Nuclear War

Kristen Stewart Warns the World Is “Dangerously Close” to Nuclear Catastrophe

The Hollywood actress supports Paul Jay's Daniel Ellsberg documentary ‘How to Stop Nuclear War,’ based on the book ‘Doomsday Machine' by the Vietnam-era whistleblower who released the Pentagon Papers.

Nuclear Arms Policy

‘The Day After’ Director Nicholas Meyer to Exec Produce Daniel Ellsberg Documentary ‘How to Stop Nuclear War’

“We’re going to blow ourselves to kingdom come,” the ‘Star Trek’ franchise director warns, 40 years after his ABC TV movie terrified viewers when it depicted a fictional nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

History, Nuclear Arms Policy

We Are Living in Oppenheimer’s Worst Nightmare

Oppenheimer warned of a world with an unrestrained nuclear arms race on the edge of catastrophe. We are there, says Matt Korda of the Federation of American Scientists. Hosted by Paul Jay.

Nuclear Arms Policy, Russia, Ukraine

How Will the War in Ukraine End? – Boris Kagarlitsky

This interview was originally published on February 23, 2023. Boris Kagarlitsky talks about the mood of the Russian people and the possibility that the Russian military leadership might insist on ending the war.

Nuclear Arms Policy

Barbra Streisand Kept Pentagon Papers Leaker Daniel Ellsberg Out of Jail, Says Filmmaker

Paul Jay, at work on ‘How to Stop a Nuclear War,’ a documentary based on Ellsberg’s book, tells THR about Streisand throwing a party to crucially fund the whistleblower’s legal defense fund and keep his trial going in 1973.

Nuclear Arms Policy

“The Most Dangerous Man” Turns 90 – Peter Kuznick on Daniel Ellsberg

On the occasion of the death of Daniel Ellsberg, we republish our interview with historian Peter Kuznick who looks at the significance of Ellsberg's fight against America's insane nuclear war strategy, his exposure of the lies of the Vietnam War and his continuing fight against the American war machine.

Nuclear Arms Policy

To His Last Breath, Daniel Ellsberg Fought to Save the World

Daniel Ellsberg, an extraordinary hero, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Dan fearlessly risked everything in his unwavering quest for social justice and opposition to war. He was not only a cherished friend but also a guiding light for me and countless others. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to engage in extensive interviews with Dan while working on our film, "How to Stop a Nuclear War." I will miss his wisdom and radiant smile, but his warning to the world will be delivered. Please click to watch our interview on the occasion of Dan’s 90th birthday and a collection of our interviews. – Paul Jay

Nuclear Arms Policy

Part 2/2 – Chomsky on Ellsberg and the Danger of Nuclear War

Noam Chomsky discusses the history of nuclear agreements and arms control treaties, highlighting their gradual dismantling by successive U.S. administrations. He criticizes the U.S. for its withdrawal from treaties and the deployment of military assets near Russian borders. Chomsky also expresses concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence and the need to address larger-scale threats while working on immediate issues. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the world as it is and taking tactical decisions to achieve tangible progress.

Nuclear Arms Policy

Chomsky on Ellsberg and the Danger of Nuclear War – pt 1/2

Noam Chomsky discusses the heroic contributions Daniel Ellsberg made by releasing the Pentagon Papers and revealing the madness of American nuclear war plans. Ellsberg uncovered shocking information about the planning for nuclear war in the 1950s, during his time within the system and with high-level access. He revealed details about the planning documents and the existence of a "Doomsday Machine," a system designed by both the United States and Russia that would ensure total destruction in the event of communication failure. He also discovered the delegation of authority to launch nuclear wars, with lower-level military officials interpreting instructions in a way that allowed them to initiate nuclear bombings.

China, Geopolitics, Nuclear Arms Policy

“Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles” – Chomsky and Ellsberg pt 2/2

Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg continue their discussion about how to avoid nuclear war.

