Episode
Part Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
1:09:04
Published: Wed May 19 2021
Description
Part Two of Three of our episodes on the Dulles Brothers with guest, Jason Pargin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this episode, the hosts talk about the Dulles brothers’ involvement with the war, which includes working with Nazis.
00:00 - 03:00 (03:00)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts talk about the Dulles brothers’ involvement with the war, which includes working with Nazis. They also discuss whether young adults would have been capable of handling the responsibilities given to the Dulles brothers during that time.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Sykes-Picot Treaty, unknown to the majority of people in the US, UK, and France, was a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East, as borders were redrawn without considering the cultural, religious, and ethnic makeup of the region.
03:00 - 07:50 (04:49)
Summary
The Sykes-Picot Treaty, unknown to the majority of people in the US, UK, and France, was a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East, as borders were redrawn without considering the cultural, religious, and ethnic makeup of the region. Its effects are still felt today, including the rise of terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker describes a narcissistic man who would brag about his new mistresses to his wife's children and who would charm people when it was convenient for him.
07:50 - 18:01 (10:10)
Summary
The speaker describes a narcissistic man who would brag about his new mistresses to his wife's children and who would charm people when it was convenient for him. The speaker draws a comparison to Herbert Hoover's beliefs about narcissistic leaders.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The modern conservative movement consists of true believers and the Donald Trump wing; and individuals like Alan Dole cannot fully comprehend consequences to themselves or others.
18:01 - 25:56 (07:55)
Summary
The modern conservative movement consists of true believers and the Donald Trump wing; and individuals like Alan Dole cannot fully comprehend consequences to themselves or others.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
One of the brothers, Allen Dulles, was sent by FDR to Europe to spy on Hitler and other European leaders, while his colleague Foster was actively working with the Nazis to improve their economy and rearmament.
25:56 - 31:57 (06:01)
Summary
One of the brothers, Allen Dulles, was sent by FDR to Europe to spy on Hitler and other European leaders, while his colleague Foster was actively working with the Nazis to improve their economy and rearmament. The paradox highlights the complexities of the situation during that time period.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker criticizes those who are friendly to Nazis and expresses concern about the United States being too close to China.
31:57 - 38:25 (06:27)
Summary
The speaker criticizes those who are friendly to Nazis and expresses concern about the United States being too close to China. They also mention a scenic island called Koh Tao and a personal anecdote about someone's brother recognizing bad news.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode dives into the little-known ways in which law firms and corporations have influenced American foreign policy, even going so far as to plan and orchestrate coups in foreign countries to protect their economic interests.
38:25 - 44:59 (06:33)
Summary
The episode dives into the little-known ways in which law firms and corporations have influenced American foreign policy, even going so far as to plan and orchestrate coups in foreign countries to protect their economic interests.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The US lacked an intelligence system in the years leading up to World War II, relying instead on individual experts like Allen Dulles and William Donovan, who both believed in returning certain German figures to power to foster a strong post-war Germany and protect against the Soviet Union.
44:59 - 54:53 (09:54)
Summary
The US lacked an intelligence system in the years leading up to World War II, relying instead on individual experts like Allen Dulles and William Donovan, who both believed in returning certain German figures to power to foster a strong post-war Germany and protect against the Soviet Union.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The rhetoric of the Cold War and fear of the Soviet Union is now being compared to "cancel culture."
54:53 - 1:05:56 (11:02)
Summary
The rhetoric of the Cold War and fear of the Soviet Union is now being compared to "cancel culture." Meanwhile, an alternate history of the space race explores what could have happened if the Soviets had reached the moon first.
EpisodePart Two: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1947, the National Security Council was established to advise the President on foreign policy, along with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to gather intelligence related to national security.
1:05:56 - 1:12:16 (06:20)
Summary
In 1947, the National Security Council was established to advise the President on foreign policy, along with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to gather intelligence related to national security. There were concerns around having a single agency with the authority to collect, process, and evaluate secret intelligence for the President.