Syrian Airstrike and American Spirit ModState Podcast Episode 116

Welcome to the 116th episode of the ModState Podcast. On Friday the 13th President Donald Trump ordered the second round of airstrikes in Syria because of chemical weapons by President Assad. The Western world woke up and decided that this was a red line crossed. The UK, France and the United States launched a coordinated airstrike on chemical weapon research facilities and other targets. This strike could be the first of many strikes in Donald Trumps "sustained" vision of countering Assad's use of chemical weapons on his people. This podcast episode breaks down the complexities of the Syrian conflict as well as a broader question. What is the long game and is the American public ready for it? Tune in and have a listen!

Show Notes: 1)Complexity of Syrian conflict www.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/04/12/syria-civil-wa…

2) Airstrike overview www.cnn.com/2018/04/13/politics/trump-us-syria/ind…