Best Gaza Guy Podcasts (2024)

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#101 Cicada Broods, Red Heifers, Gaza’s Destruction, & Drone Attacks 57:06

7d ago57:06

57:06

Welcome back to the Iowa Talk Guys Podcast! This week, The Talk Guys discuss the upcoming double brood of cicadas that hasn’t happened in the US since 1803. The Talk Guys also discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, the aid workers who were killed by IDF drones, and the red heifer sacrifice that could happen at the end of April 2024. April 7th was the 6-mon…

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What's Eating Uncle Bosie? 41:06

24m ago41:06

41:06

Joe Biden's uncle mostly likely wasn't eaten by cannibals, but he could have been, which is more than some members of the public can swallow. Germany resumes UNRWA funding after a UN investigation. And a legal breakdown with Tyler McBrien, managing editor of Lawfare, who has a seat inside the courtroom for the Trump trial into hush money payments a…

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Extra: The Doomsday Clock 12:08

3h ago12:08

12:08

The JoAG journey is a therapeutic one, and as such we recognize that taking care of our wellbeing always come first. Thus, while dear Marko tries to get his sleep situation back on track, this week it's a solo quick take, in which Corrigan explains what exactly the Doomsday Clock is and how it came into existence. You're not gonna like what time it…

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Immigration: A Story Both Inspiring And Whack 42:52

1h ago42:52

42:52

Ray Suarez is here to talk history, policy, and personal journeys as he discusses his book, “WE ARE HOME: Becoming American in the 21st Century: An Oral History.” Plus, Binghamton NY's "Smoke Outside the Binghamton Police Station” does not go particularly well for all those who actually smoked outside the Binghamton Police Station. Produced by Joel…

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When "Anti-Zionism" Is A Get Out Of "Antisemitism" Free Card 45:08

1h ago45:08

45:08

College campuses are spoiled by protests, the White House calls out antisemitism, but the NYPD says the soon-to-be-expelled students were perfectly nice. Not nice are calls for 10,000 more October 7ths. But there's a difference between "not nice" and "not acceptable." On the show today, Mike plumbs the difference and explains when anti-zionism real…

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#102 The Hydro Tower, Dutch Buckets, & Other Self-Reliance Tips w/ Bart, Fan Interview 1:06:09

5h ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Welcome back to the Iowa Talk Guys Podcast! In this episode, Teepee and Theo are joined in the studio by Bart, a longtime friend and fan of the show. The Talk Guys asked Bart on the show to have a discussion about his recent experience in hydroponic vegetable gardening. Bart describes how he fabricated a 6 ft. tall, 12” stainless steel pipe into a …

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BEST OF THE GIST: NPR CEO OMG Edition 37:42

1h ago37:42

37:42

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, the first half of our interview with Damon Linker, author of the Notes From The Middleground Substack about his recent Guest Essay for the Opinion page of The New York Times titled, "Why Is Biden Struggling? Because America Is Broken." Then we listen back to Mike’s analysis of NPR’s choice of its new CEO, Ka…

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Saving NPR 34:24

1h ago34:24

34:24

Today a special show, wherein Mike discusses former NPR editor Uri Berliner's critique of the network he no longer works for, including claims about Berliner's veracity and validity. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Su…

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Do enemies still fear the U.S.? And the Israel-Hezbollah clash enters a new phase 29:02

5d ago29:02

29:02

Ben and Guy discuss the growing Israel-Hezbollah clash, foreign influence operations in the U.S., and geopolitical jockeying over AI. Former intelligence officer Daniel Hoffman joins the show to talk about the rise of ISIS-K, the future of the Russia-Ukraine war, and why American deterrence is failing. Plus, the "Threat of the Week." Read Ryan Love…

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Gold Heist, Foiled 49:24

1h ago49:24

49:24

Canadian police are making arrests in the 2023 theft of $14 million of gold from an Air Canada flight. The criminals weapon of choice? Guns? Dynamite? How about fraudulent bills of lading for scrod? Also on the show, Max Stearns is the author of the new book Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.…

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Family Guy Guy Guides Us Through Danger 43:24

24h ago43:24

43:24

Evan Waite, writer for Family Guy and The Onion, discusses his career, theories of comedy, and his new book, Life Wants You Dead: A Calm, Rational, and Totally Legit Guide to Scaring Yourself Safe. Plus, why can't Ukraine have the defenses that Israel has? And a new NPR CEO critiques truth. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at theg…

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Getting Aid to Gaza 44:54

2d ago44:54

44:54

Arwa Damon, recently back from Gaza, is a former CNN International Correspondent who has transitioned to relief work. Her organization is INARA, the International Network for Aid, Relief & Assistance. She discusses the situation in Gaza, how opaque Israeli inspection protocols delay aid, how the killings of World Central Kitchen workers complicated…

