This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The “Kill Anything That Moves” author on the clandestine commandos who operate in as many as 120 countries. Also: An NSA panel says shut it down, a little Persian history, and Arthur Yorinks.

(Trouble listening? Right-click to download the podcast here.)

Guests, in order of appearance: Justin Elliott, Nick Turse, Arthur Yorinks, Reza Zarghamee.

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