The Un-Diplomatic Podcast

Death of the Think-Tanker w/ Matthew Petti | Ep. 171

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Nov 5, 2023
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Matthew Petit
Matthew Petit, writer and expert on the life of Daniel Ellsberg and the think tank environment in Washington, discusses the impact of Ellsberg's whistleblowing act and reveals shocking classified nuclear planning documents. The podcast also explores the evolution of think tanks, challenges of representation, contradictory actions, and the complexity of US policy in the Middle East.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Life and Impact of Daniel Ellsberg
02:00 • 5min
3
Revelations of Classified Nuclear Planning Documents
06:40 • 2min
4
Transformation from Hawk to Whistleblower
08:58 • 9min
5
The Evolution of Think Tanks
17:30 • 27min
6
Exploring the Complexities of Representation and Shifting Alliances
44:34 • 3min
7
Contradictory Actions and Compromising Values
47:08 • 4min
8
The Complexity of US Policy in the Middle East
50:47 • 11min