This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Patrick Cockburn on James Foley’s murder and the rise of the Islamic State, Dennis Kucinich on the militarization of police, and Joshua Rofe on the 2,500 teen lifers in prison.

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Guests, in order of appearance: Dennis Kucinich, Patrick Cockburn and Joshua Rofe.

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