Broken Promises, Global Stakes, and More On The Brett Winterble Show
Tune in here to this Friday’s edition of the Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the program with Pete Kaliner for this edition of The Hangover as they engage in a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on current political dynamics, leadership, and foreign policy. Broadcasting from Truist Field, Brett reflects on the state of the country while previewing the upcoming Memphis Redbirds game and postgame concert. The discussion takes a serious turn as Brett and Pete explore the challenges of confronting authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and examine the credibility of American leadership on the world stage.
Later, Brett delivered a powerful monologue that cut through decades of foreign policy missteps with surgical precision. Reflecting on the legacy of U.S. diplomacy post-Cold War, Brett examined the broken promises made to Russia—specifically the verbal assurances that NATO would not expand eastward—and how those disregarded words helped lay the groundwork for today’s conflicts. He traced the path from James Baker’s fateful statement to the rise of NATO, the 2014 Crimea annexation, and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Through pointed references to key players like Victoria Nuland, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, Brett painted a sobering picture of arrogance masquerading as diplomacy. He emphasized that it’s the ordinary people—not elites—who suffer when global powers play geopolitical chess.
Ending with a firm call for humility in leadership and real efforts toward peace, Brett reminded listeners that principle without reflection becomes empire. In his words: “Broken promises breed broken nations.”
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