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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.

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Devan Schwartz, Andrea Brody, Evan George

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