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The Beirut Banyan Podcast

Storytelling & conversations. From Beirut & beyond.

In its fourth year with over 300 episodes, The Beirut Banyan covers all that is modern Lebanese history. 


Standalone stories include a tribute to Martyrs Square, memories of Wadi Abu Jmeel & the aftermath of the August 4 blast.


Available across audio podcast platforms & YouTube.

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Selection of recent long-form conversations

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

A tribute to Alexandra 'Lexou' Naggear.


We discuss the diaspora vote, expectations for parliamentary elections and the mission that bonds the three of us.

#310 with Najat Aoun Saliba

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

We discuss early memories of Damour and pre-civil war Lebanon, political pursuit today through parliament and focusing on administrative process and accountability.

#307 with Charbel Nahas

#318 with Paul & Tracy Naggear

#307 with Charbel Nahas

We discuss difficulties surrounding the list formation process, structural failures that have kept Lebanon's politics paralyzed and the building blocks necessary to reform and rebuild the state.

#288 with Jad Ghosn

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

#307 with Charbel Nahas

We discuss the transition from mainstream media to independent podcasting, and a look back at the Ma

We discuss transition from mainstream media to independent podcasting, reflect on the March 14 movement and look at the potential for October 17 parties to win seats in 2022's parliamentary elections.

#277 with Samy Gemayel

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

We discuss the shared pain of losing family members to assassination, Kataeb's political evolution since 1936 and the difficulties of addressing responsibility during the civil war.

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

#270 with Charles al-Hayek

We discuss the importance of storytelling, history education and the 'liberation' that comes with learning from our collective past.

Storytelling episodes

Bahaa (Glory)

6:08 by Mike Azar

6:08 by Mike Azar

In memory of Mohamad Bahaa Chatah.

6:08 by Mike Azar

6:08 by Mike Azar

6:08 by Mike Azar

In memory of the victims of August 4.

Nabad (Pulse)

6:08 by Mike Azar

Skyline & Shore

To the chants of Martyrs Square, and the tragedy of Lebanon.

Skyline & Shore

Al Wadi (The Valley)

Skyline & Shore

In memory of Robert Fisk.

Al Wadi (The Valley)

Al Wadi (The Valley)

Al Wadi (The Valley)

A storytelling episode about a bygone neighborhood in downtown Beirut and a community once central to Lebanon.

Al Bourj (The Tower)

Al Wadi (The Valley)

Al Wadi (The Valley)

A special episode marking a century of history in the heart of Beirut.


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