Topic: Dirty Wars

The documentary "The Act of Killing," which explores the 1965-66 mass killings in Indonesia, is favored to win an Oscar over Jeremy Scahill's "Dirty Wars." The film features perpetrators reenacting their crimes and highlights US complicity in the extermination of nearly a million people. The hosts contrast the "sincere" filmmaking of Joshua Oppenheimer with the perceived "lightweight" and self-promotional nature of Scahill's work.

The discussion concludes with a focus on Jeremy Scahill's film "Dirty Wars" and its connection to the Bertha Foundation's executive producer, Neil Tabatznik. Speculation is raised that David Miranda's detention may have been part of a filmed documentary project involving Laura Poitras. The hosts sign off with a reminder to listeners to avoid Gmail and return for the Sunday show.

The documentary "Dirty Wars" by Jeremy Scahill is discussed in the context of the Obama administration's targeted killings. Former President Jimmy Carter is also heard expressing concern about the growing antagonism between the United States and China.