Chris Hedges on the End of the American Empire

The Wild Reed’s “Breaking with Convention” series concludes with the Real Talk podcast’s recent interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, commentator and Presbyterian minister Chris Hedges.

In this hour-long interview Hedges shares his perspective on the presidential contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. In doing so, he explains why he believes we are “at the end of empire.” He also offers his thoughts and insights on whether Trump and Harris would have different Gaza policies, the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S., and Joe Biden’s presidential legacy.

Real Talk is a Middle East Eye interview-focused podcast hosted by Mohamed Hashem that “delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.” Hashem’s interview with Chris Hedges was first shared online on August 5.





Related Off-site Links:
Thou Shalt Not Commit Genocide – Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, August 16, 2024).
My Promise to Gaza – Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, June 19, 2024).
Sermon for Gaza – Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, April 28, 2024).
Requiem for The New York Times – Chris Hedges (Consortium News, April 17, 2024).
The Miracle of Kindness: What I Learned From the Palestinians – Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, April 11, 2024).
The Cost of Bearing Witness – Chris Hedges (ScheerPost, December 24, 2023).
The Problem with “The Lesser of Two Evils” – Zachary Ludwick (The Uproar, November 2, 2020).
Democracy Despises a Coronation – Hamiliton Nolan (In These Times, August 15, 2024).

UPDATES: Glenn Greenwald: Democrats Are the Ultimate Establishment Party – Emily Jashinsky (UnHerd, September 10, 2024).
The American Ruling Class Explained – Chris Hedges (The Chris Hedges Report, September 13, 2024).

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• History Matters
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• Progressive Perspectives on the Presidential Nomination of Kamala Harris
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• Memes of the Times
• On This Momentous Day in U.S. Politics, a Visit to the Prayer Tree
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• Something to Think About – August 15, 2024
• Just Imagine
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