Oct 26 2024

Selects: Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War

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One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspecting civilians and children. To many, removing mines and banning new ones is of paramount importance. Learn all about the scope of the problem and this important work in this classic episode.

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly complex and deeply troubling world of landmines, exploring everything from their unexpected origins during the American Civil War to the millions still buried around the globe today. They break down the different types of mines, explain why removing them is such a monumental challenge, and discuss the international efforts to ban and clear these weapons that continue to maim and kill civilians decades after conflicts end. It's a sobering look at how one of warfare's cheapest weapons has become one of humanity's most persistent and devastating problems.


Movies Discussed

Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
2015
★ 8.3
"I remember episodes of maybe MASH and other like war movies I've seen. — Mentioned as a war show depicting soldiers stepping on mines and waiting on them until they figure out a solution." — Chuck
The Hurt Locker
The Hurt Locker
2008 2h 11m
★ 7.3
"In The Hurt Locker, I know, and I've seen in other movies, like I think generally step on it. — Referenced as an example of a war movie depicting soldiers removing IEDs and landmines with anti-blast suits." — Chuck
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"Playmore with Claymore. Remember that from the Simpsons? — Referenced a poster showing a man missing an arm from what appeared to be an Army Navy store, likely from an early season episode." — Chuck

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