The presence of U.S. troops in northern Syria was designed to protect America’s allies and keep its enemies there in check. President Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from the region quickly, and predictably, unraveled a tenuous peace on the volatile border between Syria and Turkey. His decision handed a gift to four American adversaries: Iran, Russia, the Syri ... Show More
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Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
<p>“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to finish the tale of the complicated friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and ... Show More
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Feb 2020
One of the worst crises of Syria’s civil war
Zack, Jenn, and Alex talk about perhaps the single worst humanitarian crisis in Syria’s civil war — the ongoing situation in Idlib, where 3 million people are trapped in a province under assault by Bashar al-Assad and his allies. They explain how we got to this point, why the sit ... Show More
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Oct 2019
Amid Criticism From Congress And Bloodshed In Syria, Pres. Trump Moves To Sanction Turkey; Pres. Trump Ex-Russia Adviser Wraps Up Testimony On Capitol Hill
Amid Criticism From Congress And Bloodshed In Syria, Pres. Trump Moves To Sanction Turkey; Pres. Trump Threatens Sanctions On Turkey Over Syria Offensive As Sen. McConnell Rebukes His Decision To Pull U.S. Troops; VP Pence To Travel To Turkey; Will Try To Broker Ceasefire Between ... Show More
41m 6s
May 2019
Intensifying Fighting in Syria Suggests a New Phase of the War
<p>Over the last several weeks an estimated 140,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Idlib, Syria. </p> <div>Syrian regime forces, backed by Russia, have scaled up their attacks in what is the last part of Syria controlled by rebel forces. </div> <div> </div> ... Show More
21m 27s
Feb 2023
Will war-torn Syria restrict aid after a devastating earthquake?
A 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria this week, leaving at least 20,000 people dead and tens of thousands injured or stuck under rubble.
It was particularly devastating because many buildings were not built to withstand this level of disaster, and it hit a region already tor ... Show More
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