Episode 163 • • 1:03:28 - 1:04:59
163: The Heroin Boot And You
Farsi Internet Usage, Afghanistan Casualty Projections
Despite media portrayals of Middle Eastern nations as primitive "tribal areas," Iran is noted for its high level of technological advancement, with Farsi being one of the most published languages on the internet. Meanwhile, retired General Barry McCaffrey has warned that U.S. forces in Afghanistan should prepare for up to 500 casualties per month. The hosts argue that the dehumanization of these regions serves to justify ongoing military expenditures and loss of life.