Topic: Sea Burial

3 chapters across the catalog

Axe Man
Episode 723 49:35 - 52:38

723: Axe Man

Disputing Seymour Hersh's Claims on Bin Laden's Burial

Mike Morell countered Seymour Hersh's report that Bin Laden's body was dismembered and thrown out of a helicopter. Morell claimed to have seen video and photos of a proper Muslim burial at sea following the body's arrival in Jalalabad. He cited Admiral Bill McRaven's height-comparison test as proof of the body's identity, though the existence of such video evidence remains a point of contention.

Pre-Dead
Episode 513 2:44:17 - 2:47:40

513: Pre-Dead

Pakistan Elections, Corruption, Bin Laden Burial

While the White House praised Pakistan's recent elections as transparent, local reports suggest widespread corruption, ballot stuffing, and voter intimidation. Additionally, newly released emails suggest that no US sailors actually witnessed the burial of Osama bin Laden at sea.

Code 33
Episode 301 1:47:31 - 1:51:22

301: Code 33

JSOC and Murder Inc., Muslim Burial Tradition

The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is described as "Assassination Inc." by some critics, having flourished under General Stanley McChrystal. The hosts mock the official story of a "traditional Muslim burial" at sea, noting that Islam is a desert-based religion. They argue the decision not to use a Predator drone proves the mission was intended to recover intelligence.