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The Challenges in Combating ISIS and Tracking "Known Wolves"

Both sides in the war on terror are using social media. The Islamic State produces highly sophisticated recruiting videos -- and law enforcement can monitor the people who watch them. But that doesn't make preventing terrorist actions an easy job. We hear about technology, manpower and civil rights.

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By Warren Olney • Mar 5, 2015 • 52m Listen

Both sides in the war on terror are using social media. The Islamic State produces highly sophisticated recruiting videos -- and law enforcement can monitor the people who watch them. But that doesn't make preventing terrorist actions an easy job. We hear about technology, manpower and civil rights.

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Photo: Islamic State supporters' Twitter post threatening the social network's co-founder Jack Dorsey

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Director of Content, News

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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