4 chapters across the catalog
Carlotta Gall, Pakistan ISI and Afghanistan War
Author Carlotta Gall discusses her book *The Wrong Enemy*, which argues that the U.S. has been fighting the wrong target in Afghanistan. She claims the Pakistani intelligence service (ISI) and former President Musharraf actively supported and regrouped the Taliban while pretending to be American allies in the War on Terror.
The Economist magazine published a "shoe throwers index" to measure unrest in the Arab world based on various social and economic indicators. The hosts appreciate the use of the "shoe throwing" terminology, which they have long promoted. They encourage listeners in Washington D.C. to express their dissatisfaction with the Patriot Act by throwing shoes at politicians.
Pakistan Terror Alerts, Geopolitical Coup Prediction
Senior Pakistani diplomats have accused the Obama administration of exaggerating terror threats for political gain. The hosts predict a looming military coup in Pakistan, orchestrated by the U.S. to counter Chinese influence in the region, noting that Pervez Musharraf has recently launched a new political party.
Benazir Bhutto Assassination and CIA Involvement Theories
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan prompts a debate over potential CIA involvement and the geopolitical stability of the region. While one perspective suggests a "cookie cutter" intelligence operation to pressure Pervez Musharraf, the counter-argument attributes the event to internal radical groups seeking a Sharia state.
