Chapter
The Dangerous Comforts of Power
40:44 - 45:00 (04:16)
The allure of power can lead people to do terrible things, and there should be mechanisms in place to prevent those who become corrupted by power from doing harm.
Clips
Bashar al-Assad initially gained a reputation for criticizing Syria's corrupt bureaucracy, but as he assumed power, he became a brutal dictator accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
40:44 - 43:08 (02:23)
Syrian politics
Summary
Bashar al-Assad initially gained a reputation for criticizing Syria's corrupt bureaucracy, but as he assumed power, he became a brutal dictator accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
ChapterThe Dangerous Comforts of Power
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The lesson we can learn from power-hungry dictators like Bashar Al-Assad is that there should be a group within the DEA to target individuals who prioritize their own power over the safety and well-being of others.
43:08 - 45:00 (01:52)
DEA
Summary
The lesson we can learn from power-hungry dictators like Bashar Al-Assad is that there should be a group within the DEA to target individuals who prioritize their own power over the safety and well-being of others. The focus shouldn't only be on taking down drug traffickers, but also those who abuse their power.