Episode

12/13 Spencer Ackerman, drones, military detention & Iraq

December 13, 2011

Spencer Ackerman of Wired’s Danger Room talks National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). U.S. in Iraq, saying good-bye but not really and drone attacks in Pakistan.

Round up of west coast port action and Ian of OccupyBaltimore calls with an action update.  Sam on how Republicans are attacking our system of government via the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau setting a dangerous precedent.

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