Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:08:57 -0500 30 LL Team http://www.30LL.org/ Podcast Maker v1.3.6 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker A podcast for "Hommos sapiens" attempting to unravel the mysteries of the Lebanese political scene and society. We are 4 Lebanese guys who meet up once every week to discuss the latest political and social problems in Lebanon. Kulluna lil watan bass el watan la meen ?! en http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL%20logo_144.jpg http://www.30LL.org/ 144 125 News & Politics lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab yes The 30 LL Team What are the reasons behind the recent confrontations? A look at the attack on future media. Rehab for politicians: Who goes where? http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast25.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:00 -0500 News & Politics yes 01:09:58 lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab, future, tv, civil, war The 30 LL Team Are the Christian fears in Lebanon warranted? How about Palestinian nationialization? How Murr became independent. Is Berri's table of dialog worth trying? Who wins in a political olympiad? http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast24.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:00:26 -0500 News & Politics yes 01:02:06 lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab, olympics, olympiad, polimiad The 30 LL Team What does the 30LL crew think about Imad Mughniyye's assassination in Syria? Should expats be given the right to participate in the Lebanese parliamentary elections? And are the Gods shaking Lebanon? http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast23.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:04:26 -0500 News & Politics yes 00:31:42 lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab The 30LL crew The commemoration of Primer Minister Rafic Hariri's assassination overlaps once again with Valentine's day. Crowds are called to Martyr's square while people jubilate appearances of political leaders on TV by setting the country afire. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast22.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:10:54 -0500 News & Politics yes 00:34:19 lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab The 30LL crew 30LL is back! This episode, we gather up to discuss the fatal shootings in the Southern suburbs of Beirut and Chehayeb's malicious attacks on the great Fairuz. We wrap this episode with a discussion on the presidency. Do we really need a president? http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast21.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:09:45 -0500 News & Politics yes 00:45:06 lebanon, middle east, beirut, beyrouth, lebanese, arab The 30LL Team The UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon visits Lebanon as another memorable Arab League summit takes place. In podcast #20, we look into the effect of UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon's and US secretary of the house's visits to Lebanon. We also discuss the Arab league summit and its outcome. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast20.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:47:25 -0400 News & Politics no 00:15:03 ban ki moon, UN, united nations, hariri, aoun, arab league, The 30LL Team The fallout between Berri and Hariri and the Iranians nab Brit sailors in the persian gulf. In podcast #19, the 30LL crew discusses the recent developments on the Lebanese and regional scenes. The podcast deals with the Hariri-Berri saga and the fallout of their once promising relationship. We also touch on Samir Geagea as a potential presidential candidate. Regionally, we discuss the recent event of 15 British navy members held by Iranian authorities for crossing into domestic waters. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast19.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:43:37 -0400 News & Politics no 00:29:06 hariri, berri, lebanon, iran, 300, britain, iraq, geagea The 30LL Team Loosening of tensions as Berri and Hariri start meeting regularly and the internal security forces make a breakthrough in the uncovering of the Ain Alaq bombing. For our first topic we will discuss the recurring meetings between Nabih Berri & Saad Hariri, seeking a solution to the current deadlock. We also talk about the recent arrests of multiple suspects in the Ain Alaq bombings. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast18.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:40:28 -0400 News & Politics no 00:18:30 hariri, berri, lebanon, saudi arabia, bombing, fatah, beirut The 30LL Team A solution brewing in the background for Lebanon while Saudi Arabia gets the honor of choosing the neutral "king" minister for the new Lebanese government and news from Israel that their incursion into Lebanon was prepared apriori. In episode #17, we are joined by jamal from jamalghosn.blogspot.com as we discuss the latest meetings between Berri and Hariri that have sparked some hope for a resolve to the long crisis in Lebanon. In addition, a leak from the Israeli government made way to the media suggesting that their latest incursion into Lebanon had been prepared before Hizballah's kidnapping of the two soldiers in July 2006. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast17.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:27:11 -0400 News & Politics no 00:23:35 lebanon, hariri, saudi arabia, berri, sham car, assad, asad The 30LL Team The international tribunal for Hariri's assassination and Iraq calls the US, Iran, and Syria to a conference. In episode #16, we discuss the latest on the international tribunal for the Hariri assassination, in light of recent news of a possible deal with the Syrian regime on this matter. We also discuss the conference called for by the Iraqi authorities that may initiate talks among US, Iran, and Syria. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast16.mp3 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:24:33 -0500 News & Politics no 00:27:02 syria, tribunal, lebanon, hariri, iraq, usa, saudi arabia The 30LL Team Bombs and TNT found on the roadsides and problems persist with Syria and Israel. In episode #15, we talk about the bombs found on the roadsides in Lebanon. We also discuss the killing of a Lebanese fisherman by Syrian gunfire in Syrian waters as well as Israel's continued infringement of Lebanese airspace. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast15.mp3 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:56:00 -0500 News & Politics no 00:25:19 bomb, lebanon, israel, syria, beirut The 30LL Team Bus bombings near Bikfaya and a deal to the Lebanese crisis in the horizon. We begin this episode by taking on the possible consequences of the latest Bus bombings, as well as an analyze of the timing of such bombings. For our second topic we discuss the new suggestions of a transitional president. