4 chapters across the catalog
John Kerry, Prisoner Exchange, Bowe Bergdahl
Secretary of State John Kerry defends a prisoner exchange, stating it would be "offensive" to leave an American behind. The hosts mock Kerry's phrasing regarding the risk of an American having their "head cut off" by captors. The discussion touches on the controversy surrounding the Bowe Bergdahl trade and the nature of the Taliban.
Bowe Bergdahl Desertion Charges, Military Accountability
The legal case against Bowe Bergdahl for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy is discussed following his release from Taliban captivity. While the charges carry significant prison time, reports suggest the Pentagon may negotiate a deal to avoid jail time. The hosts express concern that the "fix is in" to protect the Obama administration's narrative regarding the prisoner exchange.
Bowe Bergdahl, Captivity Details and John Kerry Statement
New details emerge regarding Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's treatment during five years of Taliban captivity, including claims of torture and being held in a metal cage. Secretary of State John Kerry defends the prisoner exchange against Republican criticism, making a verbal gaffe suggesting Bergdahl faced the threat of having his head cut off. Bergdahl remains at an American military hospital in Germany for mental health evaluation before returning to the United States.
Senator John McCain criticized the Obama administration's decision to swap five Taliban leaders for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl during a press conference originally intended for the VA hospital scandal. McCain argued the deal was ill-founded and put American lives at risk, while others questioned the distinction between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in the context of the 2001 invasion.
