American Exception Introducing: Devil’s Chess Club! [AUDIO; video link in description]
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Sep 9, 2023 David Talbot, author of Brothers The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years and The Devil's Chessboard, discusses Bobby Kennedy's investigation into the assassinations of President Kennedy and himself, JFK's peace initiatives during the Cold War, challenges to the American empire, concerns about the presidential election, and the importance of narratives in understanding politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Beliefs and Actions of Bobby Kennedy
03:35 • 31min
JFK's Efforts to Reduce Tensions with the Soviet Union
34:16 • 10min
The State of the City and the Importance of Narratives
44:26 • 7min
Challenges to the American Empire and the Global Stage
51:45 • 3min
Concerns about the Presidential Election and the Need for Visionary Leadership
54:38 • 4min
Introduction and Background
58:19 • 13min
Reflections on Podcasting, Devil's Chess Club, and US Empire
01:11:11 • 2min