<p>This week, we examine a group that was recently in the news for losing their final city stronghold in Syria, the infamous Islamic State (or ISIS). We discuss their history, their leader, their unique ideology, and where we go from here. Have they actually been defeated? What did they really believe? Where did they come from?</p>

This week, we examine a group that was recently in the news for losing their final city stronghold in Syria, the infamous Islamic State (or ISIS). We discuss their history, their leader, their unique ideology, and where we go from here. Have they actually been defeated? What did they really believe? Where did they come from?

Episode 43: SPOTLIGHT --> ISIS, the Islamic State

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Episode 43: SPOTLIGHT --> ISIS, the Islamic State

Episode 43: SPOTLIGHT --> ISIS, the Islamic State