Peter interviewed by Tucker Carlson

Peter Kuznick and Oliver Stone Interview by Tucker Carlson
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1. How Close Are We to Nuclear War?   (0:12:08.000)

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  • Oliver Stone expresses deep concern about the current risk of nuclear war
  • Discusses the historical context of US-Russia relations since 2014
  • Criticizes the current US administration's antagonistic stance towards Russia
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  • 1.1. Oliver Stone's Concerns   (0:03:35.500)

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  • Oliver Stone expresses fear about the current global situation
  • Discusses the similarities between current events and World War I
  • Criticizes the US hatred for Russia as astonishing and illogical
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  • 1.2. Historical Context of US-Russia Relations   (0:04:14.500)

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  • Discusses the shift in US-Russia relations since 2014
  • Mentions the influence of neoconservatives in Washington
  • Stone criticizes the lack of diplomacy in current US foreign policy
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  • 1.3. Criticism of Current US Administration   (0:04:18.000)

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  • Stone criticizes Biden's antagonistic stance towards Russia
  • Discusses the shift in the Democratic party's foreign policy
  • Expresses confusion about the purpose of weakening Russia
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    2. Why Don't We Know All the Details of 9/11?   (0:13:15.000)

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  • Discussion about the lack of transparency regarding 9/11 events
  • Speculation about potential hidden information
  • Reflection on the broader implications of government secrecy
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  • 2.1. Lack of Transparency   (0:03:31.000)

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  • Stone suggests that not all events of 9/11 have been revealed
  • Discusses the concept of a 'cabal' in Washington
  • Links current secrecy to historical events like Kennedy's assassination
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  • 2.2. Historical Context   (0:04:44.000)

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  • Peter Kuznick provides historical context for US foreign policy
  • Discusses US involvement in Russia post-World War I
  • Highlights the shift in US-Soviet relations after World War II
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  • 2.3. Implications of Government Secrecy   (0:05:00.000)

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  • Discussion about the impact of government secrecy on public trust
  • Reflection on the role of conspiracy theories in public discourse
  • Consideration of the long-term effects of lack of transparency
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    3. The Nuclear War Chain Reaction   (0:08:06.000)

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  • Discussion about the current state of nuclear arsenals
  • Explanation of the concept of nuclear winter
  • Reflection on the potential consequences of nuclear conflict
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  • 3.1. Current State of Nuclear Arsenals   (0:04:02.000)

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  • Overview of current global nuclear capabilities
  • Discussion of recent developments in nuclear weapon technology
  • Comparison of current arsenals to historical peaks
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  • 3.2. Nuclear Winter Concept   (0:04:04.000)

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  • Explanation of the nuclear winter theory
  • Discussion of potential global impacts of nuclear conflict
  • Reflection on the long-term consequences of nuclear war
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    4. Warcrimes in Serbia?   (0:03:40.000)

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  • Discussion of NATO's intervention in Serbia
  • Reflection on the motivations behind the intervention
  • Consideration of the long-term consequences of the conflict
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  • 4.1. NATO Intervention in Serbia   (0:03:40.000)

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  • Overview of NATO's bombing campaign in Serbia
  • Discussion of the stated reasons for intervention
  • Reflection on the impact of the intervention on Serbian civilians
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    5. Why Hollywood Exiled Oliver Stone   (0:03:28.000)

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  • Discussion of Stone's experiences in Hollywood
  • Reflection on the impact of his controversial films
  • Consideration of the role of politics in the film industry
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  • 5.1. Stone's Hollywood Experience   (0:03:28.000)

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  • Stone discusses his career trajectory in Hollywood
  • Reflects on the reception of his controversial films
  • Considers the impact of his political views on his career
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    6. The Economic War Between the US and Russia   (0:09:34.000)

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  • Discussion of the economic aspects of US-Russia relations
  • Reflection on the role of the military-industrial complex
  • Consideration of the impact of economic sanctions
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  • 6.1. Economic Aspects of US-Russia Relations   (0:04:47.000)

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  • Overview of economic tensions between the US and Russia
  • Discussion of the impact of sanctions on both economies
  • Reflection on the role of energy resources in the conflict
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  • 6.2. Role of the Military-Industrial Complex   (0:04:47.000)

