Madeleine Baran and Parker Yesko, investigative reporters from the New Yorker’s In the Dark podcast, dive into the harrowing Haditha incident where Marines killed 24 civilians in 2005. They reveal the hurdles of military justice and the systemic failures in prosecuting these war crimes. Their newly compiled database of possible American war crimes serves as a vital resource, spotlighting the challenges of transparency and accountability. They discuss the legal complexities faced when uncovering the truth behind U.S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.