Topic: Geneva Talks

2 chapters across the catalog

99 Lines of Code
Episode 677 22:05 - 25:06

677: 99 Lines of Code

Ari Melber, MSNBC Dissent on War Crimes

MSNBC host Ari Melber broke from standard media talking points by explicitly labeling CIA interrogation techniques as war crimes. During a roundtable discussion, Melber challenged the justification of these actions under the Geneva Convention, surprising colleagues who adhered to the "necessary for safety" narrative. His stance highlighted internal media friction regarding the accountability of intelligence agencies.

Taser Taser Taser!
Episode 592 3:01:15 - 3:04:47

592: Taser Taser Taser!

Bahrain Protests, Syria Peace Talks, and Bulgaria Clashes

A "clip blitz" covers various international news items: the third anniversary of suppressed protests in Bahrain, the failure of the Geneva II peace talks regarding Syria, and clashes between far-right protesters and police at a mosque in Bulgaria. They also mention "Neknominate," a dangerous viral drinking game on Facebook that has claimed several lives.