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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 47 MIN

Bridging Worlds: From Lebanon to Washington

from Taking the Edge Off the Middle East with Brian Katulis

Rana Abtar—chief correspondent for Asharq Al-Awsat and anchor of the Washington Report—joins Brian for a conversation on US policy in the Middle East, Lebanon's struggles and resilience, and what it means to cover Washington for Arab audiences. From Trump's Syria policy to the 2020 Beirut explosion, from life on Capitol Hill to her family's roots in Baalbek, Rana brings together the political and the personal, sharing a unique perspective that bridges policy, culture, and humanity.

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