# Episode 76: Dolphin Soldiers & The New Death Penalty

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Podcast: [Ben Kissel Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ben-kissel-politics-7385379)
Published: 2026-05-02T06:23:52+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkpolitics/episodes/Episode-76-Dolphin-Soldiers--The-New-Death-Penalty-e3ipaa4
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Duration seconds: 3292

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Ben talks about Dolphins being trained to drag mines in water warfare, the US aid in the Israel Iran war, and how data centers are affecting those who live around them. If you'd like to call in to leave us a message, please ring us at: 323-515-9095

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