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Tragedy in the Basement: Castle Doctrine, Fear, and the Failures of the VA

Tragedy in the Basement: Castle Doctrine, Fear, and the Failures of the VA

Update: 2025-07-11
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In this episode we explore the controversial Byron Smith case, the murders of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady. We discuss the legal and ethical questions surrounding self-defense, the Castle Doctrine, and the impact of military service and trauma on mental health.

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Tragedy in the Basement: Castle Doctrine, Fear, and the Failures of the VA

Tragedy in the Basement: Castle Doctrine, Fear, and the Failures of the VA

Dana Vespoli & Shannon Rogers