REEL TALK with Daizy Gedeon

🔴 Lebanon & Syria After Assad: A New Era? | Ziad Majed Podcast What happens to Lebanon-Syria relations after Bashar Al-Assad’s fall? In this episode, I sit down with Ziad Majed, a political analyst and professor specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, to break down the complex history and future of these two intertwined nations. 📌 Topics We Cover: ✅ Lebanon & Syria Before & After Ta...

After two years of political deadlock, Lebanon finally has a new president—Joseph Aoun— the former Army Chief, and a new prime minister—Nawaf Salam—the former president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). But is this a step toward real reform, or just another extension of U.S. and Western influence in Lebanon? In this episode, we sit down with: 🗣️ Sami Halabi – Director of Policy at Badil...

From one of the most dangerous places in the world, the occupied West Bank, two Israeli activists battle against their government and settler groups for the rights of Palestinians. In this episode, I speak to Sam Stein, a Jewish-American Palestinian Solidarity Activist, and Andrey X, independent journalist and human rights activist, about the on-the-ground sturggles against the growing settler mov...

After 14 months of war, Israel & Hezbollah suddenly agreed to a ceasefire deal. But why did Israel agree to this, despite it appearing as though they had the upper hand? In this episode, I'm joined by a former Israeli negotiator and expert on Middle Eastern affairs, Daniel Levy. TUNE IN to find out the REALITY about this ""Ceasefire"" deal and why Israel bought it. Foll...

For too long, the West has been enslaved to Zionist interests. Yes, much of it is due to the lobby, but a core reason stems from the imperialist core of countries like Australia and how they align with colonial Israel. Join us in this podcast with two leaders at the forefront of the Palestine movement in Sydney, Australia. Josh Lees, an anti-war activist and founding member of Palestine Action Gro...

The US has time and time again exploited the Middle East for its own interests! From overthrowing governments to invading countries, this episode delves into the genocidal path the US has pursued against the Middle East since the 20th century, In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Roy Casagranda, an American Political scientist and historian. This conversation uncovered the policies pursued...

This is the history that was HIDDEN from us ALL our lives! In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Roy Casagranda, an American Political scientist and historian. This conversation tilted my worldview in a way I didn't expect... Throughout the episode, we created an alternative view of history, one that is absent the pen of the coloniser. We introduce you to figures from the Arab and Islamic world...

Ever wondered how some Jews ESCAPE the trap of Zionism and come to see humanity?? In this episode with Jewish-American Comedian, Michael Schirtzer, we explore his roots as someone raised as a Jew and taught the values of ZIONISM. But, through certain experiences, Michael speaks about how he came to realise the SATANIC cult that Zionism really is and how he escaped this circle. This was honestly on...

My EXCLUSIVE interview with Ambassador Riyad Mansour, Permanent Representative for the State of Palestine at the UN, comes at a time when nearly all hope has been lost for a diplomatic solution to save Gaza. But inspite of the hoplessness being felt at the paralytic procrastination of global institutions and world leaders to take the necessary actions, not just words, to end Israel's genocidal...

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Ronnie Chatah where he tells us his journey of attachment to Lebanon. From the story of his father's assassination to the deep impact Hezbollah has had on the country, the conversation takes us through the complexity of the country and WHY we find ourselves in a war today. *Disclaimer* - THIS PODCAST WAS FILMED IN AUGUST, 2024 _______________ For some...

As Israel's war against Hezbollah reaches devastatingly new heights with the death toll exceeding 600 and injuries in the thousands, mostly civilians, I decided to sit down with journalist @salahhijazi to discuss his three-part series about "The History of Mossad in Lebanon" which was recently published in the French-daily newspaper, Le'Orient Le Jour. The fascinating discussion...

If you are still confused why the Genocide in Gaza hasn't been stopped and want to hear the facts from one of the men at the coalface of defending the Palestinian fight for freedom in the only arena where it can really make a difference - the United Nations - then join me in the SECOND EPISODE of Reel Talk as I sit down with the Deputy Permanent Observer to the UN, Ambassador Majed Bamya for a...

I am BACK with REEL TALK. After a one-year hiatus, I return to discuss one of the most pressing issues confronting the world - Will Israel and Hezbollah launch all-out war against one another and plunge Lebanon and the Middle East into a regional and global conflict that could devastate the world? In this episode, we discuss the following issues: ​ Is the Lebanese Army ready for full-scale war wit...

The final episode of Reel Talk Season 1 ends on a high note with the inspirational Ayad Nasser. Born in the small seaside village of Ouzaii, Ayad suffered hardship from an early age, growing up during Lebanon’s Civil War and compounded with his parents splitting. Despite these obstacles, Ayad embarked on a solo journey that led to tremendous success and took him to Monaco, Europe, South America, a...

In this episode of REEL TALK I give you a glimpse into SESOBEL, an organisation whose people represent the very, very best of Lebanese values – a depth of compassion, sincere kindness, unlimited understanding and pure decency - values that continue to be the glue that hold the people and the country together despite it suffering the worst times in its history. SESOBEL was founded in 1976 in the mi...

This week on Reel Talk we interview an interesting young member of the Lebanese diaspora who deicded to leave Lebanon at 14, and start a new life halfway around the world in the USA. Charbel Daoud, A.K.A CJ, is now a 21-year-old aeronautical engineering university student in Atlanta, Georgia but whose ties to Lebanon remain as strong as ever. In this episode I interview CJ about the moving decisio...

This is possibly the most confronting REEL TALK interview I have had to conduct. Not only because my conversation with Joyce Azzam, the first Lebanese woman to complete the Seven Summits, and one of few Arab women to climb Mount Everest, left me in awe of this woman’s accomplishments and her courage. And, not because I agreed to having two tyres harnessed around my waist so I could pull them up a...

The fourth episode of Reel Talk is a delightful, wholesome and heartwarming story set in the stunning mountains of Maaser El Chouf, where a small community project by the name of Al-Fundok, operated by the eccentric and dynamic Yola Noujaim, is giving back to the area in order to enrich the small town. Yola tells us about the history of Al-Fundok from the 50s up until the present day and the many...

Today’s episode on Reel Talk features an interesting and in-depth interview with British artist Tom Young who currently lives in Lebanon. Tom’s work depicts the stark contrast between Lebanon’s beauty and tragic crises over the past few years, often exhibited in old buildings which he tries to preserve and bring back to life. In this episode, we discover why Tom came to Lebanon, the reasons for no...

I’m excited today to be sharing with you my second episode of “REEL TALK” with a heartwarming story featuring Containers Of Love founder Sumeya Hamieh and two delegation members from The Netherlands, physiotherapist Astrid Vaassen and physical and manual therapist Birgit Schmitz. In this episode we discover Containers of Love’s remarkable project “I Matter” project which focuses on helping childre...

I'm excited today to be launching my new show “Reel Talk” with an extraordinary story featuring American educator and artist Brady Black, who lived in Beirut from 2014-2022. Brady’s remarkable “Community Murals” are famous all over the world, but his most important work was the mural he created with Art of Change to honour the victims of the tragic August 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion. In my inter...