Episode 19 – “War Crimes, Strange Times” ft. Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) & Breaker Morant (1980)
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Tonight, on an uncharacteristically special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris take a deep dive into human psychology amid the moral murkiness of war, all seen through the lens of two historic trials. Real-world larger-than-life personalities collide as a fascinating bunch of characters go through aggravatingly skewed, politically-motivated trials, both of which have far more at stake than the crimes of which the lead characters are accused. Is it admirable or objectionable to defy authority? Can any crimes against humanity be excused with "I was only following orders"? Give this episode a listen and we'll all find out together!
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