Washington Is Burning

In Washington Is Burning, Andrew Cockburn, the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, exposes the deep-seated corruption and political dysfunction within Trump's Washington. He examines the troubling ties between the American military bureaucracy and the defense industry, highlighting a pervasive culture of greed that drives reckless spending on arms. Cockburn critiques the historical failures in military ventures like Afghanistan and Iraq, while revealing how the Pentagon inflates threats from nations like China and Iran to justify its budget demands. This compelling narrative argues that the American empire is at a critical juncture, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the realities of US governance.