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Hanukkah, Syria and the Perils of Empire
The history behind the Hanukkah story holds lessons for the contemporary tragic situation in Syria.
All the President’s Generals
Trump's team could not be more symbolic of the ongoing process of subversion of civilian control of the military.
A Deadly Day: Russian Ambassador Assassinated; 12 Dead in Berlin Truck Crash; Zürich Mosque Attacked
Author Phyllis Bennis discusses these events.
Commandos Without Borders: The US’s Elite Troops Partner With African Forces but Pursue US Aims
Al-Qaeda doesn't care about borders. Neither does the Islamic State or Boko Haram. Brigadier General Donald Bolduc thinks the same way.
Ambassador for Apartheid: Trump’s Pick for Israel Post Slammed as Threat to Peace and Two-State Talks
President-elect Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism for picking David Friedman to be the next US ambassador to Israel.
The Pentagon’s $125 Billion Cover-Up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.
Trump Has Appointed More Generals to His Cabinet Than Any President Since World War II
The hosts look at Donald Trump and his military generals.
The Danger Is Inherent in the System
Indiscriminate bombing and torture have been an integral part of US foreign policy since 1945.
The Counterrevolution Crushes Aleppo
The Syrian regime and its Russian ally are in the last barbaric stages of an onslaught against Aleppo.
Journalist Iona Craig: The US Could Stop Refueling Saudis and End Devastating War in Yemen Tomorrow
At least one child dies every 10 minutes in Yemen.