In this episode, we have a conversation with Hassan Ramadan from Madinati (formerly known as Beirut Madinati).  We discuss topics from who Madinati is and how the party started a wave of hope in the 2016 municipal elections, engaging one of the largest municipal voter outcomes for a new political party, to how it decided to broaden its reach to focus on Lebanon, through its participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

We go over the recent change in the party’s name from Beirut Madinati to Madinati, how the group prioritizes a democratic exchange of ideas, and ongoing developments with their allies in preparing themselves for the parliamentary elections.

Keep up with Madinati on their website or social media channels:

Website: https://beirutmadinati.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/beirutmadinati @BeirutMadinati

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beirutmadinati/ @BeirutMadinati

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeirutMadinati @BeirutMadinati

The Sawti Podcast is co-hosted by Tarek Khalil, Tamara Rasamny, and Samir Ballouz. Edited and produced by Tamara Rasamny. Sting by Roupen Bezdikian. Cover art by Karine Sawan.

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