Episode 71 - Pay or default?
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Discussion of the financial situation begins at 20:51.
Nizar and Ben are joined for the second time by former banker Dan Azzi to discuss the state of the lira, haircuts on deposits, and take a deep dive into whether or not Lebanon should pay its eurobonds due early March.
Also covered: The people vs. Ziad Aswad, The Daily Star drops its print editon and Radio One goes off air, and a full breakdown of the new government's ministerial statement.
Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel
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Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel
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