60 Words and a War Without End

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A Radiolab episode examining the legal and political consequences of a short authorization used to justify aspects of the post-9/11 U.S. war on terror.

1 episode featuring 60 Words and a War Without End

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A 60-word law powers America’s endless war
The episode shows how a narrowly written post-9/11 authorization became a durable legal basis for detention, drone strikes, and undeclared wars.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 7m

1 episode featuring 60 Words and a War Without End

A 60-word law powers America’s endless war