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Dec 2024
14m 30s

Ben Reacts: The End of Assad in Syria

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Ben Shapiro reacts to the breaking news of Bashar al-Assad’s regime being forced out of Syria—With terrorist rebels, and a region still plagued by risk and uncertainty, the situation is far from simple. Ben unpacks the power vacuum left behind, what this means for Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia.     Sponsored by PDS Debt - PDS Debt is offering a free debt analy ... Show More
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