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Probably Cancelled Podcast
NGOs: The Hidden Hand of Imperialism w/ Dr. Christopher Mott
Jun 1, 2024
Renowned scholar Dr. Christopher Mott discusses NGOs as tools of imperialism, touching on hidden agendas, influence of funding on causes like indigenous rights, environmental activism, and political alliances. Topics include nuclear power debate, leftist support for protests, Carl Popper's philosophy, role of Open Society Foundation, impact of centrist liberal streamer on politics, and challenges of Western NGOs in global activism.
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- NGOs often align with liberal internationalism, projecting expertise while advocating specific worldviews.
- Funded by governments and organizations, NGOs blur the lines between non-governmental and government-affiliated entities.
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About the Probably Canceled Podcast
The Probably Canceled podcast covers societal issues, health, popular culture, history, and politics. The episode name is tongue in cheek, emphasizing controversial topics without negativity. The host mentions a Patreon page for support and promotes new episodes on different platforms. In this specific episode, Dr. Chris Mott, an expert in international relations, discusses the role of NGOs in empire-building.
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