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Bond, Trump Bond 49:21

3d ago49:21

49:21

On the show today, an Iranian attack repelled. And, in a full-show interview, Will Thomas, assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan, joins to talk about Trumps recent bond hearing and explains the process behind the bond and how people go about paying it. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To…

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Are Israel and Iran headed for a full-blown war? And how Elon Musk's Starlink has reshaped 21st-century battlefields 33:28

4d ago33:28

33:28

Ben and Guy dive into the complex dynamics between China, Russia and North Korea, and they discuss how Elon Musk's Starlink system has radically transformed 21st-century warfare. Then, longtime U.S. intelligence official Norman Roule joins the show to discuss Israel-Iran tensions and the possibility of a broader war in the Middle East. Plus, the "T…

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Ep. 179: the coffee's too hot and so is the planet 2:05:00

4d ago2:05:00

2:05:00

After Corrigan tells Marko about the widely misunderstood McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and CoRri learns about the British institution that is Mr. Blobby, we delve into some of the seemingly bonkers solutions people have come up with to climate change in lieu of total societal restructuring. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko the real story be…

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BEST OF THE GIST: The Juice, Squeezed Edition 25:18

5d ago25:18

25:18

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, listen to Mike’s show opener this past Thursday about the death of O.J. Simpson. Then we listen back to our December 6, 2016 interview with Ezra Edelman, whose documentary O.J.: Made In America, explored Simpson’s life. It won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 2016 Academy Awards. Produced by Joel Patter…

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Delicious Chicken 'n' Mice 43:55

6d ago43:55

43:55

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo are the eco-directors of Food Inc 2, which raises questions about how American agribusinesses have an unhealthy relationship with politicians, communities, and our bodies. Plus, the beatings out of Chechnya will continue ... within strict BPM limits. And part two of our look at On The Media's featherbed of a segmen…

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Pour Some Sugar On The Man In The Mirror O' Mine 43:51

7d ago43:51

43:51

Chris Molanphy drops by to count down the hits of 1988, a time when we weren't worried, we were happy, and we were making the transition from the exiting of dreams and the entering of cars. Also, in 1988 OJ Simpson was in a new movie called The Naked Gun. Today, OJ Simpson, football great, and adjudicated killer of two people is dead. We can say th…

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Florida, Abortion, and Trump 41:36

8d ago41:36

41:36

The Bulwark's Marc Caputo says Florida's six-week limit on abortion is vulnerable, but not certain, to go down via popular referendum. Even so, Donald Trump has such a huge advantage in the state he's unlikely to suffer from its presence on the ballot. Caputo also says Trump's strategic ambiguity, or even avoidance, of the issue will probably work,…

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Arizona's 1864 Abortion Law Stands 32:16

9d ago32:16

32:16

The Arizona Supreme Court has banned almost all abortions in the state, deferring to a law written in 1864. Also on the show, a brief history of Ecuador and embassies. Plus, the continuation of our interview with Keith Humphreys, Stanford Professor and co-author of the Atlantic story, "Why Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Failed." Produced by Joel P…

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Oregon Drug Debacle 32:22

10d ago32:22

32:22

Keith Humphreys, Stanford Professor and author of Addiction: A Very Short Introduction, talks about the of failure of a local Oregon ordinance he was called in to offer expertise about. We discuss his Atlantic story, "Why Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Failed." Plus, the path of totality, and dealing with Hamas over hostages. Produced by Joel Patt…

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How is Israel using AI in Gaza? And inside the mysteries of Havana Syndrome with The Washington Times' Bill Gertz 27:56

11d ago27:56

27:56

Ben and Guy discuss Israel's use of artificial intelligence in its military campaign in Gaza, and the deepening rift between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Best-selling author and Washington Times reporter Bill Gertz joins the show to talk about the rise of communist China and the mysteries of Havana Syndrome. Plus, …

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#100 It’s Time to Wake Up w/ Vikka Draziv 1:12:33

11d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Iowa Talk Guys Podcast! On this week's show, the Talk Guys interview Vikka Draziv! Vikka is a multi-talented digital creator, producer, director, editor, scriptwriter, researcher, and investigator. With a passion for exploring unconventional ideas and challenging established beliefs, Vikka has carved a unique nic…

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Ep. 178: a soviet hero, mercury mayhem, & the thing about documentaries 2:03:35

16d ago2:03:35

2:03:35

It's a media heavy ep! After Mark tells Corrigan about a Soviet officer who saved us all from certain death and Corrigan explains what the deal is with Mercury retrograde, we delve deep into the movies we watched this week and unpack why modern documentaries are so unsatisfying. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan how Stanislav Petrov saved the…

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BEST OF THE GIST: Podcast Implosion Edition 44:22

