

How the US military-industrial complex was created (with historian Aaron Good)
Nov 20, 2022
Aaron Good, a historian focused on the US military-industrial complex's origins, delves into its deep ties with Wall Street and NSC 68's influential role. He discusses the evolution of military strategies post-World War II, linking economic motives to national security. The impact of socialist fears and labor unrest on government policies is explored, alongside the dollar's dominance in shaping global finance. Good analyzes how elite interests drive the military-industrial complex, emphasizing the ongoing geopolitical tensions and their implications for workers globally.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Post-War Military-Industrial Complex
02:12 • 27min
Fears of Socialism and Labor Militancy
29:40 • 7min
Dollar Hegemony and Military Economics
36:13 • 7min
Orwell's Legacy: Irony, Economics, and Power
43:13 • 13min
The Military-Industrial Complex and Global Geopolitics
56:11 • 27min
The Perils of Imperial Conflict and Its Impact on Global Workers
01:22:52 • 3min