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    Do We Need Guantanamo Bay Prison?

    President Obama promised to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but 166 prisoners are still there. Is Guantanamo a relic of what used to be called "the war on terror?"

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 25, 2013 • 51m Listen

    President Obama promised to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but 166 prisoners are still there. We hear about abusive treatment of prisoners, a recent uprising and a hunger strike. Is Guantanamo a relic of what used to be called "the war on terror?" Also, the US says chemical weapons were used in Syria, and George W. Bush dedicates his Presidential Library — with help from his friends.

    Banner image: "Shut Down Guantanamo" protest. Photo by KCIvey

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      KCRW

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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