Episode #62: Wittes and Friedersdorf Debate the Ethics of Drones

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Episode #62: Wittes and Friedersdorf Debate the Ethics of Drones

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Conor Friedersdorf and Benjamin Wittes debate the ethics of drone warfare at the University of Richmond in November 2013. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Feb 14, 2014

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Episode #62: Wittes and Friedersdorf Debate the Ethics of Drones

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