Ep.356 (Live Video): Setting the Standards High with Diana Moukalled

0:00 Intro 4:01 Thirty years ago 8:52 Today's ceiling 19:07 Inaccessible 23:24 Production house 38:22 A step back 44:01 Retraction 48:42 Sectarianism & March 14 59:40 What destroyed Lebanon? 1:04:25 Q&A 1:27:52 The role that we play We're with Diana Moukalled for Episode 356 of The Beirut Banyan, recorded live at Aaliya’s Books. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/Tz1NGf2FR2Q We discuss the evolution of Daraj Media into a competitive media outlet, recent journalist summonings and attempts at lawyer censoring, state retractions as a result of public pressure, and today's journalism ceiling compared to the initial post-civil war years. Our conversation includes a look back at Diana's career in Future TV, hesitation on identifiers like 'alternative media’, and a brief debate on why March 14’s momentum withered. Diana Moukalled is a celebrated journalist in her own right and cofounder of Daraj Media. Special thanks to Samer Beyhum for his audio-technical support. 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