Topic: War Criminal

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillai, a former judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pillai was recognized for her career defending the rule of law and prosecuting war crimes, dating back to her defense of Nelson Mandela. During her acceptance in Nuremberg, she joked about sharing the prize with President Trump, who has been a vocal critic of the ICC.

During a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Vice President Kamala Harris was interrupted by protesters from Code Pink who labeled her a "war criminal." Security guards reportedly told protesters they were under arrest for interfering with a live television broadcast. The hosts discuss the scripted nature of late-night talk shows and the removal of the heckling from the final broadcast.

The deaths of Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor prompt a discussion on the polarizing legacies of both figures. Kissinger is characterized by some media outlets as a war criminal responsible for millions of deaths, while Hillary Clinton is shown being confronted by protesters regarding Palestinian issues.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly interviews a legal expert on the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over potential war crimes in Gaza. The discussion covers the requirement for military commanders to perform proportionality calculations even when acting in self-defense.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova. They are accused of the war crime of unlawful deportation of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation. While Russia and the United States do not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction, the warrant restricts Putin's travel to 123 signatory countries.

Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating thousands of alleged war crimes, including murder and torture in towns like Bucha and Moshtun. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry released the names and photos of ten Russian soldiers, dubbed the "Despicable 10," accused of atrocities. The hosts express skepticism regarding the speed and methods of these identifications, suggesting the reports serve as "trauma-based entertainment."

Following the debate, Kamala Harris dismissed Tulsi Gabbard's attacks during an interview with Anderson Cooper, labeling herself a "top-tier candidate." Harris criticized Gabbard for being an "apologist" for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whom she called a war criminal.

The U.S. government deported 95-year-old Jakiv Palij, a former Nazi concentration camp guard living in Queens, New York, to Germany. The hosts suggest the timing of the deportation serves as a public relations boost for ICE. A comparison is drawn to George Soros, with claims made regarding his activities during World War II in Hungary.

Christiane Amanpour discussed the CIA torture report on CNN, comparing U.S. transparency to authoritarian regimes like Vladimir Putin's Russia. While some view the report's release as a moral strength, legal experts warn that individuals named in the investigation could face prosecution under international law. There is ongoing concern that former U.S. officials may face arrest if they travel to countries that recognize the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction.

Irish MP Claire Daly delivers a viral speech in the Dáil Éireann, criticizing the "unprecedented slobbering" over Barack Obama's visit to Ireland. She labels Obama a "war criminal" for his use of drones and his decision to arm Syrian rebels. Daly also mocks the Irish government as "pimps" and criticizes Michelle Obama for having lunch with "Mr. Tax Exile" Bono.

The show concludes with a brief mention of Elizabeth Warren's Native American heritage claims at the DNC. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, promising a follow-up on the Democratic National Convention in the Sunday episode.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes committed in Sierra Leone. During the proceedings, reports surfaced confirming that Taylor had worked for the CIA and other U.S. intelligence agencies in the 1980s. The hosts also comment on the bizarre, non-standardized dress code and wigs worn by judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating allegations that Muammar Gaddafi's forces were distributed Viagra to facilitate systematic rape as a weapon of war. Wolf Blitzer and Nick Robertson report on the claims, which the hosts dismiss as war propaganda. They question the logic of finding condoms and Viagra in military bases as evidence of state-sponsored mass rape.