6 chapters across the catalog
US Africa Command Ends Five-Year Hunt for Joseph Kony
The US Africa Command announces the end of the five-year hunt for Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The hosts reflect on the viral "Kony 2012" video campaign and its subsequent collapse after the founder's public breakdown. They question why modern surveillance technology and drones were unable to locate Kony if his forces had dwindled to approximately 100 people.
International Criminal Court, Congolese Warlord Acquittal
John C. Dvorak highlights a report that the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has only issued two verdicts since its formation in 2002. The latest verdict was the acquittal of a Congolese warlord due to insufficient evidence.
Bachi Bazi Documentary and Afghan Government Corruption
A documentary titled "The Warlord's Tune" exposes the practice of Bachi Bazi in Afghanistan, where young boys are prostituted and forced to dance for powerful men. The report alleges that high-ranking police and government officials are complicit in the abuse, using the boys for entertainment and sexual exploitation despite official laws against the practice.
Afghanistan War Strategy, Italian Secret Service Warlord Payments
The Obama administration's pending decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan coincides with reports of international friction in the region. A report from the UK Times alleges that the Italian Secret Service paid thousands of dollars to Taliban commanders to maintain peace in the Sarobi area, a fact they reportedly failed to share with French forces who later suffered casualties in the same sector. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged 500 additional troops to support the coalition strategy.
Afghanistan Election, Hamid Karzai, and Warlord Influence
Hamid Karzai's claim of victory in the Afghan election is met with skepticism. The hosts describe Karzai as a "shill" for American interests and criticize the media for failing to highlight his US ties. They also mention the return of warlords to power and the intimidation of voters.
CIA Bribery, Afghanistan Warlords, Viagra, Network Latency
The CIA is reportedly using Viagra as a bribery tool to gain information and loyalty from aging Afghanistan warlords. During this discussion, the hosts troubleshoot technical issues with their Skype connection and stream latency. Curry analyzes his router's priority routing and bandwidth usage to determine why the audio quality is degrading.
