Cross posted from https://lemmy.ca/post/65179270

On today’s show, Sarah and Chris sit down with investigative journalist Matt Kennard to discuss his book Irregular Army – how the US military deliberately relaxed recruitment standards during the war on terror, letting neo-Nazis, gang members, and convicted criminals into the ranks. Commanders called them better warriors. Then they sent them home with combat training. We’ll also cover Putin’s latest visit to China and what it means for the emerging multipolar order.