What's going on in Syria and why has it fallen?

British journalist Vanessa Beeley fled Damascus, leaving behind her dogs and rushing to Lebanon for safety.

What is going on in Syria?

It depends on who you listen to.

I'd recommend putting less trust in Western media, especially larger outlets with little to lose, and more trust in those with skin in the game and a lot to lose. British journalist, Vanessa Beeley, for example, has skin in the game and a lot to lose. She has been living in Damascus for years, enduring rolling blackouts, sanctions, geopolitical conflict and a generally tough life.

📺 Watch the full episode