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How To Get Rid Of A Chemical Weapons Stockpile

Feb 4, 2025

Retired Major General Jay Santee, who led the operation to neutralize Syria’s chemical weapons, shares gripping insights into the complex process of dismantling these dangerous stockpiles at sea. He discusses the technical and diplomatic challenges, revealing the high-stakes environment involving international cooperation and geopolitical tensions. The conversation then shifts to Trump's contentious stance on Canada regarding fentanyl and trade, and how political narratives have weaponized legitimate critiques of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

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Jay Santee

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The podcast details the complex U.S. operation led by Gen. Jay Santee to safely eliminate Syria's chemical weapons amidst geopolitical tensions.

Discussion of Trump's personal grievances against Canada reveals how emotions can skew economic policies and trade relations, complicating diplomatic efforts.

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Intro

2min

Tariff Talks and Chemical Weapon Disposals

5min

From Comedy to Chemical Weapons: Advertising and Insights

3min

Navigating the Destruction of Syria's Chemical Weapons

17min

Navigating Truth and Ambiguity in Political Discourse

2min

Examining DEI Initiatives and Political Narratives

11min

Retired Air Force Gen. Jay Santee takes us inside the high-stakes operation to dispose of Syria’s chemical weapons—on a ship. Plus, Trump’s grudge against Canada resurfaces, this time over fentanyl and trade. In The Spiel: How legitimate critiques of DEI programs got stupefied and weaponized into a political sledgehammer.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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