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The episode discusses the return of the firing squad as a method of execution in the US, exploring its history and the reasons behind its resurgence.

With the addition of another US state bringing back the use of the Firing squad. Lets talk a bit about it. The new plans, the history within the US. Why it is returning and more. Such a controversial topic, yet other countries have used it throughout history as well. Sources: Inside Idaho's new $1.2M execution chamber -- where 8 inmates await death by firing squad The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history | The Associated Press Brad Sigmon: South Carolina inmate executed by firing squad for first time in US since 2010 | CNN Death by firing squad: archaic method on the rise in US as Idaho opens new execution chamber | Capital punishment | The Guardian A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner's heart. Everyone missed. : NPR https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brooke-george-british-influencer-dubai-execution-stabbing-man-death-self-defense/

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