Amy Goodman
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The Complete Mercenary: Matthew Cole on Erik Prince’s Improbable Comeback Under Trump
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May 7, 2019
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18:11Now PlayingAn extended conversation with the Intercept's Matthew Cole on Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater. In a major new report, Cole takes a look at Prince’s latest actions, including his pitch to privatize the war in Afghanistan; his creation of a mercenary army for the United Arab Emirates; a history of mismanaged projects that have soured his relationships with leaders around the world; and his comeback, made possible with the help of the Trump administration.
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