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US Troops in South Korea, Spheres of Influence are Gross, Economic v. Political Freedom, North Korea’s Deadline, Left on Hong Kong | Ep. 21
Episode 21
Who supports military bases in South Korea? Surprising majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. Also this episode, why some neoliberal…
6 years, 1 month ago
Kushner's North Korea Doctrine Sucks, Biff Tannen Imperialism in Syria, China's Rise on College Campuses, Far-Right Fail on Kashmir | Ep. 20
Episode 20
Jared Kushner's North Korea doctrine sucks, and Kim Jong Un's job is way too easy these days. What universities can do to cope with Chinese influence…
6 years, 2 months ago
Engage the Enemy: Interview with Suzanne DiMaggio, Presidential Campaign Adviser, Think Tank Co-Founder | Hustle Ep. 19
Episode 19
In the latest episode of our "Hustle" series, Van Jackson sits down with Suzanne DiMaggio to discover how she does it all. How did she end up as a fo…
6 years, 2 months ago
Stand with Taiwan or Else! Washington's Latest Anti-China Initiative is a Mixed Bag | Raw Uncut Ep.18
Episode 18
Should the US isolate countries that isolate Taiwan? The US Senate just passed the TAIPEI Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that authorizes the State De…
6 years, 2 months ago
No Green Lanterns! Cartoon Imperialism, Jack Dorsey v. Zuckerberg, Climate Change Assassinations, Obama's Anti-Wokeness | Ep. 17
Episode 17
In this episode, we get on a soapbox about "greenlanternism." Van and Pete debate what to make of Twitter's Jack Dorsey throwing shade at Facebook. W…
6 years, 2 months ago
Bad China Punditry in 3 Easy Steps: A How-To Guide | Raw Uncut Ep. 16
Episode 16
In this Raw Uncut episode, Van Jackson breaks down what it takes to render a bad take on China. Using a recent hot take from Prof. Stephen Walt as th…
6 years, 2 months ago
Forever Wars vs. the Climate Crisis. The Parallel Diplomacy Problem. Vanishing Credibility in Asia. Giuliani's Self-Incrimination | Ep. 15
Episode 15
If you think fighting climate change is expensive, maybe you haven't seen the bill for endless war. Why Trump's parallel universes of diplomacy is a …
6 years, 2 months ago
Does Nancy Pelosi Have a Shadow Foreign Policy? She Should | Raw Uncut Ep. 14
Episode 14
We live in an age of foreign policy pluralism and congressional Democrats ought to take heed. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi quietly led a congressional …
6 years, 2 months ago
Silicon Valley Turns Anti-China. Why Steven Pinker Doesn't Get the Causes of War. Pompeo Won't Survive Impeachment. Making Enemies of Friends. | Ep. 13
Episode 13
Silicon Valley might be turning against China. Steven Pinker is wrong about violence and needs to take a security studies course. There are no more U…
6 years, 2 months ago
Is US Global Credibility in Free Fall? Yes, But My Explanation May Surprise You | Raw Uncut Ep. 12
Episode 12
Senator Chris Murphy says Trump has caused the rapid decline of US credibility. So does everyone, and they're not wrong. But the reasons why matter, …
6 years, 2 months ago