57 episodes

A podcast about the American Empire.

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    • 4.8 • 273 Ratings

A podcast about the American Empire.

    S4 Episode 10 - "The Phantom Pain"

    S4 Episode 10 - "The Phantom Pain"

    Donald Trump cuts a deal with the Taliban — and America begins its withdrawal.


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    S4 Episode 9 - "Peace Walker"

    S4 Episode 9 - "Peace Walker"

    The Obama administration promises victory in ‘The Good War.’


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    • 1 hr 10 min
    S4 Episode 8 - "Sons of Liberty"

    S4 Episode 8 - "Sons of Liberty"

    America runs its war in Afghanistan on the cheap — and subcontracts to crooks, kingpins, and gangsters.


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    • 1 hr 9 min
    S4 Episode 7 - "Guns of the Patriots"

    S4 Episode 7 - "Guns of the Patriots"

    The Bush administration unleashes the first war of the 21st century.


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    • 1 hr 5 min
    S4 Episode 6 - "Ground Zeroes"

    S4 Episode 6 - "Ground Zeroes"

    The Afghan jihad spreads to Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    S4 Episode 5 - "We Can Live With That"

    S4 Episode 5 - "We Can Live With That"

    The warlord years, and the rise of the Taliban.


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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
273 Ratings

273 Ratings

NDhirani ,

Incredible journalism

It’s not easy to hear these stories, but kudos to everyone involved for being brave enough to tell them.

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God this podcast is good

It’s so good. You gotta listen!

katie.267 ,

Iconic Podcast

This is one of the best history/political podcasts ever!

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