Ep 43 – FUBAR

Episode 43 - "FUBAR" The military exists to engage in seemingly endless war, but the damage doesn't stop during peace time. For decades, the US military (and many others around the world) has been systematically destroying the Earth and the very nations they're sworn to protect. Disregard for the natural world and those that inhabit it has resulted in the US military becoming the largest single polluter in the world, destroying large swaths of land, and poisoning foreigners and Americans alike. Can this machine be stopped? Additionally, this week we're joined by activist and journalist Sophia Perez for a special interview on the military's plans to destroy islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - plans we're running out of time to stop. Chapters 01:57 Around the World 10:21 Sophia Perez 12:08 CNMI 15:36 Original Bargain 17:42 How does the military sell this idea? 21:10 Natural Connection 26:09 Alternative Zero Coalition 27:35 NEPA 30:25 Resistance 35:30 What can we learn from the Marianas? 42:43 How can we help? 46:07 Colonialism is not over 50:53 Domestic Damage 54:50 Open Burn Pits 1:04:40 The Military, Trust, and Health 1:09:21 Perpetual War 1:11:58 "Dude, where's my nukes?" 1:14:48 What can we do? 1:17:15 What is the purpose of military? A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org. Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast. CC BY-SA 4.0