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S4 Episode 8 - "Sons of Liberty"

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Profiteering in the War on Terror

This chapter examines the political and economic ramifications of Bin Laden's 2004 taunts amid George Bush's re-election, particularly the rise of American military and construction contractors in Afghanistan. It critiques the lack of oversight and accountability in defense contracting, revealing how corruption and privatization influenced military operations and Afghan reconstruction efforts.

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