Review: Blowback Podcast Exhumes the Seeds of the Afghan Conflict
The podcast Blowback, originally just about the Iraq War, has expanded to cover U.S. foreign policy misadventures from the Korean War to the Bay of Pigs to support for the Afghan mujahedin. Last summer’s season on Afghanistan returned the podcast, hosted by Noah Kulwin and Brendan James, to its roots: reminding Americans of how yesterday’s proxy becomes today’s enemy, a switcheroo that has worked repeatedly because of Americans’ short memories and shorter attention spans.
Before it was memory-holed, the CIA’s support for Islamist rebels in Afghanistan received loud public support in Washington and Hollywood. Kulwin and James pull out damning receipts, from Rambo III to 60 Minutes specials. And until 9/11, our leaders had very little regret for the monsters they had unleashed. Even when the old mujahedin were chased out by the mor
Article from Latest
The Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual freedom, limited government, and free markets, the site offers a diverse range of articles, videos, and podcasts that challenge conventional wisdom and advocate for libertarian solutions. Whether you’re interested in politics, culture, or technology, Reason provides a unique lens that prioritizes liberty and rational discourse. It’s an essential resource for those who value critical thinking and nuanced debate in the pursuit of a freer society.