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast14.mp3 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:50:49 -0500 News & Politics no 00:25:28 lebanon, president, bombing, syria, israel The The 30 LL Team The 2nd remembrance to Rafik Hariri's assassination in Beirut and a truck carrying weapons for Hizballah is confiscated by the army. In this episode we reflect on the tenure of ex PM Rafic Hariri. We also discuss the recent truckload of HA rockets confiscated by the Lebanese army. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast13.mp3 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:49:03 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:10 hariri, lebanon, assassination, syria, hizballah The 30 LL Team Gemayyel heads to the US, an honor pact is signed in Lebanon, and fudged photos of armed LF photos presented on TV by Aoun. In episode #12, we investigate the reasons behind Mr. Gemayyel's 'official' visit to USA. We also look into the honor pact presented by Bkerke to prevent a confrontation in the streets of Lebanon. As well, we discuss General Aoun's blunder of presenting a fudged photo of armed LF supporters in the streets of Beirut. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast12.mp3 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:28:20 -0500 News & Politics no 00:33:08 aoun, fpm, amine gemayyel, phalanges, junblat, lebanon, beirut The 30 LL Team Violence in the streets of Lebanon while the Paris III donation conference is taking place. In episode#11, we discuss the violence of last week, especially the unfortunate events triggered by a cafeteria argument at the Arab University. In the second topic, we discuss the effects of the Paris III summit on the Lebanese political landscape. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast11.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:25:37 -0500 News & Politics no 00:27:16 lebanon, beirut, aoun, fpm, hizballah, junblat The 30 LL Team The opposition oragnizes protests throughout Lebanon and the execution of Saddam Hussein. In episode #10, we discuss the latest plans by the opposition to hit the streets throughout Lebanon. We also examine the rushed execution of Saddam Hussein and his aids. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast10.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:28:58 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:31 lebanon, beirut, aoun, fpm, hizballah, junblat The 30 LL Team A firefight breaks out near the Ain el Helwe Palestinian camp and the political deadlock lingers in Lebanon. In episode #9, we examine the latest fight that broke out between the Lebanese army and the armed Palestinian faction Jund al-Sham. The political deadlock between the opposition and the loyalists continues in Lebanon with no visible breakthroughs in the horizon. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast9.mp3 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:51:02 -0500 News & Politics no 00:24:52 palestine, jund al-sham, hariri, aoun, nasrallah, lebanon, geagea The 30 LL Team The political deadlock persists. Any chance for an independent mediation ? In episode #8, we look into the "Al-Moltaka" initiative to mediate the current political deadlock in Lebanon and discuss the outcome of Hizballah's visit to Saudi Arabia. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast8.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:32:44 -0500 News & Politics no 00:25:10 daccash, fpm, aoun, hariri, nasrallah, lebanon, beirut The 30 LL Team Recap of 2006 In podcast #7, we re-examine the most significant political events of 2006 in Lebanon. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast7.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:33:11 -0500 News & Politics no 01:16:01 lebanon, beirut, aoun, hariri, junblat, gemayyel, israel, syria, hizballah, hezbollah The 30 LL Team Protests are in their third week now and a possible deal brews in the background. In podcast #6, we look into the opposition protests that persist downtown Beirut. The Arab league has intervened to mediate a possible solution, however the prospects of such a deal are yet unknown. This tensed situation has been accompanied with a sense of disgust among the Lebanese and is pushing people towards social activism. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast6.mp3 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:58:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:32:07 hizballah, FPM, Aoun, Nasrallah, Siniora, Sanyoora, Lebanon, protest The 30 LL Team The Opposition protests continue and the effect of the biased media on the political scene. In episode #5, we carry on with our discussions on the latest opposition protests and examine the positive and negative influence of the media campaigns on these protests. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast5.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:03:30 -0500 News & Politics no 00:35:08 hizballah, FPM, Aoun, Nasrallah, Siniora, Sanyoora, Lebanon, protest The 30 LL Team Massive protests in Beirut and Bush rushes to Jordan In episode #4, we discuss the ongoing protests in Beirut launched by the opposition to force a national unity government. We also examine the reasons behind Bush's rushed visit to the Middle East to meet with Iraqi officials. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast4.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:59:51 -0500 News & Politics no 00:36:58 free patriotic movement, FPM, hariri, hizballah, siniora, sanyoora, facial hair, bush The 30 LL Team Repercussions of Pierre Gemayyel's assassination and civil wars brewing in the middle east. In episode #3, we try to understand the motives behind Pierre Gemayyel's assassination as well as the reactions in the christian street against the Free Patriotic Movement. We also attempt to unravel the reasons behind King Abdallah's warning of potential civil wars brewing in the middle east. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast3.mp3 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:37:19 -0500 News & Politics no 00:51:58 FPM, gemayyel, Syria, Aoun, bush The 30 LL Team Heightened tensions in Lebanon, AUB elections, and more In episode #2, we continue last week's quest to understand the reasons behind the call for protests from the Free Patriotic Movement and Hizballah. We also chew over the infiltration of partisan politics into the American University of Beirut student elections. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-podcast2.mp3 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:28:55 -0500 News & Politics no 00:43:03 Lebanon, FPM, Aoun, Nasrallah, AUB, Beirut The 30 LL Team Hizballah says adios to Sanyoora. In the first episode, we discuss the consequences of Hizballah and Amal's withdrawal from the Lebanese government on the formation of the international tribunal for the Hariri assassination, as well as the reasons behind this surprise resignation. http://www.30LL.org/podcasts/30LL-Podcast1.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:13:05 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:14 hizballah, hezbollah, government, governance