Iraq, with Rick Edwards

Iraq, with Rick Edwards

The Iraq War is one of the most controversial events in recent history. But who really was Saddam Hussein? What was the rationale behind the invasion? What went so badly wrong after 2003? And what are the consequences of the War today?

In this episode we were joined by Rick Edwards, TV presenter and former host of T4 and Tool Academy.

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Excerpt from 'Iraq War Peace Protests (2003) | Footage' LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffEVrn6Kkpw&t=1547s&ab_channel=JourneymanPictures

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