁠⁠The Belfast pogrom was predictable⁠⁠⁠​972Mag: ⁠⁠⁠Lebanon walks into Israel's trap⁠⁠⁠Also, for Hauntologies​⁠⁠⁠Report from Belfast. Day 1.⁠⁠⁠Recent Podcast interviews​It Could Happen Here: ⁠⁠⁠The Media Context for the Belfast Pogrom⁠⁠⁠​It Could Happen Here: ⁠⁠Lebanon's Agreement with Israel⁠⁠------CreditsElia Ayoub (host, producer, episode design), ⁠the rosa artist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TFTT theme design), Wenyi Geng (TFTT theme design), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Molly Crabapple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (my profile pic), ⁠Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Music), and ⁠Antidote Zine⁠⁠⁠ (Transcriptions)As always, thank you for listening and take care.

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Tarek Bibi, born in Jordan to Syrian and Lebanese parents, brings a rich Middle Eastern heritage that deeply informs his commitment to spiritual healing, oneness, and abundance. Tarek shares how his multicultural roots, personal healing journey, and deep spiritual awareness led him to create Infinity Healing Modality, a practice designed to help people release scarcity, fear, trauma, and limiting beliefs. His story reflects the heart of the podcast: moving beyond separation and into wholeness, purpose, and conscious abundance.(00:00:07) Playing with All the Colors of Light (00:09:39) Reclaiming Power Through Infinity Healing Modality (00:18:57) Heart-to-Spirit Transmission for Collective Healing (00:19:09) Alchemizing Collective Pain Into Healing Art (00:27:22) Words That Help People Remember Themselves (00:39:08) Seed in Humanity for Safety and Abundance (00:43:25) Clearing Scarcity Filters, Traumas, and Ancestral Imprints(00:49:32) Free Monthly Zoom Support for Purpose and Abundance YouTube channel of Tarek Bibi: https://www.youtube.com/@TarekBibi8 His LightWarrior Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_8CNCG340I Tarek's Websites: https://tarekbibi.com and https://infinityhealingacademy.com ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~You are invited to bring your wisdom and powerful energy over to our Fb group where you can share it with us and others. Feel welcomed and comforted in our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtooneness You can request a topic of your choice to be spoken about or a song to be sung for you on a future podcast. Just let us know. :) Email me: meilin@MovingToOneness.comFollow the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEWKXR957EmpmXvG9YgbhwIn Love and Light, Your host, Meilin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is just a teaser for today's episode, which is available for Patreon subscribers only!   We can't do the show without your support, so help us keep the lights on over here and access tons of extra content, from bonus episodes to exclusive video and photojournalism by Roqayah, by subscribing on our Patreon for as little as $5 a month. While you're at it, we also love it when you subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts.  This week, Roqayah and Kumars are back on the bonus feed to go in depth into her reporting from the ground in south Lebanon. Roqayah shares her analysis of why the Lebanese government is sanctioning Israel's genocide in the south and why Hezbollah still the leading representative of the people's ongoing resistance. You can subscribe to Roqayah's new Substack The Southern Citadel and check out Kumars's YouTube for the video versions of all free episodes from now on.

What happens when stigma and discrimination become barriers to healthcare? In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Sarah Abboud, Dr. Zavi Lakissian, and Dr. Claude Chidiac share the story of LebMASH (Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health) and its work to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare in Lebanon. We explore discrimination within the healthcare system, gaps in medical education, conversion practices, culturally informed care, and how research, advocacy, and education are helping move Lebanon toward a more equitable healthcare system. ▶️ Watch the full conversation to hear how Lebanese healthcare professionals are challenging stigma and working to ensure that every patient can receive safe, respectful, evidence-based care.

