The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Apr 11, 2017 · 00:20:54

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The transformation of Bashar al-Assad from doctor to brutal ruler.
Trump's rejection of Assad contrasts with embrace of another Middle Eastern leader.
Reporting from Middle East correspondent Ben Hubbard and Rukmini Callimachi.

Guests on This Episode

BH

Ben Hubbard

10 podcast appearances

RC

Rukmini Callimachi

14 podcast appearances

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