House of Kurds: on the ground in northern Syria

The podcast presents several current affairs stories. The first segment features Gareth Brown, reporting from northeastern Syria, detailing the recent advances by Syrian government troops against Kurdish forces and the shifting allegiances of local populations. He highlights the potential for sectarian violence and the sense of betrayal felt by Kurds. The second segment explores the power dynamics within Vietnam's Communist Party Congress, focusing on the competition between factions favoring Western integration versus old communist alliances. Aaron Connolly discusses the potential for leadership challenges and the implications for economic reform. Finally, the podcast examines the trend of increased parental involvement in childcare, particularly among millennial fathers, and the narrowing gender gap in household chores.