Topic: Robert Bales

U.S. Army prosecutors announced they are seeking the death penalty for Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, who is accused of murdering 16 Afghan civilians in March 2012. While Bales' defense cited post-traumatic stress disorder and concussions, the military is moving forward with a capital case. The hosts question if the push for execution is a cover-up for broader systemic issues.

Discrepancies in the reporting of the Panjwai massacre in Afghanistan are discussed, with witnesses claiming multiple Americans were present despite the official "lone wolf" narrative. A theory is mentioned suggesting the Lariam malaria vaccine may have caused a psychotic break in Staff Sergeant Robert Bales.

Discrepancies in the reporting of the Afghan village massacre are highlighted, specifically the 17 murder counts versus 16 reported victims. The hosts discuss allegations that the attack was a coordinated military action rather than the work of a single "psychotic" soldier. They conclude that providing an alternative to the "crock of crap" on mainstream news helps listeners feel better.

An Afghan parliamentary probe claims that up to 20 U.S. soldiers were involved in the killing of 16 civilians, contradicting the official report of a lone gunman, Sergeant Robert Bales. The hosts also discuss a downplayed assassination attempt on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in Afghanistan. They critique a Morning Joe segment where a panelist mistakenly referred to Bales' wife as a "widow."