Ep.353 (Live Video): Don't Look Back with Zaven Kouyoumdjian

0:00 Intro 5:15 How would you define yourself? 11:05 'Lebanon Shot Twice' 22:34 'Beirut Guilty Pleasures' 38:39 Television 54:40 Freedom 1:03:23 Career 1:13:19 Q&A 1:35:22 Prime We're with Zaven Kouyoumdjian for Episode 353 of The Beirut Banyan, recorded live at Aaliya's Books. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/MACRiI2FpO8 A bittersweet, emotionally intense and exceptionally honest episode. We discuss two of Zaven's books, 'Lebanon Shot Twice' and 'Beirut Guilty Pleasures' and reflect on his illustrious television career. We also cover shifts in digital media and examine Zaven's own thoughts on his role within the political/media 'establishment' at length. Zaven Kouyoumdjian is a media expert, talk show host and published author. Check out his books at Antoine Library. A special thanks to Wael Abifaker for his audio-technical support. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com