Sensemaker: Syrian rebels take back Aleppo

In just 24 hours President Assad’s forces just “melted away” in Syria’s second biggest city. How did the rebels seize control and what might Assad do in response? 

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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