A military historian helps us better understand what would happen if the U.S. repeals the authorization for military force in Iraq after 20 years. Then, an author shares his new book looking at the history of fringe medical theories and why they continue to persist despite modern science.
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What repealing Iraq war authorizations would mean for U.S. policy in Middle East
The Senate voted last week to repeal the authorizations for the use of military force in Iraq, and President Biden has indicated he would sign it. We talk to a U.S. military policy expert about what the repeal would mean and how these authorizations work.
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Why fringe medicine endures through centuries
We talk to the author of a book about the history of fringe medicine and the dangers it still poses today.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- John Hall Guest
- Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling Guest
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