In episode 3 of the Syrian Podcast, Mike Robinson speaks to Dr Piers Robinson about alleged chemical weapons use by the Assad government and Piers' subsequent support for the two OPCW investigators who continue to highlight irregularities in the OPCW report on alleged use of chemical weapons in Douma in 2015.
It is hugely important to understand these irreg ... Show More
Aug 22
Weekly UKC Banter: Episode 14
Start changing your food-buying habitsIn this conversation, Jerm, Mike, and Charles discuss the complexities of regenerative farming, focusing on its scalability, health implications, ethical considerations, and the role of consumers in shaping agricultural practices. They emphas ... Show More
58m 27s
Aug 21
Mark Conlon on whether planes actually hit the Twin Towers
Jerm and Mark Conlon dive into the intricate details surrounding the events of 9/11, with a sharp focus on the planes involved (or, rather, allegedly involved). They trace the growth of scepticism towards the official narrative, underscoring the pivotal role of 9/11 in shaping pu ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 21
UK Column Enjoys Sounds Beautiful 2025
Brian Gerrish and Jemma Cooper discuss a wonderful weekend at the Sounds Beautiful Festival 2025 in Dorset. Set in beautiful countryside, the UK Column team enjoyed blue sky and sunshine together with the wonderful company of organisers, entertainers, members of the public, and m ... Show More
54m 56s
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
Buck Brief - Is Syria Becoming a Total Terrorist Hellhole?
With the fall of the House of Assad, Syria is now under new management—but who’s really in charge? Buck Sexton breaks down the transition with Bill Roggio, Senior Editor at Long War Journal. From jihadist factions to the region's strategic importance, they explore the implication ... Show More
25m 48s
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
2024 in Review: Syria before the fall of Assad
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
18m 16s
Dec 2024
Who Is the Rebel Leader Who Ousted Assad?
On December 8, 2024, Syrian rebels stunned the world when they seized Damascus and toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad, more than 13 years into the country’s brutal war. Spearheading the rebel offensive was Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of the Syrian militant group Hay ... Show More
19m 31s