Breaking Points — Jon Stewart Dismantles 'Iraq War 2.0' Rhetoric
Update: 2025-12-10
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Jon Stewart's blistering takedown of hawkish Venezuela rhetoric exposes how recycled war talk can lead us astray. (Original: 10 minutes → Condensed: 2 minutes.) Hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down Stewart’s satire and its political sting, tracing claims about ‘weapons of mass destruction,’ narcotics (fentanyl) misinformation, and the history of regime change in Latin America. Learn why sensational language weakens credibility, how interventionist arguments echo past mistakes, and why strategic shifts in U.S. policy could heighten risks in the hemisphere. This compact summary unpacks key lessons on Venezuela, geopolitics, oversight, and media accountability. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
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