Caliphate

https://feeds.simplecast.com/uUplVtAS

3.5K Followers 13 Episodes

In the war on terror, who is it that we’re really fighting? “Caliphate” follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The New York Times, on her quest to understand ISIS. For more information about the series, visit nytimes.com/caliphate. This series includes disturbing language and scenes of graphic violence. Producer: Andy Mills; Reporters: Rukmini Callimachi and Andy Mills; Managing Producer: Larissa Anderson; Editors: Wendy Dorr and Larissa Anderson; Associate Producer: Asthaa Chatu...

Episode List

Prologue: The Mission

Apr 19th, 2018 5:00 AM

The war on terror has cost the U.S. billions and has been fought for nearly 20 years. Rukmini Callimachi, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, asks, “Who are we really fighting?”

Chapter One: The Reporter

Apr 19th, 2018 5:05 AM

Rukmini describes the reality of being on the terrorism beat and why she brings trash bags with her to the frontlines of the war against ISIS.The next episode of “Caliphate” will publish on Thursday, April 26. New York Times subscribers can listen to that episode now at nytimes.com/caliphate.

Chapter Two: Recruitment

Apr 26th, 2018 7:45 PM

Who is it that ISIS appeals to, and how? Rukmini speaks with a former ISIS member about how and why he joined the fold.The next episode of “Caliphate” will publish on Thursday, May 3rd. New York Times subscribers can listen to that episode now at nytimes.com/caliphate.

Chapter Three: The Arrival

May 3rd, 2018 7:45 PM

ISIS turns fantasy into reality for a new recruit.The next episode of “Caliphate” will publish on Thursday, May 10th. New York Times subscribers can listen to that episode now at nytimes.com/caliphate.

Chapter Four: Us vs. Them

May 10th, 2018 7:45 PM

A new recruit proves his worth and gets invited to a secret meeting.The next episode of “Caliphate” will publish on Thursday, May 17th. New York Times subscribers can listen to that episode now at nytimes.com/caliphate.

More Episodes