Saddam Hussein Trial - The Puppet Court Problem: Who Really Built This Tribunal?

Host Miles Mercer examines the Iraqi Special Tribunal that tried Saddam Hussein, questioning whether a court created by American occupiers, funded with $128 million in U.S. funds, and operating amid murdered defense lawyers could deliver legitimate justice. The episode explores structural compromises, political timing, and the fundamental tension between victor's justice and rule of law in post-invasion Iraq. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.