Attack on Helen Haines, Antoinette’s time in Lebanon, WaPo journo beaten by Israeli settlers + ABC’s top 100 books list

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Jan and Antoinette look at how a violent attack on independent MP Helen Haines was politicised by The Australian , despite the scant details and evidence available. Antoinette reflects honestly on her time in Lebanon, why it’s a country of contrasts and what "holidaying" in a warzone is really like. Also, we bring you a special interview with local reporter Widad Francis about the multifaceted challenges of being a journalist in Lebanon. Plus, what extremist settler attacks on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine reveal about the paper’s inconsistent ethical and editorial standards. And Jan Fran has strong feelings about ABC Radio National's Top 100 Books of All Time. Support Ette…