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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined again by Tim Starr, a libertarian historian and philosopher, to discuss the current state of American media and politics. The conversation highlights the rise of “useful idiots,” figures like Jill Stein and Dave Rubin, who appear influenced by foreign powers like Russia, despite promoting non-interventionist views. Starr urges skepticism of financially incentivized pundits to offer commentary on complex geopolitical issues they lack expertise in, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in media consumption.They discuss the need for a nuanced understanding of international affairs, rejecting simplistic narratives that blame the U.S. for all global events. They explore the complexities of historical and contemporary geopolitics, particularly the roles of other nations, and critique the uneven access to media platforms between the West and authoritarian countries.The conversation touches on issues like nuclear proliferation, the role of the U.S. in Middle Eastern affairs, and the ongoing debate about the Iraq War and its aftermath. The episode emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating information, staying open to evidence that challenges preconceived notions, and avoiding the temptation to oversimplify complex global dynamics.

Follow Tim Starr on X: @timstarr2001

Read Tim Starr's publications: https://en.liberpedia.org/Murray_N._Rothbard#Rothbard_and_Soviet_foreign_policy

Links for more:

MI5 & MI6 view on Iraq War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyLqCkfpHPo

The Pre-History of American Holocaust Denial: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/804147

Dangerous Nation: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Nation-Americas-Earliest-Twentieth/dp/0375724915

At the Abyss: https://www.amazon.com/At-Abyss-Insiders-History-Cold/dp/0891418210

https://x.com/DarthPutinKGB/status/1544765374868213760

My thread on delusions of reactionary Rothbardians: https://x.com/1basemoney/status/1749444038611071345

Contents

00:00:00 - Questioning Motives of Media Influencers00:05:39 - The Legacy of Colonial Powers in the Middle East00:28:09 - The Geopolitics of Oil and the Ottoman Empire00:35:59 - The Soviet Influence in the Middle East00:43:42 - The U.S. Role in the Middle East and Afghanistan00:48:53 - Afghanistan's Tumultuous History: From Soviet Invasion to Taliban Takeover00:57:56 - The Complicated Connections Between 9/11, Iraq, and Nuclear Proliferation01:05:31 - Assessing the Outcomes of Regime Change in the Middle East01:10:50 - The Industry of Lies: Exaggerating America's Faults01:14:53 - Iran's Role in Iraq Conflict and Proxy Wars in the Middle East01:21:37 - Militaristic Japan's Tactics and the Gaza Conflict01:28:29 - Israel's Military Prowess and Tactics Against Hezbollah01:32:22 - Planned Operation and Lack of New Intelligence Capabilities01:40:44 - The Nazi Roots of Arab Regimes and Israel's Occupation01:45:27 - Confronting Revisionist History and Anti-Semitism01:50:43 - The Complexities of the Spanish Civil War01:54:51 - Libertarians and Pro-Putin Sympathies02:12:03 - Navigating Nuclear Proliferation and Global Conflicts02:26:40 - Military Technological Advancement Through Competition02:31:30 - The Complexities of International Relations and Historical Perspective

Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, & Alec Harris

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