Chapter
The Ethics of Dictators' Children
09:20 - 17:38 (08:18)
A discussion of the ethics of dictators' children, comparing the actions of Saddam Hussein's son, Uday, with those of Bashar al-Assad's children, and considering the implications of being born into a position of power.
Clips
The podcast discusses the childhood and upbringing of dictators, referencing Saddam's son and Bashar al-Assad's portrayal of his own childhood.
09:20 - 13:12 (03:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses the childhood and upbringing of dictators, referencing Saddam's son and Bashar al-Assad's portrayal of his own childhood. They also mention a pro-Assad book written by an academic named David Lesh.
ChapterThe Ethics of Dictators' Children
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad was a brutal dictator who destroyed entire neighborhoods in the name of maintaining control, while his sons Bashar and Uday have vastly different approaches to ruling.
13:12 - 15:27 (02:15)
Summary
The late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad was a brutal dictator who destroyed entire neighborhoods in the name of maintaining control, while his sons Bashar and Uday have vastly different approaches to ruling.
ChapterThe Ethics of Dictators' Children
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker expresses their judgment of those who would use a time machine to observe and not act on injustices in history, and their stance on historical figures.
15:27 - 17:38 (02:10)
Summary
The speaker expresses their judgment of those who would use a time machine to observe and not act on injustices in history, and their stance on historical figures. They invite listeners to tweet or visit if their time machine can also travel through space.