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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.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Devan Schwartz, Andrea Brody, Evan George

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