Songs of Revolution

US President Donald Trump said the American-Israeli war on Iran could end soon, without specifying an end date. But almost two weeks in, military operations only seem to be intensifying. The US claims to have struck 5,000 targets in Iran, hitting its navy and air force, and dimin ...  Show more

Conflicting reports have circulated in recent days about Iranian Kurdish groups possibly being armed by the US to launch a ground offensive in Iran. Many of these factions have long been exiled to the Kurdistan region of Iraq near Iran's north-western border and have felt oppress ...  Show more

There is only one story on everyone's mind in Lebanon right now, as we enter the 12th day of nationwide protests that have brought the country to a standstill. Nizar and Ben break down the events of this past week day by day, with analysis on the cabinet's reform measures, speech ...  Show more

This week, Lebanon’s prime minister announced his resignation, along with his entire cabinet. The announcement follows massive anti-government demonstrations that erupted in the wake of the explosion that rocked central Beirut last week. But even with the government stepping down ...  Show more

It's a bumper episode this week, and slight departure from our usual format given the realities in Lebanon right now. Nizar and Ben are joined by Timour Azhari, senior reporter at The Daily Star, to discuss everything that has unfolded over the last seven days, starting with wild ...  Show more

This week millions of people were out on the streets of Lebanon demanding change. A lack of jobs, crumbling public services, rising living costs and rampant inequality had brought out people from all sections of the society. The proposed budget with more taxes, including one on W ...  Show more