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A year later, Killian has attained the rank of Major in the anti-terrorist bureau Section 9, working alongside operatives Batou (Pilou Asbæk) and Togusa (Chin Han) under Chief Daisuke Aramaki (Takeshi Kitano). The team successfully thwarts a terrorist attack on a Hanka business conference, and Killian destroys a rogue mechanical geisha (Rila Fukushima) after it murders a hostage. Killian, who has been experiencing hallucinations that Ouélet dismisses as glitches, becomes increasingly bothered by how little she remembers about her past. After learning that the geisha was hacked by an unknown entity, Killian breaks protocol and “dives” into its AI for answers. The entity attempts a counter-hack, and Batou is forced to disconnect her. Using the information she was able to gather, the two trace the hacker to a Yakuza nightclub, where they are lured into a trap. The resulting explosion destroys Batous eyes, and leaves Killians body severely damaged.
Killian confronts Ouélet, who admits that Killian was, in fact, the 98th test subject, and the only one to survive the process. Cutter decides that Killian is too much of a liability, and orders Ouélet to euthanize her. Instead, Ouélet gives Killian an address to find and helps her escape. Cutter shoots her and informs Aramaki that Killian has gone rogue and will be terminated by any means necessary.p>

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In-Depth Interview: Col. Andrew Bacevich Asks: If Islamic State is Defeated, What Next?

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Retired Army colonel and Boston U. professor Andrew J. Bacevich returns to our podcast, offering a combat veteran’s critical views of the war in Syria and Iraq. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Col. Andrew Bacevich Asks: If Islamic State is Defeated, What Next?

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PBC News & Comment: Top Cop in Chicago is Fired Over Laquan McDonald Coverup

Chicago’s maximum mayor Rahm Emmanuel fires police superintendent for failed coverup of videotaped police shooting of teenager Laquan McDonald…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Top Cop in Chicago is Fired Over Laquan McDonald Coverup

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In-Depth Interview: NY Times Reporter Scott Shane on Drones, Targeted Killings, and the Execution of Awlaki

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Scott Shane’s important new book, Objective Troy, profiles the American imam, Anwar al-Awlaki, details the case against him, and examines the constitutional issues of executing a citizen based on secret evidence and no legal process. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: NY Times Reporter Scott Shane on Drones, Targeted Killings, and the Execution of Awlaki

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PBC News & Comment: America’s Drone Strikes Stoke Terrorism, Like Gitmo

Four American drone warriors turn whistleblowers, say drone warfare “has fueled hatred” serves as recruitment tool, “similar to Guantanamo Bay”…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: America’s Drone Strikes Stoke Terrorism, Like Gitmo

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In-Depth Interview: State Dept. Veteran Peter van Buren on Paris Attacks and Responses

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Peter van Buren spent 20+ years at the State Department, and became a whistleblower after his book exposed hijinks in Iraq reconstruction.  Today, he blows the whistle on emotional overreaction to the Friday the 13th attacks in Paris. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: State Dept. Veteran Peter van Buren on Paris Attacks and Responses