Episodi

  • Spoofed and Confused

    Spoofed and Confused
    Nov 19 2024

    This is based on a blog post that discusses the phenomenon of GPS spoofing, specifically how Israel is using it to disrupt GPS signals in Lebanon. The post explains how GPS works and how spoofing disrupts it, highlighting the negative impacts on navigation, daily life, and even psychological well-being. It then explores ways to mitigate the effects of GPS spoofing, such as using alternative navigation systems and relying on offline maps. The author emphasizes the importance of adapting to disruptions in digital systems and the value of rediscovering analog skills to navigate a world increasingly reliant on technology.
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    13 min
  • A Grim Spectacle

    A Grim Spectacle
    Nov 19 2024

    The source is my blog post (https://ginosblog.com/a-grim-spectacle-c7df02f4faea) that discusses the phenomenon of people filming themselves witnessing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and posting the videos online. The author argues that while documenting these events is important, the widespread creation and sharing of such content has unintended consequences, including potentially amplifying Israeli propaganda and dehumanizing the victims. The author also explores the motivations behind this behavior, including the desire for social media clout, financial gain, and a sense of morbid curiosity.

    Created using Google's NotebookLM
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    12 min
  • 1,593 Days Later, I'm Back

    1,593 Days Later, I'm Back
    Nov 19 2024

    Gino Raidy, a Lebanese blogger, has returned to his blog, Gino's Blog, after a hiatus of 1,593 days. He recounts his journey as a blogger, beginning in 2009, where he initially wrote about his experiences in the Scouts du Liban. Over time, his blog evolved to focus on social and political issues, particularly advocating for cannabis decriminalization and a secular Lebanon. Raidy’s activism, particularly his outspokenness during the 2019 Lebanese Uprising, resulted in legal trouble and ultimately forced him to leave Lebanon. He now aims to use his blog to reflect on the current state of Lebanon and explore potential solutions for the country's challenges.

    This podcast episode was generated by Google's NotebookLM based on this article: https://ginosblog.com/1-593-days-later-d06c3bbd46cc

    Please excuse the “kiss emmo” part, the AI didn't get that at all, but I like the rest and I wanted to try this out for those of you who don't like to read!
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    16 min
  • Nabil Habiby: Discussing Religious Extremism with an Evangelical Pastor

    Nabil Habiby: Discussing Religious Extremism with an Evangelical Pastor
    Aug 26 2022
    Nabil Habiby leads the youth ministry at the Sin el Fil Nazarene Church, and lectures on the many of the ideals Jesus of Nazareth stood for and preached. During these turbulent times where religious extremism and violence is on the rise, we had an honest conversation of what unites us all and how best to counter our worst impulses often hidden behind the "defending religion" excuse. This is definitely not my usual kind of conversation, but I am very grateful for the opportunity to have this enlightening discussion.It's definitely a huge departure from what you're used to, but I think you will thoroughly enjoy this conversation. I know I did, and left it hoping more people were like Nabil.
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • The Beirut Banyan's Ronnie Chatah

    The Beirut Banyan's Ronnie Chatah
    Aug 23 2022
    Ronnieh Chatah is the creator and host of The Beirut Banyan, and a good friend and fellow activist.When situations get sticky, Ronnie hops on a call and we usually end up having a live conversation to flesh out what the problem is and what we each think could help move forward.This is the audio from our conversation on Instagram Live. You can watch it on the link below on The Beirut Banyan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw0T0eCEkvoand follow The Beirut Banyan on IG:https://www.instagram.com/thebeirutbanyan/
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    1 ora e 51 min
  • Makram Rabah: Maronites and the Druzes, Battle of the Jabal, why we need Collective Memory and how to implement it in your life

    Makram Rabah: Maronites and the Druzes, Battle of the Jabal, why we need Collective Memory and how to implement it in your life
    Aug 15 2022
    Makram Rabah is a lecturer on Lebanese history in the American University of Beirut. His latest books delves deep into the battle of the jabal, between Maronites and Druzes and the effects this battle had and lessons we can learn from it.Collective memory is a prerequisite to moving forward, we discussed what that means and how we can apply it in our daily struggle for a better future for Lebanon.
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    54 min
  • Laury Haytayan: Everything you need to know about Lebanon's offshore oil and gas

    Laury Haytayan: Everything you need to know about Lebanon's offshore oil and gas
    Aug 9 2022
    If you're like me, you might be struggling to find a reliable, trustworthy source of information on Lebanon's offshore oil and gas prospects, the current situation with the maritime border demarcation and Hezbollah's daily threats and promises that the not-yet-confirmed gas field is the ONLY salvation for Lebanon.We discussed all of this with oil and gas expert, and friend Laury Haytayan.
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    31 min
  • Sulta Insider Part 3: The Sulta's Scheme to Replace Competent Public Employees with Expensive Private Contractors

    Sulta Insider Part 3: The Sulta's Scheme to Replace Competent Public Employees with Expensive Private Contractors
    Aug 8 2022
    "Ziad' is a name we gave a Sulta Insider with years of experience working across vital ministries in Lebanon. He currently still works at one, so we hide his identity to protect both him and still have access to his insights form behind the scenes of Lebanese government.The first episode discussed in detail how upwards of 20 billion USD was siphoned off from October 17, 2019 to 2021. The follow-up was the weird relationship with Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, and his partners in power.This one is a conversation about a topic I hadn't really considered: the tiny minority of public sector employees that actually do their job and know what they're doing in a country that spends 2/3 of its budget on public sector salaries and benefits for employees appointed as political favors by Lebanon's sectarian parties over the decades.Ziad discusses why losing them will just end up with us rehiring private organizations (linked to politicians) who would charge us a lot more, with several examples mentioned in the episode.Follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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    36 min