0:00 Intro 3:50 "Why the hell do you care about Lebanon?" 12:16 Against the Odds 16:26 Personal Quest 19:18 Bel Lebnene 25:53 Bottom Up 32:00 Long-Form Conversations 37:57 How it Started 45:52 Storytelling 53:04 Dawle 53:51Individual Philosophy 1:04:11 Academia 1:15:53 Local & Global 1:20:29 Evolving Thoughts

We're with Mahmoud Rasmi for Episode 188 of The Beirut Banyan.

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/bSQjOWIdKQk

We discuss our shared appreciation for long-form conversations, the wider world of storytelling, and the podcasting medium. We talk about our respective memories of Ras Beirut and the importance AUB played in both our lives. We also reflect on commitment to Lebanon against the odds, and an acknowledgement of immense despair that has overtaken the country.

Mahmoud also shares his passion for philosophy, his work ethic away beyond a university setting, and his love of teaching. Sign up to his online philosophy courses and experience his enthusiasm up front.

Mohamad Rasmi is a philosopher and runs the DecafQuest podcast.

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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.