Director of the Army and Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, where he conducted counterinsurgency assessments
Daniel Roper on KCRW
More from KCRW
Biden attempts to smooth over a rough week with NATO presser
PoliticsWhere does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.
Seeking asylum for truth telling
BooksAny threat to the status quo within the American empire has led to the censorship, jailing and escape of the dissidents brave enough to stand against it.
Sorry, those extra fees are staying on your restaurant bill
Food & DrinkA last-minute change will allow restaurants to keep adding surcharges despite a law that was supposed to make them illegal.
NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth
PoliticsThe 75th anniversary celebrating the creation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, creates an opportunity for those in the war machine to double down their commitment to…
What do terms like ‘price gouging’ and ‘freedom’ really mean?
PoliticsHarris’ economic plan takes on price gouging. Where does Democratic “freedom” messaging leave Republicans? And the panel looks back at political freakouts.
A “meaningful” election where neither candidate condemns U.S.-sponsored genocide?
PoliticsIn this spirited debate on the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer spars with Jeff Cohen—author, co-founder of RootsAction.org, founder of FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in…
Will Trump or Harrris’ anti-poverty talk appeal to the working class?
PoliticsWhat does “MAGA” mean in 2024? Trump and Harris clash on poverty policy. Plus, KCRW discusses opponents of free school lunch programs.
Will LA homelessness change after SCOTUS’ Grants Pass ruling?
HomelessnessLA Mayor Karen Bass says the Supreme Court’s decision to allow bans on homeless encampments could lead to mass incarceration. Will it change the city’s strategy?