THE WAR WITHIN: THE ROBERT BALES STORY

It’s March 2012 in a region of Afghanistan known as the birthplace of the Taliban. Staff Sergeant Robert Bales leaves his base–in the dead of the night–and lays siege to two villages, killing a reported sixteen innocent Afghan civilians. The reaction from the American government is swift and severe; provoking universal condemnation and a life sentence in Fort Leavenworth military prison.

Over a decade later, the lingering question about what became known as the Kandahar Massacre remains. Why did it happen? Anchored by 18 hours of exclusive interviews from America's most notorious war criminal and complemented by a chorus of people central to this polarizing case, THE WAR WITHIN: THE ROBERT BALES STORY is a 12-episode investigative podcast that will shed new light on the inner sanctum of the military. Throughout, the series will contain explosive revelations that run the gamut, from brain injuries, to potentially toxic drugs, to possible cover-ups by the nation Robert Bales swore to protect.

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S1E4: Death Penalties

Episode 4 of THE WAR WITHIN delves into Robert Bales' contentious military trial, from the perspectives of both the prosecution and the defense. While the US government was intent on achieving its def...

13 Juli 202340min

S1E3: Bobby from Ohio

Episode 3 of THE WAR WITHIN tracks the immediate aftermath of the Kandahar Massacre, as Robert Bales’ family hires a prominent lawyer and navigates a growing media frenzy around the story – all while ...

6 Juli 202340min

S1E1: Afghanistan's Most Wanted

In the opening episode of THE WAR WITHIN, you'll meet Robert Bales, an American soldier convicted of murdering 16 civilians one night during the War in Afghanistan. Deploying in 2012 to a region known...

29 Juni 202342min

S1E2: Once Upon a Time in Panjwai

Episode 2 of THE WAR WITHIN covers the events of March 11th, 2012, when Robert Bales walked off his military base to commit the massacre for which he is now known. The incident is broken down with pre...

29 Juni 202341min