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49:04||Ep. 3Antoun Issa chats with the Readings Podcast about his new book, Rebirth: A Love Story from the Depths of War. The book traces his mother's experiences living on the frontlines of the Lebanese Civil War in the 1970s, but the conversation ranges far beyond those events, delving into the history of Beirut and the tangled relationship between love, loss and pain.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction(03:50) Why write Rebirth?(08:30) Beirut's history and transformation(15:25) Researching the book(18:04) Love and trauma(22:58) War journalism vs book-writing(34:17) Arab dignity and resistance(39:07) Migration(42:42) The purpose of lifeDonate to Deepcut News or subscribe to our newsletter!
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2. Rania Khalek – is Lebanon being pushed into civil war?
52:37||Ep. 2A fragile ceasefire is in effect in Lebanon, but the country remains bitterly divided amid fears of renewed Israeli occupation. Can Lebanon avoid civil strife? Renowned journalist Rania Khalek shares her insights from Lebanon.Timestamps:00:00 War impact on Lebanon(02:16) Humanitarian situation in Lebanon(06:22) Internal public opinion (09:38) Lebanon's outreach to Israel(17:55) Why is Lebanon perpetually divided?(25:42) Lack of a Lebanese left(33:40) Diaspora-homeland divide(42:40) Is civil strife possible?(45:53) Reader questionsDonate to Deepcut News or subscribe to our newsletter!1. Senator David Shoebridge – why is Australia backing the Iran war?
48:33||Ep. 1How should Australia respond to the Iran war? And what can the Australian Greens learn from the surging UK Greens? Senator David Shoebridge weighs in.Timestamps:00:00 Intro to Deepthink (03:35) War impact on Australia(07:26) Albanese's support for Iran war(18:07) Australia's dependence on the US(30:43) UK Greens(43:27) Is civilisation collapsing?Donate to Deepcut News or subscribe to our newsletter!