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S4 Episode 8 - "Sons of Liberty"

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Shadows of Counterterrorism: The CIA's Dark Legacy Post-9/11

This chapter examines the transformation of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center after September 11th, focusing on the shift from capturing high-value targets to establishing covert black sites for detention and interrogation. It addresses the ethical implications of using torture and discusses the public backlash, particularly in connection with the tragic case of journalist Daniel Pearl.

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