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Daniel Ellsberg: The dangers of military might

Jun 19, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
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2
The Importance of Leaks in the Nuclear War
02:27 • 2min
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3
Daniel Ellsberg: A Cold Warrior
04:39 • 2min
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4
The Importance of Government Lying
06:53 • 2min
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5
The Moral Difference Between a Decision to Quit and a Different Decision
09:04 • 2min
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6
Nixon's Decision to Shut Me Up
10:57 • 2min
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7
The Effects of the Watergate Trial on Richard Nixon
13:23 • 2min
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8
The Importance of Whistleblowing
15:02 • 2min
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The US Government's Case Against Julian Assange
17:10 • 2min
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The US Government's Policy of Using Nuclear Strikes Against China Is Unconstitutional
19:33 • 2min
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The Importance of Faith in the US Government
21:35 • 2min
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Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur's 2022 interview with the Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who has died aged 92. He exposed US government lies about Vietnam, and helped hasten President Nixon’s downfall. He dedicated his life to warning Americans about the dangers of unchecked military power. Was it a message they wanted to hear?

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