12d ago44:22

44:22

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, Mike’s Thursday Spiel about the carnage at NPR and the reason for it. Then we listen back to part of Mike’s January conversation with Jeremy Hobson, host of The Middle and long-time public radio personality, about what’s going wrong at NPR. This part of the interview with Jeremy was formerly a PescaPlus extr…

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Remembering The Repressed Memory Movement 41:03

13d ago41:03

41:03

Jena Martin is a pathologist by day who has produced a six-part podcast series looking back at the recovered memory movement of the late 1980s and early 90s. Everyone was having them, were any real? Plus, a partial traipsing down the path of totality in advance of Monday's eclipse. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikep…

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Public Radio Podcast Pounded 47:26

14d ago47:26

47:26

Another round of bloodletting in the world of podcasting and public radio. NPR listenership is down 15-20%, and the excuses the industry is relying on wither, don't apply, or are flat out wrong. Mike offers a path to course correction that he doubts his old colleagues will take. But one public broadcaster is crushing it ... the BBC. Could this be b…

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Trump Is Their Barbarian 46:28

16d ago46:28

46:28

Atlantic Staff writer Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism says many Christians support Donald Trump because they are forgiving, and specifically because he isn't. Plus, the President of Argentina assails the anatomical properties of his hemispheric peers. Produced by Joel Patter…

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Barge Bilge 43:05

16d ago43:05

43:05

U.S. leaders put Netanyahu on notice. And is it worth knowing about all the stupid Francis Scott Key Bridge conspiracy theories? Plus, CNN's Jim Sciutto analyses Donald Trump's many mixed feelings towards NATO, and tries to divide the tough talk from the actual courses of action. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepes…

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Sistas Talking Smack and Listening to Music Season 3 Ep 3 2:01:35

16d ago2:01:35

2:01:35

Benita, Sweet T, Lee Lee and Mr. C returns from an extended break. Jams, News, Dumb as Fuck and More!Shout Outs!www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com(804) 321-1010By 3guystalkingsmack

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Real Rolexes, Fake Story 35:59

17d ago35:59

35:59

CNN's Jim Sciutto comes by to discuss his new book, The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War. Plus, the Women's NCAA tournament draws the wrong court, and an April Fools game asks you to spot the fake Rolex. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://…

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Did Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K attack happen? And a discussion about deep fakes, AI, and disinformation 30:21

18d ago30:21

30:21

Ben and Guy explore whether Russian President Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K terrorist attack happen, and they discuss the downward turn in the U.S.-Israel relationship under President Biden. Ethan Tu, founder of Taiwan AI labs, joins the show to talk about how futuristic generative AI tools can be used to identify disinformation in the global media…

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#99 No Bad Mugshots: Mississippi Goon Squad, Palestinian Deportation, & Waterfront Property in Gaza 38:29

24d ago38:29

38:29

Welcome back to the Iowa Talk Guys Podcast! This week, Teepee and Theo start off with a report about more Jackson, Mississippi, law enforcement officers going rogue again. Six now-former deputies tortured two black men for hours for the alleged crime of staying with a white lady. The deputies had turned off their body cameras and then handcuffed, k…

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Ep. 177: a scientology scandal & a brief history of assassination 2:01:39

19d ago2:01:39

2:01:39

Corrigan explains to Mark why people are asking about the whereabouts of First Lady of Scientology Shelly Miscavige, and we chat about assassinations and why they fascinate us. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko about the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige [53:30] Mark learns about milk duds, we discuss the weird growth of the Easter holiday, w…

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BEST OF THE GIST: March Madness 26:46

19d ago26:46

26:46

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, the rise of women’s college basketball knows no (re)bounds, and yet somehow has still been overstated. We also listen back to his 2018 interview with Barbara Lipska, whose career as a neuroscientist did not prepare her to identify the dark effects of her own brain tumors diagnosed in 2015. There’s studying a…

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Can We Wait To Take The Economic Loss On Weight Loss 45:50

20d ago45:50

45:50

The Miracle Weight-Loss Drugs would radically transform the lives of hundreds of millions of Americans. Hundreds of millions. So maybe the Government should foster this human flourishing. There's always a cost. Jonathan Gruber Chairman of the Economics Department at MIT discuss his New York Times opinion piece about how drugs like Ozempic can be af…

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“Time for an Awakening”, Sunday 3/24/2023 at 7:00 PM guest; Philosopher, Author, Activist, and candidate for President of the United States in 2024, Dr. Cornell West 2:17:35

21d ago2:17:35

2:17:35

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/24/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Philosopher, Author, Activist, and candidate for President of the United States in 2024, Dr. Cornell West. Dr. West shared in conversation some of the planks and platform of his revolutionary political movement, rooted in Truth, Justice, and Love…

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Our Politicians Far More Extreme Than Our People 41:52

