Nasser Yassin's guest appearances

Nasser Yassin

The Beirut Banyan

Michael Young

Shadi Hamid

Hani Hassan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Daniel Dennett

Qassem Soleimani

Kim Ghattas

Tom Young

Nicholas Noe

Zahra Hankir

Nemr Abou Nassar

Mona Fawaz

Jessica Semaan

Nadim Shehadi

Thanassis Cambanis

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0:00 Intro2:44 The Need to Organize25:48 From Protest to Power36:16 The Source of the Problem43:23 Politicians &amp; Population52:32 Consequences of Covid-19Click to watch:https://youtu.be/cnnfLhJL2JgWe're back with Nasser Yassin for Episode 185 of The Beirut Banyan.We discuss the necessity for grassroots organization when it comes to transitioning the protest movement into a long-term political force;  identifying the "source of the problem" when it comes to implementing much-needed reforms; population hesitancy in pushing for a new social pact; and the immediate consequences of Covid-19.Nasser is the Interim Director of the Issam Fares Institute at the American University of Beirut.Make sure to take advantage of La Bonne Soupe's generous summer offer for free house wine; a free glass of Lebanese wine with in-restaurant meals; and a $10 delivery discount off of $30+ orders when using the promo code: BANYAN.Check out La Bonne Soupe's website for online delivery options and - if you plan to visit - their contact details:www.labonnesoupe.comHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanWatch these episodes via our YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

0:00 Intro 2:44 The Need to Organize 25:48 From Protest to Power 36:16 The Source of the Problem 43:23 Politicians &amp; Population 52:32 Consequences of Covid-19 Click to watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/cnnfLhJL2Jg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/cnnfLhJL2Jg</a> We're back with Nasser Yassin for Episode 185 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss the necessity for grassroots organization when it comes to transitioning the protest movement into a long-term political force; identifying the "source of the problem" when it comes to implementing much-needed reforms; population hesitancy in pushing for a new social pact; and the immediate consequences of Covid-19. Nasser is the Interim Director of the Issam Fares Institute at the American University of Beirut. Make sure to take advantage of La Bonne Soupe's generous summer offer for free house wine; a free glass of Lebanese wine with in-restaurant meals; and a $10 delivery discount off of $30+ orders when using the promo code: BANYAN. Check out La Bonne Soupe's website for online delivery options and - if you plan to visit - their contact details: <a href="http://www.labonnesoupe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.labonnesoupe.com</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> Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/c/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.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

Ep.185 (Video): The Octopus with Nasser Yassin

We're joined by Nasser Yassin for Episode 104 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the successes and limitations of Lebanon's ongoing revolt, as well as the dynamics at play between protestors remaining on the street and the political class still in power.Nasser is the Interim Director of Research at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs and an assistant professor of policy and planning at the American University of Beirut.If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanAnd subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyanTwitter: beirut_banyanFacebook: The Beirut BanyanWebsite: www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

We're joined by Nasser Yassin for Episode 104 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the successes and limitations of Lebanon's ongoing revolt, as well as the dynamics at play between protestors remaining on the street and the political class still in power. Nasser is the Interim Director of Research at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs and an assistant professor of policy and planning at the American University of Beirut. If you're enjoying these episodes, 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> And subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

EPISODE 104: Revolutionary Accomplishments & Constraints with Nasser Yassin