Long Distance Call

Geraldine has a new phone. It has a fancy camera and bigger screen. But the prospect of "learning" her new device has left Geraldine a bit frazzled. She's come to the conclusion that while technology can simplify our lives, it also requires big investments of time to master the new technology. Eliza is watching the slow decline of Lebanon's economy. She's also been glued to American politics and believes Mike Bloomberg is now the best hope to force Trump out of the White House. Also this week: Eliza becomes a yogi. Sinn Fein's political resurgence. And Geraldine commits to walking the Lebanon Mountain Trail. Join the conversation at the "Long Distance Call" Facebook page or email us at ldcpodcast1@gmail.com Saad Hariri calls for early elections https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/defiant-lebanon-hariri-deal-aoun-history-200214172027571.html The light That Failed - Ivan Krastev https://www.amazon.com/Light-That-Failed-Losing-Democracy/dp/1643133691 Interview on ABC Radio National Saturday Extra with Geraldi