Nuclear Arms Policy, Ukraine

The Ultimate Serial Killer is Nuclear War – Paul Jay

In part 2 of "North of 48," Paul is asked about working with Daniel Ellsberg on his film "How to Stop a Nuclear War."

Nuclear Arms Policy

Emma Thompson to Narrate Daniel Ellsberg Documentary ‘How to Stop Nuclear War’ (Exclusive)

The Hollywood actress will lend her voice to Paul Jay’s feature film based on the book ‘Doomsday Machine,’ by the Vietnam-era whistleblower who released the Pentagon Papers.

Nuclear Arms Policy

Daniel Ellsberg ‘How to Stop Nuclear War’ Documentary in the Works (Exclusive)

Paul Jay’s feature film is based on the book ‘Doomsday Machine’ by Ellsberg, the Vietnam War-era whistleblower who released the Pentagon Papers.

History, Russia

Is Russian War in Ukraine “Similar” to 1962 U.S. Blockade of Cuba? – Daniel Ellsberg (pt 2/2)

Was the ‘62 U.S. blockade of Cuba justified? Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine justified by the potential of nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory? Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says the situations are “similar“. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Daniel Ellsberg joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Military-Industrial Complex, Nuclear Arms Policy

On November 11 – Remember Who Profits From War

Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada are sold as days to honor soldiers who have died in war, but are far more about promoting militarism and the mythology that dying and killing in unjust wars is “patriotic“. This is a collection of episodes on profit and war.

Central & Eastern Europe

For Humanity’s Sake, Ukraine War Must End – Wilkerson

An important Chinese commentator warns that a cornered Russia may lead to “unimaginable consequences”. Larry Wilkerson says there must be immediate negotiations to end the war to avoid the danger of nuclear conflict and to refocus the world on the climate crisis. Wilkerson and Jay also discuss rising fascism in the U.S.

Asia, China, Geopolitics

Why is Biden Risking Nuclear War with China? – Chomsky and Ellsberg

Biden again declares he will "defend" Taiwan with U.S. forces, essentially threatening nuclear war against China. Why is he dropping "ambiguity" and raising the level of tension? Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg join Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Central & Eastern Europe, Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy

A Warning From Chomsky and Ellsberg

“It’s beyond lunacy,” say Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg. In their 90s, the two men tirelessly fight to warn people of the need for urgent action to deal with climate change and the threat of nuclear war. Joining Paul Jay, they discuss the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis.

Central & Eastern Europe, Climate Change, Nuclear Arms Policy, Russia

Daniel Ellsberg on Nuclear War and Ukraine

Daniel Ellsberg discusses the significance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the growing danger of nuclear war with U.S. and NATO.

Climate Change, Russia, U.S. Politics

Weaponized National Identity, War and an Orgy of Profits – Paul Jay pt 2/3

Paul Jay discusses the manipulation of nationalism in the war in Ukraine, and the need for central planning and a form of socialism to face up to the climate crisis. Paul is interviewed by Reed Hoffman.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, Nuclear Arms Policy, Russia

Ukraine and the Doomsday Machine – Larry Wilkerson and Paul Jay

There are serious discussions about the use of “tactical” nuclear weapons. Is a limited nuclear war possible? How can we avoid it? Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, Russia

The Invasion has Inflamed Eastern European Opinion

The hosts of On the Barricades, Maria Cernat and Boyan Stanislavski, report on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting Romania and Poland. This is a special episode co-produced by On the Barricades and theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, Russia

Nationalism, Imperialism, Smoke and Fire

Greg Godels and Paul Jay discuss the invasion of Ukraine, imperialism’s roots in global monopoly capitalism including the U.S. and Russia, and what activists should demand to end the war and avoid nuclear Armageddon.

History, Military-Industrial Complex, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

Nuclear War is the Most Urgent Threat – Andrew Cockburn pt 2/2

While climate change is an existential threat, the more immediate danger is nuclear war which would end human life on earth. Both must be averted. Andrew Cockburn joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news

China, Economy & Work, History, Military-Industrial Complex, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

Risking Apocalypse for the Spoils of War – Andrew Cockburn pt 1/2

More than effective weapons, geopolitics or national defense, profit and massive budgets drive U.S. military and nuclear weapons spending. Andrew Cockburn joins Paul Jay to discuss his new book “Spoils of War”.

