Topic: James Kirchick

6 chapters across the catalog

Blue Waffles
Episode 758 58:01 - 1:02:32

758: Blue Waffles

James Kirchick, Moderate Syrian Rebels Critique

James Kirchick of the Foreign Policy Initiative argues that Vladimir Putin's anti-ISIS coalition is a ruse to attack moderate Syrian rebels. The segment critiques the term "moderate rebels" as a vague political construct and suggests the conflict is actually driven by competing interests over natural gas pipelines.

Ten Minute Timer
Episode 691 1:37:11 - 1:45:22

691: Ten Minute Timer

James Kirchick and FPI, ISIS Execution of Gays

James Kirchick of the Foreign Policy Initiative is discussed in relation to reports of ISIS executing men for homosexuality. The segment questions the authenticity of social media images showing men being thrown from buildings, suggesting they may be used as a tool to provoke Western intervention. Kirchick's rhetoric is framed as an attempt to link the gay rights movement to the war against the Caliphate.

Fifth Column
Episode 686 20:16 - 24:00

686: Fifth Column

Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish Future in France and Modernity Meme

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invites European Jews to immigrate to Israel, asserting that the state is their true home following attacks in France. Neoconservative commentator James Kirchick publishes an article in The Daily Beast questioning the future of Jews in France and linking the attacks to a "rejection of modernity." The hosts analyze the resurgence of the "modernity" meme, which they claim was a prominent narrative immediately following the 9/11 attacks.

Non-linear War
Episode 674 24:01 - 32:45

674: Non-linear War

James Kirchick, Radio Free Europe and Russian LGBT Asylum

An Associated Press report claiming a surge in Russian LGBT individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. is traced back to James Kirchick and Radio Free Europe. The discussion includes a 2013 clip of Kirchick protesting on RT and examines the funding sources of the organizations promoting the narrative.

Non-linear War
Episode 674 46:51 - 49:11

674: Non-linear War

James Kirchick, MH17 Black Box and German Relations

James Kirchick is identified as a specialist in both LGBT issues and German-American relations. The segment criticizes the lack of public information regarding the MH17 flight recorder and dismisses claims that libertarians like Rand Paul are being seduced by Kremlin propaganda.

Pilots of Terror
Episode 601 34:22 - 37:07

601: Pilots of Terror

Foreign Policy Initiative, Liz Wall Resignation Setup

Evidence suggests the resignation of RT anchor Liz Wall was a coordinated event involving the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI). FPI's Twitter account predicted "something big" would happen at RT minutes before the resignation, and board member James Kirchick published an exclusive interview with Wall immediately following the event.