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"We tortured some folks"
Tue, 08 May 2018 21:46:00 -0000
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Tomorrow is the Senate confirmation hearing for Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the C.I.A. The 33-year veteran of the organization would be its first female director, but standing in her way are reports of her involvement in torture programs and secret prisons after September 11. Vox’s Jenn Williams explains Haspel’s shadowy history, and why she almost backed out of her nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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