Program Podcast: Reese Erlich: Report from Syriahttp://www.radio4all.net/program/56977Podcast for Program: Reese Erlich: Report from SyriaWed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:18 +0000240Takes on the World - Reese Erlich: Report from Syriahttp://www.radio4all.net/program/56977Reese Erlich speaks of his October trip to Syria (see The Progressive Dec./Jan); how internal opposition forces oppose Libyan-style external intervention believing they will unseat al-Assad over time; of escalating violence on both sides as well as exaggeration of casualty figures and number of military defectors; on changes in Muslim Brotherhood; on situation and views of Syrian minorities; on approach to Syria by US, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Arab League, and Hamas; on differences between Hezbollah’s ties to Syria and Iran; and inability to predict outcome of present standoff.Jeff BlankfortWed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:18 +0000