The Y Chats Podcast

Y Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 6: Nader Noueiri, Impact Lebanon

A young group of the Lebanese diaspora came to Lebanon’s aid when its leaders failed to show. In this special, @impact.lebanon [https://www.instagram.com/impact.lebanon/] explains how they came together in London, created a not for profit organization that aims to work and contribute to a stronger nation from abroad, how they set up the first crowdfunding page after the August 4th explosion, how they plan to send $8 million to the country safely and what’s next for this initiative. Please listen to us talking to Co-Founder @nader.bey [https://www.instagram.com/nader.bey/] Nader Noueiri and share - and don’t hesitate to get in touch! #talkaboutlebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talkaboutlebanon/]

Y Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 5: Clara Chammas, Beirut Explosion Survivor

Constantly smiling, this survivor of the Beirut blast is an inspiration in every way. Clara lived to share her story with you and she talks about getting through the trauma and the hope for Lebanon in the most uplifting way. On behalf of everyone, thank you @claralicious [https://www.instagram.com/claralicious/] 🤍 your energy is infectious 💜 A speedy recovery #ychats [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ychats/] #beirut [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/beirut/] #prayforlebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/prayforlebanon/] #talkaboutlebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talkaboutlebanon/]

Y Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 4: Gino Raidy, Blogger and Activist

In this lockdown feature, Blogger and activist @ginoraidy [https://www.instagram.com/ginoraidy/] reveals details about what’s going on behind the scenes with Lebanon’s leadership regarding the August 4th explosion, the banking system and of course delves into the present situation of the revolution. Is there still a revolution? Calling Lebanon home, he says he believes the youth can and should they wish to take action, all they need to do is get involved #ychats [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ychats/] #beirut [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/beirut/] #lebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lebanon/] #talkaboutlebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talkaboutlebanon/] #revolution [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/revolution/] #ginoraidy [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ginoraidy/]

Y Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 3: Dr. Saleh Machnouk, Research Lecturer in Politics

In this part of our #YChats [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ychats/] Research Fellow at Cambridge University Dr. @saleh_machnouk [https://www.instagram.com/saleh_machnouk/] talks about the Militia-Mafia nexus governing Lebanon for decades leading to its ultimate corruption, the possibility of Saad Hariri at the helm of a new government, the lack of a functional system in the country and of course answers the question about his father being former Interior Minister #beirut [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/beirut/] #lebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lebanon/] #salehmachnouk [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/salehmachnouk/] #talkaboutlebanon [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talkaboutlebanon/]

Y Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 2: Luna Safwan, Contributor for CNN, Washington Post, and Sky News

In the aftermath of the August 4th explosion, Journalist @luna.k.safwan [https://www.instagram.com/luna.k.safwan/], a contributor for @cnn [https://www.instagram.com/cnn/] @washingtonpost [https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/] and @skynews [https://www.instagram.com/skynews/] reveals some interesting details about who and why it is very plausible that the explosion was an attack, how a militant and political group in Lebanon is causing controversy after controversy and how Beirut remains, much to its citizens chagrin, a battlefield for regional and international players #ychats [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ychats/] #beirutunited [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/beirutunited/]