What's Going On In Syria? (and more)
Dec 3, 2024 ·
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This week, Erin Flanagan and Jake Shropshire run through some updates in US politics, including how President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, and some of Donald Trump’s incoming...
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This week, Erin Flanagan and Jake Shropshire run through some updates in US politics, including how President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, and some of Donald Trump’s incoming appointments, some of whom helped write Project 2025. Then they discuss the ongoing situation in Syria with the resparking of the Syrian Civil War and involvement by Russia and Iran to push back opposition forces around Aleppo, and how it all relates to Hamas, Israel, and the situation in Gaza. Finally, they break down the recent 2024 Irish Elections, what the exit polls said, how Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael did, and how Michael Martin may become taoiseach.
Then, in the Have You Heard rundown of the week’s biggest news, they break down how French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to be ousted by the far right and the left in the French parliament and who French President Emmanuel Macron could pick in his place, Israel attacking Lebanon in violation of last week’s ceasefire and Israel’s claim that Hezbollah hasn’t retreated, the UK voting to approve assisted dying for terminally ill patients who have a short life expectancy, how South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol just declared martial law and accusing opposition parties of colluding with North Korea, and Belgium making history as the first country to allow sex workers to sign employment contracts which will allow them access to social benefits denied to them for decades.
Sources for…
Joe Biden Pardoning Hunter Biden:
Donald Trump and Project 2025:
Ongoing Syrian Civil War:
2024 Irish Elections:
Have You Heard Headlines:
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Then, in the Have You Heard rundown of the week’s biggest news, they break down how French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to be ousted by the far right and the left in the French parliament and who French President Emmanuel Macron could pick in his place, Israel attacking Lebanon in violation of last week’s ceasefire and Israel’s claim that Hezbollah hasn’t retreated, the UK voting to approve assisted dying for terminally ill patients who have a short life expectancy, how South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol just declared martial law and accusing opposition parties of colluding with North Korea, and Belgium making history as the first country to allow sex workers to sign employment contracts which will allow them access to social benefits denied to them for decades.
Sources for…
Joe Biden Pardoning Hunter Biden:
- The AP - Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
- BBC - White House defends Biden as Republicans and Democrats criticise pardon for Hunter
Donald Trump and Project 2025:
- The AP - After Trump’s Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles
- CBS News - See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far
- The Bulwark Podcast - Bill Kristol and Elaina Plott Calabro: A Sordid Lot
Ongoing Syrian Civil War:
- CNN - What’s Happening in Syria? A Simple Guide
- Al Jazeera - Syria Tracker: Maps and Charts
- BBC - More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo
- ReliefWeb - Escalation of hostilities in Syria - Flash update #1 (December 2nd, 2024)
2024 Irish Elections:
- BBC - Fianna Fáil emerges as largest party in Irish election
- The Guardian - Ireland Election 2024: Full Results
- France 24 - Greens, far-right among big losers in Irish vote
Have You Heard Headlines:
- Le Monde - French PM forces social security budget bill through, exposing his government to a no-confidence vote
- CNN - Israel threatens to ‘go deeper’ into Lebanon as strikes strain ceasefire
- BBC - What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
- Washington Post - South Korean president says he will lift martial law after protests
- NPR - Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections
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