People’s Republic: Permanent War

People’s Republic: Permanent War

Installing the Shah, when Saddam was our guy, the Trilateral worldview and Bush league double talk — These are just a few of the topics covered in a wide-ranging discussion. Recorded live in September 2002, it marked Greg’s first appearance on The Howie Rose Show, the start of a 15-year run on two Vermont radio stations. Opening with remarks about Dick Cheney’s recent Vermont visit, the segment looks at the roots of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, media spin, power bubbles, and the politics of distraction. With ambient background and Howie Rose regulars FP, Silvie, Phinn and Thomas. (Originally aired 9/20/2002)

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Fall, 2015: Before reality got lost somewhere, Mello Matt inquired during an on air phone interview, can Trump actually win? And is he really a fascist? Yes to both, Greg replied, but also part of a global cultural counter-revolution. This November 2015 segment from The Howie Rose Variety Show on WOMM begins with a story about meeting — and underestimating — Ronald Reagan in 1980, then moves on to presidential secrets, Trump-style ...
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Installing the Shah, when Saddam was our guy, the Trilateral worldview, and Bush league double talk — These are just a few of the topics covered in a rapid-fire, wide-ranging discussion. Broadcast in September 2002, it marked Greg’s first appearance on The Howie Rose Show, beginning a 15-year run on two Vermont radio stations. Beginning with reactions to Dick Cheney’s recent Vermont visit, the segment looks at the roots of war in A...
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