Topic: Bosnia

World Hijab Day was observed globally to promote tolerance and solidarity with Muslim women. In Sarajevo, women protested against bans on the headscarf in certain European countries. The hosts joke about the observance while noting that countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran mandate the wearing of headscarves by law.

A journalist argues against "false moral equivalence" in climate reporting, comparing the inclusion of skeptics to equating victims and aggressors in the Bosnia genocide. Conversely, a scientist explains that the primary drivers of climate are orbital cycles, the Earth's wobble, and cosmic rays. He also notes that geological processes, such as volcanic rock formation on the ocean floor, significantly alter heat-carrying ocean currents.

CNN's Christiane Amanpour receives the Burton Benjamin Memorial Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. During her acceptance speech, she claims 99.9% of scientists agree on global warming and argues against providing equal airtime to "deniers." The hosts dispute her statistics and analyze her comments regarding her past reporting on the Bosnian genocide.

James Carville appears on CNN to defend the Clinton Foundation, claiming the Clintons never took a "nickel" from the organization and that shutting it down would cause people to die. Carville cites the foundation's work in reducing malaria drug prices and its high rating from "Charity Watch." The hosts counter that Charity Navigator, a major watchdog, has previously refused to rate the foundation due to its complex business model.

Donald Trump revisits Hillary Clinton's 1996 claim of landing under sniper fire in Bosnia, which was later debunked. Trump accuses Clinton of raising "blood money" from special interests and foreign governments. *Democracy Now!* is criticized for inadvertently spreading Trump's "world-class liar" meme while attempting to report on his economic policies.

Protests and riots have erupted in major Bosnian cities, including Sarajevo, driven by high unemployment and government corruption. Crowds set fire to government buildings and the presidential palace. The hosts characterize this as another example of "rubalization" and suggest that international firms like Bechtel may eventually be brought in to rebuild.

A political deadlock in Bosnia-Herzegovina has prevented the issuance of birth certificates for newborns since February. The crisis, fueled by ethnic divisions between factions, has left infants in legal limbo, preventing some from traveling abroad for urgent medical treatment.

In Bosnia, Catholic priests and Muslim imams played a charity soccer match to raise money for a new kindergarten, with the priests winning 5-3. The discussion shifts to the Lingerie Football League in Canada, featuring teams like the BC Angels and the Saskatchewan Sirens. The hosts express surprise at the existence of the sport, which features women playing tackle football in decorative undergarments.

Angelina Jolie is identified as a "confirmed asset" for her role as a UN refugee ambassador and her public calls for intervention in Syria. The hosts link her film about Bosnia to the Ionian Adriatic pipeline project, suggesting her humanitarian work serves as a cover for energy interests. They also engage in a brief tangent regarding her physical height and public image.

John McCain argued that the U.S. should follow Bill Clinton's example in Bosnia and Kosovo by bypassing the UN Security Council to intervene in Syria. He called for a "coalition of the willing" to change the military balance of power on the ground. The hosts criticize McCain as a "warmonger" and suggest that Turkey is being positioned to lead the military intervention with U.S. backing.

The U.S. provision of $52 million in "non-lethal" aid to Syrian rebels, including communications gear, is compared to previous interventions. A parallel is drawn between the current rhetoric regarding Syria and the 1990s intervention in Bosnia. The segment suggests that the "civil war" and "ethnic cleansing" narratives are being reused from an established political script to justify military action.

Christiane Amanpour interviewed Elie Wiesel, who made a moral case for intervention in Syria by linking it to the Holocaust and the failure to act in Bosnia. Wiesel described Syria as a "symbol of mass murder" and criticized the international community for its inaction. The interview is presented as part of a coordinated effort to build public support for a "humanitarian" intervention.

Actress and UN Ambassador Angelina Jolie called for international intervention in Syria during an interview with Al Jazeera Balkans. The discussion also touches on her film about Bosnia and her recent meeting with Egyptian Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei.

The intervention in Libya is compared to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, suggesting both were driven by the need to secure energy pipelines. The hosts argue that the "humanitarian crisis" narrative is a cover for preventing Chinese or Russian control over Libyan oil. They assert that the seizure of Libyan assets is one of the largest thefts of national wealth in history.

A CNN segment featuring Wolf Blitzer is analyzed for its scripted nature regarding President Obama's dilemma in Libya. The discussion mentions New York Times columnist Nick Kristof and his alleged influence on George Clooney, suggesting a CIA connection. A host notes a moment where a reporter appears to go off-script when comparing the current situation to the 1993 Bosnia intervention.

Following the death of diplomat Richard Holbrooke, the hosts review his controversial career, including his role in the Carter administration's support for Indonesia during the East Timor genocide. They highlight his involvement in the Clinton-era sanctions against Iraq and his support for the 2003 invasion, characterizing him as a staple of consistent U.S. interventionist policy.

Author Dan Manning is recognized for his science fiction books, while Martin Pieters and Steve Richards are thanked for their international contributions. A special birthday message is sent to Mireya in Bosnia on behalf of her husband, John Calvin Jones. The hosts emphasize the importance of these individual donations in maintaining the show's independence.