Long Distance Call

This week's episode is heavy on geo-politics. The so-called Islamic State Group is on the cusp of defeat in Syria. Eliza wonders if it's time to properly recognise it as a 'state'? After all, it had all the hallmarks of one: a functioning bureaucracy, control of civic functions like waste disposal, its own currency and the ability to launch military operations. But Geraldine still maintains that giving I-S formal statehood is giving it a power and notoriety it doesn't deserve. The women also discuss how to moderate social media in troubling times like this. And finally, the restorative power of a good hair colour and cut. Let us know your thoughts at ldcpodcast1@gmail.com or join the conversation at "Long Distance Callers" facebook page.