3 chapters across the catalog
Show Outro, Paris Sign-off, Sunday Preview
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the special "funnies" episode from Paris. They discuss the importance of show annotations and listener support. They preview the upcoming Sunday show, which will cover the AC-130 and a specific boat incident, before signing off with their traditional "In the morning" greetings.
Doctors Without Borders, Kunduz Hospital Bombing Investigation
The Pentagon released a 3,000-page report on the October 2015 US airstrike on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan. General Joseph Votel stated that while 16 service members were disciplined for "human error," no criminal charges were filed. The report cites a series of failures, including the aircrew's lack of a "no-strike list" and misidentification of the target building.
AC-130 Gunship Capabilities, Illegal Orders in Afghanistan
Military analysts discuss the technical aspects of the AC-130 gunship used in the Kunduz hospital attack, questioning the official count of 211 rounds fired over 30 minutes. Reports suggest the ground commander may have exceeded his authority by calling in the strike to support Afghan forces, which would violate the restricted US combat mission parameters established in 2014.
