Premium Episode 2: Hezbollah (Sample)

This will come as a total surprise, but I really like James Baldwin. I know, it’s shocking. I always kept it subtle, like how I named this podcast after his book The Fire Next Time, and how I have been bringing him up every other episode for years, and how I have a shelf that is ...  Show more

In which I talk about the upcoming class on modern Lebanese history and politics, the 5th and last one one this year. Dates (UK Time): November 7, 2-4 pmNovember 14, 4-6 pmNovember 21, 4-6 pmNovember 28, 4-6 pmQuick links:All details here: https://thefirethesetimes.com/lebanoncla ...  Show more

Today we speak to Lebanese writer and researcher Elia Ayoub. He goes into deep detail about the recent attacks between Israel and Hezbollah, looking into why 100+ civilians were killed to take out Nasrallah.  Discounted internet privacy services for all our listeners: www.protonv ...  Show more

In the past few days, Israel has waged intense air raids in Lebanon, killing more than 600 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Ben Hubbard, the Istanbul bureau chief for The Times, explains the origins of the spiraling conflict between Israel and its regio ...

In Lebanon, the health ministry is calling on citizens to be on "high alert" after devices belonging to members of Hezbollah suddenly exploded. Several people have been killed and thousands injured, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, according to Iranian state media. Hezboll ...  Show more

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 18, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Lebanon is reeling after two days of coordinated attacks attributed to Israel that detonated thousan ...  Show more