Joseph Bahout, the Director of Public Policy at the American University of Beirut, Ronnie Chatah, host of the Beirut Banyan podcast, and political analyst Ali Rizk dive into Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun. They discuss the pressing challenges Aoun faces, such as forming a government amidst political divides and tackling essential reforms. The conversation highlights Hezbollah's evolving role, the delicate balance of international influences, and the path towards restoring national sovereignty and stability in a nation teetering on the edge of crisis.