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    The Lost Secrets of Saddam Hussein

    The Iraqi government says it's interrogating the person whose cell-phone pictures of the execution of Saddam Hussein found their way to TV and the Internet. While there's still controversy over the execution, but the consequences of Hussein's death go beyond disputes about the way he was killed.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Iraqi government says it's interrogating the person whose cell-phone pictures of the execution of Saddam Hussein found their way to TV and the Internet. While there's still controversy over the execution, but the consequences of Hussein's death go beyond disputes about the way he was killed. Billions of dollars are missing, mass graves are still uncovered, and countless victims will never see a murderer held to account. We look at the history of atrocities and the mysteries that Saddam took to his grave. How much help did he get from western governments and corporations? Will Iraq's current leaders pursue those questions or let them go unanswered?

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    The Lost Secrets of Saddam Hussein
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    2. 7:29The Lost Secrets of Saddam HusseinYou’re reading this
    3. 42:10Religious Diversity in 110th Congress
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Borzou Daragahi

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      Joost Hiltermann

      Middle East Deputy Program Director, International Crisis Group

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      Hanny Megally

      Director of the Mid-East & North Africa Program, International Center for Transitional Justice

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    The Lost Secrets of Saddam Hussein
    1. 1:34Bush Outlines Legislative Agenda, Calls for Bipartisanship
    2. 7:29The Lost Secrets of Saddam HusseinYou’re reading this
    3. 42:10Religious Diversity in 110th Congress
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