Episodes
What social democracy is and isn't, what parliamentary opposition can and can't be, and what the solutions should and shouldn't be, as seen by our guest, LNA's secretary general Pascal Abchee in this episode: Leave no one behind.
Published 01/21/23
Published 01/21/23
This episode's guest is "politics meets psychology", he is one in 20 million, we kid you not! A political psychologist, pianist, podcast host who also flies air planes. We take advantage of his return to the scene to explore the many issues of Lebanon through the lens of science and political psychology. From the "cult of Aounism" to the culture of violence in politics and society, his break from Lebanese affairs and an overview of the "Change Bloc", and of course, no episode with Ramzi...
Published 11/15/22
Ahead of the presidential elections, will the new reformists' initiative succeed in delivering a real candidate? And what does Mark Daou have to say about meeting with controversial figures? In this episode, we unravel that and more!
Published 09/29/22
In this episode, we invite economist Danielle Hatem, also known by her platform’s name “D DOES BUSINESS” to lay some numbers out on the table for you, and to try and understand what some of the “rescue plans” we hear on the news are actually about. We also touch down on the economy of religious institutions, among other subjects. You can also watch the episode on our YouTube Channel.
Published 07/21/22
Resigned MP Elias Hankash enters the race for parliament once again. As one of the youngest representatives, how does Elias reflect on the state of the opposition, and why is this time "different" for the opposition inside Parliament? Catch all of that and more on this episode of Polytalks.
Published 05/10/22
From being the head of the Beirut Bar Association, to running along side Beirut's leading opposition list, Melhem Khalaf joins Nayla for a deep dive into the concept of judiciary independence, from theory to practice, to talk about his achievements in the BBA, the formation of the list in Beirut 2, and to clarify his stance, once and for all, on the need for change to the seat of house speaker after these elections.
Published 05/10/22
Leader, social activist, and member of Kfardebian Municipality since 2010, Josephine Zgheib is running for the 2022 elections on Sarkhet Watan list as a fierce fighter for women rights and local development advocate! In this episode, we explore her journey from start to finish, talk about the formation of her list, and discuss some of her legislative priorities and policy propositions.
Published 05/04/22
The electoral battle in Jnoub represents the mother of all battles, whether due to it's high threshold, or its political symbolism. For that matter, we hosted Ali Mourad, legal researcher, political activist and candidate of Aamyet 17 Teshreen in Bint Jbeil to tackle the elephant in the room and discuss what awaits the opposition on May 15th.
Published 04/28/22
In this episode we hosted environmental activist, university professor and candidate of Taqaddom in the United for change list in Chouf-Aley, Dr. Najat Khatar Aoun, to remember the dire plunge our environment has taken, solutions to the garbage crisis, decentralization, and her political aspirations as potentially (and hopefully) a future member of parliament.
Published 04/25/22
In this episode, we tell a painful and unfinished story. From which our scars are still open and our wounds remain unhealed. Our guest is a symbol of our plight, our resistance and our revolution… He is a hero - born from one of the world’s largest blasts - and he too is hurting. But is this how this story ends? Well, if it’s not just, then it isn’t the end.
Published 04/12/22
In this talk with Majd Harb, parliamentary candidate in Batroun, we talk about his battle in the district against well versed adversaries, his electoral program and his legislative priorities in case he makes it to parliament – among other things!
Published 03/23/22
A talk with Michel Helou, a candidate for the Baabda District and a National Bloc leader.
Published 03/09/22
Discussing with Paula Yaacoubian the opposition, coalitions and the upcoming elections.
Published 06/03/21
A talk with Ronnie Chatah - The Beirut Banyan
Published 04/28/21
A talk with Lawyer Diane Assaf about the truth behind Beirut August 4th Explosion.
Published 04/07/21
US - Lebanese relations: Love hate relationship? A Talk with Mouafac Harb
Published 02/08/21
Investigative Journalism with Riad Kobeissy
Published 12/19/20
In times of crisis, we explore opportunities for growth in this episode with the co-founder of Toters.
Published 11/10/20
In this episode we tackle the geopolitical aspect and the maritime boundary delineation with Laury Haytayan.
Published 10/14/20
"The Oil & Gas sector of Lebanon: What we need to know" with Dr. Carole Nakhle
Published 10/09/20
An episode with Jean Kassir the co-founder of Megaphone.
Published 10/06/20
The Beirut blast and the international support - A chat with Marian Wendt, member of the German Parliament
Published 08/25/20
BDL, IMF and the financial crisis in Lebanon - with Mike Azar
Published 07/24/20