6 chapters across the catalog
A continuation of the Tom Hartmann segment explores his views on the military draft as a way to move people out of their comfort zones. Hartmann reiterates his claim that 35,000 people would still be alive if conservatives had not been in power in the 20th century.
An anecdote describes a 22-year-old soldier whose body was returned from Germany following a suspected suicide. This leads to a discussion on the high rate of suicides among service members and the psychological toll of multiple deployments. A host recounts a personal experience in Iraq where a young Marine broke down emotionally, questioning the purpose of the war and the killing of civilians.
Military Suicides, Poppy Fields, and Veteran Mental Health
A record-breaking 38 military suicides in a single month prompts a discussion on the mental health crisis among US soldiers. The hosts suggest that some "suicides" may be cover-ups for soldiers who object to guarding poppy fields or other CIA-linked operations. They urge listeners to talk to veterans and reconsider the human cost of foreign interventions.
Afghanistan Body Parts Photo Scandal, Media Outrage
A discussion regarding the media's reaction to photos of U.S. soldiers posing with the remains of suicide bombers in Afghanistan. The commentary highlights the perceived hypocrisy of the outrage given the scale of casualties in the region over the last decade. A satirical suggestion is made regarding the broadcasting of executions on national television as a logical next step for media production.
Military Suicides, Tenth Deployment, JBLM
The hosts discuss the tragic rise of suicides among U.S. military personnel, noting that suicides now outpace combat deaths. They highlight the case of an Army Ranger at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) who took his own life just before his tenth deployment. Adam Curry uses this to reiterate his support for Ron Paul's anti-war stance.
Police use of Tasers is under scrutiny for being applied excessively, including against elderly citizens and non-violent suspects. Simultaneously, the high rate of suicides among U.S. military personnel—reportedly 40 per month—has raised questions about whether these deaths are related to experimental treatments or the silencing of potential whistleblowers within private military firms like Blackwater.
