David Cortright
Peace activist, scholar, and former director of SANE who co-founded Win Without War and has written extensively on anti-war movements and militarism, including the book A Peaceful Superpower.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 2min
Peace Activism, the Iraq War, and the New Militarism w/ David Cortright | Ep. 286
David Cortright, peace activist and scholar who co-founded Win Without War, shares an oral history of antiwar movements. He traces activism from Vietnam to SANE and the Iraq protests. He explores how grassroots pressure shaped policy, the rise of militarism, and the need for a new generation of peace activism linked to democracy and justice.
Dec 15, 2025 • 38min
Converting the War Economy
In this discussion, Dr. David Cortright, a peace scholar, recounts his Vietnam-era organizing and the impact of SANE on the nuclear freeze movement. Larry Frank shares insights on building coalitions for economic conversion, revealing successful strategies like Prop X to shift funding from military to civilian jobs. Nathan Kim explores the intersection of defense tech and local economies, highlighting concerns over new weapons-related projects. The guests emphasize the need for bold organizing and collaboration to shape a more just economy.
