Behind the Bastards CZM Rewind: Kissinger Parts 1-3
Dec 26, 2023
Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds from The Dollop podcast join to discuss the life and crimes of Henry Kissinger, one of the 20th century's greatest war criminals. Topics include Kissinger's rejection of religion and love for soccer, his rise to power, his involvement in the nuclear arms race, his manipulation tactics during the Vietnam War, and the consequences of his secret bombing campaign in Cambodia. They also discuss the tendency to idolize figures despite their unethical actions and the lack of accountability for those in power.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Recording the Podcast Episode on Henry Kissinger
03:41 • 13min
Henry Kissinger's Rejection of Religion and Love for Soccer
16:21 • 16min
Financial Instability, Pandemics, and Jokes about Henry Kissinger: A Darkly Humorous Discussion
32:18 • 3min
Henry Kissinger's Early Years in New York
34:59 • 14min
Reflections on Liberation and an Unexpected Ad Plug
48:36 • 2min
Sergeant Henry Kissinger's Rise to Power
50:18 • 13min
Why We Love
01:03:26 • 21min
The Dollop, Oswald Spangler, and the Influence of Political Technologists: A Discussion on Henry Kissinger
01:24:05 • 7min
Negotiations and the Use of Nuclear Weapons
01:30:44 • 21min
The Influence of the Missile Gap and the Nuclear Arms Race
01:51:50 • 2min
Henry Kissinger's Involvement in the Nuclear Arms Race
01:53:43 • 23min
Deception and Manipulation
02:16:51 • 21min
Henry Kissinger's Motivations and Desires
02:38:10 • 6min
The Relationship Between Nixon and Kissinger, Kissinger's Appointment, and Media Reaction
02:44:28 • 4min
Idolizing Figures and Overlooking Unethical Actions
02:48:15 • 10min
The Craven Political Decisions and Refusal to Evacuate Jewish Refugees
02:58:32 • 4min
Multiple Ads: BetterHelp, Jumba Casino, and Drop
03:02:22 • 2min
Operation Rolling Thunder and the Failure of Bombing
03:04:48 • 6min
Kissinger's Secret Bombings in Cambodia
03:10:43 • 27min
The Devastating Impact of Kissinger's Bombing Campaign in Cambodia
03:37:28 • 21min
The Consequences of LBJ's Decision and the Lack of Accountability
03:58:40 • 3min
Kissinger and Nixon: Actions and Motivations
04:01:55 • 19min
Multiple Ads and Sponsors
04:20:37 • 2min