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Afghanistan, Gold Bars, and EVEN MORE Lace-Up Jeans w/Noah Kulwin and Brendan James
Sep 29, 2023
Noah Kulwin and Brendan James, hosts of Blowback, join the discussion on America's Afghanistan involvement, Bob Menendez's bribery charges, Kissinger photos, and NSA figures. They explore hidden gold bars, political corruption, and media influence in a humorous and insightful conversation.
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- America's imperial actions lead to unintended consequences known as 'Blowback,' illustrated through catastrophic events like the Iraq War.
- Bob Menendez's casual demeanor amidst bribery charges involving cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes reflects the nonchalant attitude towards criminal activities.
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Origin of the Title Blowback
The podcast delves into the origin of the title 'Blowback,' explaining it as an old CIA term referring to unintended consequences of covert operations or wars. The show highlights how various catastrophic events, like the Iraq War and Cuban Missile Crisis, were seen as results of America's imperial actions.
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