Introducing the relaunch of a touching and uplifting, human interest series called REEL TALK. Brought to you by award-winning, independent journalist and filmmaker, Daizy Gedeon, who dives deep into REAL STORIES with REAL PEOPLE from Lebanon and across the world, and provides a unique insight into the REAL issues that are challenging people locally and globally. She engages in incisive discussion that goes beyond the headlines to spotlight the TRUTH over the propaganda that dominates our media and political pulpits.
REEL TALK with Daizy Gedeon
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Introducing the relaunch of a touching and uplifting, human interest series called REEL TALK. Brought to you by award-winning, independent journalist and filmmaker, Daizy Gedeon, who dives deep into REAL STORIES with REAL PEOPLE from Lebanon and across the world, and provides a unique insight into the REAL issues that are challenging people locally and globally. She engages in incisive discussion that goes beyond the headlines to spotlight the TRUTH over the propaganda that dominates our media and political pulpits.
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July 15, 2026
S4 | E7 - Is the “Historic” Lebanon-U.S.-Israel Framework Agreement Dead in the Water?
<p>In this episode of Reel Talk, I take an in-depth look at the historic Lebanon–US–Israel Framework Agreement.</p><p><br></p><p>It was presented as a breakthrough.</p><p><br></p><p>It was hailed as a path toward peace.</p><p><br></p><p>It was described as the beginning of a new chapter for Lebanon.</p><p><br></p><p>But less than two weeks later, Israeli strikes continued, Lebanese political leaders were already rejecting it, legal experts questioned whether it is even binding, and analysts across the political spectrum began asking the same question:</p><p><br></p><p>Is this agreement already dead in the water?</p><p><br></p><p>What exactly was signed?</p><p><br></p><p>What does it actually commit each side to?</p><p><br></p><p>And does it move Lebanon closer to sovereignty… or simply redefine the terms of the conflict?</p><p><br></p><p>From the legal ambiguities of the agreement to the leaked Security Annex, Article 13, international law, Hezbollah, Israeli policy, Washington's role and the competing visions for Lebanon's future, this conversation examines one of the most consequential agreements in Lebanon's modern history.</p><p><br>Topics explored include:<br>– What the Lebanon–US–Israel Framework Agreement actually says</p><p>– Why many legal experts argue it is not yet legally binding</p><p>– The leaked Security Annex and what it reveals about implementation</p><p>– Article 13 and the controversy over international legal action against Israel</p><p>– Competing interpretations from President Joseph Aoun, legal experts and constitutional scholars</p><p>– Why Israeli withdrawal is tied to Hezbollah's disarmament</p><p>– The role of the United States as both mediator and Israel's closest ally</p><p>– How Lebanese politicians, journalists and academics view the agreement differently</p><p>– Israeli reactions, political divisions and concerns over implementation</p><p>– Whether the agreement strengthens Lebanon's sovereignty or weakens it</p><p>– The risks of renewed conflict, political instability and civil unrest</p><p>– Why analysts from across the political spectrum are questioning whether this agreement can survive</p><p><br>Read the full Lebanon–Israel Framework Agreement Dossier:<br>https://daizygedeon.com/Lebanon-Israel-Framework%20Agreement_Dossier-FINAL.pdf</p><p><br>If you enjoy Reel Talk, please consider supporting independent journalism:<br>Buy Me a Coffee:<br>https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon</p><p><br>or support our work via PayPal:<br>https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TEAEE8YVEU996</p><p><br>Follow Reel Talk with Daizy Gedeon for more in-depth conversations exploring global affairs, international law, geopolitics and the stories shaping our world.</p>
June 1, 2026
S4 | E6 - Aiding and Abetting: How Australia's Government Serves Israel & Washington, Not Aussies
<p>In this episode of Reel Talk, I sit down with Australian Greens Senator David Shoebridge to confront one of the most urgent questions facing Australia today:</p><p>Is Australia still acting in its own national interest, or has it become an extension of Washington's foreign policy agenda?</p><p>Australia says it supports international law.</p><p>Australia says it supports human rights.</p><p>Australia says it supports peace.</p><p>But while publicly backing these principles, Australia's sovereign wealth fund has increased investments in companies linked to Israel's military operations, signed billion-dollar contracts with Israeli weapons manufacturers, and committed tens of billions more to military spending through AUKUS.</p><p>At the same time, Australians are facing rising living costs, pressure on public services and growing concerns about government priorities.</p><p>Beneath the headlines lies a much bigger question:</p><p>Who is really shaping Australia's future — the Australian people, or powerful interests operating far beyond its borders?