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Chomsky on Ellsberg and the Danger of Nuclear War – pt 1/2

ByNoam Chomsky June 2, 2023December 12, 2023

Noam Chomsky discusses the heroic contributions Daniel Ellsberg made by releasing the Pentagon Papers and revealing the madness of American nuclear war plans. Ellsberg uncovered shocking information about the planning for nuclear war in the 1950s, during his time within the system and with high-level access. He revealed details about the planning documents and the existence of a “Doomsday Machine,” a system designed by both the United States and Russia that would ensure total destruction in the event of communication failure. He also discovered the delegation of authority to launch nuclear wars, with lower-level military officials interpreting instructions in a way that allowed them to initiate nuclear bombings.

Nuclear Arms Policy

Part 2/2 – Chomsky on Ellsberg and the Danger of Nuclear War

ByNoam Chomsky June 5, 2023December 12, 2023

Noam Chomsky discusses the history of nuclear agreements and arms control treaties, highlighting their gradual dismantling by successive U.S. administrations. He criticizes the U.S. for its withdrawal from treaties and the deployment of military assets near Russian borders. Chomsky also expresses concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence and the need to address larger-scale threats while working on immediate issues. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the world as it is and taking tactical decisions to achieve tangible progress.

Class and the War in Ukraine – Paul Jay (pt 1/3)

ByTalia Baroncelli April 18, 2023May 3, 2023

Paul Jay is back to speak about the war in Ukraine, the irrevocable effects of climate change, and the ever-present but often downplayed danger of nuclear warfare. He explains how the transnational capitalist elite continue to benefit from the war at the expense of the average Ukrainian and Russian worker. He also speaks about his new documentary film project on nuclear winter and his recent trip to visit political activist Daniel Ellsberg, whose insights on the Cuban Missile Crisis and potential human error leading to nuclear confrontation are heavily featured in the film. This is part one of a three-part series.

China | Geopolitics | Nuclear Arms Policy

“Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles” – Chomsky and Ellsberg pt 2/2

ByPaul Jay March 20, 2023May 12, 2023

Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg continue their discussion about how to avoid nuclear war.

Nuclear Arms Policy | Ukraine

The Ultimate Serial Killer is Nuclear War – Paul Jay

ByNorth of 48 March 6, 2023April 11, 2023

In part 2 of “North of 48,” Paul is asked about working with Daniel Ellsberg on his film “How to Stop a Nuclear War.”

Nuclear Arms Policy | Russia | Ukraine

How Will the War in Ukraine End? – Boris Kagarlitsky

ByPaul Jay February 23, 2023March 27, 2023

Boris Kagarlitsky talks about the mood of the Russian people and the possibility that the Russian military leadership might insist on ending the war.

Climate Change | Nuclear Arms Policy | Ukraine

Ukraine: Compromise or War to the End – Paul Jay

ByNorth of 48 February 17, 2023March 6, 2023

Paul Jay is a guest on North of 48, where he discusses the Ukraine war in the context of the risk of nuclear war and climate catastrophe.

Military-Industrial Complex | Nuclear Arms Policy

On November 11 – Remember Who Profits From War

ByPaul Jay November 11, 2022December 2, 2022

Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada are sold as days to honor soldiers who have died in war, but are far more about promoting militarism and the mythology that dying and killing in unjust wars is “patriotic“. This is a collection of episodes on profit and war.

History | Nuclear Arms Policy | Reality Asserts Itself

Obama’s Defense of Hiroshima Mythology – RAI with Peter Kuznick (pt 1/2)

ByPaul Jay January 6, 2016May 9, 2023

This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on June 6, 2016. President Obama is defending the mythology that dropping atomic bombings on Hiroshima ended World War 2 and avoided a ground invasion by US troops, said award-winning historian Peter Kuznick.

History | Nuclear Arms Policy | Reality Asserts Itself

In Hiroshima, Obama Neglects to Mention $1 Trillion Deal for Nuclear Weapons – Kuznick RAI (pt 2/2)

ByPaul Jay June 10, 2016May 9, 2023

This is an episode of Reality Asserts Itself, produced on June 10, 2016. Peter Kuznick, the co-author of The Untold History of the United States, spoke to Paul Jay about the significance of the vice presidency of Henry Wallace, who served in the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the context of the Bernie Sanders campaign.