Liberating Raqqa Comes With a Heavy Price Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Oct. 16, 2017: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters, stand on destroyed street where they battle against the Islamic State militants, in Raqqa, Syria. ( Syrian Democratic Forces / Associated Press ) Produced by Oliver Lazarus Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC