KCRW
  • All Streams
  • All Streams
  • Music
  • News
  • Culture
  • Shows
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Donate
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Donate
Info
To the Point
To the Point

The American military in the age of endless war

Hosted by Warren Olney Nov. 07, 2017 National
In this last week before To the Point becomes a weekly podcast, and we're looking back at what's changed since our program began. During 16 of our 17 years, the US has been a nation at war. Today, we hear about the "military-industrial complex" Dwight Eisenhower warned about and how it's shaping the country.

In this last week before To the Point becomes a weekly podcast, and we're looking back at what's changed since our program began. During 16 of our 17 years, the US has been a nation at war. Today, we hear about the "military-industrial complex" Dwight Eisenhower warned about and how it's shaping the country.

From this Episode:

Air Force oversight allowed Texas mass shooter to buy guns

The killer of 26 people in a Texas church on Sunday was court martialed by the Air Force for domestic violence. Federal law might have prevented him from buying an assault...

6 min

America and the 'forever war'

Anyone born in the US since September 11 has lived an entire lifetime in a nation at war. Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump have warned of threats from overseas -- but allies...

43 min

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Devan Schwartz, Andrea Brody, Evan George

Latest

L.A.'s big debate — Homelessness: Top candidates for LA Mayor join us live L.A.'s big debate — Homelessness: Top candidates for LA Mayor join us live News Special Programming May 2 Support KCRW’s Spring Pledge Drive to celebrate diverse voices Support KCRW’s Spring Pledge Drive to celebrate diverse voices Members May 18 CA primary 2022: How voting works, when to expect results CA primary 2022: How voting works, when to expect results KCRW Features May 19 Schizophrenia: A new day in diagnosis and treatment Schizophrenia: A new day in diagnosis and treatment Life Examined May 21

Share your passion for new experiences, sounds, & ideas

Featured

L.A.'s big debate — Homelessness: Top candidates for LA Mayor join us live News Special Programming
L.A.'s big debate — Homelessness: Top candidates for LA Mayor join us live
CA primary 2022: How voting works, when to expect results KCRW Features
CA primary 2022: How voting works, when to expect results
What will US do about domestic terrorism after Buffalo shooting? Left, Right & Center
What will US do about domestic terrorism after Buffalo shooting?
It’s scoundrel time in the good ol’ USA Scheer Intelligence
It’s scoundrel time in the good ol’ USA

5 Things To Do Newsletter

The best of what to see, hear, eat, do, and more.

Upcoming Events

View All

UNLOCK $20,000

Help us raise $20,000 by tomorrow night and Haines Law Group will match your donations — that’s $40,000 on the line for KCRW.

DONATE Today 

KCRW KCRW-FM NPR KCRW Logo
89.9 FM
  • About KCRW
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Events
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications
  • EEO Report
  • Pledge for Equity
© 2022 KCRW All Rights Reserved. Made in L.A.
Download on the App store Get it on Google Play Just ask Alexa
FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

Stay informed without getting overwhelmed!

Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week.

Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica KCRW Live
3 hr Hosted by KCRW

Read More
0:00 3:00:00
Music, News @amp; Culture KCRW Live Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica Playlist
0:00 3:00:00
Miniplayer open icon