Big Tech, China, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

YouTube Censorship & the Threat of Nuclear War With Paul Jay

In this episode of The Source, Zain Raza talks with filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay about YouTube censorship and the threat of nuclear war. In addition, we talk about the growing threat of war with China and why militarization is on the rise around the world.

Climate Change

A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt 2

Paul is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner where they continue their discussion about nuclear weapons, the media, and climate crisis.

China, Middle East, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics

Pt 2/2 – Paul Jay & Abby Martin on Afghanistan, 9/11 & Climate Change

In an episode of the Empire Files Podcast, Abby interviews Paul about his investigation into the 9/11 attacks, his experiences in Afghanistan, and his interviews with climate scientists.

China, Geopolitics

A Dangerous Provocation Driven By Commerce – Wilkerson

Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, who was a special assistant to a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, comments on Milley‘s phone call to China, the nuclear submarine sale to Australia, and the danger of a single man, the president, having the ability to launch a nuclear strike and end life on earth.

China, Geopolitics, Nuclear Arms Policy, Reality Asserts Itself

Ellsberg on Milley, China and the Danger of Nuclear War

In a commentary, Daniel Ellsberg explains that Gen. Milley’s call to China may have prevented a near catastrophe, as happened in 1983 when the Soviet Union believed Reagan had gone mad and planned a first strike. He calls for a fundamental change in U.S. nuclear strategy.

China, Geopolitics, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, USA

A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt1

Paul is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner, and in this segment, he talks about working with Daniel Ellsberg on a documentary film based on the book Doomsday Machine.

Asia, China, USA

The Threat of War (Nuclear) With China – Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

In 1958 some U.S. military leaders advocated a nuclear first strike against China over control of Taiwan. There are some that are planning for it today. Larry Wilkerson on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay.

Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, USA

Full Interview – Powerful Christian Nationalists in Military See Trump as Vehicle for Authoritarian Religious State – Mikey Weinstein

Christian fundamentalist nationalists in the senior ranks of the military, see Trump as an instrument of God’s plan to create an authoritarian Christian state. The military allows active proselytizing and recruitment of soldiers, contrary to the constitutional separation of church and state. Many of these officers and soldiers were involved in the events leading up to and on Jan 6th, which has been described as an attempted coup. Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news

Climate Change, Environment, Geopolitics, U.S. Politics, USA

America Vs. Everyone – Jeff Sachs

Jeff Sachs talks with Rob Johnson about the tragedy of modern geopolitics, and how our current race to the bottom could be reversed. This is an interview taken from the Institute of New Economic Thinking. For more of their material, please visit ineteconomics.org.

Nuclear Arms Policy, Reality Asserts Itself

To His Last Breath, Daniel Ellsberg Fought to Save the World

To mark one year since Daniel Ellsberg's passing, we are sharing the interview we conducted with him in honor of his 90th birthday.

Environment, Geopolitics, History

“The Most Dangerous Man” Turns 90 – Peter Kuznick on Daniel Ellsberg

Historian Peter Kuznick looks at the significance of Daniel Ellsberg's fight against America's insane nuclear war strategy, his exposure of the lies of the Viet Nam War, and his continuing fight against the American war machine.

Military-Industrial Complex, Uncategorized

Pentagon Needs a Bad Guy – Major General Dennis Laich (ret.)

The increased tensions with China are explained by the Pentagon's need to justify its budget. The worst thing that ever happened to the Pentagon was the demise of the Soviet Union. MG Dennis Laich (ret.) joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news podcast.

Nuclear Arms Policy

It’s been 75 years since Hiroshima, yet the threat of nuclear war persists

It is important to mark the solemn 75th anniversary of the first and only use of atomic weapons against cities as not only a remembrance of a tragic past event, but as a reminder of an ever-present threat that we have failed to address.

