Tommy and Ben discuss the breaking news that Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria after rebel factions took over Damascus in a stunning sweep after 13 years of Civil War. They talk about the speed with which it all happened, what could come next as Syrians decide their own fate after decades of dictatorship, and how the events will affect US policy.
Oct 21
France Descends Into Chaos
Trump rigs the war in Russia’s favor, France descends into chaos, and we witness another episode of the Trump administration soap opera drama, As the World Burns.Tommy and Ben walk through Trump and Zelensky’s most recent war of words, the devastating consequences of the US holdi ... Show More
1h 38m
Dec 2024
The Middle East After Assad
After rebels took Syria’s capital, President Bashar Al-Assad fled Damascus for Russia, ending his brutal 24-year reign. His ouster marks the beginning of a new, uncertain phase for a country that’s been ravaged by 13 years of civil war. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s ... Show More
15m 28s
Dec 2024
The final hours of the Assad regime
President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria, ending 50 years of authoritarian rule by his family. Over the weekend, rebels who had already taken Aleppo and Hama began to close in on the city of Homs and set their eyes on the capital Damascus.As it became clear that Assad had fled, t ... Show More
28m 18s
Dec 2024
After al-Assad falls, what’s ahead for Syria?
In an 11-day offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule. President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. As the Syrian people celebrate the fall of the regime, where will their country go from here? In this episode: Arwa Damon (@IamArwa ... Show More
24m 43s
<p>On Sunday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad <a href="https://www.readtangle.com/r/adb83100?m=952b3d4f-41d1-4b12-988c-5556489b33d3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>fled</u></a> the country and was granted political asylum in Russia. Assad's departu ... Show More
