Interview with Ricardo Karam

Ricardo Karam, is one of the Arab region's most celebrated Talk Show Hosts. He's worked tirelessly for decades to 'elevate' his audience's interests and knowledge, so he took the unpopular route of showcasing not singers or politicians but what he calls 'unsung heroes'. Apart from his captivating TV shows, Ricardo is also the founder of 'Takreem' shedding a much needed light on Arab achievement everywhere.
We speak about everything from his unusual beginnings, how he has managed to keep a 'free voice', what Arabism means to him and why this sentiment is today challenged, to the remarkable women he's met along the way.

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Why Beirut?
4:00 Ricardo Karam, the human
5:46 Upbringing & turning points
12:00 They 'why' in what he does
15:09 Conquering the 'masses'
17:58 how to keep a 'free voice'
20:46 About Arabism and what it means today
24:48 Remarkable Arab women
31:09 about 'Takreem'
34:44 Arabs & the West
38:28 Quick fire questions
39:47 Ricardo's dreams & closing words