ISIS Terror
What fueled the ISIS rise?
4.4 (33)
45 mins
Discover the complex and disturbing story of ISIS, exploring the factors that contributed to its rise, including the charismatic leadership of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the exploitation of anarchy in the Middle East. Also learn about ISIS' brutal tactics, its use of social media, and the international community's response to the crisis.
Ep 1:
The Making of a Caliph
From Camp Bucca to self-proclaimed caliph, trace how Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi exploited chaos and digital reach to seize Fallujah and turn Raqqa into a capital of horror.
Ep 2:
The Junior Varsity Delusion
Obama's dismissive "JV team" remark collided with brutal reality as ISIS surged, exposing ignored warnings, political blame-shifting, and the catastrophic fallout of America's withdrawal from Iraq.
Ep 3:
Sandstorms and Broken Promises
As Ramadi falls in a sandstorm of suicide truck bombs, Biden juggles crisis calls beside his dying son, while a jihadist scholar's fury with ISIS ignites a stunning betrayal.
Ep 4:
Terror's Own Judgment Day
Hidden inside an al-Qaeda safehouse, a witness watches rival terrorists secretly admire ISIS's brutal propaganda, revealing jealousy, hypocrisy, and terror's twisted hierarchy of infamy.
Discussions (14)
Griffin
Level 5 · 10 mo agoThe Mad Max vehicles sound terrifying. It reminds me of the bombing history in my hometown Chongqing.
Joseph
Level 4 · 10 mo agoManson claim is baseless.
Blake
Level 7 · 10 mo agobaghdadi is literally manson with wifi so the podcast is right about them farming lonely losers
