The Women's War

These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism present an increasing danger to all of us. After covering this degeneration for four years, Robert Evans went looking for hope. He foun ...  Show more

What would you do if the government collapsed? Over the last eight years, the men and women of North-East Syria have had a chance to answer that question for themselves. Using the political theories of an American anarchist and a Kurdish terrorist, they've built a feminist oasis ...  Show more

Robert Evans and Jake Hanrahan are ready to enter Rojava, but first they have to navigate the maze of Iraqi bureaucracy. When they cross the border, they learn that everything may not be as rosy as it sounded from the outsideMusic: "Bella Ciao" by Astronautalis (feat. Subp Yao & ...  Show more

How does law and order work in a system based on anarchist political theory? In this episode, Robert visits a court for ISIS prisoners and talks to one of the top Judges in Rojava.Music: "Bella Ciao" by Astronautalis (feat. Subp Yao & Rickolus)Episode Transcript: https://www.thew ...  Show more

In Rojava, the desire to build a society free of misogyny has led to the creation of an entire village just for women. From this place, Jinwar, they seek to heal themselves and then their society.Episode Transcript: https://www.thewomenswar.com/Music: "Bella Ciao" by Astronautali ...  Show more