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This morning Mark started the day with Steve, Ainsley and Brian on "Fox & Friends", talking North Korea, hugs for jihadists, the purposelessness of the Zuckerbergian life, and other existential questions, plus a preview of Katy Perry's next hit. If Fox posts any video, we'll link to it.

More seriously, Mark mentioned the civil suit in which James Mitchell, the man who waterboarded Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, is currently embroiled at the hands of litigious terrorists. The west's enemies are rewarded with hugs, its defenders get sued. Dr Mtchelll spoke to Steyn about interrogating jihadists, and having to defend himself for doing so, in a special edition of The Mark Steyn Show. If you haven't yet seen it, we think you'll appreciate it. Click below to watch:

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