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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Is this Labour’s hostile environment?
explicitShabana Mahmood’s new immigration plans have been welcomed by Tommy Robinson. Jessica Elgot explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24 mins
19 November Finished
Donald Trump’s Epstein U-turn
Jonathan Freedland unpacks Donald Trump’s latest U-turn over the Epstein files – the one scandal the president just can’t seem to shake. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
24 mins
18 November Finished
Why Labour is going Danish on immigration
Danish journalist Nilas Heinskou and Syrian refugee Agob Yacoub discuss Denmark’s harsh immigration and asylum policies – reportedly the inspiration for changes to be announced by the UK government this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
17 November Finished
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
