Behind the Bastards

Mia Wong is joined by Robert Evans to discuss Zhang Zongchang. FOOTNOTES: China in Disintegration: The Republican Era in Chinese History, 1912—1949 by James E. Sheridan https://1lib.us/book/6061335/d193d2 Shanghai on Strike: The Politics of Chinese Labor by Elizabeth Perry https://libcom.org/blog/perry-shanghai-on-strike From War to Nationalism: China’s Turning Point, 1925-125 by Arthur Waldron  https://1lib.us/book/3499805/d42a27 War and Geopolitics in Interwar Manchuria: Zhang Zuolin and the Fengtian Clique during the Northern Expedition by Kwong Chi Man  https://1lib.us/book/3414209/ad41dd War and Nationalism in China 1925-1945 by Hans J. van de Ven https://1lib.us/book/869780/3a3d51 Fred Barton and the Warlords' Horses of China: How an American Cowboy Brought the Old West to the Far East: Larry Weirather https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Barton-Warlords-Horses-China-ebook/dp/B018J3PS24 Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook, 2nd Ed by Patricia Buckley Ebrey https://1lib.us/book/2287567/15aeb7 Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45 by Barbara W. Tuchman https://1lib.us/book/859718/9f22a5 The Power of the Gun: The Emergence of Modern Chinese Warlordism by Edward A. Mccord https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft167nb0p4;query=;brand=ucpress The Chaotic Epoch: Southwestern Chinese Warlords and Modernity, 1910-1938 https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/h989r366q Chinese Warlord Armies 1911-30 (Men-at-Arms) by Philip Jowett https://1lib.us/book/956034/cffc01 Hong Kong political strikes: A brief history By Leung Po-lung https://lausan.hk/2019/hong-kong-political-strikes-brief-history/ The 18 March Incident of 1926 Revisited: Looking at the Wider Context by Kwong Chi Man  https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/255495 A Tale of Two Warlords Republican China During the 1920s by Matthew R. Portwood and John P. Dunn https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/a-tale-of-two-warlords-republican-china-during-the-1920s/ 1922: The Hong Kong Strike: The Anarchist Federation https://libcom.org/history/1922-the-hong-kong-strike The wildest warlord in the Republic of China, general Zhang Zongchang who published a collection of poems by Jiang Zhongyuan https://www.thenewslens.com/article/99950 The Chinese Warlord That Intimidated the Gods by Mwanikii https://historyofyesterday.com/the-chinese-warlord-that-intimidated-the-gods-83f23323e20d CHINA: Potent Hero http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,928072,00.html JAPAN: Murder Price http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,732838,00.html   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston for the last reading of Ben Shapiro's terrible novel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Robert is Propaganda, a host on Hood Politics and a keen observer of societal issues. They delve into the harrowing tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, discussing the exploitation of immigrant workers and the perilous conditions in early sweatshops. The conversation highlights labor rights' evolution spurred by tragedy, with poignant reflections on the need for accountability and safety in the workforce. Through humor and history, they connect past struggles to modern labor challenges, making the legacy of this tragedy resonate today.

Robert is joined by Dana El Kurd to continue to discuss the Netanyahu Family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Dana El Kurd to discuss the Netanyahu Family, Zionism and Palestine.FOOTNOTES: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-18008697net https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/benjamin-quot-bibi-quot-netanyahu  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/opinion/incitement-movie.html  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/31/assassination-yitzhak-rabin-never-knew-his-people-shot-him-in-back  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-06-22-mn-431-story.html  https://www.ampalestine.org/palestine-101/history/intifadas/first-intifada-historical-overview  https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20171209-remembering-the-first-intifada-2/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/03/12/world/middleeast/netanyahu-west-bank-settlements-israel-election.html  https://apnews.com/article/fef216bbfc30edfe50c910521fad6e3d  https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/2020-occupied-territories-heinous-killings-settler-violence  https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/who-is-benjamin-netanyahu-580010 https://www.history.com/news/gaza-conflict-history-israel-palestine  https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/mec/2018/05/10/mowing-the-grass-and-the-force-casualty-tradeoff/  https://www.ampalestine.org/palestine-101/history/intifadas/second-intifada-introduction  https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/jcs/article/view/220/378  https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-pale-of-settlement  https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/what-is-nakba-palestine-israel-conflict-explained-1948  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/5/19/nakba-survivors-share-their-stories-of-loss-and-hope  https://theintercept.com/2018/02/19/hamas-israel-palestine-conflict/  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, guest Jason Pargin, an expert on the Dulles brothers and the CIA, reveals how these influential figures shaped U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. They delve into the Dulles brothers' controversial covert operations, highlighting events in Guatemala and Iran that prioritized political goals over human lives. Additionally, the conversation critiques the legacy of fear that continues to influence American politics today. Pargin advocates for understanding the moral complexities behind historical interventions and their lasting global impacts.

In this fascinating discussion, Jason Pargin, an author and cultural commentator, dives deep into the legacies of the Dulles brothers. They explore how John Foster Dulles's troubling ties to Nazi Germany shaped American foreign policy post-World War II and led to significant moral compromises. The conversation also delves into the ideological rift between the brothers and their impact on the CIA's formation. Pargin emphasizes the importance of understanding these complexities in realizing how decisions made by powerful figures have repercussions on a global scale.

Jason Pargin, a former editor for Robert Evans, joins to delve into the Dulles Brothers' controversial legacy. They explore how their affluent upbringing and ideologies significantly shaped the CIA and U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. From the complexities of their decisions surrounding the Lusitania to their narcissistic traits impacting leadership, the discussion uncovers the moral dilemmas and lasting consequences of their actions. Pargin also reflects on the romance of espionage and the intertwining of corporate interests with government actions in Latin America.

Jamie Loftus, a sharp-witted comedian and seasoned commentator, joins to delve into the controversial world of Dr. Phil. They unpack his notorious methodologies, revealing the potential harm his persona causes to guests and viewers. Loftus critiques the ethics of exploiting vulnerability for ratings, highlighting troubling cases from reality TV, including the detrimental impact on those like Todd Herzog. The discussion opens a broader conversation about media ethics, celebrity accountability, and the sinister side of sensationalized entertainment.