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The Iraqi Interpreter That Captured Saddam Hussein: A Never Before Told Story - #50
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On this week's episode we have a special guest that details his ascent from an Iraqi refugee, to an interpreter for the U.S. military, to playing an integral role in capturing Saddam Hussein. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Background of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein 5:04 - What was it like growing up in Iraq? 9:04 - Highschoolers watching defectors be shot 13:13 - Watching the U.S. invade Iraq 22:41 - Escaping Iraq 27:36 - Time as a refugee in Saudi Arabia 35:26 - Finally getting his name called to go to the U.S. 38:17 - How did Samir get to St. Louis? 54:30 - Samir tries joining the U.S. military 1:05:30 - Getting introduced to the delta force 1:09:25 - How Samir's team got info on Saddam 1:13:27 - Going to Saddam's bunker 1:22:54 - Speaking with Saddam Hussein 1:39:33 - Samir's appreciation for America Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ========== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 ========= ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.
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