Episode 62
62: An Infantryman in Afghanistan: with Almir Osmanovic
An Infantryman in Afghanistan: with Almir Osmanovic
(00:00) Intro and T-shirts.
(08:45) Guest Segment: Almir joins Christophe and Sean in gushing about tacos, motorcycles and motorcycle riding.
(21:11) Almir’s Background: Almir describes how he came to live in Western New Jersey, including his flight from Bosnia and entrance to the United States as a refugee.
(39:02) 9/11: Christophe, Sean, and Almir reflect on the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the role that capitalism played in exacerbating the carnage.
(01:04:11) Afghanistan: Almir expresses his experience as an infantryman on the ground in Afghanistan. Christophe, Sean, and Almir discuss the futility of the United States’ 20 year involvement in the country.
(01:31:07) Wrapup and Outro.
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Show notes:
9/11 was a test. The books of the last two decades show how America failed.
102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers
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