Wael Taleb's guest appearances

Wael Taleb

The Beirut Banyan

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Amira Kazoun

GENXZ is a miniseries that tackles Lebanese political, economic and social issues from a youth perspective.For this episode Amira Kazoun joins as co-host and we introduce Wael Taleb to the podcast, a reporter and features writer at L'Orient Today and a gifted journalist.Click to watch video-version: https://youtu.be/GfVximIb3jMThe discussion covers Wael's personal journey into journalism, how to best handle fake news and misinformation, neutral coverage vs narrative divergency and three recent pieces he wrote that go in-depth into cars without license plates, stateless people's right to nationality and differentiating limits to freedom of expression and opinions surrounding hate speech and religion.The conversation also includes a back and forth on social attitudes towards Syrian refugees, how to best tackle prejudice by providing fact-based information and reflecting on preconceived judgement when covering opposing sides of any sensitive argument.The articles referenced are linked below in order of appearance:Cars with no license plates, a rising and dangerous phenomenon:https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1340775/cars-with-no-licence-plates-a-rising-and-dangerous-phenomenon.htmlA proposed law could restrict stateless people’s access to Lebanese citizenship: What’s at stake?:https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1337646/a-proposed-law-could-restrict-stateless-peoples-access-to-lebanese-citizenship-whats-at-stake.htmlThree Lebanese intellectuals tell us what they think of the recent Quran-burning incident in Sweden:https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1342003/three-lebanese-intellectuals-tell-us-what-they-think-of-the-recent-quran-burning-incident-in-sweden.htmlHelp 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.beirutbanyan.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:05 Why are you a journalist9:54 Handling fake news22:38 Narrative23:15 No license plates33:05 Stateless people1:02:13 Three Lebanese intellectuals1:19:34 Exposure

GENXZ is a miniseries that tackles Lebanese political, economic and social issues from a youth perspective. For this episode Amira Kazoun joins as co-host and we introduce Wael Taleb to the podcast, a reporter and features writer at L'Orient Today and a gifted journalist. Click to watch video-version: <a href="https://youtu.be/GfVximIb3jM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/GfVximIb3jM</a> The discussion covers Wael's personal journey into journalism, how to best handle fake news and misinformation, neutral coverage vs narrative divergency and three recent pieces he wrote that go in-depth into cars without license plates, stateless people's right to nationality and differentiating limits to freedom of expression and opinions surrounding hate speech and religion. The conversation also includes a back and forth on social attitudes towards Syrian refugees, how to best tackle prejudice by providing fact-based information and reflecting on preconceived judgement when covering opposing sides of any sensitive argument. The articles referenced are linked below in order of appearance: Cars with no license plates, a rising and dangerous phenomenon: <a href="https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1340775/cars-with-no-licence-plates-a-rising-and-dangerous-phenomenon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1340775/cars-with-no-licence-plates-a-rising-and-dangerous-phenomenon.html</a> A proposed law could restrict stateless people’s access to Lebanese citizenship: What’s at stake?: <a href="https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1337646/a-proposed-law-could-restrict-stateless-peoples-access-to-lebanese-citizenship-whats-at-stake.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1337646/a-proposed-law-could-restrict-stateless-peoples-access-to-lebanese-citizenship-whats-at-stake.html</a> Three Lebanese intellectuals tell us what they think of the recent Quran-burning incident in Sweden: <a href="https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1342003/three-lebanese-intellectuals-tell-us-what-they-think-of-the-recent-quran-burning-incident-in-sweden.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1342003/three-lebanese-intellectuals-tell-us-what-they-think-of-the-recent-quran-burning-incident-in-sweden.html</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.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Why are you a journalist 9:54 Handling fake news 22:38 Narrative 23:15 No license plates 33:05 Stateless people 1:02:13 Three Lebanese intellectuals 1:19:34 Exposure