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Dan Krauss
Documentary filmmaker and director of Bodyguard of Lies, focusing on U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and investigations into military decision-making, corruption, and policy failures.
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Sep 24, 2025
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How the U.S. Sold Its Longest War with a Bodyguard of Lies
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In a gripping discussion, Dan Krauss, a documentary filmmaker and director of Bodyguard of Lies, delves into the failures of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. He reveals how military leaders like Donald Rumsfeld used deception to justify a prolonged occupation despite early successes against Al-Qaeda. Krauss highlights the corruption that plagued Afghan governance and questions the lessons America learned from this 20-year conflict. He emphasizes the need for public accountability and urges skepticism towards official narratives, leaving listeners to ponder the true costs of the war.
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