The Syrian civil war and a stunning reversal for the Assad regime
4 December 2024 - 33 minsForeign correspondent Ruth Michaelson explains how President Bashar al-Assad’s government lost Aleppo, Syria’s second-biggest city, and who the Islamist militants are who have taken control there Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, you may notice some disruption to the availability of new episodes in your Guardian podcast feeds in the coming days. All the work on this episode was done before the strike action began. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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The surprising truth about Reform voters
The biggest survey of Reform voters to date reveals unexpected views. Aditya Chakrabortty reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
14 November Finished
Is Trump going to war with Venezuela?
Who is pushing Trump to send the US navy to Venezuela? With Andrew Roth and Tom Phillips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
13 November Finished
How China is trying to silence UK academics
How entangled are China and the UK universities sector? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
27 mins
12 November Finished
Why Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for $1bn
The broadcaster’s director general and head of news resigned on Sunday night. But were they unforgivable mistakes made or were they victims of an internal coup? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
31 mins
11 November Finished
Cop ahoy! Sailing up the Amazon to the climate summit
Jonathan Watts sets off on a three-day boat trip down the Amazon – with indigenous leaders, scientists, artists and more – to report on Cop30, the climate summit taking place this year in Brazil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
10 November Finished
One man’s story inside the siege of El Fasher, Sudan
What does the fall of El Fasher mean for the future of Sudan? Kaamil Ahmed reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
33 mins
7 November Finished
