Ep.233 (Video): Minteshreen with Samer Makarem

0:00 Intro 1:43 End of 2020 5:13 Permanent Change 9:46 Ideals vs Individuals 11:59 Narrative 17:56 March 14 26:53 Violence 32:15 Support vs Silence 43:51 'Possiblist' 1:01:59 Inclusivity & Principles 1:10:51 Bubble We're with Samer Makarem for Episode 233 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/pfClAib3MUM We discuss Minteshreen, permanent changes following the October Uprising, and a 'possiblist' perspective when it comes to political and economic reform. We also talk about perceived justice, ideals vs individuals & a reflection of what March 14 2005 meant to both of us. Our conversation includes challenging violence, and pursuing an inclusive political agenda that also addresses sovereignty and state security issues that can no longer be ignored. Samer Makarem is a member of Minteshreen. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.