Who Declares War?
The US and Israel attacked Iran this weekend, and fake images, videos and disinformation about it immediately spread across the internet. We talk with disinformation expert Joan Donovan about to find credible info on chaotic news events.
And, the power to wage war versus the technical power to declare it. Boston College history professor Seth Jacobs explains the War Powers Act, and its shortcomings in practice.
Plus, on Mondays we highlight American history as part of GBH's America 250 project. Today, a profile of 19th century diplomat and “learned blacksmith" Elihu Burritt. Historian John…
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