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We Are the Ones Who Live Here

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by Ben Moorad & Farrah Khatib

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12 episodes

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“We Are the Ones Who Live Here” is an English-language podcast program about contemporary life in Lebanon, and all of our contributors are emerging Lebanese journalists, writers, storytellers and theatre artists. This podcast is made of our voices, voices from all over this country, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, immigrant and refugee voices, new voices telling stories about life in our country, life beyond the headlines, beyond the cliches. Season One of “We Are the Ones Who Live Here” (2023) contains the work of 10 contributing writers, storytellers and journalists, 9 voice actors, and 17 people we interviewed about their lives. We’ve created a mix of interviews, monologues, reporting and poetry, backed by original music and field recordings. The five episodes of Season One are hosted by five women who live here. Season Two (2026) is wiser and psychologically deeper exploration of life during wartime. Co-Producer Farrah Khatib hosts each of the five episodes, which feature dynamic audio essays by 5 Lebanese writers and artists about what the last few years have been like. Featuring music by Raffi Feghali (TsaTsa) and sound production by Wilson Vediner. Co-Produced by Ben Moorad. This is a joint American-Lebanese production. Visit welebanonpod.com for more information. Season 2 was made with the crucial support of our Season 2 Hero, Aysha Ghazoul, and our Season 2 Sponsors, J. Schuberth, Stephanie Barr and Michele Moorad. These other wonderful people all supported the production of Season 2: Andrea Osborn Ginder, Andy Silver, Anya Filena Anián, Becca Evans, Bob Hazen, Cristin Pearson, Dagmar, Dawn Jones Redstone, Elana Seplow, Eric Evans, Erin Moorad, Gordon Haber, Jane and Joe Barr, Joaquin Lopez, John Lafayette, Johnny Stallings, Jonathan Walters, Kathy Kniep, Kristin Steele, Kristy Nicholas, Lisa Moorad, Lora Lafayette, Mary Potter, Melissa Masini, Meredith Miller Hodgkinson, Mic Crenshaw, Miriam Feuerle, Monica Beemer, Paul Honeyman-Colvin, Paul Lipscomb, Robyn Steely, Ralph, Sara Guest, Siobhan Gray, Suzanne Geary, Suzanne Potter Padilla and Tanya Barham. Thank you all! This podcast was also made possible with the support of the Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) at the American University of Beirut.

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Recent Episodes

April 28, 2026

My Mother Country

“When I was young, I saw Lebanon as vibrant and vast, a safe land that was full of adventure. I saw my mother, Georgette, as the sun, radiating warmth and light. Her heart was like a river that never runs dry. I loved her, and I loved Lebanon, my mother country…”Elias Demerdjian charts the decline and fall of Lebanon as it ran in parallel with, and influenced, his mother’s declining health.Follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://welebanonpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod.com</a>, and follow Elias at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespianed_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/thespianed_</a>. Email us at <a href="mailto:welebanonpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod@gmail.com</a> with your thoughts on the show or with your own stories of life in Lebanon.

April 21, 2026

The Eternity of Bread

“The cheese melts softly in the bread, and when I crunch on the first bite, I taste love and the strong musky smell from my grandfather's hands that stuck to the crust as he made it…”This lyrical meditation from Lyne Jradi examines how grief and love echo through the simple acts of making and eating bread… and how displacement and war can distort them.Follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://welebanonpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod.com</a>, and follow Lyne at <a href="http://instagram.com/solitarywords_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/solitarywords_</a>. Email us at <a href="mailto:welebanonpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod@gmail.com</a> with your thoughts on the show or with your own stories of life in Lebanon.

April 14, 2026

Olive Branch

“Israel now bombs the olive groves, and trees that are a hundred years old and have given us their sustenance and warmth for a hundred years now burn to ash.”Farrah Khatib looks at how generations of one family have seen the ritual of the annual olive harvest change through cycles of Israeli attacks and occupation.Follow us on Instagram at <a href="http://welebanonpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod.com</a>, and follow Farrah at <a href="http://instagram.com/farrah.khatib" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/farrah.khatib</a>. Email us at <a href="mailto:welebanonpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">welebanonpod@gmail.com</a> with your thoughts on the show or with your own stories of life in Lebanon.

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What is We Are the Ones Who Live Here?: “We Are the Ones Who Live Here” is an English-language podcast program about contemporary life in Lebanon, and all of our contributors are emerging Lebanese journalists, writers, storytellers and theatre artists.

This podcast is made of our voices, voices from all over this country, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, immigrant and refugee voices, new voices telling stories about life in our country, life beyond the headlines, beyond the cliches.

Season One of “We Are the Ones Who Live Here” (2023) contains the work of 10 contributing writers, storytellers and journalists, 9 voice actors, and 17 people we interviewed about their lives. We’ve created a mix of interviews, monologues, reporting and poetry, backed by original music and field recordings. The five episodes of Season One are hosted by five women who live here.

Season Two (2026) is wiser and psychologically deeper exploration of life during wartime. Co-Producer Farrah Khatib hosts each of the five episodes, which feature dynamic audio essays by 5 Lebanese writers and artists about what the last few years have been like. Featuring music by Raffi Feghali (TsaTsa) and sound production by Wilson Vediner. Co-Produced by Ben Moorad.

This is a joint American-Lebanese production. Visit welebanonpod.com for more information.

Season 2 was made with the crucial support of our Season 2 Hero, Aysha Ghazoul, and our Season 2 Sponsors, J. Schuberth, Stephanie Barr and Michele Moorad. These other wonderful people all supported the production of Season 2: Andrea Osborn Ginder, Andy Silver, Anya Filena Anián, Becca Evans, Bob Hazen, Cristin Pearson, Dagmar, Dawn Jones Redstone, Elana Seplow, Eric Evans, Erin Moorad, Gordon Haber, Jane and Joe Barr, Joaquin Lopez, John Lafayette, Johnny Stallings, Jonathan Walters, Kathy Kniep, Kristin Steele, Kristy Nicholas, Lisa Moorad, Lora Lafayette, Mary Potter, Melissa Masini, Meredith Miller Hodgkinson, Mic Crenshaw, Miriam Feuerle, Monica Beemer, Paul Honeyman-Colvin, Paul Lipscomb, Robyn Steely, Ralph, Sara Guest, Siobhan Gray, Suzanne Geary, Suzanne Potter Padilla and Tanya Barham. Thank you all!

This podcast was also made possible with the support of the Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) at the American University of Beirut.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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