Oliver Stone, the legendary filmmaker behind classics like *JFK*, and his son Sean, a skilled documentarian, engage in a captivating dialogue. They discuss the intricate relationship between film and political storytelling, sharing insights on the JFK assassination and CIA conspiracies. The conversation navigates the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in Hollywood amid commercial pressures. Moreover, they critically examine the current political landscape, touching on Trump, election integrity, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in Ukraine and Israel.

Oliver Stone is a filmmaker with 3 Oscar wins and 11 Oscar nominations. His films include Platoon, Wall Street, Born on the Fourth of July, Scarface, JFK, Nixon, Alexander, W, Snowden, and documentaries where he has interviewed Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, and Vladimir Putin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Novo: https://novo.co/lex – Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off premium – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour EPISODE LINKS: Oliver’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOliverStone Chasing the Light (book): https://amzn.to/3ywb3J2 A Bright Future (book): https://amzn.to/3yvuGAX PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (09:35) – Nuclear power (22:33) – Russia and US relations (27:48) – JFK and the Cold War (33:05) – Interviewing Putin (56:44) – Invasion of Ukraine (1:06:01) – Why Putin invaded Ukraine (1:20:25) – Propaganda (1:27:43) – Interviewing Putin in 2022 (1:34:59) – Nuclear war (1:41:09) – Advice on interviewing (1:44:50) – Interviewing Hitler (1:48:11) – Putin interview language barrier (1:49:22) – Love (1:51:17) – Advice to young people (1:54:23) – Mortality (1:55:25) – Regrets (1:57:22) – Meaning of life

Oliver Stone, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, and Peter Kuznick, a historian specializing in U.S. foreign policy, dive into the intricacies of America’s proxy war with Russia. They discuss the looming threat of nuclear conflict and explore the historical context of U.S.-Russia relations. The duo critiques mainstream media's portrayal of events like 9/11 and offers insights into the moral complexities of war, Hollywood's role in shaping narratives, and the challenges of accountability in government secrecy.

Oliver Stone, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and director, joins Bill to discuss their commonalities with Putin, conspiracy theories, the last election, mistreatment of animals, Oliver's love for Russia, personal heroes, destructive cultures, Nixon movie heartbreak, and the backdoor entry to The White House.

Oliver Stone, eine Hollywood-Legende und Meister kontroverser Filme, spricht über die geostrategischen Spannungen, insbesondere im Ukraine-Konflikt und die Rolle der USA. Er beleuchtet die verzerrte Wahrnehmung des Westens bezüglich Putin und kritisiert die einseitige Medienberichterstattung. Zudem thematisiert er die Gefahren der nuklearen Eskalation und die Herausforderungen der Meinungsfreiheit in Europa. Stones persönliche Erfahrungen und der Einfluss des 'Deep State' geben tiefere Einblicke in die gegenwärtige geopolitische Lage.