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The Changing Nature of Modern Warfare

The US military made short work of Saddam Hussein’s army, but America's mission in Iraq has yet to be accomplished. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.

By Warren Olney • Oct 2, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

Congress has approved another record Pentagon spending bill.Is it designed to fight the wars of the future or those of the past? Why can't the world's most advanced fighting force defeat the Iraqi insurgents? Are hearts and minds more important than high-tech weapons? Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Karen Radziner
Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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The Changing Nature of Modern Warfare

The US military made short work of Saddam Hussein’s army, but America's mission in Iraq has yet to be accomplished. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.

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The Changing Nature of Modern Warfare

The US military made short work of Saddam Hussein’s army, but America's mission in Iraq has yet to be accomplished. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.

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