Chapter
The Heir Apparent
33:08 - 37:12 (04:04)
The death of a dictator's heir apparent in a car crash sparks suspicion as to why he wasn't replaced by the dictator's other more suitable son. This episode delves into the politics of succession of some brutal dictatorships and imagines an upbeat version of a shy and bashful eye doctor son who becomes the ruler of his country.
Clips
Dax Shepard and guest discuss the band Genesis and Peter Gabriel's involvement, prompted by Shepard's mention of his mother's musical taste.
33:08 - 33:30 (00:22)
Summary
Dax Shepard and guest discuss the band Genesis and Peter Gabriel's involvement, prompted by Shepard's mention of his mother's musical taste.
ChapterThe Heir Apparent
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The suspicious death of a dictator's heir apparent in a car crash may not be a conspiracy after all.
33:30 - 36:06 (02:36)
Summary
The suspicious death of a dictator's heir apparent in a car crash may not be a conspiracy after all. The safety of a sports car at high speed can lead to fatal results.
ChapterThe Heir Apparent
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Hafez al-Assad's decision to pick his son Bashar over his brother Maher to rule Syria after his death was surprising to many.
36:06 - 37:12 (01:06)
Summary
Hafez al-Assad's decision to pick his son Bashar over his brother Maher to rule Syria after his death was surprising to many. Bashar's shy demeanor and background in ophthalmology was in stark contrast to Maher's brutal military leadership.