Episode
Part One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
1:22:56
Published: Tue May 28 2019
Description
In Episode 63, Robert is joined by Anna Hossnieh (Ethnically Ambiguous) to discuss Syria's President Bashar al-Assad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this episode of Ethnically Ambiguous, the hosts talk about war criminals and how bad parenting and insecurities may be the root cause of their behavior.
00:00 - 03:10 (03:10)
Summary
In this episode of Ethnically Ambiguous, the hosts talk about war criminals and how bad parenting and insecurities may be the root cause of their behavior. They also discuss the strange phenomenon of fans of war criminals.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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Hafez's upbringing shows the gut level confidence needed to survive in difficult circumstances.
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EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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.
09:20 - 17:38 (08:18)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The article discusses the debate surrounding the influence of Assad's mother in his regime, and notes that he was known to be exceptionally close to her.
17:38 - 22:08 (04:30)
Summary
The article discusses the debate surrounding the influence of Assad's mother in his regime, and notes that he was known to be exceptionally close to her.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Assad brothers, heirs to the throne of Syria, grew up in a world of privilege and brutality.
22:08 - 29:03 (06:54)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator, became an ophthalmologist and eye doctor by reading a book, according to his former supervisor at the Western Eye Hospital in London, Ed Schulenberg.
29:03 - 33:08 (04:04)
Summary
Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator, became an ophthalmologist and eye doctor by reading a book, according to his former supervisor at the Western Eye Hospital in London, Ed Schulenberg.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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.
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Summary
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.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The real-life events surrounding the al-Assad family's pursuit for a succession plan is far darker and more dangerous than the comical Disney movie portrayed.
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Summary
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EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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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.
40:44 - 45:00 (04:16)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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The speaker talks about the different situations in which it is appropriate to watch and laugh at painful videos, distinguishing between situations where the pain is an integral part of the sport and situations where people are intentionally harming others.
45:01 - 47:52 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker talks about the different situations in which it is appropriate to watch and laugh at painful videos, distinguishing between situations where the pain is an integral part of the sport and situations where people are intentionally harming others.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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Bashar al-Assad instituted political reforms in Syria opening up the economy to new businesses, allowing new political parties to form, and liberal intellectuals to publish literature.
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Summary
Bashar al-Assad instituted political reforms in Syria opening up the economy to new businesses, allowing new political parties to form, and liberal intellectuals to publish literature.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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This excerpt discusses the complicated political situation in Syria and Iraq, including the involvement of foreign fighters and the delicate balance of working with the U.S. while also standing up to them to maintain public support at home.
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Summary
This excerpt discusses the complicated political situation in Syria and Iraq, including the involvement of foreign fighters and the delicate balance of working with the U.S. while also standing up to them to maintain public support at home.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The United States has a complicated relationship with Syria, using their regime to torture people while condemning them as authoritarian leaders.
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Summary
The United States has a complicated relationship with Syria, using their regime to torture people while condemning them as authoritarian leaders. Syria was an integral part of the CIA's torture program.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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A discussion about an infamous Vogue article that portrayed Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad as a progressive, glamorous woman while ignoring the atrocities committed by her husband's regime.
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A discussion about an infamous Vogue article that portrayed Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad as a progressive, glamorous woman while ignoring the atrocities committed by her husband's regime. The article was published just before the outbreak of a brutal civil war in Syria.
EpisodePart One: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
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