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Episode #056: Crisscrossing the Jordan

The little kingdom of Jordan has been seeing historic protests recently, followed by the sacking of their prime minister. Phil and Cooper discuss what triggered the protests and what lies ahead for their new prime minister (and, more importantly, for their leader, King Abdullah II). Also, Turkey’s been on a firing streak, and their military is getting hurt the worst. 04:42 - Jordan’s days of rage force PM to resign (Osama al Sharif) 13:22 - Turkish military purges decimate career officer, pilot ranks (Metin Gurcan) Music: El Morabba3 - Asheek (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)

The little kingdom of Jordan has been seeing historic protests recently, followed by the sacking of their prime minister. Phil and Cooper discuss what triggered the protests and what lies ahead for their new prime minister (and, more importantly, for their leader, King Abdullah II). Also, Turkey’s been on a firing streak, and their military is getting hurt the worst.

Music: El Morabba3 - Asheek (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)