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  • Discussion of the influence of defense contractors on foreign policy
  • Reflection on the economic incentives for prolonged conflict
  • Consideration of historical attempts to limit war profiteering
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    7. Is There Hope for Hollywood?   (0:07:26.000)

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  • Discussion of current trends in Hollywood
  • Reflection on the potential for meaningful films
  • Consideration of the role of independent filmmakers
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  • 7.1. Current Trends in Hollywood   (0:03:43.000)

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  • Overview of recent Hollywood productions
  • Discussion of the impact of streaming services on the industry
  • Reflection on the balance between entertainment and meaningful content
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  • 7.2. Potential for Meaningful Films   (0:03:43.000)

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  • Discussion of recent films addressing important issues
  • Reflection on the challenges of making thought-provoking movies
  • Consideration of the role of audience demand in shaping content
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    8. The Rapid Advance of Nuclear Weapon Technology   (0:14:25.000)

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  • Discussion of recent developments in nuclear weapon technology
  • Reflection on the implications of these advancements
  • Consideration of efforts to control nuclear proliferation
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  • 8.1. Recent Developments in Nuclear Technology   (0:04:48.000)

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  • Overview of advancements in nuclear weapon capabilities
  • Discussion of new delivery systems and their implications
  • Reflection on the global response to these developments
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  • 8.2. Implications of Nuclear Advancements   (0:04:48.000)

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  • Consideration of the impact on global stability
  • Discussion of the potential for arms race escalation
  • Reflection on the challenges of nuclear deterrence in the modern era
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  • 8.3. Nuclear Proliferation Control Efforts   (0:04:49.000)

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  • Overview of international efforts to control nuclear proliferation
  • Discussion of the effectiveness of current treaties and agreements
  • Reflection on the challenges of enforcing non-proliferation
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    9. The Shadowy Acts of NATO   (0:05:05.000)

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  • Discussion of NATO's role in global conflicts
  • Reflection on the organization's expansion and its implications
  • Consideration of NATO's relationship with Russia
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  • 9.1. NATO's Role in Global Conflicts   (0:05:05.000)

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  • Overview of NATO's involvement in recent conflicts
  • Discussion of the organization's decision-making process
  • Reflection on the impact of NATO interventions on global stability
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    10. The Origins of War Profiteering   (0:08:54.000)

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  • Historical overview of war profiteering
  • Discussion of attempts to regulate war-related profits
  • Reflection on the current state of the military-industrial complex
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  • 10.1. Historical Overview of War Profiteering   (0:04:27.000)

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  • Discussion of war profiteering during World War I and II
  • Reflection on the impact of war profits on policy decisions
  • Consideration of public perception of war profiteering over time
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  • 10.2. Attempts to Regulate War Profits   (0:04:27.000)

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  • Overview of legislative efforts to control war profiteering
  • Discussion of the challenges in implementing profit controls
  • Reflection on the effectiveness of past regulations
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    11. How the Democrat Party Became the Party of War   (0:06:49.000)

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  • Discussion of the shift in Democratic Party foreign policy
  • Reflection on the reasons behind this change
  • Consideration of the impact on US politics and global relations
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  • 11.1. Shift in Democratic Party Foreign Policy   (0:03:24.500)

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  • Overview of historical Democratic Party positions on war
  • Discussion of key moments in the party's foreign policy evolution
  • Reflection on the current party stance on military interventions
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  • 11.2. Reasons Behind the Change   (0:03:24.500)

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  • Consideration of geopolitical factors influencing the shift
  • Discussion of internal party dynamics and leadership changes
  • Reflection on the role of public opinion in shaping party policy
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    12. How History Is Rewritten   (0:08:19.730)

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  • Discussion of historical revisionism
  • Reflection on the impact of rewritten history on public understanding
  • Consideration of the role of education in shaping historical narratives
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  • 12.1. Historical Revisionism   (0:04:09.865)

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  • Overview of common areas of historical revisionism
  • Discussion of motivations behind rewriting history
  • Reflection on the challenges of maintaining historical accuracy
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  • 12.2. Impact on Public Understanding   (0:04:09.865)

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  • Consideration of how revised history shapes public opinion
  • Discussion of the long-term consequences of historical inaccuracies
  • Reflection on the role of media in perpetuating or challenging historical narratives