</p><p>WHAT WE UNCOVER IN THIS CONVERSATION:</p><p>– Australia's sovereign wealth fund investments in companies linked to Israel's military operations<br>– Palantir, surveillance technology and concerns over national sovereignty<br>– The Albanese government's contracts with Israeli weapons manufacturers<br>– Elbit Systems and Australia's growing military relationship with Israel<br>– The influence of Washington on Australian foreign policy<br>– AUKUS and the multi-billion-dollar expansion of military spending<br>– Why disability support and public services are facing cuts while defence spending grows<br>– The debate over anti-Semitism funding and anti-racism policy<br>– Islamophobia, discrimination and political double standards<br>– The role of lobbying groups in shaping public policy<br>– Palestine, Gaza and the suppression of protest movements<br>– Why governments fear mass demonstrations<br>– Australia's relationship with the United States and questions of national independence<br>– Whether Australia's political system still serves the public interest</p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:00 — Introduction: Australia's Contradictions on Palestine and Israel<br>03:10 — Following the Money: The Future Fund and Weapons Companies<br>08:30 — Palantir, Surveillance and the Erosion of Sovereignty<br>14:45 — Elbit Systems and Australia's Billion-Dollar Military Contracts<br>21:00 — Why Canberra Keeps Backing Israeli Defence Companies<br>27:40 — Anti-Semitism Funding and the $604 Million Budget Allocation<br>35:20 — Islamophobia, Double Standards and Australia's Missing Anti-Racism Strategy<br>43:00 — The Power of Protest and Why Governments Fear It<br>49:15 — Gaza, Palestine and the Battle Over Public Narratives<br>55:30 — America's Influence on Australian Politics<br>1:03:00 — AUKUS and Australia's $53 Billion Defence Expansion<br>1:11:00 — Who Is Australia Preparing to Fight?<br>1:18:00 — China, Fear Politics and Manufactured Threats<br>1:25:00 — Lobbying, Power and Influence in Canberra<br>1:32:00 — Australia's Future: Independence or Dependency?</p><p>This is not about left versus right.</p><p>This is about power, influence, sovereignty and who ultimately benefits from the decisions being made in Canberra.</p><p>Watch until the end.</p><p>Because the questions raised in this conversation affect every Australian whether they realise it yet or not.</p><p>If you are enjoying our podcasts please consider a small contribution of $5 a month to allow us to keep you informed:<br><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon">https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon</a></p><p>Subscribe and turn on notifications so you DON’T miss a video:<br><a href="https://shorturl.at/qrjGx">https://shorturl.at/qrjGx</a></p>
June 1, 2026
S4 | E5 - Israel isn't coming for Hezbollah, it's coming for South Lebanon
<p>In this episode of Reel Talk, Daizy Gedeon sits down with former Lebanese ambassador, political analyst and former presidential candidate Tracy Chamoun for a confronting and deeply personal conversation about the destruction unfolding in southern Lebanon.<br>As Washington announces “productive ceasefire talks” between Lebanon and Israel, villages in the south continue to be bombed, demolished and emptied.<br>Families displaced.<br>Farmland destroyed.<br>Entire communities erased.<br>Together, Daizy and Tracy unpack the contradiction at the heart of this moment:<br>How can peace negotiations happen while destruction continues on the ground?<br>This episode explores:<br>– The devastation across southern Lebanon<br>– Why Tracy Chamoun calls it “ecocide”<br>– The destruction of farmland, infrastructure and historic villages<br>– The use of white phosphorus and glyphosate<br>– Israel’s expanding buffer zones and fears of permanent occupation<br>– Hezbollah, resistance and Lebanon’s internal divisions<br>– The psychological trauma of war and displacement<br>– International hypocrisy and the failure of global institutions<br>– Whether Lebanon can still protect its sovereignty and future<br>TIMESTAMPS:<br>00:00 — Introduction & The Washington/South Lebanon Contradiction<br>01:45 — The True Scale of the Displacement Crisis<br>04:15 — What is Ecocide?<br>09:30 — White Phosphorus & Scorched Earth Tactics<br>13:15 — Israel’s Expansion Strategy<br>17:00 — Surviving the Pager Explosions<br>22:30 — Censorship, Propaganda & Israel’s Global Image<br>27:15 — The Ceasefire Contradiction<br>32:00 — Lebanon’s National Defense Crisis<br>38:30 — Hezbollah & Lebanon’s Internal Divide<br>43:00 — Trump, Macron & International Influence<br>48:30 — Final Thoughts & Lebanon’s Future<br>This is not a conversation built on slogans.<br>It’s built on facts, history and lived experience.<br>ABOUT TRACY CHAMOUN:<br>Tracy Chamoun is a former Lebanese ambassador to Jordan, political analyst and former presidential candidate. She is the granddaughter of former Lebanese President Camille Chamoun and the daughter of Dany Chamoun, who was assassinated alongside his wife and two sons during the Lebanese Civil War.<br>Known for her outspoken positions on Lebanese sovereignty, Hezbollah’s weapons and regional geopolitics, Tracy remains one of Lebanon’s most prominent political voices today.<br>#Lebanon #TracyChamoun #MiddleEast #SouthLebanon #Politics #Geopolitics #ReelTalk #DaizyGedeon</p>
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