Topic: Collateral Murder

The hosts reflect on the 2007 Apache helicopter footage released by WikiLeaks, which depicted the killing of civilians and Reuters journalists in Baghdad. They discuss the matter-of-fact attitude of the pilots and the impact the video had on public perception of the Iraq War. The conversation notes that legal pressure on Assange intensified significantly following the release of DNC and Podesta emails.

CNN's reporting on the ambulance strike is scrutinized for its lack of definitive information. The hosts recall the Julian Assange "Collateral Murder" video to illustrate the historical reality of ambulances being targeted in war zones and dismiss the term "human shields" as a media meme.

The "Gharani video," which allegedly documents a 2009 U.S. air strike that killed hundreds of women and children in Afghanistan, remains unpublished. While the Pentagon initially promised to release the footage, they later backtracked, and the incident remains a point of contention for human rights organizations.

The "Collateral Murder" video released by WikiLeaks, showing a 2007 Apache helicopter strike in Baghdad, is scrutinized for its editorialized presentation. Critics argue that the low-resolution footage makes positive identification of journalists and weapons nearly impossible from the air. The discussion suggests the video serves as a distraction or disinformation, noting that similar combat footage is common and often lacks the specific narrative framing provided by WikiLeaks.

The 2007 video released by WikiLeaks showing an Apache helicopter strike in Baghdad is analyzed. The hosts express skepticism regarding the timing and source of the leak, suggesting WikiLeaks might be a front for CIA disinformation or internal agency warfare. They question why the government hasn't shut down the organization if it truly posed a threat to national security.