Michael speaks with acclaimed journalist and author Mark Bowden (Black Hawk Down) about his book "The Three Battles of Wanat: And Other True Stories." Bowden unpacks the tragic 2008 battle in Afghanistan that claimed nine American lives, and the deeper fights that followed—over truth, accountability, and reputation. The wide-ranging discussion also touches on long-form journalism, war reporting, politics, crime, gambling, and Bowden’s unforgettable portraits of figures from Joe Biden to Pablo Escobar. A thoughtful look at warfare, storytelling, and the human cost behind the headlines. Original air date 7 January 2016. The book was published on 5 January 2016.
