Ep.309 (Video): Caza & Coalition with Chaden El Daif

0:00 Intro 0:36 A success story 5:07 Parties & families 12:57 Unification 23:41 A path to parliament 36:41 Numbers 44:46 Zgharta 59:44 In parliament 1:11:15 Investigation stalled We're with Chaden El Daif for Episode 309 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/NAkzkKWOQoQ We discuss the Shamaluna coalition, its relative success compared to other October 17 electoral lists, and the difficulties of challenging traditional parties and entrenched families. Our conversation includes increased demands in Zgharta for alternative voices, what political agency would look like in parliament post-May 15, and the limits set for any MP pursuing transparency and accountability. Chaden El Daif is a member of OSOS and part of the Shamaluna coalition. 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.ronniechatah.com Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.