Diana Menhem's guest appearances

Diana Menhem

The Beirut Banyan

Sarde After Dinner Podcast

Rabih Salloum

Samer Makarem

Mouafac Harb

Timour Azhari

Gino Raidy

Ziyad Baroud

Mia Atoui

Jad Ghosn

Charles al-Hayek

Albert Kostanian

Rawad Taha

Bachar El Halabi

Ali Baroudy

Jean Kassir

Hussein El Achi

OwlTail

IT’S OUR TIME TO VOTEDiana Menhem, public policy expert, managing director of Kulluna Irada and former UN advisor, talks about the upcoming parliamentary elections. From Lebanese Election Law to the current electoral lists, Diana breaks down everything you need to know about the 2022 parliamentary elections and the importance of practicing one of our most important democratic rights.Now is the time for us to come together during this crucial time and practice our right to vote. Every.Single.Ballot.Counts. In this Sarde, we spoke about the following:-Is the Lebanese Political Opposition fractured?- Do we have a chance of winning seats?- Putting an end to “blank” voting and non-voting arguments-What are the opposition lists in various electoral districts-Why the current government is terrified of the elections-The results of the latest polls and what they say about the current political landscape Check out the official electoral lists in all voting districts below:https://bit.ly/Electoral-lists-2022  For more information visit the official Lebanese Elections website:https://elections.gov.lb/Home.aspx  حان وقت الانتخابات! ديانا منعم الخبيرة في السياسة العامة، المديرة التنفيذية في كلنا إرادة، والمستشارة السابقة في الأمم المتحدة، تشارك كل الذي تحتاج أن تعرفه للإنتخابات النيابية. تفسر القانون الانتخابي اللبناني، تعدد أسماء لوائح المعارضة، وتوضح لماذا كل صوت مهم. في هذه الفترة المصيرية على كل منّا ممارسة هذا الحق الديمقراطي والقيام بالتصويت. تحدثنا في هذه السردة عن:-كيف يعمل القانون الانتخابي اللبناني -أهمية التصويت بشكل عام-ما هي لوائح المعارضة في كل دائرة -لماذا السلطة الحالية خائفة من القوة المعارضة-تفسير المفهوم أن التصويت بورقة بيضاء يعني التصويت للسلطة الحالية-نتائج أجدد إستفتاء وكيف تصور الوضع السياسي الحالي Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go &amp; kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative.The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri &amp; Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life. SARDE EVERY SUNDAY with NEW EPISODES released WEEKLY!8:00 PM 🇱🇧 🇯🇴 🇵🇸 🇸🇾 🇰🇼 🇶🇦 🇸🇦 🇧🇭 🇹🇷 🇮🇶 🇸🇳 🇨🇮9:00 PM 🇦🇪7:00 PM 🇫🇷 🇪🇬 🇱🇾 🇸🇩 🇫🇷 🇩🇪6:00 PM 🇹🇳 🇩🇿1:00 PM 🇨🇦 EST 🇺🇸10:00 AM 🇨🇦 PDT 🇺🇸5:00 AM 🇦🇺 AEST Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more episodes &amp; clips! It makes a huge difference!https://bit.ly/3ytaWfA  تابعوا سردة عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست وجوجل بودكاست Connect with Sarde | @sardeafterdinnerhttps://www.instagram.com/sardeafterdinner https://www.facebook.com/sardeafterdinner https://twitter.com/sardeaftrdinnerConnect with Medeahttps://www.instagram.com/medea.azouri https://www.facebook.com/medea.azouriRead Medea’s articles (French):https://www.lorientlejour.com/author/3232-medea-azouriConnect with Mouinhttps://www.instagram.com/mouin.jaberConnect With Dianahttps://mobile.twitter.com/dianamenhem Connect with Kulluna Iradahttps://mobile.twitter.com/KullunaIradahttps://www.instagram.com/kullunairada https://www.facebook.com/KullunaIradaLebanon/

