Ep.310 (Video): The Process with Najat Aoun Saliba

0:00 Intro 4:55 Memories 8:53 Politics today 13:03 Structural problem 23:24 Pursuit in parliament 30:30 Beyond the state 36:53 Independent 41:57 Generator industry 49:28 Waste burning 55:37 On the ground We're with Najat Aoun Saliba for Episode 310 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/BEsRNfDpCE0 We discuss early memories of Damour and pre-civil war Lebanon, political pursuit today through parliament and focusing on administrative process and accountability. Our conversation includes obstacles beyond the state obstructing reform, independent voices emerging as competition to established names, and issues addressed when campaigning on the ground. We also talk about the decades old generator industry, increased waste burning and mitigating environmental concerns through legislation. Najat Aoun Saliba is MP candidate in Chouf district. She is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry and an atmospheric chemist at the American University of Beirut. 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.