The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجة
Alternative Frequencies | غيّر الموجة is a new bilingual podcast by the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies - a Beirut-based, independent, and non-profit research organization - dropping new episodes every Tuesday at 5PM (UTC+3).Recognizing a renewed interest in understanding the factors that led Lebanon into its overlapping crises, and wanting to discuss ways to move forward during these uncertain times, LCPS brings you informed 30-minute conversations with experts, scholars and activists on a range of pressing issues that concern all those interested in Lebanon and its ongoing developments.
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Nov 5, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 17 - Gender Inequality in Economic Crisis 17.11.2020 43:35
In this episode, Sami Zoughaib hosts Dr. Nisreen Salti to discuss how the effects of Lebanon’s multifaceted crises have been affecting women disproportionately, the spillover of this phenomenon on the general socio-economic landscape, and the mitigation measures that should be included in the larger recovery framework. في هذه الحلقة، يستضيف سامي زغيب الدكتورة نسرين سلطي لمناقشة تأثير أزمات لبنان ا...
Episode 16 - Potential for Change in Elections 03.11.2020 47:04
On this week’s episode, Nadim El Kak and fellow LCPS researcher Georgia Dagher talk about a study they co-authored on the performance of independent candidates in the 2018 elections. They discuss prospects for future elections and the different campaigning strategies adopted by independents while highlighting takeaways from the results of the vote.
Episode 15 - Hariri Returns: Old Wine in a New Bottle 27.10.2020 35:17
On this week's episode, Nadim is joined by Dr Sami Atallah to discuss Hariri's appointment as PM-delegate, what to expect from his government, approaches to the economic crisis, the implications of an IMF deal, the downfall of the FPM, and expectations from the next Parliamentary elections.
"الحلقة ١٤ - القطاع المصرفي بين "البيرة" و "اللولار 20.10.2020 36:24
في الحلقة ١٤ من بودكاست غيّر الموجة، يحاور سامي زغيب الخبير المالي دان قزّي عن القيود على السحوبات بالليرة اللبنانية وغاياتها، أثرها على الإقتصاد،وفشل المقاربة النقدية "الداروينية" المعتمدة من المصرف المركزي والحكومة لمعالجة الأزمة. On the 14th episode of the Alternative Frequencies podcast, Sami Zoughaib talks with financial expert Dan Azzi about the new restrictions on withdrawals in Lebanese po...
الحلقة ١٣ - استراتيجيات النضال والرغبة بالثورة 13.10.2020 33:49
في حلقة هذا الأسبوع، تستضيف كارول أبي غانم عالمة الاجتماع والخبيرة في العمل اللاعنفي الدكتورة أوغاريت يونان للحديث عن مقاربتها للتنظيم السياسي، استراتيجيات النضال المختلفة، انتفاضة ١٧ تشرين، ولاستخلاص دروس من تجارب تاريخية أخرى في العالم. In this week's episode, Carol Abi Ghanem hosts sociologist and non-violence education and action advocate Dr Ogarit Younan. They discuss her approach to organizi...
Episode 12 - Neglected Victims: Refugees and GBV in the Age of a Pandemic 06.10.2020 31:23
In this episode, Carol Abi Ghanem hosts Jasmin Lilian Diab to discuss the marginalized and neglected refugees in Lebanon during the COVID pandemic. Jasmin discusses COVID measures, their impact on the refugee community in Lebanon, as well as the surge in discourse around gender-based violence among refugee communities.
Episode 11 - Can the Sectarian Regime Revive Itself? 29.09.2020 26:11
On the eleventh episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by political scientist Dr Bassel Salloukh to discuss the stepping down of former PM-designate Mustapha Adib, the nature of Lebanon’s sectarian regime, why it is so resilient, and how to undermine the ideological hegemony of ruling parties.
Episode 10 - Lebanon's Untapped Industrial Potential 22.09.2020 24:16
On our tenth episode, Sami Zoughaib is joined by policy researcher Nancy Ezzeddine to discuss Lebanon's industrial sector, its untapped potential, history, place in the region, challenges it's facing, and what needs to be done to support it going forward.
