Syria Podcast Episode 1

UK Column News — 29th April 2026UK Column turns 20!Join the 20th Anniversary event (18–20 Sept 2026) celebrating independent journalism.https://shop.ukcolumn.org/product/20th-anniversary-on-location/The first edition of The Column is here.A new quarterly from UK Column—128 pages ... Show More

Martin Armstrong on where the world is heading | Jerm Warfare► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialWe’re bombarded with narratives and lies—Winston Churchill once said, "In time of war, truth is so precious that it needs a bodyguard of lies ... Show More

Switch the Stories To Find the Truth — with Katharine Gun | UK Column Interviews► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialAs explained in the notes for UK Column’s January 2025 interview with Katharine, entitled ‘A Defence of Necessity: Breakin ... Show More

<p>After eight years of civil war in Syria, with hundreds of thousands of its citizens dead and millions more fleeing the country, one question looms large: how did things get so bad? During those early days of peaceful protest, what prompted a shoot-to-kill order from the highes ... Show More

<p>In the first episode of Normally, hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the evolving political beliefs of Kamala Harris, the media's role in shaping political narratives, and the double standards present in political discourse. They also delve into the dynamics ... Show More

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on March 15. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Thirteen years ago, Syrians took to the streets to stand up against the government o ... Show More

The Economist's Defence Editor Shashank Joshi joins Tom and Helen for an early episode this week to discuss how the Assad regime fell so rapidly and what this means for Syria and the world.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' t ... Show More

<p>In this 'Ask Us Anything' episode of Normally, Mary Katharine and Karol reflect on their holiday experiences, share their reading lists, and discuss the challenges of finding quality fiction. They delve into political concerns regarding future elections and the potential rise ... Show More

<p>Le 8 décembre 2024 est une date gravée à jamais dans l'histoire de la Syrie. Ce jour-là, les rebelles syriens, menés par le groupe Hayat Tahrir al-Cham (HTC), <a href="https://www.slate.fr/grand-format/chute-regime-fuite-bachar-el-assad-images-syrie-liberee-damas-rebelles-isla ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine &amp; Karol discuss Kamala Harris's campaign strategies, particularly her focus on male voters and the promises made to black men. They analyze the implications of these promises and the timing of her campaign efforts. The discussion shifts to t ... Show More

This is a live show where I speak to the Syrian author Khaled Elesmael about queer rights in Syria, gay desire in Arab literature some exciting news at the end of the episode. Khaled Elesmael’s books Salemlike and Gateway to the Sea are seminal works of literature and are a must- ... Show More