Episode 102 - Historical events: The Great Famine - Listen - The

Episode 102 - Historical events: The Great Famine

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Discussion on Lebanon's Great Famine begins at 11:30. Nizar and Timour are joined by Christian Taoutel, head of the history department at the USJ to talk about Lebanon’s 1915-1918 famine and the parallels it has to the situation in the country today. Also discussed: coronavirus numbers on the rise, the lira fluctuating wildly, calls for resignations but no progress on cabinet formation and the latest on lifting subsidies. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel

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