Yara Khoury Nammour interviews Lebanese graphic designer and educator Leen Charafeddine. They start the conversation discussing her entry into the field of Graphic design which stemmed from her interest as a teenager in the advertising profession. Later she unrolls in the graphic design program at the Amrican University of Beirut (AUB), then goes on to receive two masters degrees from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London and the School of Poetic Computing (SPC) in New York. After a short stint in advertising, Leen's work shifts to graphic design and creative coding.   Leen discusses in detail her work with the Lebanese children's publisher Dar Onboz. At Dar Onboz she is reintroduced to the Arabic language and script, and her interest in multidisciplinary and experiential education is triggered. This lead her to pursue an MA degree at RCA with a thesis project for teaching math in an alternative and visual way. This interest further launches her into creative coding and she joins the School for Poetic Computation in New York.   Leen talks about a few of the publication design projects she worked on with Dar Onboz, and elaborates on how she incorporated her experiences with the children in her family in these publication projects. One of the focuses in her work became teaching the Arabic language in alternative ways, and looking into playful ways to underline connections between science, art and making. After her RCA graduation she started working on a paper engineering project with her nephews and nieces that used math and building to describe how things grow in the real world. Based on that project she was approached by the Palestinian museum to create more paper engineering works for The History of Palestine Through Everyday Objects project which consisted of a series of pop-up books and a box of activities. Further collaborations with the Palestinian Museum included the Sanasel Arabic language educational online platform developed with the accessibility for the Palestinian diaspora and building connections in mind.   The conversation revolved around Leen's interest in language, mathematics, creative coding and how these can define how we see and practice design in the future. She expresses her interest in learning new skills and technologies, and using them to empower marginalised communities and amplify the voices of those that are being silenced. The conversation ends with a discussion about an Arabic coding language and the current challenges that coders face when working with Arabic typography in a dynamic way, and in real time.     @khattfoundation @khatt_chronicles @khatt_books @leencharafeddine www.khtt.net www.khattbooks.com       Leen Charafeddine is a graphic designer based in Beirut, Lebanon. Her practice is focused on creating alternative pedagogical tools. She graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut, and an MA in Visual Communications from the Royal College of Art, London. She is a self-taught creative coder in Processing, and attended online courses at The School for Poetic Computation in New York to learn OpenFrameworks.   Connect with Leen Charafeddine

In Lebanon, the army is now seeking to regain control from both Israel and Hezbollah. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond has exclusive and rare access to southern Lebanon, as he embeds with the Lebanese Army. He takes us into the warzone and brings us analysis around this piece.  Also on today's show: Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley; Gloria Steinem (from the archives); Heidy Khlaaf, Chief AI Scientist, AI Now Institute/ Safety and Security Engineer    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed Forces, preventing independent disarmament of Hezbollah. Consequently, Hezbollah operates freely near UN watchtowers and tunnel networks. Daoud argues that while new US Treasury sanctions expanding target parameters to include Iranian violations are positive, they fail to address Hezbollah's deep integration into Lebanon's socio-political fabric. To be effective, the West must treat Hezbollah as a Lebanese entity with sovereign responsibilities, rather than purely an Iranian proxy. True security requires targeting all of Hezbollah's activities, including its social and political wings. (5)

CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-24-2026.OTTAWAConrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that have sparked a major political crisis in Canada, leading to opposition calls to immediately reconvene Parliament. Black describes a stark contrast in national attitudes, noting that President Trump's rhetoric effectively denies Canada's sovereignty. This perceived affront has deeply united Canadians across party lines, who view the tariffs as an assault on national identity rather than a mere commercial dispute. Black highlights potential Republican electoral fallout in key US Senate races like Maine and Michigan, and suggests a bilateral phone call could resolve the dispute. (1)Janatyn Sayeh and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Iranian official Ghalibaf's public appearance in Iraq, signaling defiance to the US and Israel before secondary sanctions are revealed. Sayeh explains that Iran views Iraq as its backyard, using it to evade sanctions by blending Iranian oil with Iraqi exports. Under President Trump, US economic scrutiny on Iraq has increased to block this smuggling. While maximum pressure has devalued Iran's currency and caused hyperinflation, Iran aims to overwhelm Washington by utilizing its regional proxy networks across Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq. The US must view these proxies as Iranian arms rather than local actors. (2)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa, with Edmund Fitton-Brown: In Brazil, falling poll numbers have panicked President Lula, prompting him to call Donald Trump despite years of anti-American rhetoric. Araújo explains this reflects the US's central role in combating South American "narcosocialist" regimes. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, Delcyand Jorge Rodríguez are simulating cooperation with the US while delaying presidential elections to buy time. Peña Esclusa notes that Venezuelan opposition members are negotiating Supreme Court appointments rather than election dates or political prisoners. Both guests will attend Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum to discuss Latin America's right-wing political shift and potential energy partnerships with Europe. (3)Malcolm Hoenlein and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss rising security concerns in Israel after incendiary balloons from Gaza were discovered, potentially testing Israel's border preparedness. Concurrently, Turkey is expanding its regional footprint, occupying 5% of Syria and attempting to establish military bases, which Israel countered with airstrikes. In Gaza, Jared Kushner met with Hamas in Cairo, a move that critics argue bolsters the group's status despite declining local support. Meanwhile, the US Treasury has previewed secondary sanctions on Iranian trading partners, including China. Iran's economy is in collapse, with inflation skyrocketing and the currency reaching an all-time low. (4)David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed Forces, preventing independent disarmament of Hezbollah. Consequently, Hezbollah operates freely near UN watchtowers and tunnel networks. Daoud argues that while new US Treasury sanctions expanding target parameters to include Iranian violations are positive, they fail to address Hezbollah's deep integration into Lebanon's socio-political fabric. To be effective, the West must treat Hezbollah as a Lebanese entity with sovereign responsibilities, rather than purely an Iranian proxy. True security requires targeting all of Hezbollah's activities, including its social and political wings. (5)Ivana Stradner and Edmund Fitton-Brown analyze Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russia. President Vučić's weapons sales to Ukraine are merely lucrative business deals. Serbia remains highly dependent on Russia, sharing deep intelligence ties and cooperating with the FSB to test crowd-control equipment. Vučić balances these relationships to survive domestic protests sparked by environmental concerns and a severe heatwave. Stradner, recently returning from Israel, reports that Israeli morale remains exceptionally high despite facing a multi-front threat from Iran's proxy network, which Russia continues to exploit through regional propaganda and strategic manipulation. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the term "economic D-Day," explaining that Pakistan's mediation in Iran is self-interested, driven by fears of secondary US sanctions. These sanctions have suffocated Iran's economy, reducing oil exports and sparking hyperinflation. Iraq also struggles with contradictory policies, balancing its US alliance with pro-Iranian gestures, such as securing tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In the Red Sea, the Houthis demand tribute from Saudi Arabia to halt attacks on tankers and pipelines. Fitton-Brown warns that paying the Houthis only delays their long-term expansionist goals against Saudi territory and Israel. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened by disarmament frameworks proposed by Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. Ben-Ur notes Hamas only accepted the deal under the pretense of disarming while intending to survive intact. However, following Jared Kushner's visit, the US aligned with Israel's stance, demanding total disarmament before military withdrawal. Fitton-Brown and Ben-Ur discuss the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (ENCAG), a secular government planned to replace Hamas. Lacking military power, ENCAG's deployment depends on an international stabilization force, though troop commitments remain severely short. (8)Michael Sobolik and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology from Anthropic's Claude Opus model to train its own system, Kimi K3. This intellectual property theft threatens American market dominance and national security. Sobolik recommends three policy actions: imposing crushing financial sanctions on violating Chinese firms, closing export control loopholes related to remote cloud access, and banning open CCP models in the United States. He warns that American tech companies prioritizing short-term profits over security risk losing the AI race, mirroring historical patterns of Chinese piracy. (9)John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit route. This collaboration benefits Moscow by raising energy prices and draining US munition stockpiles like Patriot interceptors, giving Russia a freer hand in Ukraine. Russia provides Iran with tactical intelligence, drone components to resist satellite jamming, and has agreed to deliver shoulder-launched air defense missiles. While Ukraine and Israel have attempted long-range strikes against trade vessels and ports to disrupt this flow, interdiction is difficult because the Caspian Sea operates as a protected, non-transparent Russian-Iranian military lake. (10)Standing corrections applied: Janatyn Sayeh, Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Delcy Rodríguez (and Jorge Rodríguez), Zelenskyy, Vučić with diacritics, and Kimi K3 (source again had "Kimmy"). One anomaly in the source: segment 7 listed Fitton-Brown as both guest and co-host, so I've formatted it as his solo segment — flag it if there was a second voice in that file.