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Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into collateral damage, how the term is used in the media, and how language plays a vital roll in how horrific events are reported–including the need for more transparency in government.

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Duration: 1:07:00

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Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

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• Bombing of Hamburg in World War II
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• Civilian casualties from US drone strikes
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• Collateral damage A brief history of U.S. mistakes at war
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• Why Is the US Killing So Many Civilians in Syria and Iraq
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• Let’s Resolve in the New Year to Stop Using That Expression About Breaking Eggs and Making Omelets
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• How Many Dead Iraqis
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• The way the Obama administration views civilian casualties from drones is exaggerating at best if not outright lies
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• Ben Tre
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\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter\n

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• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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• Learn Me Something on Facebook
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• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
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\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

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• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
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Download: Episode 17: Collateral Damage

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Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into collateral damage, how the term is used in the media, and how language plays a vital roll in how horrific events are reported–including the need for more transparency in government.

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Duration: 1:07:00

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Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

\n\nEpisode Links\n

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• Bombing of Hamburg in World War II
\n
• Civilian casualties from US drone strikes
\n
• Collateral damage A brief history of U.S. mistakes at war
\n
• Why Is the US Killing So Many Civilians in Syria and Iraq
\n
• Let’s Resolve in the New Year to Stop Using That Expression About Breaking Eggs and Making Omelets
\n
• How Many Dead Iraqis
\n
• The way the Obama administration views civilian casualties from drones is exaggerating at best if not outright lies
\n
• Ben Tre
\n

\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter\n

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• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
\n
• Learn Me Something on Facebook
\n
• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
\n

\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

\n
• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
\n

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Download: Episode 17: Collateral Damage

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