

Ep 389 The Oreshnik IRBM Launch w/ Scott Horton
Nov 27, 2024
Scott Horton, author of "Provoked" and an expert on U.S. foreign policy, joins the discussion about the escalating Ukraine conflict. He analyzes the implications of missile technology, including hypersonic weapons, on modern warfare. Horton critiques current political leadership and their foreign policy failures, while exploring the shifting global power dynamics with rising influences from Russia and China. The conversation takes a whimsical turn with reflections on aliens and their hypothetical role in global security, all while promoting Horton's new book.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Controversial Figures and Foreign Policy Maneuvers
01:15 • 11min
Geopolitics of the Middle East: Impacts of U.S. Actions
12:09 • 8min
Radicalization and Security Concerns
20:02 • 14min
Exploring Hypersonic Missile Technology and MIRVs
33:57 • 1min
Missile Technology and Warfare Dynamics
35:23 • 14min
Geopolitical Tensions and the Evolving World Order
49:45 • 3min
Shifting Global Power Dynamics
52:45 • 18min
Critical Analysis of Political Leadership and Foreign Policy
01:10:21 • 4min
Evaluating Foreign Policy and Accountability
01:14:00 • 9min
Whimsical Reflections on Aliens and Persuasive Book Promotion
01:23:29 • 3min