Jonathan Mahler

The remaining prisoners at Guantanamo Bay may be tried in courtrooms attached to high-security prisons. The Takeaway talks to Leavenworth, Kansas mayor Shay Baker, Standish prison guard Paul Piche, and New York Times Magazine writer Jonathan Mahler.

This morning President Obama will deliver what the White House is calling a major national security speech. At least part of his speech will detail his plan to close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center. The Takeaway talks to Jonathan Mahler.

Jonathan Mahler, New York Times magazine contributor, talks with The Takeaway about the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s (self-described mastermind of the 9-11 attacks) hearings and what to look for as the week unfolds at GITMO.

When President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January, he’ll take over a transformed executive branch with expanded power — more power than most presidents have had. Guest: Jonathan Mahler, New York Times magazine contributor.

The U.S. government has dismissed charges against five prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay after the military prosecutor assigned to the cases resigned. Jonathan Mahler explains what this means for the future of the controversial prison and court.