EP:63 - AQ at the UN
Summary
Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton discuss the post-WWI chaos in Germany, analyzing how the British blockade and political instability fueled the rise of extremism. They draw parallels between the 1920s German collapse and 1990s Russia, debating NATO expansion and the betrayal of promises made to the Soviet Union. The episode also covers recent UN speeches by Syrian and Israeli leaders, critiquing US foreign policy and the rhetoric surrounding the Golan Heights.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Citizens Bank and Silicon Valley Bank
Show intro and host introductions
Audiobook update and episode ranking
Horse racing name change and WWI perspective
German brutalization and post-WWI chaos
Modern state surveillance vs historical collapse
Sponsor: Expat Money conference
British blockade and German starvation
Substack update: Trump chapter release
Parallels between 1920s Germany and 1990s Russia
NATO expansion and Partnership for Peace
Sponsor: Matt Sersley tax advice
UN speeches: Al-Jalani and Netanyahu
US threats against Iran and UN Charter
Political discourse reduction and memes
AI bot error regarding Chinese nuclear ship
Debunking claims of lynching and race riots
Coffee break and listener questions
9/11 episode delay and personal anecdotes
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