Topic: Remote Warfare

An NPR profile of millennial drone operators reveals the psychological toll of remote warfare. Operators, often as young as 19, manage high-definition cameras and missiles from bases in Nevada while their "higher-ups" and even the President may be watching the live feed. The segment describes how these individuals cope with the stress of killing by "binding together and drinking a lot," leading to concerns about the long-term mental health of this generation of veterans.

Former NTSB Chair James Hall appeared on news programs suggesting that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 may have been subject to cyber warfare. Hall questioned whether the aircraft was being remotely controlled, drawing comparisons to theories regarding the September 11 attacks.