Topic: Pnac

7 chapters across the catalog

Pseudo-Addiction
Episode 1045 2:54:00 - 2:59:02

1045: Pseudo-Addiction

Charles Krauthammer and the Neoconservative Legacy

The late Charles Krauthammer is remembered as a "Cold War liberal" who became a leading neoconservative voice. His signature on the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) document, which famously called for a "new Pearl Harbor" to catalyze military spending, is highlighted as a defining part of his legacy.

Wordy Durd
Episode 867 42:04 - 44:08

867: Wordy Durd

White House De-escalation, The Weekly Standard Neocons

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest is heard downplaying the likelihood of military action against the Assad regime in Aleppo. Meanwhile, the hosts criticize "The Weekly Standard" and its editors, including Bill Kristol, for their neoconservative "PNAC" agenda and poor editorial quality.

Fear is the Product
Episode 775 30:55 - 33:38

775: Fear is the Product

Victoria Nuland, Robert Kagan, and State Department Strife

The hosts track the movements of State Department official Victoria Nuland, noting a correlation between her visits and regional strife, specifically in Montenegro. They discuss her marriage to Robert Kagan and their ties to the Project for the New American Century (PNAC).

Prison Prep
Episode 597 50:10 - 53:31

597: Prison Prep

Victoria Nuland and Neocon Influence, Robert Kagan

The hosts discuss Victoria Nuland's role in the Ukraine crisis and her marriage to Robert Kagan, a co-founder of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). They argue that a "neocon" faction within the State Department is driving a policy of NATO expansion that has sidelined President Obama.

Jelly Side Up
Episode 590 1:14:47 - 1:17:59

590: Jelly Side Up

Victoria Nuland's Background and PNAC Connections

The hosts examine Victoria Nuland's professional pedigree, noting her education at Brown University and her marriage to Robert Kagan, a co-founder of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). They link her current actions in Ukraine to the long-term neoconservative goals of "rubalizing" countries and expanding US influence in the former Soviet sphere.

Freemium Reporter
Episode 519 1:11:21 - 1:16:20

519: Freemium Reporter

Richard Armitage and ConocoPhillips Interests

The career of Richard Armitage is reviewed, noting his involvement with the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) and the lead-up to the Iraq War. Armitage currently serves on the board of ConocoPhillips, which is developing liquid natural gas facilities in the Mediterranean. The hosts link his political influence to the economic interests of major energy corporations in the Middle East.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289 1:03:18 - 1:04:51

289: Chillin' & Killin'

Arab Spring Origins and PNAC Long-Term Planning

The term "Arab Spring" is traced back to 2005 during the George W. Bush administration, with links to the Project for a New American Century (PNAC). The hosts discuss how these geopolitical shifts are often part of long-term strategic plans that were documented years before their execution.