21d ago41:52

41:52

We're joined by Anthony Fowler Professor of political science in the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago where he researches political polarization and the credibility of empirical research. He is also the host Not Another Politics Podcast. Plus, the totally wasteful process of processing g plastic waste. And Trump happens t…

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Genocide, Famine. Nursery Rhymes 45:49

22d ago45:49

45:49

We're joined by David Simon Assistant Dean for Graduate Education, Senior Lecturer in Global Affairs and Director of the Genocide Studies Program at Yale University. Simon explains that what’s going on in Gaza is not a genocide and offers analysis as to why the charge has become ubiquitous. Plus, RFK Jr's new vice president once, apparently, was ma…

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3 Guys Talking Smack and Listening to Music Season 7 EP 5 2:02:42

27d ago2:02:42

2:02:42

The Guys and Sweet T are back with Smack and Jams! Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam’s Corner and a healthy dose of Southern Soul. No Jokes today, but we answer the question ” Are You Better Off Today than 4 Years Ago?” Does Trump really want to be a dictator?Join the discussion!www.rvasoul.comLeave a message on our VM Hotline (804) 321-1010talking…

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Atomic Habits 38:23

23d ago38:23

38:23

Annie Jacobsen. author of Nuclear War: A Scenario takes us through what would really happen if an enemy of the U.S. fired the first missile in a nuclear exchange. Plus, more MSNBC Rona reax, and the rise of women’s college basketball knows no (re)bounds, and yet somehow has still been overstated. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us a…

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Ep. 176: the ethics of AI art 2:16:14

26d ago2:16:14

2:16:14

Mark tells CoRri about the unseemly experiments that led to our knowledge of hepatitis, and then we're in for a classic ARGUESODE! Following the Late Night With the Devil controversy, we debate the ethics of AI and whether there's any meaningful difference between human inspiration and machine learning. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the…

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Running Out Ronna 37:20

24d ago37:20

37:20

A staff revolt at NBC protests the network’s move to hire former RNC head Ronna McDaniel. Plus, Trump wins in court, and those who are committed to a narrative of his penury are aggrieved. And we're joined by Whitney Downard of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, to discuss a social service funding and forecasting debacle that puts the families of the s…

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Is America losing its influence around the world? A discussion with the Ronald Reagan Institute's Roger Zakheim 32:30

25d ago32:30

32:30

Ben and Guy dive into America's counterterrorism mission in Africa, the deadly ISIS-K attack in Moscow, and the growing challenges facing the country's defense industrial base. Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the show to talk about America's influence around the world and what he calls the era of "lost deterrence" unde…

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#98 Secession & Self-Reliance w/ Smokey from State of Appalachia 1:16:53

25d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Welcome back to the Iowa Talk Guys Podcast! This week, the Talk Guys interviewed Smokey from the State of Appalachia, which started off as a movement to form a completely new state within the U.S., but they’ve been focusing more on self-reliance, sustainability, and community building while educating others on homesteading and becoming self-reliant…

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BEST OF THE GIST: Tradition! Vacation! Edition! 31:26

27d ago31:26

31:26

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, Mike goes on vacation and comes nose to nose with tradition. We also listen back to his 2016 interview with actor Michael C. Bernardi, who played Mordcha the Innkeeper in Fiddler On The Roof, which was then on Broadway. His father, Herschel Bernardi, was the third man to play Tevye in the musical. Produced b…

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A Cancer On Royal Rumors 44:15

1M ago44:15

44:15

Kate Middleton's sad announcement about her health should prompt self examination, not only from the rumor mongers, but the audience, too. And how Donald Trump's $500-million bond bill will effect the little guy, according to Fox legal experts. Plus, we're joined once more by Ken Bensinger to talk about his new podcast, Chameleon: The Michigan Plot…

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The Gang That Couldn't Kidnap Straight 42:30

29d ago42:30

42:30

Ken Bensinger is co-host of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, which details the trials of militia members who sought to (or at least talked a lot about) kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. There were, at times, more government informants and undercover officials than bonafide ill-intentioned militia members driving the plot, which was more aspir…

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CRIME WEEK: Shoplifting And Murder, In That Order 47:09

1M ago47:09

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If you believe the news, shoplifting is many things: “on the rise,” “a scourge,” and “way up.” The thing is … is it really? In truth, it’s very hard to know, because the variables are myriad. We discuss this conundrum with Adam Gelb, President and CEO of Council on Criminal Justice, a non-partisan think tank, and a pretty darn knowledgeable person …

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CRIME WEEK: Charging Countries With "Genocide" 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

On day two of Crime Week on The Gist, we change our focus from individual crimes in the U.S. to the crimes of nations and the effectiveness of international courts at punishing countries for doing wrong. We are joined for the whole show by Kenneth Anderson, Professor of Law at American University's Washington College of Law, where he focuses a lot …

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