A Mezze: Chopped Liver

This week on a special edition of Babel, Will Todman speaks with Jon Alterman, the creator of Babel and the show’s host since it began in 2019. They discuss Jon’s reflections on 22 years directing the CSIS Middle East Program, his analysis of how the Middle East policy ecosystem ...  عرض المزيد

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Mohanad Hage Ali, deputy director for research at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. Mohanad's latest paper for Carnegie investigates the rise of a new form of drug smuggling in Lebanon. Together, they discuss Hezbollah’s i ...  عرض المزيد

Beautifully spiced Middle Eastern lamb dish

Send us Fan Mail Lebanese mezze is all about variety — from dips and veggies to fried favorites and endless pita. But how many calories are really hiding in those small plates? In this episode, we’ll look at the calorie counts of popular dishes, clear up some common misconception ...  عرض المزيد

Mariam Nezar, who goes by Mia, is co-founder of Bellies en-Route, which provides food tours of Cairo as well as cooking classes. Together, Edgar and Mia eat their way through the streets of downtown. Foul, taameya, molokheyya, koshary, and even cow brain are on the menu today!Get ...  عرض المزيد

A trifle with a twist