Topic: Humvees

The Taliban bans women from attending universities in Afghanistan, leading to protests and the resignation of several male professors. A separate report finds the U.S. failed to compensate foreign workers from Nepal and the Philippines who were injured or killed while supporting the U.S. military in the region.

A 2015 news clip highlights the debate over providing lethal aid to Ukraine, with the US pushing for weapons while Germany and France resisted. John McCain criticized Angela Merkel for not supporting "struggling democracy." The hosts note that the current conflict is a "rinse and repeat" of these long-standing geopolitical tensions.

ISIS supporters are noted for their use of social media propaganda, including a parody of Michelle Obama's Twitter campaign. The militants replaced the "Bring Back Our Girls" hashtag with "Bring Back Our Humvee" following the theft of US military vehicles in Iraq.

The discussion turns to the heavy military equipment used by local police during the Boston lockdown, including Humvees and Blackhawk helicopters. The hosts critique the use of jungle and desert camouflage in an urban environment. They also analyze the "Boston Strong" phenomenon and the public's celebratory reaction toward the militarized police force.