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Fight Companion - May 16, 2020

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Notable books mentioned: Ghost Wars by Steven Cole

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Fight Companion - May 16, 2020 mentions Ghost Wars by Steven Cole with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Ghost Wars
Steven Cole

I'm reading a great book called Ghost Wars about the secret wars of the CIA in Afghanistan.

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Joe is joined by Eddie Bravo, Bryan Callen & Brendan Schaub to watch the fights on May 16, 2020.
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  • Joe is joined by Eddie Bravo, Bryan Callen & Brendan Schaub to watch the fights on May 16, 2020.

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Listeners interested in geopolitics and military history

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Ghost Wars
Steven Cole
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I'm reading a great book called Ghost Wars about the secret wars of the CIA in Afghanistan. Oh, dude. In Afghanistan, Jesus Christ.

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For: Listeners interested in geopolitics and military history
Key quote: I'm reading a great book called Ghost Wars about the secret wars of the CIA in Afghanistan.
The host mentioned 'Ghost Wars' to provide insight into the complexities of the CIA's involvement in Afghanistan and the historical context surrounding it. This book offers a detailed account of the secret wars and the geopolitical dynamics at play, which the host believes is crucial for understanding current events.
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Ghost Wars
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The host mentioned 'Ghost Wars' to provide insight into the complexities of the CIA's involvement in Afghanistan and the historical context surroun…

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