Asia, China, Geopolitics

The Danger of War With China is Real and Insane – Larry Wilkerson

China and the U.S. must work together to solve the climate crisis, but the power of the militaries and national security states on both sides is making that impossible. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news podcast.

China, History

Why Did Americans Accept Barbaric Slaughter of Japanese Civilians? – Peter Kuznick

In 1939, President Roosevelt called on nations at war to refrain from the "inhuman barbarism" of targeting civilians. In 1945, the U.S. firebombed Japanese cities and dropped nuclear weapons killing hundreds of thousands. On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Peter Kuznick joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news podcast.

Climate Change, Environment

There’s No Time for Evolutionary Change – Paul Jay

The climate emergency and the pandemic require us to build a broad popular front that fights for democratization and public ownership in critical areas like health care, fossil fuels, finance, and arms production. Paul Jay is a guest on 'Economics and Beyond' hosted by Rob Johnson of INET.

Uncategorized

A Restart of Nuclear Testing Offers Little Scientific Value

Trump administration considers restarting nuclear weapons tests

Climate Change, Environment

Risking the Apocalypse for Dollars – Paul Jay

U.S. nuclear war strategy is driven by an arms industry that's willing to risk the end of life on earth to maximize return on their investment. The manufacturers of nuclear weapons are now primarily owned by Blackrock and other institutional investors who profit from a renewed nuclear arms race. Paul Jay is the guest on "Law and Disorder" hosted by Michael Smith.

China, Uncategorized

What if Trump Won’t Go? – Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

Larry Wilkerson is part of three working groups that are concerned that there will not be free and fair elections or a peaceful and constitutional transition of power; Wilkerson and Jay have a wide ranging discussion on what might happen if Trump won't go, on theAnalysis.news podcast.

Climate Change, Environment

Is Voting for Biden the Lesser Evil?

AcTVism based in Munich Germany interviews Paul Jay about the Sanders endorsement of Joe Biden

Asia, China, Geopolitics

Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on Biden’s China Ad and Nuclear War

Larry Wilkerson says Americans must defeat Trump, but he fears the Democratic Party's militarists influence on Biden's foreign policy - On theAnalysis.news podcast with Paul Jay

Climate Change, Environment

Chomsky: Defeat Trump and Build a Popular Movement\

Human life itself depends on defeating Trump and building a powerful popular movement says Noam Chomsky on theAnalysis.news Podcast

Reality Asserts Itself

A Warning of a Neocon Conspiracy – The Last Interview of Ambassador Joe Wilson (pt 1/6)

On Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay: In the last interview before his death in September 2019, Ambassador Joe Wilson says that a neocon conspiracy will use a compliant Trump in a march towards war - Watch out for a "war-time" President in 2020. Wilson's wife Valerie Plame was outed as a CIA officer by VP Cheney's office after Wison exposed lies that lead up to the Iraq War. The story was depicted in the movie "Fair Game", Wilson was played by Sean Penn. PT (01/06)

Reality Asserts Itself

Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld Guilty of War Crimes – Ambassador Joe Wilson’s Last Interview pt2/6

On Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay: Amb. Joe Wilson says the militarists that ordered the Iraq war should be prosecuted in The Hague for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In this segment, Wilson tells the story of the lies behind the famous 16 words of Pres. Bush's State of the Union. Wilson says he believes it possible that Bush/Cheney knowingly allowed 9/11 to happen. PT (02/06)

Reality Asserts Itself

Was the 1990 Gulf War Justified? – the Last Interview of Ambassador Joe Wilson pt3/6

On Reality Asserts Itself, with Paul Jay: Amb. Wilson defends the U.S. leadership of the 1990 UN "counter-invasion" after Iraq invaded Kuwait, as a legal and necessary action; he contrasts that with the 2003 Iraq war he says was illegal. PT (03/06)

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