Episode 90 - Papa Macron
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Discussion of Macron's visit begins at 19:45.
A month since the deadly explosion devasted Beirut's capital, Nizar and Ben analyse the second visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, his reform timetable, and the motives behind both France's actions in Lebanon and the seeming acquiescence of Lebanese politicians.
Also discussed, the World Bank's assessment of the damages caused by the Beirut Port explosion, the cancelation of the Bisri Dam project, coronavirus capacities, and who exactly is Lebanon's new prime minister designate Mustapha Adib.
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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