Aridity Lines: Scarcity, Development Politics, and Corruption: Beirut’s Water Systems W/ N.Christidi

In the fourth episode of Aridity Lines, researcher, writer, and arts practitioner Nadia Christidi discusses water supply systems and water-mediated social relations in Beirut as an entry point into a better understanding of water scarcity or aridity in the Mediterranean as a hydro-social, rather than purely hydrological problem. Guest: Nadia Christidi Hosted by Reem Shadid Edited by Barbara Casavecchia and Reem Shadid Introduction and credits voice-over: Jinane Chaaya Sound editor: Moe Choucair Produced by María Montero Sierra Aridity Lines was commissioned by TBA21–Academy and co-produced with Radio Ma3azef as part of The Current III: “Mediterraneans: ‘Thus waves come in pairs’ (after Etel Adnan).”