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It's the fall of a regime, not a tennis match: Understanding Syria
Ep. 303
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In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, what it means for the broader region and why people shouldn't get too hung up on figuring out which side to cheer for. Plus, they talk about how the murder of a CEO brought the internet together,
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