الحلقة ٩ - تطورات وأفاق الأزمة المالية 15.09.2020 37:21
في الحلقة التاسعة من بودكاست غيّر الموجة، يحاور سامي زغيب الخبيرة الإقتصادية في شؤون الشرق الأوسط علياء المبيّض، عن الأزمة المالية في لبنان، أسسها، أداء السلطة السياسية في التعامل معها حتى اللحظة، الدروس المستخلصة من تجربة الحكومة المستقيلة، وكيفية المضيّ قدما في مسار المعالجة. On the ninth episode of Alternative Frequencies, Sami Zoughaib is joined by Alia Moubayed, an economic expert in Middle E...
الحلقة ٨ - سقوط صفقة سد بسري: مسيرة الحملة البيئية 08.09.2020 28:48
في الحلقة الثامنة من بودكاست غيّر الموجة، نديم القاق يحاور منسق حملة الحفاظ على مرج بسري، المهندس رولان نصّور، عن سحب تمويل البنك الدولي لمشروع سد بسري، وكيف نجحت الحملة البيئية بإسقاط المشروع عبر أدوات وجهود معارضة مختلفة، وما هي الدروس التي يمكن استخلاصها من تلك التجربة في مناهضة المنظومة النيوليبرالية الطائفية. On the eighth episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by the coordinator of the Save Bisri c...
Episode 7 - Rebuilding Beirut: How to Curtail Neoliberal Urbanization? 25.08.2020 36:10
On the seventh episode, Nadim is joined by Professor of Urban Studies and Director of Research at the Beirut Urban Lab, Dr. Mona Fawaz, to discuss the scale of damages in residential areas impacted by the Beirut explosion, the dangers of neoliberal urban policies, their impact on urban heritage and housing rights, and practical ways to curtail gentrification and protect residents.
Episode 6 - What's Next for the Protest Movement? 18.08.2020 36:38
On the sixth episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by sociologist and LCPS Fellow Dr Rima Majed to discuss recent political developments following the Beirut explosion including reemerging protests, alternative resistance strategies, geopolitics, government resignation, state violence, and lingering support for sectarian parties. في الحلقة السادسة، تنضم إلى نديم القاق عالمة الاجتماع وزميلة باحثة في المر...
الحلقة ٥ – إنفجار بيروت: كيف يكون التحقيق العادل؟ 11.08.2020 29:52
في حلقتنا الخامسة، نديم القاق يحاور الدكتور عمر نشابة المختص بالعدالة الجنائية عن منهجية التحقيق في إنفجار مرفأ بيروت، الإخفاقات التي حصلت في جهود الإغاثة والخطوات التي يجب القيام بها للمضي قدماً. On our fifth episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by criminal justice analyst Dr. Omar Nashabe to discuss the methodology of the investigation into the Beirut port explosion, failures that occurred with regar...
Episode 4 - Making Sense of the Blackouts 04.08.2020 23:15
On the fourth episode of Alternative Frequencies, Nadim El Kak is joined by Energy Policy Consultant and LCPS Fellow Jessica Obeid to discuss the factors that have led Lebanon into its ongoing blackouts, why attempts at reforming the electricity sector have failed, and what can be done to address the range of issues plaguing the sector. في الحلقة الرابعة من بودكاست غيّر الموجة، تنضم إلى نديم القاق...
Episode 3 - Youth in Times of Crisis 28.07.2020 40:31
On the third episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by social psychologist Carol Abi Ghanem to discuss the obstacles facing Lebanese youth during this crisis: From the difficulties of navigating labor markets in the midst of economic collapse to challenges in preserving their mental health and planning their futures, the youth lack the resources and support needed to withstand present conditions. How can...
الحلقة ٢ - السلطة السياسية: بين الإصلاح والمصالح 21.07.2020 29:31
في حلقتنا الثانية، نديم القاق يحاور سامي زغيب عن الأزمة المالية التي يعاني منها لبنان، العوامل البنيوية التي اوصلتنا هنا، المفاوضات مع صندوق النقد الدولي، إخفاقات الماضي في تنفيذ إصلاحات، ولماذا السلطة السياسية ترفض القيام بالاصلاح على الرغم من الحاجة الماسة إلى التمويل. In our second episode, Nadim El Kak is joined by Sami Zoughaib to discuss Lebanon’s financial crisis, the structural factors tha...
Episode 1 - Who Does the Parliament Represent? 14.07.2020 35:53
In our first episode, Nadim El Kak hosts LCPS Director Sami Atallah who discusses how members of Parliament are disconnected from citizens’ concerns, have relinquished the authorities granted to them as lawmakers, and are incapable of managing Lebanon's overlapping crises. Music by Carol-ElShaar – follow her on Soundcloud.
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