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.

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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?

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Published 27-09-2018 21:12