E130 - Kissinger and Nixon in Southeast Asia w/ Carolyn Eisenberg

Danny and Derek welcome Carolyn Eisenberg, professor of history at Hofstra University, to explore Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon’s joint pursuit of war in Southeast Asia in the 1960s and 70s. Using Carolyn’s book Fire and Rain as a guide, the group gets into the duo’s relationship, their aims in escalating conflict in the region while pursuing diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union, military events like Operation Lam Son 719, and what this story reveals about U.S. foreign relations. Carolyn also contributed to the edited anthology The Good Die Young: The Verdict on Henry Kissinger, which was released after his death in December 2023. Be sure to also check out Danny and Derek’s special episode with Greg Grandin on the life and legacy of Kissinger.Become a founding member today and claim your year of a digital subscription to The Nation! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com