Topic: Human Target

2 chapters across the catalog

Episode 483 1:11:28 - 1:18:06

483: Culture Creationism

Drone Warfare, Human Intelligence and KSM

The shift from capturing and interrogating detainees to utilizing drone strikes for targeted killings is examined. Former intelligence officials argue that "vaporizing" targets with drones prevents the collection of valuable human intelligence. The discussion also references the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) and the psychological tactics used during his detention.

Flying Upside Down
Episode 167 38:07 - 47:15

167: Flying Upside Down

Human Target, Fox TV Technical Inaccuracies

A segment from the Fox television show "Human Target" is critiqued for its extreme technical inaccuracies regarding aviation and computing. The scene depicts characters flying an Airbus upside down while attempting to "reboot" the flight computer using a laptop and a "skeleton key" USB stick. The hosts mock the premise that flight management software could be downloaded via Wi-Fi mid-flight.