Chapter
The Tragic Lives of Syria's Assad Brothers
22:08 - 29:03 (06:54)
The Assad brothers, heirs to the throne of Syria, grew up in a world of privilege and brutality. Basel and Bashar were seen by some as decent men in the midst of their father's regime, and their contrasting personalities make for a fascinating story.
Clips
The conversation is briefly paused as an ad for "Silenced, The Radio Murders" plays.
22:08 - 23:53 (01:44)
Summary
The conversation is briefly paused as an ad for "Silenced, The Radio Murders" plays. The podcast hosts were discussing the perception of being an heir to a throne.
ChapterThe Tragic Lives of Syria's Assad Brothers
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts joke about using Twitter to argue with Bashar Alassar, also known as Bishu.
23:53 - 24:41 (00:47)
Summary
The hosts joke about using Twitter to argue with Bashar Alassar, also known as Bishu. They playfully call him "baby Bashar" and suggest he would be a blocker on social media.
ChapterThe Tragic Lives of Syria's Assad Brothers
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Interviews with individuals who knew Bashar al-Assad during his youth reveal that he was perceived as a shy child who did not seek out recognition or popularity, unlike his brother Basel who was known for owning a stable of sports cars.
24:42 - 26:51 (02:08)
Summary
Interviews with individuals who knew Bashar al-Assad during his youth reveal that he was perceived as a shy child who did not seek out recognition or popularity, unlike his brother Basel who was known for owning a stable of sports cars.
ChapterThe Tragic Lives of Syria's Assad Brothers
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host discusses the experiences of Basel al-Assad, son of a brutal dictator who didn't follow in his father's footsteps, and compares it to other dictator's children, such as Uday Hussein.
26:51 - 29:03 (02:12)
Summary
The host discusses the experiences of Basel al-Assad, son of a brutal dictator who didn't follow in his father's footsteps, and compares it to other dictator's children, such as Uday Hussein.