Episode 527 • • 1:07:01 - 1:11:50
527: Odious Selfies
NBC Drone Operator Interview, Brandon Bryant, Psychological Impact
NBC News airs a graphic interview with a former drone operator, Brandon Bryant, who describes watching a target bleed out in high resolution. Bryant details the "accomplishments" listed on his discharge papers, which include 1,626 people killed during his missions. The segment explores the sociopathic nature of remote warfare and the psychological toll on operators.