IT’S OUR TIME TO VOTE Diana Menhem, public policy expert, managing director of Kulluna Irada and former UN advisor, talks about the upcoming parliamentary elections. From Lebanese Election Law to the current electoral lists, Diana breaks down everything you need to know about the 2022 parliamentary elections and the importance of practicing one of our most important democratic rights. Now is the time for us to come together during this crucial time and practice our right to vote. Every.Single.Ballot.Counts.   In this Sarde, we spoke about the following: -Is the Lebanese Political Opposition fractured? - Do we have a chance of winning seats? - Putting an end to “blank” voting and non-voting arguments -What are the opposition lists in various electoral districts -Why the current government is terrified of the elections -The results of the latest polls and what they say about the current political landscape   Check out the official electoral lists in all voting districts below: <a href="https://bit.ly/Electoral-lists-2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Electoral-lists-2022</a>    For more information visit the official Lebanese Elections website: <a href="https://elections.gov.lb/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://elections.gov.lb/Home.aspx</a>    حان وقت الانتخابات!   ديانا منعم الخبيرة في السياسة العامة، المديرة التنفيذية في كلنا إرادة، والمستشارة السابقة في الأمم المتحدة، تشارك كل الذي تحتاج أن تعرفه للإنتخابات النيابية. تفسر القانون الانتخابي اللبناني، تعدد أسماء لوائح المعارضة، وتوضح لماذا كل صوت مهم. في هذه الفترة المصيرية على كل منّا ممارسة هذا الحق الديمقراطي والقيام بالتصويت.   تحدثنا في هذه السردة عن: -كيف يعمل القانون الانتخابي اللبناني  -أهمية التصويت بشكل عام -ما هي لوائح المعارضة في كل دائرة  -لماذا السلطة الحالية خائفة من القوة المعارضة -تفسير المفهوم أن التصويت بورقة بيضاء يعني التصويت للسلطة الحالية -نتائج أجدد إستفتاء وكيف تصور الوضع السياسي الحالي   Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go &amp; kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative. The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri &amp; Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life.   SARDE EVERY SUNDAY with NEW EPISODES released WEEKLY! 8:00 PM 🇱🇧 🇯🇴 🇵🇸 🇸🇾 🇰🇼 🇶🇦 🇸🇦 🇧🇭 🇹🇷 🇮🇶 🇸🇳 🇨🇮 9:00 PM 🇦🇪 7:00 PM 🇫🇷 🇪🇬 🇱🇾 🇸🇩 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 6:00 PM 🇹🇳 🇩🇿 1:00 PM 🇨🇦 EST 🇺🇸 10:00 AM 🇨🇦 PDT 🇺🇸 5:00 AM 🇦🇺 AEST   Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more episodes &amp; clips! It makes a huge difference! <a href="https://bit.ly/3ytaWfA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3ytaWfA</a>   تابعوا سردة عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست وجوجل بودكاست   Connect with Sarde | @sardeafterdinner <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sardeafterdinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sardeafterdinner</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sardeafterdinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sardeafterdinner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sardeaftrdinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sardeaftrdinner</a> Connect with Medea <a href="https://www.instagram.com/medea.azouri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/medea.azouri</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/medea.azouri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/medea.azouri</a> Read Medea’s articles (French): <a href="https://www.lorientlejour.com/author/3232-medea-azouri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lorientlejour.com/author/3232-medea-azouri</a> Connect with Mouin <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mouin.jaber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mouin.jaber</a> Connect With Diana <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dianamenhem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/dianamenhem</a>  Connect with Kulluna Irada <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/KullunaIrada" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/KullunaIrada</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kullunairada" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kullunairada</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KullunaIradaLebanon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KullunaIradaLebanon/</a>

DIANA MENHEM: Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Elections| Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #73

0:00 Intro0:25 What is Kulluna Irada?10:55 'Email your ambassador'17:10 The same page26:12 Port blast investigation35:45 Opposition parties46:06 Reflective50:48 SplinteringWe're with Diana Menhem for Episode 279 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/BUId-YOV0iMWe discuss civic engagement, political reform and the wider role of Kulluna Irada.Our conversation includes position papers and policy statements delivered by Kulluna Irada, lobbying efforts regarding lawsuits and the port blast, and why political clarity is essential for opposition parties to win seats in next year's parliamentary elections.We also talk about whether the splintering of advocacy groups hurts efforts done and Diana's own reflections on her career in civil society stemming from the You Stink crisis and Beirut Madinati through to her current position in Kulluna Irada.Diana Menhem is the managing director of Kulluna Irada.The position papers and policy statements mentioned in the episode are linked below in order of appearance:'Email your ambassador':https://kulluna-irada.org/diaspora'Diaspora Participation in Lebanon’s 2022 Elections: Cancelling the Six Expats Seats'https://kulluna-irada.org/article-122'Call for an International Investigative Mission into the Beirut Blast'https://kulluna-irada.org/article-123Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.ronniechatah.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Animation &amp; illustration by Sana Chaaban.

0:00 Intro 0:25 What is Kulluna Irada? 10:55 'Email your ambassador' 17:10 The same page 26:12 Port blast investigation 35:45 Opposition parties 46:06 Reflective 50:48 Splintering We're with Diana Menhem for Episode 279 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/BUId-YOV0iM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/BUId-YOV0iM</a> We discuss civic engagement, political reform and the wider role of Kulluna Irada. Our conversation includes position papers and policy statements delivered by Kulluna Irada, lobbying efforts regarding lawsuits and the port blast, and why political clarity is essential for opposition parties to win seats in next year's parliamentary elections. We also talk about whether the splintering of advocacy groups hurts efforts done and Diana's own reflections on her career in civil society stemming from the You Stink crisis and Beirut Madinati through to her current position in Kulluna Irada. Diana Menhem is the managing director of Kulluna Irada. The position papers and policy statements mentioned in the episode are linked below in order of appearance: 'Email your ambassador': <a href="https://kulluna-irada.org/diaspora" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kulluna-irada.org/diaspora</a> 'Diaspora Participation in Lebanon’s 2022 Elections: Cancelling the Six Expats Seats' <a href="https://kulluna-irada.org/article-122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kulluna-irada.org/article-122</a> 'Call for an International Investigative Mission into the Beirut Blast' <a href="https://kulluna-irada.org/article-123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kulluna-irada.org/article-123</a> Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: <a href="http://www.ronniechatah.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ronniechatah.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Animation &amp; illustration by Sana Chaaban.

Ep.279 (Video): Kulluna Irada with Diana Menhem