4 chapters across the catalog
Benghazi Report, Military Chain of Command Failure
The House Select Committee on Benghazi released its report, prompting a discussion on the failure of the military chain of command. Charles Krauthammer is cited regarding the timeline of the attack and the lack of immediate military response despite orders from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The focus remains on why help was not sent during the ten-hour duration of the event.
Military Uniform Controversy, Illegal War Tactics
The Benghazi report mentions US personnel on a tarmac changing in and out of uniforms multiple times, which Mark Toner denied caused any delays. The hosts speculate that US forces may have been wearing local militia uniforms, such as those of the YPG, to circumvent constitutional requirements for congressional war approval. This practice is criticized as a violation of international law regarding combatant identification.
Fratricide vs Friendly Fire, Military Terminology Analysis
The hosts examine the use of the word "fratricide" in official military reports regarding the Zabul Province incident. They note that while "friendly fire" implies an accident, "fratricide" traditionally refers to the intentional killing of a brother or countryman. The segment explores whether the choice of terminology is a linguistic error or a subtle indication of a more complex situation on the ground.
Ulsterman Report, 2012 Election Contingency Plan
The Ulsterman Report, featuring a "military insider," claims the existence of an election contingency plan titled "By Any Means Necessary." The report suggests that operatives within the Obama administration were focused on securing a second term through unspecified high-stakes maneuvers.
